If you’ve ever had new carpeting installed in your house and found yourself suffering from a nagging cough for days afterward, you’ve experienced the effect some home improvement materials can have on your health. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can be a significant health concern, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Concentrations of VOCs can be […]

In thousands of houses around town, there is a monster waiting underground to leap out and eat your real estate deal. That monster is known as the buried oil tank!Popular from the founding of Florida until the 1960’s, oil furnaces were a great way to make heat. They made your home toasty warm, responded fast […]

When it comes to finding a home or commercial property-inspection company, there are certainly plenty of options to choose from. However, only Residential Inspector of America truly stands out above the rest for a number of reasons. Our wide selection of professional services, deep experience, and ironclad dedication to our customers is what really makes […]

Whether you’re buying, selling, or currently living in a home in the Jacksonville area, you need to know that it’s up to code and safe for both you and your family. Given all of the health and safety hazards that could arise from lack of maintenance, shoddy construction, environmental damage, and the like, you need […]

There are many home- and business-inspection firms to choose from these days. So why trust Residential Inspector of America more than the others? What sets us apart is our unique mix of experience, dedication, and professionalism alongside our wealth of professional services. No one knows the Jacksonville real estate market better than us or offers […]

You work hard to get your buyer and seller under contract. In businesses besides real estate, once a contract is signed, it’s pay day. Often in real estate, once the contract is signed, the real work has just begun… and there are obstacles between you and the closing table.Predicting when obstacles will appear and knowing […]

Congratulations! You’ve found your dream home and you’re working towards finalizing the purchase. For some, this is one of the most exciting times in their lives. But before you sign on the dotted line, a home inspection is a must. Unfortunately, sometimes the inspection can uncover serious issues that cannot be overlooked and may mean […]

Whether you’re buying a new home, putting yours on the market, or you just want a ‘once over’ homeowner’s maintenance inspection – a comprehensive inspection by Residential Inspector of America is undeniably essential to your peace of mind.  But you should also be aware that certain inspections may also be required by some lenders &/or homeowner’s […]

Moving to a new city and buying a new home can often be an overwhelming and intimidating experience. Fortunately, newcomers to the Jacksonville area have a strong ally in Residential Inspector of America. We’ve been assisting newcomers to the Jacksonville area with all of their real estate inspection needs since 1994, attesting to our dedication […]

Technology has changed so much, so quickly, that it might be difficult to remember how you lived life prior to carrying around a cell phone, having a tablet computer or, for that matter, multiple remotes to turn on all the electronic devices at home. But many homeowners, who have integrated technology into other aspects of […]