Florida Winter Homeowner Checklist: What to Do Before Cooler Weather Arrives
Prepare your Pensacola home for the cooler winter season with this essential Florida homeowner checklist, covering everything from roof maintenance and HVAC preparation to protecting outdoor pipes during Gulf Coast cold fronts. These winter home maintenance tips help Florida homeowners prevent weather-related damage, stay ahead of insurance requirements, and keep their property safe and storm-ready all season long.
Why You Should Get a New Insurance Inspection After Replacing Your Water Heater
Replacing your water heater can help lower your Florida homeowner’s insurance premium, especially if your previous 4-Point Inspection listed outdated plumbing, an aging water heater, or conditions that no longer reflect your home’s true risk. Updating your 4-Point Inspection after the replacement provides insurers with accurate documentation, helps prevent coverage or renewal issues, and may qualify you for more insurance carrier options, discounts, and better rates across Florida’s tightening insurance market.
A Florida Homeowner’s Christmas Checklist: Keep Your Home Safe & Holiday-Ready
Prepare your Pensacola home for the holiday season with this essential Florida Christmas homeowner checklist, designed to keep your home safe, storm-ready, and energy-efficient. From inspecting outdoor lights and checking your roof after Gulf Coast cold fronts to updating insurance inspections and protecting your home while traveling, these tips help Florida homeowners stay prepared during winter and renewal season.
Common Issues Found During Insurance Inspections (and How to Fix Them)
Most Florida homeowners don’t realize how common problems like roof wear, outdated electrical panels, plumbing issues, or aging HVAC systems can affect insurance approval or premiums. This guide explains the most frequent issues found during 4-Point and Wind Mitigation inspections, and the simple fixes that help you stay covered or before an inspection.
Buying an Older Home? Here’s Why You’ll Need a 4-Point and Wind Mitigation Inspection Before Closing
Buying an older home in Florida often comes with extra insurance requirements — including a 4-Point Inspection and, in many cases, a Wind Mitigation Inspection. These two inspections help your insurance company confirm the home is safe, storm-ready, and eligible for coverage before closing. In this post, we break down what each inspection includes, why they matter, and how they can save you time, money, and headaches during the homebuying process.
Wind Mitigation Inspections Explained: How They Can Save You Money
Discover how a Wind Mitigation Inspection can help lower your Florida homeowner’s insurance premium. Learn what’s included in a TMHI wind mitigation inspection, what qualifies for credits, and when to schedule one.
What Is a 4-Point Inspection and Why Insurance Companies Require It
Learn what a 4-Point Inspection is, why Florida insurance companies require it, and how it helps Pensacola and Gulf Coast homeowners keep coverage and lower premiums.
How Different Types of HVAC Filters Can Impact the System
Learn how different types of HVAC filters affect air quality, energy efficiency, and insurance inspections. Taylor Made Home Inspections explains what Florida homeowners need to know for their next four-point inspection.
