"Know exactly what you're buying. Detailed inspections led by Clay Schleitwiler, a Certified Master Inspector with more than 7,000 inspections behind him — with a clear, photo-filled report within 24 hours."
Buying a home is probably the largest and most exciting investment you'll ever make, and it's hard to see past the location, the style, or the view when you've found the one. Tampa Bay Inspections helps you see the whole picture. Since 2011, owner and lead inspector Clay Schleitwiler, CMI®, and his team have completed more than 7,000 inspections for home buyers, sellers, and homeowners across the Tampa Bay area.
Every inspection is thorough, impartial, and explained in plain English. You receive a detailed report with photos the same day that helps you set priorities for repairs. And because Florida homes face Florida challenges, we also provide the wind mitigation, four-point, and roof inspections that insurance companies ask for.
Meet Clay & the TeamFrom your first home to a waterfront estate, from new construction to insurance inspections, Tampa Bay Inspections gives you clear, honest answers about the property. See all 27 services →
A complete top-to-bottom inspection before you buy, with a detailed photo report delivered within 24 hours.
Learn More →Know what a buyer's inspector will find before you list, so you can sell on your terms.
Learn More →Document your home's wind-resistant features to help qualify for Florida insurance discounts.
Learn More →The roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC report many Florida insurers require for older homes.
Learn More →Roof condition and life-expectancy reports for buyers, sellers, and insurance companies.
Learn More →Foundation, pre-drywall, and final inspections that catch builder defects before they're covered up.
Learn More →Document defects before your builder's first-year warranty expires.
Learn More →Equipment, surfaces, and safety features checked for Florida's backyard pools and spas.
Learn More →Inspections for offices, retail, and investment properties from a Certified Commercial Property Inspector.
Learn More →Balcony inspections and the DBPR Form HR-7020 Certificate of Balcony Inspection for Florida properties.
Learn More →A storm-readiness check of your roof, openings, and drainage before hurricane season.
Learn More →Visual evaluation of seawalls, docks, and boat lifts on Tampa Bay waterfront homes.
Learn More →Florida insurers are required to offer discounts for qualifying wind-resistant features. A wind mitigation inspection documents them so you can claim them.
Learn About Wind MitigationClay Schleitwiler has spent most of his career in construction. Before founding Tampa Bay Inspections in 2011, he coordinated large construction projects across Florida for Coreslab Structures. That background gives him a deep understanding of how homes are built and where problems hide, and clients consistently say he “knows a lot about all trades involved in a home.”
Today, Clay leads a small team that includes inspector Eric Dennis, and the standard is the same on every job: inspect each home with the utmost care, be thorough, and explain the findings clearly. Clay is a Certified Master Inspector®, a Certified Commercial Property Inspector, and an InterNACHI Certified Mentor who helps train other inspectors, and his team is always available to answer questions long after the inspection is done.
Clay's certifications are earned and verifiable. Click any badge to learn more.
Every residential inspection follows the Florida Standards of Practice for home inspectors, and commercial inspections follow the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties. Review exactly what an inspection covers.
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📋 Click Here to Order"Wow...This is the only inspector you want. You can tell he does what he does because he loves doing it and loves helping people. Clay, went above and beyond. Responsive, professional, and thorough. The owners were hiding serious electrical issues that would have easily been missed by other inspectors. He likely saved me 30K in hidden costs."
"At one point of the inspection I was ready for it to be over.. I thought all areas were covered and I was satisfied. Clay continued to pile on top of the report for the next 30-45 minutes. The report was 70 pages long and he gave key negotiation points to my realtor which allowed me to get my dream home at a great price."
"Buying a home can be stressful, but Eric and Clay gave us a much better understanding of the home's condition and helped us feel more confident moving forward. We truly appreciate the time and effort they put into the inspection. I would definitely recommend Eric, Clay, and their company to anyone looking for knowledgeable, honest, and thorough home inspectors."
Answers to the questions Tampa Bay home buyers, sellers, and homeowners ask most.
Our inspectors evaluate the home's visible and accessible systems and components from the roof to the foundation, including the structure, exterior, roof, attic, insulation, electrical, plumbing, water heater, heating and cooling, windows, doors, and interior, following the Florida Standards of Practice. You receive a detailed report with photos that helps you set priorities for repairs.
Your detailed, photo-filled report is typically delivered the same day as the inspection, so you have time to act within your inspection period.
A wind mitigation inspection documents the features of your home that help it resist wind damage, such as roof shape, roof deck attachment, roof-to-wall connections, and opening protection. Florida insurers are required to offer discounts for qualifying features, and the inspection report helps you claim them.
A four-point inspection reviews the roof, electrical, plumbing, and heating and cooling systems. Many Florida insurance companies require one for older homes before writing or renewing a policy.
Absolutely, and we encourage it. Your inspector will walk you through what he finds, answer your questions in plain language, and help you understand which items need attention now and which ones to monitor.
Yes. We offer foundation, pre-drywall, and final phase inspections during construction, plus 11-month builder's warranty inspections before your first-year coverage ends.
Tampa Bay Inspections is based in Plant City and serves Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, and 45 communities across the Tampa Bay area.
Locally owned and operated in Plant City, Tampa Bay Inspections serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties — from Tampa and St. Petersburg to Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, and Lakeland.
Tampa Bay Inspections proudly serves 45 communities across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties. Click your community for local inspection information.
FL License #HI4562 • Certified Master Inspector® • Since 2011 • 7,000+ Inspections • 5.0 Stars on Google
