Top 8 Home Inspectors in Callaway, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Beach House Home Inspections, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
(77)
We are a licensed, certified, and insured home inspection company serving the beautiful Emerald Coast! We want to help you get to know your home, whether you are buying or selling a property. We also provide Wind Mitigation and Four Point Inspections to meet your insurance needs. We are happy to wor...Read more about Beach House Home Inspections, LLC
We are a licensed, certified, and insured home inspection company serving the beautiful Emerald Coast! We want to help you get to know your home, whether you are buying or selling a property. We also provide Wind Mitigation and Four Point Inspections to meet your insurance needs. We are happy to wor...Read more about Beach House Home Inspections, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot AMPI Home Inspectors
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot Stalnaker construction
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
Full service contractor, assist with you project's complete new construction to renovations. Residential and commercial renovation and tenant build outs. Certified Building inspector over view of construction by contractors. Services we offer are from consulting and DIY assistance, to complete cons...Read more about Stalnaker construction
Full service contractor, assist with you project's complete new construction to renovations. Residential and commercial renovation and tenant build outs. Certified Building inspector over view of construction by contractors. Services we offer are from consulting and DIY assistance, to complete cons...Read more about Stalnaker construction
Porch Pro Headshot Hourglass Home Inspections Inc.
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
Hourglass Home Inspections provides home inspections done by a professional that has the clients best interest at heart. It is our job to find discrepancies with each home inspected. If you are looking for a full home inspection and you want it to last less than an hour, then we are not the compa...Read more about Hourglass Home Inspections Inc.
Hourglass Home Inspections provides home inspections done by a professional that has the clients best interest at heart. It is our job to find discrepancies with each home inspected. If you are looking for a full home inspection and you want it to last less than an hour, then we are not the compa...Read more about Hourglass Home Inspections Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot ELJI Services Home, Property, and Marine Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
Whether you're buying or selling a home, having a professional home inspection from a leading home inspection company will give you peace of mind and assist you in a fair and smooth transaction. For current and prospective homeowners, ELJI Services Home Inspections provides "Licensed" Home Inspec...Read more about ELJI Services Home, Property, and Marine Inspections
Whether you're buying or selling a home, having a professional home inspection from a leading home inspection company will give you peace of mind and assist you in a fair and smooth transaction. For current and prospective homeowners, ELJI Services Home Inspections provides "Licensed" Home Inspec...Read more about ELJI Services Home, Property, and Marine Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot Cardinal Home Inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
(79)
Porch Pro Headshot Sasser’s Property Inspection LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
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Serving the Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City we provide quality, , thorough, timely inspections at a very fair price. If you need insurance inspections, buyers, sellers, roof, 4 point, wind mitigation, we provide it. Contact us today!
Serving the Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City we provide quality, , thorough, timely inspections at a very fair price. If you need insurance inspections, buyers, sellers, roof, 4 point, wind mitigation, we provide it. Contact us today!
Porch Pro Headshot chapman home inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Callaway, Florida
(15)

Frequently asked questions about home inspectors

Buying a home is the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your next place, there are many benefits of hiring a professional home inspector.

Walking through a home, you may notice a few things you want to fix or rooms you want to paint. The home inspector will assess important HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Inspectors notice structural or insulation problems that you and your real estate agent probably missed. The inspector outlines all their findings in a report and walks you through the property to explain major issues.

If you decide to go through with the purchase, the home inspection report offers a roadmap for repairs you may need. The inspection report is also great leverage for contract negotiations with the seller. If there’s a major repair on the report, you can ask the seller to cover it or come down on the sale price.

Of course, the main benefit of hiring a home inspector is that they’ll help you avoid buying a home that needs more work than you’re willing to pay. As long as your offer is contingent on the home inspection, you’ll be able to walk away with your down payment and find the property that works best for your family and your budget.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure they’re certified. Not all home inspectors are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, so check that yours is. Members of AHSI adhere to a standard of ethics, continue their education, and have access to more resources.

Check to make sure your home inspector is insured. Home inspectors usually carry professional liability (aka errors and omissions) insurance and general liability to cover things like property damage claims.

As part of the home buying process, your local home inspector will have a certain number of days to examine the property. Then, you’ll walk through the house together so the inspector can point out any problems they may have found. In the end, the inspector will give you a report detailing everything you need to know.

When choosing an inspector, ask for previous inspection reports to see how thorough they are. Good reports are thorough and include photos. Reading reviews gives you a better idea of what to expect from the home inspector. If you’re choosing between a full-time inspector and a part-time one, hire the full-time inspector – they’ll have booked more hours and experience.

Of course, if you already have a good rapport with your real estate agent, ask who they would recommend. Real estate agents often deal with home inspectors, so they’ll know the best option for you in your area.

You’ve bought your dream home and noticed some water damage in the basement a month later. You hire a contractor to assess it, and they say this isn’t the first time the basement has seen water damage – the foundation wall is bowing from it. This issue should have been on the inspection report. Is the inspector liable?

They can be. That question is why it’s best to hire an inspector who carries errors and omissions insurance, as well as general liability insurance. The inspector will have to file a claim to cover the repairs, but they will be more likely to cover those costs.

As with any legal action, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your money back. Pursuing legal action against an uninsured home inspector will become an even bigger headache, and they may not have the funds available to cover the repairs you need.

You also have to prove that nothing happened to alter the home's condition after you completed the inspection report. For instance, if there aren’t any issues with the roof at the time of inspection, and you notice leaks a few months after a big storm, the home inspector would not be liable.

The cost of a home inspection depends on a few factors, including the location and size of the property. Generally, you should expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for one home inspection. A few things about local home inspectors could increase that price:

  • Experience - When hiring a more experienced home inspector, they tend to charge more.
  • Age and condition of the property - Older homes may cost more to inspect.
  • Travel time - The inspector may charge for commuting if you buy a country home off the beaten path.
  • Additional inspections - Depending on where you buy your home, you may want to invest in specialty inspections. Radon tests, pest inspections, and well inspections will run up the bill. Ask your real estate agents which inspections they would recommend, and plan for them when finalizing your budget.

In some real estate markets, the seller may pay for an inspection ahead of time. Ask your real estate agent if they trust the company that performed the pre-inspection. This awareness can help you decide whether or not to invest in another inspection.

If you’re selling a home in a competitive market, investing in a pre-sale home inspection may be a good idea. As a seller, some pros include the following:

  • The inspection report will paint a realistic view of the property, helping you and your real estate agent set a competitive listing price.
  • A pre-sale inspection allows you to make any necessary repairs or updates to get a greater return on investment when the time comes to sell.
  • You won’t be surprised by the buyer’s home inspection report. If you’re selling your first home to upgrade to a second, the pre-sale inspection will help you avoid any costly negotiations that the buyer’s report might unearth.
  • If you are selling a relative’s property that you inherited, the pre-sale inspection will give you all the details you need about the property's condition.

While it may seem beneficial to have a pre-sale inspection before you put your home on the market, there can also be downsides. Here are a few cons that impact homebuyers and sellers alike:

  • The seller is legally obligated to reveal any problems with the house to potential buyers. If the pre-sale inspection uncovers some major problems, your plans may need to change.
  • As a homebuyer, remember that the pre-sale home inspection usually benefits the seller. The home inspector likely had the seller’s best interests at heart and not yours. It’s always a good idea to invest in your home inspection.
  • Finally, a pre-sale home inspection doesn’t guarantee the buyer’s inspector won’t find anything wrong with the property.

Recent reviews for Callaway Home Inspectors

336533

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE!!! He failed to identify a broken main drain that backed up and flooded the house the first day we moved in. Then said he did his job right. SHAME! My daughter has to spend $2500 on a Plummer and still can't live in her new home...

- Paul Gurisko
112448

Hank was excellent! 

- Ken Garey
141553

Hank did a wonderful job on the inspection and sent me a very detailed report!

- Angela Walker

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Home Inspection
Start Date
Within a month
Purpose
Insurance 5 point inspection
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
2,001-2,500 sq ft
Property age
31-40 years
Foundation type
Slab on ground
Relationship to property
Owner
Occupied
Yes
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
None of the above
Panama City 32404
Home Inspection
Start Date
Within a week
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
1,501-2,000 sq ft
Property age
0-10 years
Foundation type
Slab on ground
Relationship to property
Buyer
Occupied
No
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
Termite inspection, Mold test
Panama City 32404
Home Inspection
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Home safety
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
0-1,500 sq ft
Property age
11-20 years
Foundation type
Raised with crawl space
Relationship to property
Buyer
Occupied
No
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
None of the above
Panama City 32404
Roofing Inspection
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Roof slope
Sloped or pitched
Roofing material
Asphalt or composite shingle
Reason for inspection
For an insurance claim
Previous leaking or damage
Yes
Number of stories tall
Two floors
Panama City 32404
Home Inspection
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
2,001-2,500 sq ft
Property age
21-30 years
Foundation type
Slab on ground
Relationship to property
Buyer
Occupied
Yes
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
None of the above