Owner & Lead Inspector Nathan Spaulding
Proudly Serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Orange Park, and Surrounding Communities

Buyer's Inspections

Pre-Closing Home Inspections for Homebuyers in Jacksonville, Florida

Proudly Providing Inspection Services for Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fruit Cove, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra, and Surrounding Areas

Purchasing a home is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make. Don’t let surprises get in the way of enjoying your new home. Our detailed inspections provide you with a clear understanding of the property’s condition, empowering you to make an informed decision and negotiate effectively.

Why Do You Need a Buyer's Inspection?

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Jeremy A.
Our NPI inspectors were beyond thorough, more than happy to educate along the way, and overall made my fiancé and I feel more comfortable about buying our first home. If you’re going somewhere else, you’ve already messed up.

Explore a Sample NPI Home Inspection Report

Our comprehensive, easy-to-read reports are emailed to you within 24 hours of the inspection. They include a general summary of the home, home maintenance recommendations, and explanations of the condition of the home’s structure, systems, and appliances. 

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What's Included in an NPI Home Inspection?

Frequently Asked Questions About Buyer's Inspections

National Property Inspections Jacksonville is here to help you get the clarity and confidence you need to make an informed home purchase. Below, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions that homebuyers have about inspections, so you can feel informed and prepared as you move forward in your homebuying journey.

The average home inspection takes between 2 and 3 hours. Factors that can affect the inspector’s time on site include the size and age of the property, and any additional services requested.

We encourage you and your agent to be present for the last 30 minutes of the inspection so that we can conduct a final walkthrough. During this time, we’ll show you any important findings and you’ll have a chance to ask as many questions as you’d like.

Your inspector will assess all of the home’s major structures and systems to determine their current condition, as well as needed maintenance or repairs. We also pay close attention to issues that can compromise the health and safety of a home like water intrusion, gas leaks, smoke detector functionality, handrail placement, and trip hazards.

Houses never “pass” or “fail” an inspection. Anything can be fixed! We are here to act as an unbiased third party so that you can understand the condition of the home and make the best decision for your family.

No, your inspector will not damage, modify, or move anything in the home to complete the inspection. We have the tools and technology to spot hidden issues and enter hard-to-reach places without the need for invasive measures.

The inspection report we provide is the property of the party that pays for the inspection service. In most real estate transactions, the homebuyer pays for the inspection of the home they’ve made the offer on.

It depends. Based on the type of loan you’re applying for, a home inspection may be required or optional—but either way, it’s always a good idea.

Here is a list of tasks that the current occupant or listing agent should plan to complete prior to the inspector’s scheduled appointment.

Our Client Testimonials

Here’s what our inspection clients have to say about their experience with NPI.

Sherri C.
Chris did my inspection and did a very thorough job. There were some things on the report that I didn't understand or was concerned about, and he took the time to go over everything with me, which put me at ease to move forward with my home purchase. I highly recommend them.
Bruce W.
Nate Spaulding and NPI are great to work with! As a realtor, I need reliable, thorough, and knowledgeable inspection services to recommend to my clients. I’m consistently impressed with Nate Spaulding and his crew at NPI!
Mikayla R.
Nate has been amazing for many of my buyers and many of my team’s listings! His reports are the most detailed and yet easiest to read that I have seen. He always goes above and beyond. I would always recommend National Property Inspections to all of my customers!
Adam C.
Outstanding service! One of the most in-depth and detailed home inspections I have ever seen. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and the report included plenty of pictures with detailed descriptions. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use again in the future!
Gretchen S.
Nate and his team at NPI are professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and they even went out of their way to squeeze our inspection into their schedule immediately. I always recommend them to my customers and I've used them on my own personal purchases many times!
Leah J.
I am a professional realtor that has been using NPI for a while now, and they have been very thorough and great to work with. I’ve always used them and will always use them for all of my future clients, even for my own purchases. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of.
Carolyn W.
Amazing service and extremely thorough! Nathan checked and inspected things I never guessed would’ve been part of an inspection, and he even gave me recommendations for my home to be safer and more efficient. I highly recommend their services and will use again when needed! You should, too! You’ll be glad you did!!!
Gene S.
I highly recommend Nate and his team. They inspected my personal home as well as 20+ homes each year for my clients. Whether on the real estate agent side, or personal, the experience with this team is great every time. They are reliable, responsive, professional and have saved me and my clients thousands of $$$ in potential repairs!
David T.
I was in a bind for time to get an inspection as a prerequisite to obtain homeowner's insurance. I told NPI about my situation and they were very responsive to my need. They performed the inspection and expedited my report! I would like to give a shoutout to Chris Mock and NPI for helping me resolve this issue. Thank you!
Kayla R.
Nate was suuchhh a pleasure to work with, and he came highly recommended! I trusted him with inspecting every inch of my home without any worries. He didn’t make me feel like I was in the way and was more than glad to give me any advice and answer all of my questions. I look forward to working with NPI again on my next home purchase.

NPI Jacksonville is Your One-Stop Shop for All of Your Inspection Needs

Bundle your home inspection with ancillary services to get an even more complete picture of the condition and safety of your property. In addition to our residential and commercial property inspections, NPI offers a suite of services that can be tailored to your specific needs. Here are just a few services that our other homebuyers commonly include with their standard home inspection.

Your NPI inspector will report on the 4 areas of interest for your insurance company: roof, HVAC, electrical system, and plumbing.

Sewer lines are among the most expensive home repairs. We’ll make sure your sewer line is undamaged and free of blockages.

Your inspector can collect samples from your home and send them to a lab for professional analysis to determine the presence of mold.