An artsy waterfront town on Boca Ciega Bay with historic cottages and bungalows. Clay and his team inspect Gulfport homes with care.
Gulfport is a small, artsy waterfront city on Boca Ciega Bay, just southwest of St. Petersburg, known for its historic casino ballroom, walkable waterfront district, galleries, and laid-back charm. Its streets are lined with older cottages and bungalows, along with waterfront homes and condos. Tampa Bay Inspections, led by Clay Schleitwiler, CMI®, a Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI4562), serves home buyers, sellers, and homeowners throughout Gulfport.
Gulfport was hit hard by storm surge during Hurricane Helene in 2024, and many homes have since been repaired or rebuilt. For buyers, that makes a thorough inspection especially important, with careful attention to signs of past water intrusion, moisture, and the quality of repairs. Older homes also often need a four-point inspection and roof certification for insurance, and waterfront properties may have seawalls and docks worth evaluating.
Every Gulfport home can benefit from a wind mitigation inspection to help manage insurance costs, and thermal imaging can help find hidden moisture behind walls and floors. Condo buyers benefit from a unit-focused inspection as well. Clay and his team walk clients through their findings, explain everything in plain English, and deliver a detailed report with photos, typically the same day. Call 813-476-1561 to schedule your Gulfport inspection.
Here are the inspections Gulfport buyers, sellers, and homeowners request most. See all services →
Complete inspections for Gulfport buyers.
The report insurers want for older homes.
Document features that may lower your premium.
Find hidden moisture behind walls.
Visual evaluation of waterfront seawalls.
Unit-focused inspections for condos.
Real Google reviews from Tampa Bay Inspections clients across the Tampa Bay area.
"The inspection reports were detailed, clearly organized, and included helpful photos that made everything easy to understand. Clay also answered a lot of our questions and was extremely knowledgeable about the entire home-inspection process."
"Clay is extremely receptive, detailed and patient. I would absolutely recommend this company to any one needing a home inspection. He went above and beyond what we were expecting."
"Sellers were replacing the roof as part of the agreement and we asked him to go back to make sure it was done properly. Surprise, it was not. So he provided a report with photos to present to the agents and sellers just in time prior to settlement."
Based in Plant City, Tampa Bay Inspections serves Gulfport, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, and communities across the Tampa Bay area.
Answers to the questions Gulfport home buyers and sellers ask most.
Yes. We look for visible signs of water intrusion, moisture, and past repairs, which is especially important in areas affected by storm surge.
Many insurers require one for older homes. Ask your agent, and we can usually complete it during the same visit as your home inspection.
It can reveal temperature differences that point to hidden moisture, which helps find areas worth a closer look.
Reports are typically delivered the same day as the inspection.
Call Clay at 813-476-1561, or use the scheduling form on our Contact page. Homeowners can also ask about a free consultation.
Based in Plant City and serving Gulfport and 44 more communities across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties.
FL License #HI4562 • Certified Master Inspector® • Since 2011 • Same-Day Reports • Serving Gulfport