Historic lakeside neighborhoods and booming new communities in Polk County. Clay and his team inspect Lakeland homes just up I-4 from our home base.
Lakeland is Polk County's largest city, halfway between Tampa and Orlando along I-4 and just up the road from Tampa Bay Inspections' home base in Plant City. It's known for its many lakes, including Lake Mirror and Lake Morton with its famous swans, Florida Southern College's Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, historic neighborhoods, and fast-growing new communities. Tampa Bay Inspections, led by Clay Schleitwiler, CMI®, a Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI4562), serves home buyers, sellers, and homeowners throughout Lakeland.
Lakeland's historic neighborhoods near downtown have homes with original wiring, older plumbing, and roofs that often lead insurers to require a four-point inspection and roof certification. Parts of Polk County are also known for sinkhole activity, so visible signs of settlement deserve careful attention, with a recommendation for a geotechnical engineer when findings warrant. New construction across the city benefits from phase, new construction, and 11-month warranty inspections.
Lakefront homes deserve a close look at drainage and moisture, and every Lakeland home can benefit from a wind mitigation inspection. 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 Lakeland inspection.
Here are the inspections Lakeland buyers, sellers, and homeowners request most. See all services →
Complete inspections for Lakeland buyers.
The report insurers want for older homes.
Independent inspections for new homes.
Document features that may lower your premium.
Roof condition and remaining-life reports.
Foundation, pre-drywall, and final inspections.
Real Google reviews from Tampa Bay Inspections clients across the Tampa Bay area.
"Clay inspected our house and found things that I will never be able to find or address without his outstanding experience and professionalism. We found his work very thorough."
"Detailed report and excellent customer service. Clay is very honest about his findings"
"Can't thank them enough, absolute lifesavers. Caring, professional and responsive! The BEST!!!!!"
Based just down I-4 in Plant City, Tampa Bay Inspections serves Lakeland, Plant City, Dover, and communities across the Tampa Bay area.
Answers to the questions Lakeland home buyers and sellers ask most.
Yes. We look closely at original systems, roofs, and past additions in older homes.
We note visible signs of settlement and movement and recommend a geotechnical engineer when findings warrant.
Yes. We offer phase inspections during construction, a final inspection before closing, and 11-month warranty inspections.
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 Lakeland and 44 more communities across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties.
FL License #HI4562 • Certified Master Inspector® • Since 2011 • Same-Day Reports • Serving Lakeland