Can you apply for a homeowners insurance policy without an inspection?

• <div><p>Yes, you can get a quote from a home insurance company without an inspection. However, if the insurer mandates one, you may have to determine <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-pays-for-the-home-inspection.htm">who will pay for the inspection</a> and submit it with your application so they can provide you with an accurate quote. </p></div>

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Q: How often should a house be checked for mold?

• <div><p>Homes should be checked for mold annually, especially if you live in an area with high humidity or frequent rainfall. Inspections are crucial following flooding, roof leaks, or plumbing issues. More frequent checks are necessary if your home has a history of mold problems or water damage. Regular inspections help detect mold early, preventing costly remediation and minimizing health risks, especially in moisture-prone areas such as basements and bathrooms. </p></div>

Q: What are the most serious issues that arise in a home inspection?

• <div><p>Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and plumbing or electrical issues are all red flags in a home inspection. These problems can pose serious safety risks and be costly to repair. If a home inspection identifies any serious issues, you&rsquo;ll want to remedy the problem as quickly as possible to avoid the problem getting any worse. </p></div>

Q: What happens if you don’t open the flue?

• <div><p>Failing to open your flue can lead to serious health hazards if you start a fire because the smoke will back up into your home. Breathing fire smoke, even in relatively small quantities, is bad for human lungs, and smoke can also irritate your nasal passages and eyes. Furthermore, smoke can cause damage to your interior fixtures and furnishings, at the very least leaving an unpleasant smoky smell for a long time. In short: If your flue isn&rsquo;t open (or you&rsquo;re not sure if it is or not), don&rsquo;t start a fire to find out!</p></div>

Q: Do home inspectors check for asbestos?

• <div><p>If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with. </p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 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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