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What to Do About Residential Water Damage
Water damage in your home can happen at any time, without warning, and often it quickly gets out of control. If you have residential water damage or suspect there is a problem with moisture in your house, here are a few things you can do to mitigate the damage and...
3 Tips for Smoke Detector Placement in Your Home
There are a few reasons why a smoke detector can fail to do its job of alerting residents to a fire in the home, and the most common problem is dead batteries. While periodically testing smoke detectors and installing new batteries is important, also keep in mind...
5 Tips for Cleaning Your Grill
If you enjoy using your backyard grill, it’s important to keep it clean to prevent accidents and cook delicious burgers, veggies, and hot dogs. Grease build-up and the accumulation of food particles can result in a burned taste to your grilled food. To get the best...
Uses of Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections
Thermal imaging measures how much heat energy an object emits. A thermal camera detects and translates the heat signature of an object or area into a thermal image. Warm temperatures are displayed in red and orange, while cooler temperatures are blues. Being able to...
3 Benefits of Using Drones in Home Inspections
It is essential to get a home inspection when buying a new house. Roof inspections are beneficial after storms when you are filing an insurance claim, in addition to being a vital part of a complete home inspection. Aerial drones in home inspections are beneficial...
What is a Home Maintenance Inspection?
A home maintenance inspection is an essential service that any homeowner should order periodically. It is a regular check-up on your home to monitor the condition of the many components and systems. An inspection is a comprehensive assessment of the condition of your...
How to Reduce Humidity in the Home
High humidity indoors is uncomfortable and can cause mold growth and respiratory issues. A healthy humidity level in a home ranges between 30 and 50 percent. If you’re experiencing discomfort due to high humidity, take these steps to reduce humidity in the home....
4 Reasons to Order a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
When preparing to sell your home, you have things on your list like cleaning the home, staging it, and taking photos before listing. One step you may not have thought of is ordering a professional inspection. While the buyer will order one later, a pre-listing home...
How to Keep a Safe and Healthy Home
Your family's health, comfort, and well-being are important. Your home should be welcoming at the end of a long day and a safe place for friends and family to spend time. Let's look at a few ways to keep a safe and healthy home. Secure Handrails for a Safe and Healthy...
Consider These 5 Features for Your New Home
Building a new home means you get the opportunity to customize the property to accommodate your family’s needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Customizations range from layout and design to finishes, fixtures, and appliances. You can be creative and contribute ideas that...
8 Useful Fire Safety Tips for the Home
According to the National Fire Prevention Agency, there were over 330,000 house fires in the United States in 2019. Not only did these fires cause billions of dollars in property damage, but they also caused thousands of deaths. You’ve worked hard for your home and...
Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home
Air pollution is usually attributed to highly populated areas or those with heavy industry. However, the air in your home may also have contaminants that affect your family’s health. Make your home cleaner and safer by taking these steps to improve indoor air quality...
3 Ways to Make Your Home Energy-Efficient
Reducing your carbon footprint will help the environment and save you money. Learning to use less electricity and fewer resources is a challenge, but it is possible. How do you know what will actually make a difference in the long run? Let’s look at three proven ways...
What is a 4-Point Inspection?
In Florida, you will likely need a 4-point inspection before getting homeowners insurance on an older home. You may not be familiar with this service or what it entails. This article explains the 4 parts of a 4-point inspection and why an insurance company might...
How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home
Mold in the home can damage the structure and your belongings, and also affect your family's health. To keep your living spaces healthy and safe, it's important to learn how to prevent mold growth in your home. Why to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home When not treated,...
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JVC Home Inspection assists clients throughout Central Florida, including:
Orlando, Maitland, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Springs, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Clermont, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Oviedo, Lake Mary, Saint Cloud, Davenport, Deltona, Poinciana, & Longwood.
