Inspection Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The city, part by part

Three Things That Shape a Fort Lauderdale Inspection

The nickname Venice of America is more than a slogan, and the waterways are only part of the story. Where a property sits and when it went up decide what matters most.

Local field sheetFort Lauderdale, FL

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Finger isles and canals dredged in the 1920s, an old west side around Sailboat Bend, broad 1950s and 1960s subdivisions that filled in the rest, and condo high-rises along the beach and downtown.

County: Broward County, FL
Building code zone: High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
From our office: 7.6 miles from 3610 N 65th Ave, Hollywood
Typical homes: Much of the city dates from the 1950s and 1960s, with older cottages in Sailboat Bend
Waterfront: About 165 miles of canals and waterways. Keeping a seawall in good repair is the owner's job
Condos: High-rises on Galt Ocean Mile and the beach, some from the late 1950s and 1960s, plus downtown towers
Historic area: Sailboat Bend, the city's largest local historic district, with more than 550 buildings
Water and salt: Salt air at the beach and isles. The April 2023 rain flooded parts of the city
ZIP codes: 33301 · 33304 · 33305 · 33306 · 33308 · 33309 · 33311 · 33312 · 33315 · 33316 · 33334

Neighborhoods we cover

Las Olas Isles
Nurmi Isles
Seven Isles
Rio Vista
Sailboat Bend
Victoria Park
Colee Hammock
Tarpon River
Harbor Beach
Harbordale
Central Beach
Galt Ocean Mile
Coral Ridge
Coral Ridge Isles
Imperial Point
Poinsettia Heights

Waterways behind the houses
The city counts about 165 miles of canals and waterways, and the finger isles off Las Olas Boulevard were dredged in the 1920s land boom. Waterfront living brings salt, moisture and a seawall that is the owner's job to keep in good repair.
A building boom packed into twenty years
The population went from about 36,000 in 1950 to nearly 140,000 in 1970, and by the late 1960s most of the land was built on. That leaves a lot of housing now well over 50 years old, where original panels and pipes can still turn up.
Historic rules in Sailboat Bend
Sailboat Bend is the city's largest local historic district, with more than 550 buildings. Work that changes a building's exterior appearance needs a Certificate of Appropriateness, so a roof or window plan there has one more step than it would elsewhere in town.

Choose your service

Which Inspection Fits Your Fort Lauderdale Property?

Every pin stands for one service. Tap a pin or work down the list to read what it covers, then open the page written for this city.

Full home inspection
Roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, A/C, attic and appliances, from a Victoria Park cottage to a canal-front house on the isles.
Buyers and sellers
Home inspection
Wind mitigation inspection
Florida's OIR-B1-1802 form, Rev. 04/26. Every Fort Lauderdale address answers HVHZ, and the other eight items depend on your house.
Insurance credits
Wind mitigation inspection
4-point inspection
Roof, electrical, plumbing and A/C for your underwriter. With so much of the city built before 1970, it is a routine request here.
Insurance required
4-point inspection
Roof inspection
Tile, shingle, metal and flat roofs, photographed by drone where airspace allows, with an estimate of remaining useful life.
Drone imaging
Roof inspection
Mold inspection & air quality
Moisture mapping and air samples after a leak, a high tide in the yard or rain like the April 2023 flood.
Moisture · air
Mold inspection
Thermal imaging
An infrared scan for damp spots, duct leaks and missing insulation behind finished walls, handy on older houses with many renovations.
Add-on
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Peter Lemos unloading inspection equipment from the Global Home Inspectors truck

On the road

One inspector, many kinds of property

Inspection Services Built Around How Fort Lauderdale Was Built

Fort Lauderdale is easier to understand by era than by ZIP code. Sailboat Bend runs from the early 1900s to the 1950s. Rio Vista started in the 1920s and picked up again after the war. Imperial Point began in October 1960 with a model row of 10 houses. High-rises climbed along the beach from the late 1950s, and towers have since gone up downtown near Las Olas.

Peter Lemos runs Global Home Inspectors from Hollywood, in the same county, and the company has served South Florida since 2008. Call or text (954) 297-0317 any day from 5 AM to 10 PM. You get a free estimate by phone and a firm price before anything goes on the calendar. If you need more than one report, they can usually share one visit.

Home, insurance, roof, mold and condo inspections
Appointments seven days a week, 5 AM to 10 PM
One firm price before anything is scheduled

Buying on the water or off it
Use your inspection period to learn about panels, pipes and roofs, and budget a marine contractor for any seawall.
Selling your home
A pre-listing inspection shows what a buyer's inspector is likely to write up, while you still have time to act.
Renewing a policy
Older Fort Lauderdale homes draw questions from carriers. Wind mitigation and 4-point reports usually go out the same day.
Agents and investors
Prioritized findings for comparing a 1960s subdivision house with a renovated cottage, or a beach condo with a downtown one.

Six services, one call

Our Inspection Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Every service below has its own page, written around the housing you find in this city.

Add-ons & specialty inspections

Additional Inspection Services in Fort Lauderdale

Need something extra at your Fort Lauderdale property? These services can join a visit or be booked alone.

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.

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Popular Inspection Bundles in Fort Lauderdale

Several reports, one trip to your Fort Lauderdale property: a single point of contact, 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

How an Inspection in Fort Lauderdale Works

Call or text us
Give us the address, the year built and what you need. We quote a firm price before booking.
Choose a time
We work every day from 5 AM to 10 PM, which helps when a closing or renewal date is close.
Peter inspects
He works with a moisture meter, thermal camera and drone where they help, and you can walk along and ask.
Get your report
Photos and a plain-English summary within 24 hours. 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

Fort Lauderdale Inspection FAQs

Short answers for owners and buyers around the city. Still unsure? Call (954) 297-0317.

Which parts of Fort Lauderdale do you cover?

All of it, including the Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Victoria Park, Sailboat Bend, Coral Ridge, Imperial Point, Harbor Beach and Galt Ocean Mile. Our only office is in Hollywood, and we travel across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

I am buying on a canal. Does an inspection cover the seawall?

Not as part of a standard home inspection. The InterNACHI standards we follow do not require seawalls or docks to be inspected, so budget for a marine contractor or engineer. Our Fort Lauderdale home inspector page explains why the city's seawall rules matter to a buyer.

Which inspection do I need when buying here?

Most buyers start with a full home inspection and add wind mitigation. For a home more than 20 years old, add a 4-point as well, since Citizens requires one and private carriers set their own limits. All three can be done in one visit.

What is a hurricane inspection in Fort Lauderdale?

People usually mean a wind mitigation inspection, the state form that documents your roof shape, roof attachments and opening protection. It does not predict how a house will perform in a storm. It records features your insurer uses to calculate credits.

Do you inspect homes in the Sailboat Bend historic district?

Yes. The inspection itself is the same, and it needs no city approval. If the report leads to exterior work, check whether you need a Certificate of Appropriateness first, since work that changes the appearance of a designated property requires one.

How much do inspections cost in Fort Lauderdale?

It depends on the property's size, age and type, and on which inspections you combine. The estimate by phone is free, and you have a firm price before we schedule anything.

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