Home Inspectors Delray Beach, FL | Global Home Inspectors

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One Delray Beach Mailing Address, Several Very Different Properties

An address here can point to a 1920s cottage, a large beachside rebuild or a 1970s condo that is not actually in the city. Sorting out which one you have comes first.

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A historic core of 1920s to 1940s houses around Atlantic Avenue and the Marina, canal and beachside streets along the Intracoastal, and, outside the city limits to the west, large 55+ condo communities with Delray Beach mailing addresses.

County: Palm Beach County, FL
Building code zone: Outside the HVHZ · region set by design wind speed
From our office: 30.4 miles from 3610 N 65th Ave, Hollywood
Typical homes: Frame and masonry houses from 1902 to the 1940s downtown, then mid-century and newer rebuilds
West of town: 55+ condos from the 1970s to the 1990s, some unincorporated but with Delray Beach addresses
Roofs: Mission and Mediterranean tile, flat parapet sections, cottage gables, association roofs on condos
Condos: One- and two-story buildings in Kings Point, low-rise near the beach, newer units downtown
Water and salt: Intracoastal seawalls, king tides on low streets, Tropic Isle canals. Flood zones vary by address
ZIP codes: 33444 · 33445 · 33446 · 33483 · 33484

Neighborhoods we cover

Marina Historic District
Old School Square
Del-Ida Park
Nassau Park
West Settlers
Pineapple Grove
Osceola Park
Lake Ida
Seagate
Vista Del Mar
Tropic Isle
Rainberry Bay
Lakes of Delray
Kings Point
High Point
Villages of Oriole

Five historic districts near downtown
Old School Square dates from 1902 to 1945, and the Marina, Del-Ida Park, Nassau Park and West Settlers districts come from the same long stretch. Many of these houses are wood frame rather than block, which changes how we think about termites, moisture and connections.
West Delray is often not Delray
High Point, Kings Point and Villages of Oriole carry Delray Beach mailing addresses but sit outside the city limits, in unincorporated Palm Beach County. That matters when you need a permit history: those records come from the county's Building Division, not the city's.
The HVHZ stops at the Broward line
Palm Beach County is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. On a wind mitigation form, that removes the SFBC-94 option and makes the Region item depend on the design wind speed at your address, so a report from a Broward home is a poor guide.

Choose a service

Matching the Inspection to Your Delray Beach Property

Tap a pin or scroll the list. Each one shows what that inspection covers and opens its own page for this city.

Full home inspection
Roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, A/C, attic and appliances, whether you are buying a cottage off Swinton Avenue or selling a house on the beach side.
Buyers and sellers
Home inspection
Wind mitigation inspection
Form OIR-B1-1802, Rev. 04/26. Here the Region answer comes from the design wind speed at your address, not from an automatic HVHZ box.
Insurance credits
Wind mitigation inspection
4-point inspection
Roof, electrical, plumbing and A/C for an underwriter. Common on older houses here, and some condo insurers ask for it on 1970s and 1980s units too.
Insurance required
4-point inspection
Roof inspection
Barrel tile, flat parapet sections, shingle and metal, photographed by drone where stepping on the surface could crack it, with a remaining-life estimate.
Drone imaging
Roof inspection
Mold inspection & air quality
Moisture mapping and air samples, useful for a unit closed up over the summer or a home near the Intracoastal after a high tide.
Moisture · air
Mold inspection
Thermal imaging
Infrared shows what paint hides: gaps in insulation, leaking ducts and wet spots behind walls. Handy in a renovated older house.
Add-on
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Peter Lemos unloading inspection equipment from the Global Home Inspectors truck

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Who you are calling

Home Inspectors in Delray Beach Who Start With the Year Built

Peter Lemos has run Global Home Inspectors since 2008, serving South Florida from an office in Hollywood. He takes calls and texts at (954) 297-0317 seven days a week, from 5 AM to 10 PM, and as a Certified Master Inspector® he talks you through the findings rather than leaving you alone with a long PDF.

This city rewards that attention. A frame vernacular cottage in Old School Square, a Mediterranean house in the Marina district, a mid-century home around Lake Ida and a one- or two-story condo in Kings Point all raise different questions. You get a free estimate by phone and a firm price before anything goes on the calendar.

Free estimate by phone, firm price before scheduling
Seven days a week, 5 AM to 10 PM
Several inspections can share one visit

Buying in Delray Beach
Know whether you are getting a 1920s frame house, a 1970s condo or a recent rebuild, and what that means for wiring, pipes and insurance.
Selling a home
A pre-listing inspection shows what a buyer's inspector is likely to write up, while you still have room to deal with it on your schedule.
Renewing a policy
Older houses and condos here draw paperwork requests. Wind mitigation and 4-point reports usually go out the same day.
Agents and investors
Findings ranked by priority make repairs, credits and deadlines simpler to discuss, in a market with very mixed housing stock.

Six inspections, one inspector

Inspection Services in Delray Beach, FL

Every service below links to a page written around how properties in this city are built and how they age.

Add-ons & specialty inspections

Additional Inspection Services in Delray Beach

Add any of these to your Delray Beach visit, or book them separately. On a wood-frame house, a termite (WDO) inspection is a sensible extra.

Pre-listing seller inspections
Inspect before you list so you can fix issues on your terms, price with confidence and avoid surprises during the buyer's inspection.
New construction & pre-drywall
A fresh set of eyes before the drywall goes up and before your final walkthrough catches builder oversights while they're easy to fix.
11th-month builder warranty
Inspect your new home before the builder's one-year warranty expires so covered defects get repaired at no cost to you.
Commercial & multi-family
Light commercial, apartment and multi-family inspections covering the same systems as a home inspection, unit by unit.
Thermal imaging
An infrared scan that reveals missing insulation, duct leaks, overheating electrical components and moisture behind finished walls.
Termite (WDO) inspections
Wood-destroying organism inspections for evidence of termites and other pests, often required by lenders.
Radon testing
Radon is an invisible, odorless gas. Testing measures the level in your home so you can decide whether mitigation is needed.
Sewer scope
A camera inspection of the main sewer line to find root intrusion, cracks, bellies and blockages before they back up.
Pool & spa
Pool and spa equipment, surfaces, safety barriers and visible plumbing and electrical components.
Well water testing
Water quality testing for homes on private wells, so you know what's coming out of the tap.
Investor inspections
Fast, practical reports that help you estimate repair costs and compare properties.
Re-inspections
After repairs are made, we return to verify the work on the items listed in your original report.

Save a trip

Popular Inspection Bundles in Delray Beach

Combine inspections in one trip to your Delray Beach property: one point of contact, fewer appointments and every report within 24 hours.

Buyer bundle

Everything you need before closing

Full home inspection
Wind mitigation (OIR-B1-1802)
4-point inspection for older homes

Insurance bundle

New policy or renewal

Wind mitigation inspection
4-point inspection
Roof condition photos

Peace-of-mind bundle

Older homes and past leaks

Full home inspection
Mold inspection & air sampling
Thermal imaging

Simple from start to finish

From First Call to Report: Delray Beach Inspections

Send the basics
Address, size, year built and what you need. For a condo, add the community name and any gate rules. You get a firm price first.
Choose a time
Appointments run seven days a week, 5 AM to 10 PM, and we plan around your inspection period.
Inspection on site
Peter brings a moisture meter, thermal camera and drone. Walk along with him if you can, and ask anything.
Report within 24 hours
A digital report with photos and a plain-English summary. Insurance forms usually arrive the same day.

Peter Lemos, certified home inspector in South Florida

Your inspector

Peter Lemos, Certified Master Inspector®

Locally owned in Hollywood, FL and serving South Florida since 2008. Peter holds InterNACHI certifications in wind mitigation, 4-point and mold inspection, and clients rate Global Home Inspectors 5 stars on Google.

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What South Florida Homeowners Say

4.9 Based on 82 Google reviews

“I called Global Home Inspectors to conduct a 4 point inspection and wind mitigation inspection. Peter arrived on time and was very professional. He started the inspection process immediately and took pictures. I received my report the same day and I am very pleased with the service. …”

Monique M.4-point & wind mitigation

“From start to finish, Peter was prompt, professional, and incredibly thorough. He took the time to explain every detail, answer our questions, and provide a clear and comprehensive report.”

Kendry A.Home inspection

“He was able to come out and complete the inspection within 24 hours and send me the report the same day. Most companies would have taken a week to come out and another week to send the report.”

R. Mast4-point inspection

“After a few upgrades to our home, we needed to provide our insurance company with an updated 4 point & wind mitigation inspection. I’m so glad I went with Peter because he was fantastic! He arrived on time, was a great communicator, and sent the reports very quickly. …”

Mari H.4-point & wind mitigation

“Peter visited my place as scheduled and came prepared with a good understanding of my house's historical record. … I received the report 20 minutes right after his leave. Super fast! … p.s. the drone is really cool; used to take a full view of the roof.”

NeilInsurance inspection

“Mr. Lemos is very responsive, attentive, customer friendly. Working with him and mutual customer was an absolute breath of fresh air. …”

Angela C.Insurance agent, State Farm

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Good questions

Delray Beach Inspection FAQs

Answers for buyers, sellers and owners in and around Delray Beach. Need something else? Call (954) 297-0317.

Do you cover Kings Point, High Point and Villages of Oriole?

Yes. These communities have Delray Beach mailing addresses but lie outside the city limits, in unincorporated Palm Beach County. We inspect there the same way we do inside the city. The main difference for you is that permit records sit with the county.

Which inspection should I start with when buying in Delray Beach?

Usually a full home inspection, with a wind mitigation report on top so your insurance quote is accurate. Older property? Add a 4-point, because Citizens requires one on properties more than 20 years old and private carriers set their own limits. All three can happen in one visit.

My house is in a Delray Beach historic district. Does that change the inspection?

The inspection is the same visual review, though you should expect older materials and more wood framing. Repairs may take an extra step: the city requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior improvements and alterations in a designated historic district.

Is Delray Beach in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?

No. The Florida Building Code applies the HVHZ only to Miami-Dade and Broward. Palm Beach County is outside it, so the Region answer on a wind mitigation form comes from the design wind speed at the property.

Can you inspect a condo near the beach or downtown?

Yes, and in the 55+ communities west of town too. We cover the unit and the visible condition of its balcony or patio, and we arrange access with your agent. Our condo inspection page explains where the association's part begins.

How much do inspections cost in Delray Beach?

It comes down to the size, age and type of property and which inspections you combine. Estimates by phone are free, and the price is firm before we schedule anything.

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