Answers to what Central Florida homeowners, buyers, and sellers ask us most often about the inspection process.
What is a wind mitigation inspection in Florida?+
A wind mitigation inspection documents your home's wind-resistant features — roof covering type, roof deck attachment, roof-to-wall connections, and opening protections. Florida insurance companies use this certified report to apply discounts to your homeowners insurance premium. Depending on your home's construction, the savings can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year. The inspection typically pays for itself many times over.
What is a 4-point inspection and when do I need one?+
A 4-point inspection covers the four systems insurers focus on most: your roof, HVAC (heating and cooling), electrical panel and wiring, and plumbing materials and connections. Most Florida insurance companies require a 4-point inspection for homes over 20–25 years old before issuing or renewing a homeowners policy. It's also commonly required during the home-buying process.
Why use a drone for a home inspection?+
Drones allow our FAA-certified pilot to capture high-resolution aerial footage of your entire roof and property without placing ladders on the structure. This means a safer inspection, no additional wear from foot traffic, and complete 360-degree visual documentation of hard-to-reach areas — including roof ridges, gutters, chimney flashing, and upper-story details that standard inspections routinely miss. *Please note: drone inspections may require additional lead time for FAA flight approval in certain controlled airspace areas.
How long does an inspection take?+
Most standard inspections take 2½–4 hours depending on the size and age of the property. Adding drone or thermal imaging adds minimal time and is typically done concurrently with the ground inspection. You'll receive your complete digital report — with photos and findings — within 24–48 hours.
Can a wind mitigation inspection save me money on insurance?+
Yes — often significantly. Florida law requires insurers to offer discounts for documented wind-resistant features. Depending on your home's construction, a wind mitigation report can reduce your annual premium by hundreds to thousands of dollars. Most homeowners find the inspection pays for itself in the first year alone through premium savings.
What does thermal imaging find that a standard inspection misses?+
Thermal imaging detects temperature differences inside building materials, revealing hidden moisture intrusion behind walls or ceilings, missing or damaged insulation, electrical hot spots that signal potential fire hazards, and HVAC inefficiencies — all completely invisible to the naked eye. It's one of the most powerful tools available for catching problems before they become major repairs.
Do I need a pool inspection when buying a Florida home?+
While not legally required, a dedicated pool and irrigation inspection is strongly recommended for any Central Florida home with a pool. We evaluate the pool structure, surface condition, all equipment (pump, filter, heater), safety barriers, drainage, and irrigation systems. Pool repairs in Florida can run thousands of dollars — a thorough inspection before closing protects your investment.
Do you serve all of Central Florida or just the Chain of Lakes area?+
We are based in the Chain of Lakes region and primarily serve Lake County and Orange County — including Clermont, Leesburg, Tavares, Mount Dora, Eustis, Groveland, Minneola, Winter Garden, and Apopka. We regularly accept requests outside this area. Call Bobby at 870-340-1095 if you're unsure whether your location is covered.