How do I make sure I hire a reliable home builder?

• <div><p>Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:</p><ul><li><p>How long do you expect the process to take?</p></li><li><p>Are you fully licensed and insured?</p></li><li><p>How much of the work will you subcontract?</p></li><li><p>Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?</p></li><li><p>How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?</p></li><li><p>How much experience do you have?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do I need to hire someone for home maintenance?

• <div><p>While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it&rsquo;s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/house-cleaning/">local house cleaning service</a> to help with deep cleaning.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a regular home inspection vs. a mobile home inspection?

• <div><p>In theory, a regular home inspection and a mobile home inspection accomplish the same things. They ensure there are no issues with the foundation, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, roof, siding, doors, windows, and more. In practice, though, the inspections can differ based on the layout, the type of foundation, and how easily accessible different parts of the home are. Mobile home inspections tend to take a bit longer because it&rsquo;s more challenging to access home systems, especially if the mobile home doesn&rsquo;t have an attic or crawl space. </p></div>

Q: How do I ensure that I hire a professional home inspector?

• <div><p>You can guarantee that you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-hire-home-inspector.htm">hire a professional home inspector</a> by reviewing their qualifications, years of experience, customer reviews, and certifications before hiring. If you&rsquo;re working with a realtor, they can recommend at least one trusted professional home inspector. You can always confirm the credentials of a home inspector by checking for affiliations with organizations like the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors or the American Society of Home Inspectors. </p></div>

Q: Are home inspections mandatory?

• <div><p>A pre-purchase home inspection isn&rsquo;t mandatory, but not having one can complicate your home insurance and mortgage loan eligibility.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
Fantastic install of home generator and kitchen outlet replacement.
A Squared Electric Inc
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Reviewed in May 2023
I would highly recommend! I got a call back within the same day and Joe was here within the week to help me promptly and very efficiently inspect my issue. He was very helpful in educating me in why I was having this issue and even helped make recommendations to a mold remediation company so...
Precision Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
He was very knowledgeable and professional. Cleaned both our fireplace CHIMANY and oil CHIMANY. Left the home clean. Great price
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in May 2022
I found them and ordered my Sunesta awning online. The entire process was not only quick and professional but was without out the typical pressure of a sales person. They inspected my seasonal home and made some great recommendations before we settled on the product(all done without my...
The Reynolds Group
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Reviewed in September 2020
First time user of Home Advisor...was not disappointed. Hurricane was professional from start to finish. The salesman was not overbearing and answered all my concerns. I did not have to wait weeks for service. They removed all the old equipment and left a clean installation behind. They...
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
They are the best, they were good with everything. Green Home Solutions did mold remediation in my entire 3500 sq ft home. They saved my life and it allowed me to be able to move back into my house without total reconstruction of my home. I cannot say enough about Green Home Solutions. They...
Green Home Solutions of Central Mass
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Reviewed in June 2015
Generx Generators is an AWESOME company to do business with. We were looking for a whole-house stand-by generator and were fortunate to locate this company on the web. They are located in our home city of Oldsmar, FL and are centrally located in the Tampa Bay area. Mark Costis, owner/operator of...
Generx Generators
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Reviewed in February 2015
I had a very good experience with this company, Russell provided a thorough review of our home inspection. The price to have it done was also very reasonable. We would recommend him and this company to any of our friends and family how would need their home inspected.
HouseWise Inspection
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Reviewed in February 2014
Excellent service - one of the techs was sick and owner came did the cleaning and inspection himself, then would not charge full price because it wasn't dirty enough - everything was explained and done very professionally-highly endorse this company!
Brickliners Chimney Service
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Reviewed in October 2011
We had a very good experience with Spec-Pro and found them very informative. Having an older home we were concerned about many things. We stayed with them through the entire inspection and they explained every bad and good thing about the house. We have lived in the house for over 7 years and...
Spec-Pro Home Inspections
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