Home Inspector in Carrabelle FL Property Inspections in Carrabelle & Florida’s Forgotten Coast

If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and top-notch home inspector, I highly recommend JD. Truly a five-star experience!

The Salty Inspector provided prompt professional service. I also received excellent advice to help care for my property.

JD (The Salty Inspector) performed a wind mitigation on our home on St George Island. HE WAS OUTSTANDING! Not only did he perform the service for a reasonable price... read more and timely but, he came back to the home more than once to get additional information for the insurance company. We highly recommend JD for wind mitigation inspections.

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!

My realtor recomended JD for an inspection on a condo that we were looking to buy I didn't know him from Adam and wasn't sure what to expect. The info... read more provided was unbelievably thorough and valuable. We not only have piece of mind (along with a "to do" list), we were also able to use the info in our negotiation process. I was originally a little sceptical because the price was so low, but he clearly exceeded our expectations. He identified issues, explained the issues and provided pictures for a complete understanding. 5 Stars. Thanks JD. Joe and Kris

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 (aka the Salty Inspector) is the guy you never knew you needed in your life! He does a thorough check of our house every month AND lets us know... read more if he sees anything unusual (yard service in the drive in a different color truck, for example) if he sees it on his rounds in the area. His reports are detailed and easy to read. He checks up after storms… seriously, having JD check our house gives us peace of mind that could not be replaced. (Bonus, he is funny!)

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

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