Crawl chase
White coverall, headlamp, in
The tight spaces under and beside a house are where water, pests and old repairs stay hidden. He climbs in rather than shining a light from the opening.
Brevard home inspections, from the breaker panel to the seawall.
Hoog's Home Inspections is a family-run business in Merritt Island. Florida-licensed inspector (HI13003), 23 years of construction experience, and a report written so you can actually read it.
Where the house hides it
He goes where the problems are, then writes it down plainly.
Every inspection is examined system by system, from foundations to seawalls. These are his own photos from Brevard jobs.
Side-yard void
Black sheeting, stem wall, drainage
A gap barely wider than his shoulders, between the wall and the fence line. Foundations and drainage are on every comprehensive inspection.
Shingle field
Asphalt tabs, granule loss
Roof age and condition are one of the four systems in a 4-point report, and the whole point of a roof certification. The surface tells most of the story.
Exterior panel
Breakers, wiring, the panel itself
Panels and wiring are the second of the four 4-point systems. This is the work behind the plain-English line in your report.
Scope of inspection
Seven inspections. Open the one your house, your sale or your insurer needs.
Residential inspections start at $250, based on square footage. Insurance-specific inspections like wind mitigation and 4-point reports are flat-rate. Call for the exact figure on your address.
Comprehensive Home Inspection
Buying a home
Roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation and seawall, written up in a plain-English report you can actually use at the negotiating table.
More on Comprehensive Home Inspection4-Point Inspection
Insurance
The report insurers ask for on older homes: HVAC, electrical panels and wiring, plumbing, and the roof's age and condition. Flat rate.
More on 4-Point InspectionWind Mitigation Inspection
Insurance
Documents how the roof and its connections are built to resist Florida storms, which may qualify the home for windstorm premium discounts. Flat rate.
More on Wind Mitigation InspectionRoof Certification
Insurance
A documented assessment of any roof type, so you and your insurer know it is solid, sturdy and performing as intended.
More on Roof CertificationSewer Scope Inspection
Below grade
A high-definition camera run through the main sewer line to find blockages, leaks and structural failures. Recommended for homes over 20 years old.
More on Sewer Scope InspectionNew Construction Inspections
New builds
New construction does not always mean perfection. A second set of eyes before the final walkthrough, while the builder can still fix it.
More on New Construction InspectionsPre-Listing Inspection
Selling a home
Find the problems before a buyer's inspector does, fix or price them in, and go to closing without surprises.
More on Pre-Listing Inspection
Proof you can park in the driveway
The van says what he does. The state says he is licensed to.
- Full Home
- Wind Mitigation
- 4 Point
- Roof Certification
- Licence
- Florida home inspector HI13003, active
- Licensed to
- James Joseph Hoog
- Background
- 23 years of construction experience
- Business
- Family-run, based in Merritt Island
- Coverage
- All of Brevard County
In their words
Field notes from people who hired Jim
“Highly recommend Hoog's Home Inspections! Professional and prompt service. As a first time home buyer, I am extremely thankful for the detailed report I received from Jim. He provided very valuable information about my home and gave great suggestions on how to resolve issues found. He is extremely knowledgeable, a true master of his craft. I plan to hire Jim for future repairs in my home as well. Thank you for everything!”
“Excellent experience with Hoog’s Home Inspection! Jim was very thorough and punctual. He was very clear on the few corrections we needed to do, and updated our four point as soon as we submitted the photos. Hard to find real professionals these days, and we highly recommend his services.”
“Very simple process, handled everything by phone or text. Inspection performed as agreed.”
Asked on almost every call
Cost, insurance reports, new builds and sewer lines
Residential inspections start at $250, based on square footage. Insurance-specific inspections like wind mitigation and 4-point reports are flat-rate. Call (321) 458-4816 with the address and square footage for your exact price.
A 4-point inspection looks at the four systems insurers worry about most: the roof, the electrical panels and wiring, the plumbing, and the HVAC. Insurance companies often require this specific report for older homes before providing coverage.
It can. A wind mitigation report documents how your roof, roof-to-wall connections and openings are built to resist Florida storms, and that documentation may qualify you for windstorm premium discounts. The discount itself is set by your insurer.
New construction does not always mean perfection. A second set of eyes before the final walkthrough catches what was missed while there is still time for the builder to fix it.
Sewer scopes are recommended for homes over 20 years old. A high-definition camera runs inside the main sewer line to find blockages, leaks and structural failures you cannot see from the yard.
Based in Merritt Island and serving all of Brevard County. Inspections run Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed Sundays.
More on what each report covers on the inspections page, and the story behind the business on the about page.
Merritt Island and all of Brevard County
(321) 458-4816Call or text Jim with the address and the square footage. Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Closed Sundays. You can also email hoogshomes@gmail.com.