Certified Master Home Inspector with real building experience & infrared technology. State certified, licensed and fully insured. Serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine and the surrounding areas.
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Certified Master Home Inspector with real building experience & infrared technology. State certified, licensed and fully insured. Serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine and the surrounding areas.
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As a State of Florida Licensed Home Inspector, Certified Master Inspector and a certified member of both the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR), my goal is to help you make an educated decision on what may be your largest investment. When you hire 1st Class Home Inspections Plus, you’re not getting just any inspector or the latest hire, you are getting the owner of the business with all the experience and expertise. With over 15 years in the industry and over 6,000 inspections to date, I have the skills that you are looking for. I perform thorough inspections on existing homes, new construction, commercial buildings, condominiums, manufactured, modular, mobile and townhouses. A bonus is that I also have real building experience-- and because of that added experience in building houses from the ground up, I know EXACTLY what to look for. I'll have your interests in the forefront as I provide a detailed home inspection, giving you the facts on the condition of the home you're buying. You will receive a digital full-color report of the property the same day as your inspection.
Certified Master Inspector (CMI)® is both a U.S. and Canadian registered trademark of the Master Inspector Certification Board, Inc. CMI® is the inspection industry's top professional designation and is awarded to qualifying inspectors who have demonstrated the highest level of competency.
• any special concerns you may have
• moisture at walls, ceilings and flooring
• pool
• roof, vents, flashings and trim
• skylight, chimney, and other roof penetrations
• eaves, soffits and fascia
• foundation and crawl space
• heating system
• cooling system
• interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
• electrical service line and meter box at house
• main disconnect and service amperage
• electrical panel(s), breakers and fuses
• GFCIs and AFCIs
• fireplace damper door and hearth
• insulation and ventilation
• garage doors, safety sensors and openers
• exterior elements
• and much more...
• New Construction Phase Inspections
• 1 Year New Construction Inspections
• Pre- or Post-Rennovation Inspections
• Yearly Home Maintenance Inspections
• Move-in Ready Inspections
• Homeowners Insurance Inspections
• Inspections for special needs (leaks, etc.)
Standards of Practice (PDF)
Why use AFCI (PDF)
Why use GFCI (PDF)
Learn about Smoke Alarms (PDF)
Learn about Fire Extinguishers (PDF)
Tree Trimming Safety (PDF)
Why use Refrigeration Caps (PDF)
Why use Pool GFI (PDF)
Choosing the Right Home Inspector (PDF)
10 Easy Ways to Save Energy in Your Home (PDF)
• A Move-In Certified seller inspection is the ultimate gesture in forthrightness on the part of the seller.
• 1st Class Home Inspections Plus can inspect the home properly before the buyer's inspector arrives.
• The seller can schedule the inspection at his or her own convenience.
• The seller can assist the inspector during the inspection -- something not normally done during a buyer's inspection.
• The inspection may alert the seller to any immediate concerns.
| • A seller inspection reveals problems ahead of time, which: | |
| - gives the seller time to shop for competitively-priced contractors to make repairs; | |
| - permits the seller to attach repair estimates or paid invoices to the inspection report; | |
| - makes the home show better after problems are addressed; and | |
| - removes over-inflated buyer-procured repair estimates from the negotiation table. | |
| - A seller inspection lightens negotiations and 11th-hour re-negotiations. | |
• The seller is given an opportunity to discuss any concerns in the inspection report before it is distributed to real estate agents and prospective buyers.
• The report provides an unbiased, third-party, professional opinion to potential buyers.
• The report may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency, no unexpected problems at the last minute.
• The report can help the seller substantiate a higher asking price if problems don't exist or have been corrected.
• The report may relieve a prospective buyer's unfounded suspicions, before he walks away.
• The report provides full-disclosure.
Just wanted to give a huge shout out to 1st Class Home Inpections Plus. Jason reached out right away set up an appointment. Hands down one of the best inspections I have ever had. He answered any questions I had. Marked all the issues we had with string and chalk. I will forever recommend him. As a Realtor I will be recommending his business to future clients!! Thanks again!!!! If you need an inspection please do not hesitate to reach out, you won’t regret it.
Jason is the most amazing home inspector, the best of the best. He treats your home inspection as if it was for his own home. He is the most thorough and knowledgeable inspector out there and believe me, we did our research when choosing our home inspector. He goes above and beyond to ensure you are satisfied with his work, which is nothing short of exceptional and helps make the entire home building/buying process one hundred times smoother. We felt so prepared and covered when it came to knowing what things were wrong, what needed to be fixed, and what type of certifications and forms of proof of repair we should ask to see. He was quick to respond to any questions we had and to send out his reports. You will not be sorry, when you see the quality of inspection he provides. We would never trust any other inspector with our current or future homes. It felt like we had someone that genuinely cared about us and our home, someone who wanted to advocate for us and our home throughout the entire building/closing process and even after. He is an extraordinary and invaluable resource that we wish everyone had access to. We are recommending him to everyone we know. We are forever grateful, Jason!
Jason, we hope you never forget how special you are to us and how much you mean to us and how thankful we are for you! You have given our family a priceless gift that we will cherish forever, a knowledge of the inner workings of our home and a peace of mind and comfort that we had the best inspector looking out for us, so that we could end up with the home we truly wanted. We would not have ended up where we are today and as happy as we are with our home without you! Hope you have a wonderful night and we will continue to rave about you to everyone we know. Let us know if we can do anything else to be a blessing to you as you have been to us! :)Review by a Homeowner in in Elkton, FL
I'll start by saying that I have a good amount of experience with home repair/construction and have also built my prior home as an owner/builder. The home we are currently buying is older than what I was used to so I decided to get two independent inspections to make sure no deficient items were missed. Jason was the second of the two inspectors, so I had a good comparison of the work done by both. The other inspector was adequate but Jason went above and beyond with the thoroughness of his inspection. Jason showed up to the property early and was already reviewing the outside of the home on my arrival. I really appreciated how he clearly identified items that should be addressed by tagging them with red stickers as reminders. The first inspector poked his head in the attic and just took a brief look around. In the Florida heat, Jason crawled the entire attic and found a few minor issues in the process. His attention to detail was second to none and his report also well documented everything. It has made for the perfect punch list of items that I need to work through upon move in to the home. Lastly, was his knowledge on a few safety items that I was not up to speed with. The first inspector wouldn't even look at the pool equipment. Jason looked through it all and noted that the pool light was not GFI protected. After some research, I learned this is a potential serious hazard that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. I would recommend Jason to anyone without any reservations. He was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and thorough in his work.
Shaina Clemons:
Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness, Value
Jason Brown is fantastic! He’s extremely thorough and has helped my clients immensely with what he has found during an inspection. One major thing he found on a new construction was that the trusses on the roof weren’t put on correctly and he also found an issue with the roof that would have been a terrible leak causing major damage to my client’s home had it not been found and repaired. He’s very responsive and extremely knowledgeable and professional.C Picton:
We recently had 1st Class Home Inspections Plus out to do a private inspection as we were approaching our one year warranty on our new home. Jason was great to work with. He arrived timely and was ready to get to work. When Jason arrived he greeted us and let us know what to expect from his services both while he was onsite and off, as he would send a complete report when following up. He was very thorough and in fact found some items that needed to be discussed with our builder. He made sure he answered any questions we had regarding the inspection as well. Upon completion of our home inspection, he followed up timely with a detailed report of all of his findings. We especially liked that he documented well with photos in case we need to reference any areas in correlation to what was on the report. He also used the infrared technology during his inspection of our home without charging an additional fee as some companies do. We are very pleased with our experience with 1st Class Home Inspections Plus and are happy we chose Jason to help us with our home inspection. If you are in need of a home inspection at a good price we highly recommend contacting 1st Class Home Inspections Plus. They will be professional, friendly, timely, and thorough as they inspect your home as if it were their own.
T McNamara:
Jason was very timely and professional. His inspection was extremely thorough and helpful. I have used 1st Class Home Inspections twice, and was very pleased both times withhis services. His explanations were on target and helpful.
Eric and Jessica Brumleve:
Jason Brown of 1st Class Home Inspections Plus inspected our home on 10/9/17 due to a leak in our master bedroom window. Jason arrived on time and was professional and friendly throughout the inspection process. He was quickly able to find the cause of the leak and his written inspection and photos were professional and timely. He sent the inspection with full report just a couple of hours after he left our home. We were able to use his inspection report to submit to our insurance company. We will definitely use him again in the future and have recommended him to several friends and business associates. Thank you so much.
A Realtor:
I used him to inspect a home for a buyer and I cannot say enough great things about him. I will be recommending him to all of my buyers.
Reviewer Connie J. Location Jacksonville, FL
Great service. Jason was very professional and on time. Reasonable and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend his company. Very satisfied customer. 5 stars for sure.
Comments: Jason did a fantastic job. Highly recommend. Review by Donna F. in Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer Dexter D. Location Jacksonville, FL Review
Fast response, detailed report, good price.
Reviewer Suzanne H. Location Saint Augustine, FL
Review Overall was impressed with his promptness and thoroughness. Would hire him again and recommend to friends. Thanks Jason.
Thank You! One of the best and thorough inspections I have seen. Karl M.
Thank you so much for your thorough inspection today. We will happily recommend your services in the future. Best regards, Cheyenne
Reviewer Darwin D. Location Jacksonville, FL
1st Class home inspections was very professional & knowledgeable about home inspections. The guy who came out to inspect my home was a prior Contractor who was very knowledgeable about how homes are built and construction terminology.
Thank you for such a quick turn-a-round and for walking me through the house and explaining the issues to me. You were so very helpful and the report is great. Yvonne
Thank you, Jason. Job well done. We are getting the improvements done on Monday. I really appreciate your professionalism, advice, and concern. Sharon B
I wanted to take a moment to send my remarks about my experience with Jason Brown. I had an inspector cancel on me 45 minutes before my inspection, prior to reaching out to Jason. I was very upset when he received my call. He was so kind and professional. He assured me that he would be on time, and I was able to get an inspection with him the next day. Just the phone call and Jason's explanation of what he could inspect in my condo assuaged the bad experience with the other inspector. We were supposed to meet at 10am; I arrived at the property early, around 9:40am and Jason was already there. Jason had a very clean and neat appearance, and was very polite. My agent would echo my remarks. She, too, plans to use Jason in the future. Jason seemed to know a lot about his craft and didn't mind the myriad of questions I had for him. He did explain, however, his limitations in terms of hidden or obstructed areas. He was honest in that his inspection couldn't reveal every possible defect. I feel in terms of Jason's wonderful experience in his field and immediate attention, his fee was on target. I would, without hesitation, recommend Jason to friends and highly encouraged my agent to use him for her future inspection needs. Jason or anyone may feel free to discuss their findings and hopefully my solid review of Jason's great work. Sincerely, Jerry L
Review by Stefan L. in Jacksonville, FL
Jason was super thorough and stayed until he made sure all of my questions were answered! I would definitely recommend him.
Review by Jeff H. in St. Augustine, FL
Comments: Excellent Service, Professional, Very Thorough..
Vinny B. in Kingsland, FL
Fast and dependable. Very happy with Jason Brown work.
Review by a Homeowner in Jacksonville, FL
Comments: The inspector was clean, neat, professional and efficient. And arrived at the appointed time. I felt I got my monies worth. I would highly recommend him.
Review by a Homeowner in Orange Park, FL
Comments: He was very helpful and easy to speak with.
Rating ★★★★ 4.5
Review by Patricia C. in Saint Augustine, FL
I was provided a thorough report and would recommend their service
Rating ★★★★ 4.5
Review by a Homeowner in Saint Johns, FL
Rating ★★★★ 4.5
Review by a Homeowner in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Prompt and professional
Can you really have peace of mind with just any home inspector? 
Your home investment is too important to use the wrong inspector. My experience building homes from the ground up and thorough attention to detail benefit you, so upgrade your home inspector to 1st Class Home Inspections Plus. Anyone else is just looking around.™
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Ask your insurance provider if you need one of the following insurance inspections. If you schedule it at the same time as your home inspection, the price of the inspection is greatly reduced. It is always recomended that insurance inspections be completed before closing so that you are more aware of items that the insurance compaines are looking for that could come at a high cost to replace. Note, these items are not a part of a home inspection.
• 1 Year New Home Construction Inspections
• Yearly Home Maintenance Inspections
• Roof Inspection
• Pool Inspection
• Pre- or Post- Renovation Infrared Inspections
• Move-in Ready Certification (see above, detailed home inspections)
•Are you or one of your loved ones getting ready to retire? Gain an idea of upcomimg or current repairs needed for better planning with our detailed home inspection.
• We gladly accept cash and personal checks as our preferred methods of payment.
• We also accept major credit cards which can be swiped at the inspection or accepted online through a secure PayPal Invoice Checkout.
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I am licensed and certified through the State of Florida (HI7729), a Certified Master Inspector, with over 15 years in the industry and over 6,000 inspections. I am a member of International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR). Prior to this I was employed as a residential construction Superintendent/Project Manager and also employed by the State of Florida as an Investigator of Unlicensed Construction with the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR). I am a top rated home inspector on HomeAdvisor and was awarded the "Best of HomeAdvisor" award which is based on the highest ranked ratings and reviews for superior work quality, commitment to service, and fair price for the work performed. On a personal note, I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and currently live in St. Augustine with my wonderful wife and three amazing kids. I love my job, and my experience with every stage of the home building process has given me the set of tools to help you make an informed decision on your home purchase. Please know that I will have YOUR interests in mind if I am given the honor to work for you.