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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
At Kenco Home Inspections, we work within the tight real estate timeframe to offer efficient and effective home inspections. We want you to have all the information you need to have peace of mind when purchasing a home. We highlight any health or financial risks or hazards we find. After all, that’s the goal with a home inspection!
Common Issues Found in a Home Inspection
As a home buyer, you schedule a home inspection to identify issues with the home so you can make an informed purchasing decision. Our goal when we conduct a home inspection is to offer the best information based on our evaluation. At the end of the inspection, we produce a written report you can use to determine if you want to request repairs from the seller as part of the purchase negotiations.
September Home Maintenance Tips
Fall is in the air or at least on the calendar to begin in September. The start of fall is the perfect time to take care of fall maintenance and get your home ready for winter. While southeast Florida doesn’t experience the winter weather seen in other parts of the country, the transition to autumn does offer the opportunity to clean up from summer storms.
Do You Need a Radon Inspection?
Radon testing is quick, easy and very important. Whether you are thinking of selling your home or buying a new one, this should be part of your process, along with a home inspection. Do not wait. Call today to schedule radon testing with Kenco!
Gutter Cleaning – Should You Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional?
The gutters need to be cleaned regularly to maintain the integrity of your roof and the exterior of your home. Just because you know how important this chore is, does not make it easier or more fun to do. You might ask yourself if you should do it yourself or hire a professional for gutter cleaning. Let’s weigh your options.
4 Steps to Practice Ladder Safety
As a homeowner you must climb ladders from time to time. Typical home maintenance tasks like changing lightbulbs or cleaning gutters require ladder usage. Maybe you are even getting ready for your Florida home inspection.
What is a Wind Mitigation Inspection?
Having wind insurance is important. However, it can be rather expensive. Implementing wind mitigation can reduce your insurance premium and protect your home at the same time.
First Time Homebuyer? What You Need to Know About Home Inspections
There are many things to consider before buying a home, especially for first time homebuyers. One of the most important matters to consider is the condition of the property. There is no better way to find out the true state of a home than to schedule a professional home inspection.
A Pre-Inspection Helps Sell Your Home
If you want to get ahead of the game and understand the current issues with your home, a pre-inspection is exactly the right step for you. Many sellers have never heard of a pre-inspection, yet it offers many benefits to the home selling process.
AC Maintenance Keeps Your Home in Top Shape and Helps Save Money
At Kenco Home Inspections, we care about our clients and want to help you keep your home inspection ready. Good HVAC maintenance matters when it’s time to sell a home. We offer pre-inspections for homeowners before you list your home for sale to give you an assessment of the current condition of your home.
Home Inspection Checklist: What to Expect for Homeowners
A home inspection is an examination of a property to identify the current condition. Home inspections are primarily requested by the buyer in a real estate transaction. However, sellers may request a pre-inspection to understand the property’s condition and potential need for repairs before listing the property for sale.
Hurricane Proof Your Home
At Kenco Home Inspections, we’re invested in helping Southeast Florida home owners keep your home in top shape, including through hurricane season. We’ve seen the aftermath of many storms over the years and have learned techniques to protect your home from damaging wind, rain and storm surge.
How to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
As Florida reopens the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local businesses and residents need information about how to prevent the spread. Kenco Home Inspection will follow the CDC guidelines to keep our team and clients safe.

