Pembroke Pines · South Florida
Home Inspections in Pembroke Pines, FL
Know what you are buying in Pembroke Pines. From a resale or townhouse to a newly built home, choose an inspection for your stage and get photographs and explanations you can discuss with your agent or builder.
Led by Scott Burke, Certified Master Inspector®Find the inspection for your next stepYOUR HOME. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Which inspection do you need in Pembroke Pines?
Choose a Pre-Purchase Inspection for a Pembroke Pines resale, New Construction before closing on a finished new build, or 11th Month after moving in. For an attached home, confirm access to shared areas and equipment. Insurance reports serve a separate purpose.
Home Inspection for Buyers
Understand the home before you buy, with clear findings to discuss with your agent and use in your next decision.
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New Construction Inspection
Bring an independent perspective and documented questions to your builder before your new home becomes your everyday home.
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Builder’s Warranty Inspection (11th Month)
Turn the things you have noticed while living in your new home into documented findings before your builder’s warranty deadline.
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4 Point Inspection
Give your insurance agent a clear record of the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems for the carrier to review.
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Wind Mitigation Inspection
Document the home’s wind-related construction features so your insurer can review the credits that may apply to your policy.
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UNDERSTAND THE HOME BEHIND THE FEELING
Clear findings. A useful next conversation.
Your inspector documents accessible conditions with photographs and explanations. Bring the findings to your agent, builder or insurance professional to discuss repairs, further evaluation and your next steps.
A real finding from a Damngood inspection, shown here to explain what our reports help you understand.
A CLOSER LOOK
Hot water. A missing exhaust connection.
What we found
The 4 Point report documented a gas water heater that was not vented outdoors. The equipment photograph showed the open exhaust connection.
What it means for you
Some inspection findings can be resolved with straightforward repairs. Documenting those repairs may improve your insurance options and give you a basis to ask your insurer for a better rate.
Your next conversation
Have a qualified contractor evaluate and correct the venting, then share the repair documentation with your insurance agent and request a review of your coverage and rate. Any premium change depends on the insurer and your policy.
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Meet Scott, your South Florida team leader.
Scott Burke, Certified Master Inspector®, leads our South Florida team, serving Broward and Palm Beach counties. Talk with our local team about the property, your inspection deadline and any access arrangements.
Your inspector handles the inspection from start to finish, including documenting the findings and completing your report.
A qualification you can check for yourself.
Verify Scott’s CMI credentialBuying in Broward or Palm Beach, or arranging insurance reports? Share your property address, deadline and any association access requirements with our South Florida team.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Plan your Pembroke Pines inspection.
How much does a home inspection in Pembroke Pines cost?
Pre-Purchase Inspections start at $550 for properties under 2,000 square feet and 60 years old or less. Pricing varies for larger or older properties. Both 4 Point and Wind Mitigation reports are included at no additional inspection charge with a full inspection under 4,000 sq ft. At 4,000 sq ft or more, standalone insurance rates apply. Review your property’s quote and selected services when booking.
How long does a full home inspection take?
Typically about 2½–3 hours. The time varies with the home’s size, age and access to major systems. Separate insurance inspections have a different scope.
Does a 4 Point Inspection replace a full home inspection?
No. A 4 Point Inspection documents the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems for insurance review. A Pre-Purchase Inspection provides a broader assessment of accessible home conditions to support your buying decision.
Can repairs identified in the inspection help with insurance?
They can give you a basis to ask your insurer to review your options and rate. Have a qualified contractor address the findings and share the repair documentation with your insurance agent. Any premium change depends on the insurer and your policy.
Do I need a Wind Mitigation report too?
Ask your insurance agent. Wind Mitigation documents wind-resistant construction features, while a 4 Point report documents four major systems. They serve different purposes; confirm which reports your insurer needs before selecting services.
Does a Pembroke Pines townhouse inspection include the shared roof?
Not automatically. Tell us which parts of the property are shared and who can authorize access. We will confirm the agreed scope before booking. Ask the association for roof and common-area records; a unit or townhouse inspection does not replace a building-wide assessment.
Should I choose New Construction or an 11th Month Inspection?
Choose New Construction before closing or your builder handover. If you have moved in, choose an 11th Month / Builder’s Warranty Inspection before the actual submission deadline in your warranty. You do not need to wait until month eleven; leave time to review and submit the findings.
The seller replaced the roof or AC. What should I bring?
Share installation invoices, warranties and any matching permit records. List each system separately; the home’s age does not establish the age of replacement equipment. Pembroke Pines links to different permit-history systems by year. The inspection documents current accessible conditions, while the records help explain the work.
When will I receive my Pre-Purchase Inspection report?
The same day as your inspection. Leave time to review the findings with your agent and arrange any recommended follow-up before your inspection deadline.
Researching a specific property? Local records and planning tips
Optional background for your purchase or renovation. You do not need to complete this research to book an inspection.
Older permit records may need another search.
The city’s Information and Forms page links to its permit-history systems and explains how to request information on older open or expired permits. Use the address and project details to choose the right records route. An unsuccessful search alone does not establish whether work was permitted.
Pembroke Pines building information and recordsSeparate approval questions from condition questions.
An association may have records or rules relevant to an alteration, but those documents do not describe everything an inspector can observe today. Bring both sets of questions forward: what the property’s records show, and what the home’s accessible systems and features show.
Explore this inspection’s scopeUse the findings in your next conversation.
Photographs and clear explanations connect observations to the home you are buying. Discuss the report with your agent or builder, identify any recommended specialist follow-up, and decide which questions or requests to raise. Findings support that conversation without promising repairs or concessions.
Understand the inspection and next stepsEvery improvement has a story worth understanding.
Pembroke Pines gives buyers access to property permit history and separate guidance on homeowners’ associations. Those resources can help connect a home’s improvements with the documents behind them.
A renovated room or newer piece of equipment may be part of the appeal. We help you understand accessible condition today, while the city and association can answer different questions about earlier approvals and future plans.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let’s take a closer look at your Pembroke Pines home.
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