Your Inspector for Havana
Havana is a small Gadsden County town just north of Tallahassee on US 27, close enough that it is part of ACL Home Inspections' regular service area. We inspect houses in town and on rural acreage nearby, and we also inspect the shops, offices and other commercial buildings along Havana's main streets.
ACL is led by Joel Hagans, a Certified Master Inspector and CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector. Our home inspections follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, and every report is delivered within 24 hours, usually the same day.
What We Pay Attention to Around Havana
Older Homes and Mixed Updates
Havana has many older houses, some updated several times over the years. We sort out what is original and what is newer in the roof, wiring, plumbing and HVAC, and flag work that looks unfinished or amateur.
Hills, Clay and Drainage
Gadsden County is rolling, clay-soil country. Clay sheds water slowly, so on sloped lots we look closely at grading, gutters and downspouts, and at foundations, crawl spaces and slabs for signs of water or movement.
Wells and Septic Systems
Homes outside town often have a private well and a septic system. The home inspection covers the plumbing inside the house, while the well and septic system are evaluated separately, so plan time for that.
Moisture, Mold and Termites
North Florida heat and humidity are hard on wood and finishes. We note moisture problems as we find them, and mold testing and WDO inspections can be added to the same visit.
Commercial Property Inspections in Havana
Buying or leasing a building downtown? Our commercial property inspection covers the access areas, concrete flatwork, foundation, structure, exterior finish, roof, HVAC, plumbing, restrooms and electrical system, following nationally accepted Standards of Practice for commercial buildings. We inspect light commercial property such as retail spaces, low-rise offices, warehouses and restaurants.
Older main-street buildings often share walls with their neighbors, have roofs that have been recovered more than once, and carry electrical and plumbing from several eras of tenants. Where a building has larger or uncommon systems, ACL can arrange third-party specialists for the electrical, HVAC or roof, so you get the complete picture before you buy or sign a lease.
Insurance Reports for Gadsden County Homes
If the house you are buying is older, expect your insurer to ask for a 4-point inspection of the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. A wind mitigation report can lower your premium by documenting the roof-to-wall connections, roof shape and window and door protection. Both can be done during the home inspection visit.
Services Available in Havana
Everything we offer in Tallahassee is available in Havana, Quincy and the rest of Gadsden County. See the full details on our services page.
- Residential home inspections
- Commercial property inspections
- 4-point insurance inspections
- Wind mitigation reports
- Pre-listing inspections for sellers
- Radon and indoor air quality testing
- Mold testing
- WDO inspections