4-Point Inspection
The report insurers ask for on older homes: HVAC, electrical panels and wiring, plumbing, and the roof's age and condition. Flat rate.
Contents of the report
Home, insurance and sewer inspections across Brevard County
Seven inspections, one plain-English report at the end of each. Jim Hoog is a Florida-licensed home inspector (HI13003) with 23 years of construction experience, based in Merritt Island.
Residential inspections start at $250, based on square footage.
Hoog's offers flat-rate pricing for insurance-specific inspections: wind mitigation and 4-point.
Buying a home
Comprehensive Home Inspection
Roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation and seawall, written up in a plain-English report you can actually use at the negotiating table.
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The two reports an insurer asks for
Wind Mitigation Inspection
Documents how the roof and its connections are built to resist Florida storms, which may qualify the home for windstorm premium discounts. Flat rate.
The rest of the index
Four more, filed by what they cover
Roof and below grade
The two inspections that look at what is over your head and under your lawn.
- Roof CertificationA documented assessment of any roof type, so you and your insurer know it is solid, sturdy and performing as intended.
- Sewer Scope InspectionA high-definition camera run through the main sewer line to find blockages, leaks and structural failures. Recommended for homes over 20 years old.
Buying new or selling
For the house that has never been lived in and the one about to go on the market.
Want to see what an inspection looks like in the field? The gallery has Jim at work, and the about page has the licence record.
Not sure which one your insurer or lender wants?
Call and ask. Jim answers Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and serves all of Brevard County.