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

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!

My husband and I have truly appreciated Salty Homewatch Services, especially this past December when a hard freeze hit Northern Florida. We live in Iowa and are "away owners" of... read more a Florida beach home. Fortunately we found this service and were so very thankful for Salty Homewatch taking care of our home! When a house on 'stilts' and is exposed to a hard freeze then so is the plumbing! Luckily, JD and his staff were aware of the incoming weather system and contacted us with suggestions for preventive measures to safeguard our plumbing. Knowledgable, professional, timely...we highly recommend this service for their home watch option.