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Wind Mitigation & 4 Point Inspections: What’s The Difference?

Wind Mitigation and 4 Point Inspections are both insurance inspections in the State of Florida. However, there are key differences in their intended purposes. A wind mitigation inspection gives homeowners insurance discounts based on certain…

Austin HintzeJuly 6, 2021

Home Insurance Podcast

Current Issues With Florida Roof Insurance & Claims

On this Waypoint Real Talk Podcast, John Shishilla, owner at Honor Services talks about a new proposed Florida bill that affects all Florida homeowners. Listen To The Full Podcast What are the Current Issues With…

Austin HintzeFebruary 24, 2021

Electrical Home Inspection Home Insurance

Everything You Need To Know About Knob-and-Tube Wiring

What is Knob-and-Tube Wiring? (K&T) Knob and Tube wiring is cloth wiring that runs through "knobs", which are the white ceramic cylindrical holders, and "tubes" that protect wiring through the wood it runs through. This…

Austin HintzeFebruary 24, 2021

Home Insurance

What Is A Four Point Inspection?

When obtaining home insurance in Florida you may come across the four point inspection. A four-point inspection is a critical aspect of home insurance as it tells the insurance company the kind of liability they…

Austin HintzeDecember 2, 2020

mobile home tie down inspection and certification for tampa florida

Home Inspection Hurricanes

What Is a Mobile Home Tie Down Inspection?

In Florida, especially in Tampa, there are many mobile homes. Mobile homes are particularly susceptible to wind from our Florida hurricanes. So, Florida law and HUD requires mobile home tie downs to help secure mobile…

Austin HintzeAugust 21, 2020

Home Insurance

What Are Florida Wind Mitigation Requirements?

What exactly are the Florida Wind Mitigation Requirements and how to do you ensure your home is up to "code"? What is The Wind Mitigation? The Florida Wind Mitigation, also known as, the Florida Uniform…

Austin HintzeJuly 9, 2020

Home Insurance

What Are Hurricane Clips For Wind Mitigation?

Hurricane clips are a type of structural attachment in homes that are an available discount on the Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection. In fact, they are often the most sought after discount on the Wind Mitigation…

Austin HintzeJuly 8, 2020

Home Inspection Home Insurance Plumbing

Cast Iron Drains – Sewer Plumbing Problems & Costs

Cast Iron Background Cast Iron drains were commonly installed before the 1970's. During this time, cast iron was said to be a 50 year life-span, however, with many slab-on-grade homes the life can be limited…

Austin HintzeMarch 20, 2020

Electrical Home Inspection Home Insurance

Fuse Boxes: Is it Safe, Insurance, & Explanation

Fuse boxes were commonly installed before the 1960's, however, the majority of homes have since had their electrical updated since then. That being said, most fuse boxes have been replaced. However, there are still fuse…

Austin HintzeMarch 17, 2020

Hurricane Preparedness Kits & Checklists

Home Maintenance Hurricanes

Hurricane Preparedness: A Complete Guide with Kits & Checklists

A lot goes into preparing for a hurricane. There are kits, supplies, and tons of information to remember for when a hurricane hits and after the hurricane leaves. This article is intended to be a…

Austin HintzeMarch 14, 2020