Home Inspector in Tampa, FL
Licensed, bonded and insured home inspections by Andy Suarez, Florida Home Inspector #HI4954. Inspecting since 2008 with 30+ years of hands-on construction experience. Call or text 352-796-1304.
What to know about homes in Tampa
From 1920s bungalows in Seminole Heights and Hyde Park to newer homes in Westchase and New Tampa, Tampa housing covers almost a century of building styles, and each era has its own weak spots.
Many South Tampa homes sit in flood zones along Bayshore, Davis Islands and Palma Ceia, so Andy pays close attention to drainage, grading and signs of past water intrusion. Older Tampa homes can still have original cast-iron drain lines, outdated electrical panels and aging roofs that Florida insurers flag, while newer subdivisions in New Tampa and Westchase are where builder shortcuts tend to show up. With 30+ years of hands-on construction behind him, Andy knows what each era was built with and where it usually fails.
What Andy watches for in Tampa
- Original cast-iron drain lines and older galvanized plumbing
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco and other panels insurers won't write
- Flood-zone drainage, grading and past water intrusion
- Roof age and condition for 4-point and wind mitigation reports
- Wood rot and termite damage in older frame bungalows
Neighborhoods and nearby areas we cover
- South Tampa
- Hyde Park
- Davis Islands
- Palma Ceia
- Seminole Heights
- Westchase
- Carrollwood
- New Tampa
- Temple Terrace
- Town 'n' Country
- Channelside
- Westshore
Andy covers all of Hillsborough County, not just the areas listed.
Inspections available in Tampa
- Full home inspections
- New construction inspections
- 4-point insurance inspections
- Wind mitigation inspections
- Roof certifications
- Water testing
- HUD 203k consulting
- Commercial inspections
Tampa home inspection FAQ
Do you inspect older bungalows in Seminole Heights and Hyde Park?
Yes. Older Tampa homes are a big part of what Andy inspects. He looks closely at original plumbing, wiring, roof framing and wood-destroying-organism damage that is common in early-1900s construction.
Can I get a 4-point and wind mitigation with my Tampa home inspection?
Yes. Most Tampa buyers need both for insurance. Andy can complete them during the same visit and bundled reports are discounted.
How soon can you inspect a home in Tampa?
Most Tampa inspections are scheduled within 24 to 48 hours, and reports are delivered quickly so you stay inside your inspection period.
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