- Proudly Serving the Tampa Bay Area
Jess Rich is a dedicated contractor, certified home inspector, and proud father of four daughters. He has built a strong reputation in his professional life through his attention to detail and commitment to quality in construction and home inspection, helping homeowners maintain safe and secure properties. Jess’s passion extends beyond his career to the hockey rink, where he serves as a coach for girls’ hockey. His leadership and mentoring skills shine as he teaches young athletes not only the fundamentals of the game but also the values of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. At home, Jess is a devoted father, actively supporting his four daughters in their pursuits and fostering a loving, supportive environment. Balancing his roles as a professional, coach, husband, and father, Jess exemplifies dedication and integrity in all that he does.
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We understand time is valuable. Our inspections are thorough yet fast, providing you with detailed reports without the wait.
Our team is highly trained and stays up to date with the latest industry standards and practices.
We deliver easy-to-read, detailed reports with clear explanations and recommendations.
We don’t just check boxes—we provide in-depth analysis to give you complete confidence in your property’s condition.
Comprehensive home inspections are essential for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and overall value of your property. These thorough assessments provide a detailed evaluation of your home’s key systems and components, including the structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more.
Wind mitigation inspections assess a property’s features to determine its ability to withstand high winds, helping to reduce insurance costs and enhance safety during storms.
Four Point Inspections are comprehensive evaluations of a property’s roof, electrical system, plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) components, typically required for insurance purposes to ensure
Post-hurricane inspections provide a comprehensive assessment of property damage, ensuring safety and identifying necessary repairs to restore homes and businesses effectively.
Our roof inspection service provides a thorough evaluation of your roofing system to identify potential issues, ensuring your home remains safe and secure from leaks and damage.
New construction inspections involve a thorough assessment of newly built structures to ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and quality workmanship before occupancy.
Annual home maintenance inspections involve a thorough evaluation of a property’s systems and structures to identify potential issues, ensure safety, and maintain the home’s overall condition.
Mold inspections involve a thorough assessment of a property to identify the presence of mold, assess potential health risks, and determine moisture sources, ensuring a safe and healthy living environment.
Chimney inspection involves examining the interior and exterior of a chimney to assess its condition, identify any safety hazards, and ensure proper functioning for efficient venting of smoke and gases.
Lightning Inspections LLC provides detailed and thorough home inspections in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Brandon, and the surrounding areas. Call text, or email us today!
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
WHILE YOU CAN LEGALLY SKIP A HOME INSPECTION, DOING SO COULD MEAN THAT YOU MAY END UP BUYING A HOME WITH MAJOR ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE FIXED.