Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Inspection Service in FL & NY
Jamie Schaefer has been delivering trusted home inspection services since 1995, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to empower homebuyers and sellers. Our team specializes in comprehensive residential and light commercial inspections, utilizing digital reporting systems like HomeGauge's Create Request List to streamline repair organization. We offer specialized services including bulkhead/seawall assessments, wind mitigation evaluations, and our proprietary Home Watch Safety Program for absentee property owners.Backed by InterNACHI-certified standards and Errors & Omissions insurance, we maintain direct owner involvement in every inspection while serving Florida's Marion and Sumter counties plus the New York Metropolitan area. Our commitment to education and industry leadership is demonstrated through founder Jamie Schaefer's former role as a Molloy College home inspection instructor and his 30+ years of hands-on experience conducting over 12,000 inspections.
Services
Buyers Home Inspections
Termite Inspections
New Construction Inspections
Home Watch Safety Program
Wind Mitigation Inspection
4 Point Inspection
Swimming Pool Inspections
Bulkhead/Seawall Inspections
Walkthrough Service
Re-inspections
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of home inspection experience with 12,000+ completed inspections
- Direct owner involvement in every inspection process
- Backed by Errors & Omissions insurance for added protection
- Offers specialized bulkhead/seawall and wind mitigation inspections
- Utilizes HomeGauge digital reporting system with repair request features
Associations and certifications
- InterNACHI
What people say
Most detailed home inspection
Exceptional knowledgeable and patient
Thorough and efficient
Unparalleled service
Attention to detail evident
Services
Buyers Home Inspections
Our comprehensive home inspections examine all major systems including structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing. We provide detailed digital reports with photos and repair recommendations to help buyers make informed decisions. Our inspectors have completed over 12,000 inspections since 1995.
Termite Inspections
We conduct thorough wood-destroying organism inspections to identify termite activity and damage. In Florida, inspections are performed by certified specialists through our partner Florida Termite Inspections LLC using state-required documentation forms.
Home Watch Safety Program
This customized service provides regular property inspections for absentee homeowners. Our safety visits include mail collection, landscaping checks, plumbing maintenance, and immediate issue reporting with digital documentation to protect your property investment.
New Construction Inspections
We perform phase inspections during construction and final evaluations before occupancy. Our process helps identify issues early and ensures proper systems functionality before you take possession of your newly constructed property.
Wind Mitigation Inspection
Florida-specific inspections assess wind damage resistance features and qualify homeowners for insurance credits. We evaluate roof construction, window protection systems, and other structural elements that reduce hurricane damage risk.
People
Jamie Schaefer
Owner/Inspector
With 30+ years of experience and 12,000+ inspections completed, Jamie is a certified home inspection instructor who taught at Molloy College. He maintains InterNACHI certification and offers specialized coastal property assessments while providing direct owner communication.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Central Florida including Marion, Sumter, and surrounding counties, plus the New York Metropolitan area covering Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC boroughs.
Are your inspectors certified?
We follow InterNACHI Standards of Practice and maintain Errors & Omissions insurance. Jamie Schaefer has 30+ years of experience and taught home inspection courses.
What technology do you use?
We use HomeGauge software for digital reports with Create Request List features that help organize repair requests and share documentation with realtors.
Do you offer specialized inspections?
Yes, we provide bulkhead/seawall inspections, wind mitigation assessments, 4-point insurance inspections, and termite inspections with Florida-specific documentation.
How quickly do you deliver reports?
You'll receive your digital inspection report within 24 hours of completion, containing detailed findings, photos, and video documentation.
What makes you different from other inspectors?
We offer owner-direct communication, 30+ years of experience, specialized coastal property assessments, and a proprietary Home Watch Safety Program for absentee property owners.
