Home Inspector in Fort Myers, FL
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Home Inspector in Fort Myers, FL
Above and Beyond Home Solutions provides same-day home inspections throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. Fort Myers is a big, busy market with a lot of older homes and a lot of post-Ian repairs that weren't done right. Don't skip on home inspections.
Inspection Services in Fort Myers
Every inspection service Fort Myers buyers, sellers, and property owners need. All with same-day digital reports.
General Home Inspection
Complete roof-to-foundation inspection of every major system. Clear digital report with annotated photos delivered the same day.
Learn more →4-Point & Wind Mitigation
Required by most Florida insurers for Fort Myers homes 20+ years old. We produce insurer-accepted reports that can lower your premiums significantly.
Learn more →Lateral Sewer Scope
High-resolution camera inspection of the sewer lateral. Important for Fort Myers' older neighborhoods and any property with mature trees near the line.
Learn more →Water & Air Quality Testing
Mold screening, air quality sampling, and water quality testing. Recommended for Fort Myers properties with any known moisture history or older plumbing.
Learn more →Common Issues Found in Fort Myers Homes
Fort Myers has a lot of older homes, and a lot of them went through repairs after Ian. Here's what we find most often.
New Construction Inspections
New builds in Fort Myers are not immune to problems. Missed insulation, drainage issues, HVAC shortfalls, and code items that slipped through are common. An independent inspection before closing gives you documentation the builder's walkthrough won't.
Roof Age & Insurance Eligibility
A large portion of Fort Myers' housing stock has roofs approaching or past the age where Florida insurers require 4-Point inspections or refuse new coverage. We document roof age, condition, and material type so you know your insurability position before closing.
Aging Electrical Panels
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels are still common in Fort Myers homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. Both are fire hazards and most insurers won't touch them. We identify these panels and walk you through what replacement involves.
Plumbing Material Issues
Polybutylene and galvanized steel piping are found in many older Fort Myers homes. These materials are flagged by insurers and lenders. We document all visible pipe materials throughout the home.
Mold & Moisture Intrusion
Lee County's heat and humidity are hard on homes year round. Moisture gets in, it doesn't always get out, and mold follows. We use moisture meters and probe suspect areas to find what you can't see on the surface.
HVAC Condition & Age
Air conditioning is non-negotiable in Fort Myers. We test HVAC systems for proper operation, check refrigerant levels, inspect ductwork, and note the age and condition. That information matters a lot when you're budgeting for what comes after closing.
Why Home Inspections Matter in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is one of the busiest real estate markets in Southwest Florida, and it covers a wide range of homes. You've got older bungalows and ranch homes that have been around for decades sitting alongside newer developments that went up in the last few years. New or old, every one of them deserves a thorough inspection.
New construction moves fast in Fort Myers, and that speed comes with shortcuts. We find issues in brand new homes just as often as older ones — missed items, improper installs, things that passed a builder inspection but shouldn't have. Getting an independent inspection before closing is the only way to know what you're actually buying.
On the older side, Fort Myers has a lot of homes where the roof, electrical, and plumbing are at the age where Florida insurers start requiring a 4-Point inspection before writing a new policy. A Wind Mitigation report can lower your premiums on top of that. Our reports are accepted by all major Florida carriers and we know exactly what they're looking for.
Fort Myers Home Inspection FAQs
The questions Fort Myers buyers and homeowners ask us most.
Do I need a 4-point inspection to get homeowners insurance in Fort Myers?
If the home is more than 20 years old, plan on it. Citizens Property Insurance requires a 4-point inspection for homes over 20 years old, completed within the last 12 months, and most private Florida carriers follow similar rules. A large share of Fort Myers homes built during the 2004 to 2006 boom are now crossing that line. We complete 4-point reports in the insurer-accepted format, usually as an add-on to a full inspection.
Should I worry about Chinese drywall in a Fort Myers home?
If the home was built or remodeled between roughly 2004 and 2008, yes, it is worth checking. Lee County received some of the highest concentrations of defective imported drywall in the country during that boom. The telltale signs are blackened or corroded copper on air conditioner coils and electrical wiring, a sulfur or rotten-egg odor, and a history of repeated AC coil failures. We check for those indicators and note drywall manufacturer markings where they are visible. Laboratory confirmation and remediation are separate specialist services.
What did Hurricane Ian do to Fort Myers homes, and how do you check for it?
Ian made landfall on September 28, 2022 as a Category 4 storm. Storm surge in the city of Fort Myers exceeded seven feet, and coastal areas saw twelve feet or more. Three years later we still see homes with surge lines behind baseboards, replaced lower drywall and cabinets, and repairs that never went through permitting. We document moisture readings in the lower walls, look for mismatched materials and fresh paint, and compare what we see against the permit record. Ask for the insurance claim history and an elevation certificate if the home is in a flood zone.
Who issues building permits in Fort Myers?
Inside city limits, the City of Fort Myers Community Development Department issues permits. Unincorporated areas around the city, and neighborhoods like San Carlos Park and Buckingham, fall under Lee County Community Development. Lee County's property appraiser records and the county permit portal are both searchable online, and checking them is a cheap way to avoid inheriting someone else's unpermitted roof or enclosure.
You are based in North Port. Do you really serve Fort Myers?
Yes. We cover Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and the surrounding parts of Lee County alongside Sarasota and Charlotte County. Scheduling works the same way through the online calendar, and you get the same licensed inspector and the same report.
Who actually performs the inspection?
Yevgen Zakarukin, the owner of Above and Beyond Home Solutions, personally performs every inspection under Florida Home Inspector License HI16270. You get the same inspector, the same standards, and a direct line to the person who was on your roof and in your attic, with a full digital report the same day in most cases.
Also Serving Communities Near Fort Myers
Above and Beyond Home Solutions is based in North Port and covers Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee County. The same licensed inspector, the same report, wherever the home is.
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