Home Inspection Services  Property Inspections on St. George Island, & Florida’s Forgotten Coast

Fantastic! Easy and quick to schedule and a positive experience all around. Definitely a top recommendation.

JD is by far one of the best for customer service! Even while he was sick, he answered the phone and addressed all our questions. He was very kind and... read more compassionate after we had a horrible mold situation in a rental house! Highly, highly recommend!

JD came out the same day I called. For insurance purposes we needed proof of the roof age and JD communicated back and forth with me numerous times until... read more I could track it down- which helped me save money. JD was so nice and helpful that I just can’t say enough about him…… Super friendly, hard working, eager to go the extra mile, his fees are very reasonable, and he’s been in business for 20 years!!! I will ALWAYS call The Salty Inspector and you should too!

We contacted JD, the Salty Inspector, when our new dryer wasn’t drying as it should. JD went above and beyond to figure out what the problem was. We were... read more then able to fix it and now the dryer actually dries the clothes! Very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend the Salty Inspector!

Very helpful and pleasant experience, thanks

JD (The Salty Inspector) did a great job on inspecting a house we had put an offer on. He was able to get us scheduled in a timely manner... read more and one day after the inspection, we received a very detailed inspection report. Would highly recommend the Salty Inspector.

JD provided a prompt and accurate inspection of my home and was available to to answer my questions and also did a follow up with me. HIghly recommend!

We recently had the pleasure of hiring JD Johnson, “The Salty Inspector,” to perform our new‐build home inspection on Florida’s Forgotten Coast, and the experience could not have been better.... read more From our first conversation, JD impressed us with his 20+ years of Gulf Coast expertise and the family‑owned, independent spirit of Kate & JD, LLC. He personally conducted a thorough five‑hour walkthrough—documenting over a dozen items that needed attention—and every concern was captured in clear, narrative descriptions accompanied by high‑resolution photos right alongside the text (no flipping back and forth between checkboxes and photo pages). His modern hybrid report came in two parts: a concise executive summary of “Needs Service” and “Health & Safety” items for our builder, and a full inspection report organized room‑by‑room—complete with overview photos and manufacturer labels for major appliances. JD’s deep understanding of coastal construction revealed issues we never would have spotted ourselves—everything from missing attic flashing and grout voids to high water pressure, unprotected electrical outlets, and misaligned door frames—and our builder has already scheduled all the corrections JD recommended. Beyond standard home inspection, JD’s credentials as Florida’s second‑licensed home inspector (HI2), licensed mold assessor (MRSA1148), and Accredited Professional Home Inspector (APHI‑47) give unparalleled confidence; he even offers wind mitigation, four‑point evaluations, and mold testing if you need them. What truly sets JD apart is his friendly, approachable demeanor—he patiently answered every question without jargon overload—and his lightning‑fast follow‑up. Within 24 hours we had both PDF reports and online access, and any additional questions were handled promptly by JD or Kate. If you’re buying or selling on Florida’s Gulf Coast, especially a new build, we can’t recommend The Salty Inspector highly enough. Five stars!

Very pleased with the Professional Service!