Home inspections in St. Petersburg, FL
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Anthony Preston Home Inspections serves St. Petersburg, home base, in Pinellas County. Anthony is a Florida-licensed home inspector (HI18992) with a degree in Architectural Engineering, and delivers photo reports within 24 hours.
Homes in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is home base, so this is the market inspected most. The housing stock is wide: 1920s bungalows and Mediterranean revival homes in the Old Northeast and Historic Kenwood, post-war block ranches across the middle of the city, and waterfront homes on Snell Isle and in Shore Acres, where low elevation makes flood history a real question. Many homes here have had several generations of updates, so the job is often figuring out which parts are original and which are new.
Areas served include Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, Crescent Lake, Historic Kenwood, Disston Heights and Allendale, along with the rest of St. Petersburg.
What gets extra attention in St. Petersburg
Salt air, flood history and storm repairs
Near the water in St. Petersburg, salt air speeds up corrosion of AC condensers, electrical components, fasteners and exterior metal. Anthony looks for evidence of past water intrusion and the quality of any storm-related repairs. If you need flood insurance, ask your agent whether an elevation certificate is required; that is a separate document prepared by a surveyor.
Older systems and insurance
Many St. Petersburg homes are old enough that insurers ask for a 4-point inspection. Roof age, electrical panel type, wiring, plumbing materials and water heater installation all get documented, and it is worth knowing about any of them before your inspection period ends.
Wind mitigation credits
Every St. Petersburg homeowner pays for windstorm coverage. A wind mitigation inspection documents features such as roof shape, roof-to-wall connections and opening protection on the OIR-B1-1802 form so your insurer can apply any credits you qualify for.
Inspections available in St. Petersburg
- Buyer's Home Inspection: A full inspection during your inspection period, so you can negotiate, budget or walk away with facts.
- Seller's Pre-Listing Inspection: Inspect before you list, so you can fix, disclose or price for issues before a buyer finds them.
- Single-Family Home Inspection: Detached homes of every era, from 1920s bungalows and block ranches to brand-new builds.
- 4-Point Inspection: The roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC review that Florida insurers commonly ask for on older homes.
- Wind Mitigation Inspection: Documents the wind-resistant features of your home that can qualify for insurance discounts.
- Mold Inspection: Looks for visible suspected mold and the moisture conditions that let it grow.
- New Construction Inspection: An independent check of a newly built home, so issues are on the builder's list before you close.
- Home Inspection: A top-to-bottom evaluation of the home's condition before you buy, so you know what you are taking on.
Why St. Petersburg buyers call Anthony
- Degree in Architectural Engineering
- Florida licensed, HI18992
- 5 years of experience
- InterNACHI member, insured
- Reports within 24 hours
- Available 24/7
St. Petersburg home inspection questions
Do you do home inspections in St. Petersburg?
Yes. Anthony Preston Home Inspections serves St. Petersburg and the rest of Pinellas County, with home, 4-point, wind mitigation, mold and new construction inspections.
How much does a home inspection cost in St. Petersburg?
It depends on the home's size, age and the services you add. The free instant quote tool at the top of this page gives you an exact quote, or call 727-710-4640.
Will my St. Petersburg home need a 4-point inspection?
If the home is older, probably. Many Florida insurers ask for one on homes around 25 to 30 years old and up. Your insurance agent can confirm, and it can be done in the same visit as the home inspection.
Do you inspect waterfront and coastal homes in St. Petersburg?
Yes. Coastal homes get extra attention for salt-air corrosion, signs of past flooding or water intrusion, and the quality of storm repairs.
How quickly will I get the report?
Your photo report is delivered within 24 hours of the inspection.
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Make your next move with confidence.
Whether you are buying an existing home, closing on new construction or need an inspection for insurance, Anthony Preston Home Inspections provides clear, professional inspections across the Tampa Bay area.
727-710-4640Available 24/7. Reports within 24 hours.