Your inspection is your best protection before buying. Here's what gets checked in Florida, the extra inspections unique to our market, and how to use the results.
The general home inspection
A licensed inspector examines the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems, looking for safety issues and deferred maintenance. You'll get a detailed report, usually within a day or two.
Florida-specific inspections
Expect to consider a wind-mitigation inspection (lowers insurance), a 4-point inspection on older homes (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC — often required by insurers), and a WDO/termite inspection. These matter more here than in most states.
The inspection period
Florida contracts include an inspection period during which you can investigate and, depending on the contract, cancel or renegotiate. Using it well — and on time — is where an attorney-broker protects you.
Turning findings into leverage
Inspection results can support a repair request, a credit, or a price adjustment — or tell you to walk away. We help you respond strategically and keep the deal protected. Buying soon? Let's talk →
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About the author — Arthur Simpson
Arthur is a Florida attorney, licensed real estate broker, and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a member of the Real Property and International Law Sections of The Florida Bar. He founded Simpson & Simpson Realty to give Volusia & Flagler families — and buyers from around the world — a brokerage with a real estate attorney's eye on every deal. Meet Arthur & the family →