Home Inspection in Naples, FL
Naples homes range from older ranch homes in the city’s original neighborhoods to high-rise condos on the Gulf and acreage homes in Golden Gate Estates. Kelting Inspections & Services inspects homes throughout Collier County. Owner Wesley Bulifant is a Florida licensed home inspector (HI7956) and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, and our team includes Florida licensed mold assessors.
Schedule your Naples inspection online or call or text (941) 655-8888.
What makes Naples homes different
Surge from Hurricane Ian
In September 2022, Hurricane Ian pushed storm surge into Old Naples, Park Shore, Vanderbilt Beach and other low areas near the Gulf and Naples Bay. Many homes were gutted and rebuilt, and some older homes were torn down. When a home was repaired after Ian, we look for:
- Signs of past water lines, moisture behind new drywall and baseboards (with infrared scanning where it helps)
- Replaced electrical panels, outlets and AC equipment, and whether they were permitted
- Corrosion on equipment that sat in salt water
Ask for repair permits and an elevation certificate. In high-risk flood zones, large repairs on older homes can trigger FEMA’s “50% rule,” which the City of Naples and Collier County both enforce.
Condos: unit inspections vs. building inspections
A condo inspection covers your unit: electrical, plumbing, AC, water heater, windows, doors and interior. Florida now requires milestone structural inspections and reserve studies for many condo buildings, which are separate from your unit inspection. Ask the association for its most recent milestone inspection report and reserve study before you buy.
Golden Gate Estates and eastern Collier
Golden Gate Estates homes sit on large lots, and most use private wells and septic systems. Those aren’t part of a standard home inspection, so plan on a well and septic contractor. We’ll note visible issues during the inspection.
Tile roofs and luxury homes
Concrete and clay tile roofs are common in Naples. We walk roofs that are safely walkable; otherwise we inspect them with a drone. Cracked or slipped tiles and underlayment age matter to insurers.
Insurance inspections on the same visit
We complete 4-point inspections and wind mitigation on the OIR-B1-1802 (Rev. 04/26) form during the same visit. See 4-point and wind mitigation inspections.
What you get
- A full visual inspection following the InterNACHI Standards of Practice
- Your report within 24 hours with color photos (how our reports work)
- Optional mold testing by a Florida licensed mold assessor
Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect condos?
Yes. A condo inspection covers the unit. Building structure and common areas are the association’s responsibility.
Do you inspect seawalls and docks?
No. Use a marine contractor for those.
Book your Naples home inspection
Pick a time online, or call or text (941) 655-8888. We also serve Fort Myers, Cape Coral and the rest of Southwest Florida.
