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Residential Home Inspection for South Florida Home Buyers

A complete evaluation of the home you're buying, from the roof to the foundation, with a detailed photo report. Interior-only inspections for condominiums start at $325.

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Starting at $450, up to 2,500 sq. ft.

What's included

  • Roof covering, vents, flashing and trim
  • Gutters, downspouts and exterior drainage
  • Skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations
  • Decks, balconies, porches and railings
  • Exterior walls, windows and doors
  • Foundation, slab and crawlspace
  • Signs of water intrusion and moisture
  • Attic structure, insulation and ventilation
  • Heating and air conditioning systems
  • Water heater and its safety controls
  • Main water shut-off valve
  • Interior supply and drain plumbing
  • Electrical service, panels and breakers
  • GFCI and AFCI protection
  • Outlets, switches and light fixtures
  • Fireplaces and wood stoves
  • Garage doors and automatic openers
  • Interior walls, ceilings, floors and stairs
  • Built-in kitchen appliances
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

How a home inspection works

A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual and hands-on review of the property you're about to buy. Your inspector walks every accessible area of the home and operates the systems you'll use every day: running faucets and showers, cycling the heating and air conditioning, opening windows and doors, testing outlets and checking the electrical panel.

Our inspections follow a published standard of practice, so you know exactly what is covered. Nothing is taken apart and no damage is done to the home. Where something can't be safely reached or tested, the report says so, so you're never left guessing.

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Benefits of having a home inspected

A home is likely the largest purchase you'll make, and the problems that matter most are often the ones you can't see on a walkthrough. Small issues such as a slow roof leak, a failing water heater or an overloaded electrical panel tend to get worse, and more expensive, the longer they go unnoticed.

An inspection gives you:

  • Facts to negotiate with. Ask the seller to repair, credit or adjust the price before you close.
  • A plan for the future. Know which systems are near the end of their life so you can budget for them.
  • Peace of mind. Move in knowing the condition of the home, not hoping for the best.

Buying new construction?

Brand-new homes benefit from an independent inspection too. Builders work to tight schedules, and an inspection before your final walkthrough lets you hand the builder a clear list of items to finish while they're still responsible for them. Book it a day or two before the walkthrough, and ask about our new construction and 11-month warranty inspections.

Your report

You receive a digital report with photos within 24 hours, with findings organised by priority. Call us with any question after you've read it. We're happy to walk you through every item.

A residential home inspection for houses, condos and townhomes

Whether you're buying a single-family house, a condo or a townhouse, a residential home inspection gives you an independent look at the property before your inspection period ends. Our buyer home inspection is a full home inspection: one visit, every accessible system, and a report that separates safety concerns and costly defects from routine maintenance.

A condo home inspection concentrates on what you will own and maintain inside the unit: the electrical panel, plumbing fixtures and supply lines, water heater, air handler and condenser, windows, sliding glass doors and interior finishes. We also note visible conditions on your balcony and nearby common elements so you can raise them with the association. A townhouse inspection adds the roof, exterior walls and attic wherever they belong to your unit.

Structural and defect findings in South Florida homes

Every general home inspection includes a visual structural home inspection of the foundation, slab, framing and roof structure. In Palm Beach and Broward County we pay close attention to cracking in concrete block walls and stucco, roof coverings worn by sun and storms, past water intrusion around windows and doors, older electrical panels and plumbing materials that insurers question, and air conditioning equipment near the end of its life.

Each home defect finding comes with photos and a plain-language explanation, so you and your agent can decide what to repair, request a credit for or simply plan for after closing. Most buyers also add the insurance reports their insurer will ask for on the same visit.

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Related inspections and guides

Choose your inspection

Starting prices by home size and scope. Additional services can be added to any package.

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Essential

Interior Only

For condominiums and apartments where the association maintains the roof, exterior and building structure.

Starting at

$325

Up to 1,200 sq. ft.

  • Interior inspection of the unit only
  • Electrical, plumbing and water heater
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Built-in appliances
  • Interior walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors
  • Detailed photo report
  • Roof, exterior and common elements not included
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Most booked

Complete

Residential Home Inspection

A full inspection of the home, inside and out.

Starting at

$450

Up to 2,500 sq. ft.

  • Roof, exterior and grounds
  • Foundation and structure
  • Attic, insulation and ventilation
  • Electrical, plumbing and water heater
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Interior and built-in appliances
  • Detailed photo report
Book Complete

Complete Plus

Larger Residential Properties

The same full residential inspection as Complete, for larger homes.

Starting at

$550

Up to 3,500 sq. ft.

  • Everything in the Complete inspection
  • For homes from 2,501 to 3,500 sq. ft.
  • Detailed photo report
Book Complete Plus

Residential Home Inspection: questions

All questions
How much does a home inspection cost in Florida?

Residential inspections start at $450 for homes up to 2,500 sq. ft., and interior-only condominium inspections start at $325. Wind mitigation, 4-point, termite (WDO), sewer scope and pool inspections can be added on the same visit. Your final price is confirmed based on the property's size, scope and complexity before you book.

Can I be present during the home inspection?

Yes, and we encourage it. Joining the inspection, or at least the last half hour, is the best way to ask questions and learn how the home's systems work and where its shut-offs are.

Which inspections do I need when buying a home in Florida?

A home inspection isn't legally required, but most buyers order one before the end of their inspection period. Many lenders require a WDO (termite) inspection, and insurers often ask for a wind mitigation report and, for older homes, a 4-point inspection. We can complete all of them on the same visit.

Is buying a home in South Florida a good investment?

South Florida has long attracted buyers with its climate, growing economy and no state income tax, but every home is different. The condition of the specific property matters as much as the market, which is exactly what an inspection tells you before you commit.

Do you do condo and townhouse inspections?

Yes. A condo inspection covers everything inside your unit, including the electrical panel, plumbing, water heater, air conditioning, windows, doors and appliances, plus visible conditions on your balcony. A townhouse inspection also includes the roof, exterior and attic where they are part of your unit, and both are priced by size on our pricing page.

What is a pre-purchase home inspection and when should I book it?

A pre-purchase home inspection is a buyer's inspection of the whole house, done after your offer is accepted and before your inspection period ends. Book it as soon as you're under contract so you have time to read the report, get repair estimates and negotiate. Reports arrive within 24 hours, and you can schedule online at any time.

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