Need Home Inspector

I'm not sure I follow what you are looking for. Someone is needed to inspect windows to see if they meet code or is someone looking to upgrade their home perhaps?
I know of a Rick Guttilla with Pro-Spect Home Inspection Services. 951-8251 or his cell at 685-1881.
Last time I spoke with him he was doing inspections that ended up recommendations for strengthening homes against storms. There were government dollars helping at one point. It has been more than a year since I spoke with Rick.

Bob Glaze
National Property Inspections
850-865-6525
Destin, Florida FL: Home Inspection and Commercial Building Inspector

I highly recommend him.

Windstorm inspections for insurance also available.

I'm not sure I follow what you are looking for. Someone is needed to inspect windows to see if they meet code or is someone looking to upgrade their home perhaps?
I know of a Rick Guttilla with Pro-Spect Home Inspection Services. 951-8251 or his cell at 685-1881.
Last time I spoke with him he was doing inspections that ended up recommendations for strengthening homes against storms. There were government dollars helping at one point. It has been more than a year since I spoke with Rick.

Insurance company is requiring the inspection to prove the owners have impact resistant windows. Thanks for the info.

Bob Glaze
National Property Inspections
850-865-6525
Destin, Florida FL: Home Inspection and Commercial Building Inspector

I highly recommend him.

Windstorm inspections for insurance also available.

SJ, I have used Bob for years and then I lost his contact information. Thanks so much!

Fran, David does the windstorm inspections as well. Juls

Fran, David does the windstorm inspections as well. Juls

Thanks Juls.

Insurance company is requiring the inspection to prove the owners have impact resistant windows.

This just makes me nuts that insurance companies are now making you pay specialized inspectors for this information. Was the house built in 2003 or later and is it within 1 mile of the coast? Then the installation of impact resistant windows is part of the Florida building code. That should be enough! (unless there is something different or unusual they are trying to get credit for)

If they are upgraded windows, an installation receipt should be sufficient. Or a licensed window contractor -- you know, someone who sells these types of windows and installs them? And would presumably know?

The sarcasm is not intended for you -- there is just no reason for the overkill and extra expense, especially on what is probably a newer home. IMO.

Was the house built in 2003 or later and is it within 1 mile of the coast? Then the installation of impact resistant windows is part of the Florida building code.

Not exactly the case - many people have built a home in those locations post 2003 that don't have impact windows - which is why they are requiring the inspections.

Impact windows are $$, so many people tried to save $ by opting for the stack of numbered plywood panels ready to be installed or engineered for internal pressure -until the insurance companies closed that loophole.

We just used SkyeTec to get a Mitigation Inspection Report. Gill McLane at 582-1068. Our impact windows have a little clear sticker in the bottom corner that has the impact info.

Not exactly the case - many people have built a home in those locations post 2003 that don't have impact windows - which is why they are requiring the inspections.

Impact windows are $$, so many people tried to save $ by opting for the stack of numbered plywood panels ready to be installed or engineered for internal pressure -until the insurance companies closed that loophole.

I completely get what your saying, but if the house was built after 2003 and you've got an installation receipt why wouldn't that be sufficient? The window installation would still have to pass code correct? Without tearing out siding or drywall who's to say that the windows were installed correctly at this point. Do you really need to pay someone to come out and go, why yes I do see the Storm Shield sticker. It doesn't make sense to me.

I guess because they need someone neutral to sign off on it? Blame the lawyers and the need for a paper trail o' liability. :roll:

Not understanding. If the house was built after 2003 and impact resistance windows are code then how could it have passed inspection without them?

If you know exactly what windows they are, catalog or model numbers, you can go to the manufacturers web site and pull the Florida Approval Codes. If they are impact glass, that should be sufficient. If they want more after that, then why doesn't the agent inspect to confirm the model numbers or catalog numbers? It would be best if you have some sort of receipt or if you can contact the builder, he will have the receipt along with all the model numbers.

Not understanding. If the house was built after 2003 and impact resistance windows are code then how could it have passed inspection without them?

The inspection is needed for impact resistant windows for insurance purposes. Called a few from past threads but their numbers were disconnected. J.D. Johnson does not do this type of work fyi, already called him. Thanks in advance.

make sure the inspector has been in business for a few years... note that some of the previously posted numbers were disconnected... be careful

Not understanding. If the house was built after 2003 and impact resistance windows are code then how could it have passed inspection without them?

You can build a new house today that does not have to have impact windows. It wall depends on the house. One and two story houses have protection for all openings, whether it comes in the form of precut/fitted numbered plywood panels utilizing the proper panel storage techniques, or some other product with a FL Product Approval code such as impact shutters, metal panels, fabric panels, etc.

If the house is three stories or more, then you have to have impact glazing. And yes, the county is supposed to check the windows during the inspections.

hope that helps.

Not to mention that the builder usually has to fill out an affidavit for new construction for the homeowner's insurance discounts to be given. In lieu of the builder, an independent inspector will work.