The Truth About Home Inspections: Red Flags, Roofs, HVAC, and New Construction

Welcome home to Tampa Home Talk with host Katrina Madewell , and in this episode, we're joined by Corey Richardson of Safeline Home Inspections for a real-world look at what a home inspection actually covers (and what it doesn't). Corey shares how he went from automotive work to inspecting homes, why experience matters, and why "cheap" inspections often cost more later. We break down the most common issues he finds on inspections, like GFCI outlets , small leaks under sinks , clogged AC condensate lines , roof and flashing wear , missing water heater safety piping , and why Florida homes without gutters can end up with avoidable wood rot and damage. We also talk insurance-driven repairs (roofs, water heaters), what a home inspection means as a "snapshot in time," and when you should bring in specialists like roofers, plumbers, HVAC techs, or engineers . If you own a home and haven't checked key maintenance items in years, this episode is your reminder that a proactive inspection can become a budget-friendly roadmap instead of a painful surprise. Plus: a fun attic segment, wasp nests, rodents, and the real heat of attic inspections , and why trees and foliage too close to the home create a "bridge" for pests. Need an inspection or want a home-maintenance inspection checklist? Connect with Tampa Home Talk / Katrina Madewell : (813) 377-2775 (call or text) Tampa Home Talk, Love where you live… or we'll fix it. Welcome home.

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The Truth About Home Inspections: Red Flags, Roofs, HVAC, and New Construction is an episode from Tampa Home Talk Radio.

This episode is 43:13 long.

This episode was published on Feb 3, 2026.

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