Home Inspections in St. Augustine and St. Johns County, FL
For more than 34 years, I was the guy they called after the damage was done.
More than 34 years building, remodeling, and repairing homes. Now I inspect them, so you know what you are buying before you sign.
Most of the homes I worked on weren't new construction. They were somebody's home, and I was there because something had gone wrong. Almost every time, the problem was visible before they bought the house.
Read why a builder became a home inspectorHome inspection services in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and St. Johns County
Residential home inspections for buyers, sellers, and owners, with plain-language inspection reports and photos of every finding.
Pre-purchase home inspections
Home inspection for buyers before closing, scheduled inside your contract’s inspection period so there is time to negotiate repairs.
Learn about our pre-purchase home inspectionsResidential home inspections
The roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and interior of a single-family home or townhome, inspected to the Florida Standards of Practice.
See what a residential inspection report includesHome inspection for buyers
Built for first-time buyers. I walk the house with you, explain what matters and what does not, and never sell repairs.
See how a home inspection for buyers worksInspection reports with photos
Every finding is photographed, located, and rated Sound, Monitor, Repair, or Info, with what it means and which trade to call.
See a breakdown of the inspection reportHome inspection quotes
Complete home inspections start at $395. The scheduler gives you an exact quote for your address before you book.
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Insurance inspections, sewer scope, pool and spa, new construction, and annual maintenance inspections, bundled at a lower price.
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How much does a home inspection cost?
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Complete home inspections start at $395 for homes up to 1,500 square feet. A typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot home runs $395 to $425. Home age, a crawlspace, or a detached garage adjusts the price, and the scheduler shows your exact number before you book.
See home inspection cost and quotesWhat does a home inspection include?
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The roof, exterior, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interior, and insulation and ventilation, following the Florida Standards of Practice, Rule Chapter 61-30 F.A.C.
See what a residential home inspection includesHow soon can I schedule an inspection?
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The online scheduler shows open dates and your price. If you are under contract, book as soon as your offer is accepted so there is time left in your inspection period for repair quotes.
Learn about pre-purchase home inspectionsDo you inspect homes in Jacksonville?
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Yes. I inspect throughout St. Johns County and into the Jacksonville area, including Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, World Golf Village, St. Johns and Fruit Cove, and the Jacksonville Beaches.
View home inspection services in St. Augustine and JacksonvilleWhat does the inspection report include?
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Photos of every finding, where it is located, and a rating of Sound, Monitor, Repair, or Info. Each finding explains what it means, what it is likely to take to address it, and which trade to call. I go through the report with you afterward.
See how the report works for buyersShould I get an inspection before buying a home?
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Yes. Florida does not require one, but it is the only independent look at the condition of the house before you close. Waiving it to win an offer moves every hidden problem onto you.
Read: should first-time buyers waive the inspection?How long does a home inspection take?
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It depends on the size, age, and condition of the home. I do not rush it. Most of the time goes to the attic, the roof, under the house, and the electrical panel. Plan to be there at the end so I can walk you through what I found.
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