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A Home Inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by the Standards of Practice of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector as well as providing precise replacement/repair cost estimates for real estate buying purposes.

A wind mitigation report is an inspection of the covering areas of a structure that help protect it from hurricane force winds. Areas such as specific roof building codes, windows/doors, building materials and roof geometry. 

If these protective features are properly installed, your home can qualify for significant windstorm credits with any Florida homeowners insurance company. This can mean a substantial savings of up to 88% for homeowners. This report is usually good for 5 years.

A 4-point Inspection is often required when obtaining a new homeowners insurance policy or renewing an existing policy. 4-Point Inspections cover the four main components of a residential property including the roof, plumbing, electrical, & HVAC systems.
 

Homes over 25 years of age typically require a 4-point inspection report before most insurance companies will write a policy on the property. This report is usually good for 5 years.