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

Fast and efficient, providing very detailed reports! I would highly recommend to anyone!

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!

JD was a pleasure to work with. He was very clear in detailing issues and how to handle them. I had a short time frame before a house... read more closing to determine if there was a problem and then how to address it and he accommodated me and helped expedite the process. I highly recommend him.