John MacVean

About Us:

I started in home inspection industry working for the HouseMaster office in Broward and Palm Beach County back in 1995; so more than one third of my life has been dedicated to providing a higher level of service to home buyers. HouseMaster has been providing quality home inspections since 1979 and as most professionals will agree, there is no replacement for experience. The ability to look back across past decades and see the evolution of my industry offers me a unique insight on the future of home inspections as it pertains to the Real Estate community proper. In 2001, I opened the Treasure Coast office of HouseMaster and the rest as they say is history.

I have been blessed to have been able to assist tens of hundreds of home buyers move to the Treasure Coast. Each client I work for brings a new story or experience which has made me the person and Inspector I am today. Of course much of these experiences are due to the diligent and dutiful recommendations made by local Realtors - who without their assistance and work prior to my inspection - none of this would possible. I, like many of my Home Inspector colleagues, think my referring agents are the best in the country!

Our franchise has been integral in bringing Home Inspection licensure to the Great State of Florida. In addition to the most professional Home Inspections on the Treasure Coast, we offer these additional services:

1. Septic Inspections
2. Air Quality and Swab sampling for Mold
3. Water Potability Analysis
4. Wind Storm Mitigation
5. Insurance Four Point Inspections
6. Bank Draw Inspections
7. Radon Inspections
8. Termite Inspections
9. Phase Inspections

Areas of Expertise

As a native of the great State of Florida, I specialize in the methodology and application of local construction practices. Just as a Southern California Home Inspector will be knowledgeable in Seismic Restraint Systems and Construction methodology as it relates to Earthquake mitigation, we here in Florida have construction practices which are designed specifically for our geographic area. Specifically, slab on grade construction which is not common to most areas of the country - is a mainstay of our local construction community. Additionally, we employ wind mitigation practices to abate the effects of Hurricanes on our local residences. We are knowledgeable in these local practices; and because of my national background can create the correlation between our local construction methodology and the methodology employed in the home buyers previous areas of residence. I am:

1. Trained and certified and annually re-tested by the National Institute of Building Inspectors. There are many trade associations in my industry, but the National Institute of Building Inspectors is the only association which requires proof of Insurance as part of the annual re-certification. An uninsured Home Inspector's inspection report is not worth paper it is printed (or written) on and provides absolutely zero piece of mind.
2. Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
3. Member of the St Lucie Chamber of Commerce: If you live and work in St Lucie County, why aren't you a member of the Chamber?
4. PaRR certified, F.E.M.A subcontractor
5. Affiliate of the Real Estate Association of St Lucie County since 2001
6. Affiliate of the Indian River County Board of Realtors since 2004
7. Past affiliate of: the South Broward County Board of Realtors, South Palm Beach Boards of Realtors, Jupiter - Hobe Sound - Tequesta Board of Realtors, Real Estate Association of Martin County.

My training and personality as well as the HouseMaster method make me the perfect fit for the first time home buyer, the out of state client, and the luxury home buyer and here is why:

The first time home buyer: requires an inspector with patience and an ability to convey findings to the buyer in terms which are easily understood. The first time home buyer benefits greatly from post inspection expertise such as the HouseMaster newsletter which conveys helpful tips to homeowner and well as the litany of literature dedicated to the explanation of home systems and there operational and maintenance needs.

The out of town client: needs a report format which "travels well" How many agents have attempted to fax a handwritten inspection report only to field questions regarding legibility? In the new millennium, the production of handwritten reports is kith and kin to driving up to your home inspection property in Model T. and shows a lack of desire for personal and business improvement and development. The HouseMaster Express report is computerized, incorporates photos to substantiate defects , and identifies and describes not only defects, but the type and style of major mechanical components throughout the home. The term Express Report means that this computerized report can be produced on-site (that's right, printed right on site!) and uploaded to a password protected website where buyers and agents alike can review the information in real time.

The luxury home buyer: like the out of state client needs a report which "travels well" and since this type client tends to have a level of savvy on a par with the homes which they purchase; will not be impressed with handwritten reports and will be even less impressed with a "Chuck in Truck" type home inspector who hangs drywall Monday thru Friday and "performs" home inspections as a means of earning additional monies. The luxury home buyer needs an articulate inspector who represents the industry well and can converse and convey findings in a sharp and concise manner. The inspector for the luxury home buyer needs the tools and know-how to have a cogent verbal exchange not only with the client, but the entourage of handlers including attorneys, financial advisers, and assistants.

Most important of all, a call to your local HouseMaster office is answered by trained and knowledgable staff ready to answer your home inspection questions and schedule your appointment. An inspector who answers his or her own business line is an inspector who is not paying attention to his current clients inspection needs which increases the likelihood of missing a major mechanical or structural deficiency. This same inspector is likely to let phone calls go to voice mail which is a poor business practice.