From 1920s bungalows in Seminole Heights to South Tampa homes near the bay and new builds in New Tampa, Clay and his team bring master-level inspections and same-day reports to every Tampa home.
Tampa is the heart of the Tampa Bay area and the seat of Hillsborough County, with a skyline on the water, the historic cigar district of Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and neighborhoods as different as they come. Seminole Heights and Hyde Park are known for their early-1900s bungalows, South Tampa and Davis Islands sit close to the bay, Westshore and Carrollwood are full of mid-century homes, and New Tampa has grown into a region of newer subdivisions. Tampa Bay Inspections has served home buyers, sellers, and homeowners throughout Tampa since 2011.
Every inspection is led by Clay Schleitwiler, a Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI4562), Certified Master Inspector®, and Certified Commercial Property Inspector, together with his team, including inspector Eric Dennis. Before founding the company, Clay coordinated large construction projects across Florida for Coreslab Structures, and he's an InterNACHI Certified Mentor who helps train other inspectors. The company has completed more than 7,000 inspections across the region.
Clients choose Tampa Bay Inspections for the thoroughness of the inspection and the clarity of the report. Inspectors walk clients through what they find, explain it in plain English, and deliver a detailed report with photos, typically the same day, organized to help set priorities for repairs. That approach has earned a 5.0-star rating across 101 Google reviews, with clients describing reports that gave their agents key negotiation points.
Tampa homes come with their own challenges. Older homes in neighborhoods like Seminole Heights and Hyde Park may still have original wiring, older plumbing, and roofs nearing the end of their life, which often triggers a four-point inspection for insurance. Homes near the bay face storm surge and flooding risks, as South Tampa saw during Hurricane Helene in 2024, and every Tampa home faces hurricane winds, which makes a wind mitigation inspection one of the smartest ways to manage insurance costs. New construction across the city benefits from independent phase and warranty inspections.
Whether you're buying your first home, selling a family property, insuring an older home, or moving into new construction, Clay and his team give you the facts you need to make a confident decision. Homeowners can always ask about a free consultation. Call Clay at 813-476-1561 to schedule your Tampa inspection.
Here are the inspections Tampa buyers, sellers, and homeowners request most. See all services →
Complete top-to-bottom inspections for Tampa buyers, with a photo report within 24 hours.
Document wind-resistant features that may lower your Tampa insurance premium.
The roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC report insurers want for older Tampa homes.
Roof condition and remaining-life reports for buyers and insurers.
Independent inspections for new homes in New Tampa and beyond.
Unit-focused inspections for Tampa condos and townhomes.
Real Google reviews from Tampa Bay Inspections clients across the Tampa Bay area.
"I can't say enough great things about Tampa Bay Inspections. Clay and his entire team from the first phone call to the final inspection completely brought their A game. The professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail were top-tier. There are good inspectors, there are great inspectors, and there's Tampa Bay Inspections which is just next level all around."
"Clay and Eric Dennis who did the on site inspection were very thorough and responsive with any questions I had during and after the inspection process. I have dealt with inspectors before and would put Tampa Bay Inspections at the top of my list."
"Clay was extremely helpful before, during and after the inspection. His attention to detail was amazing. He answered all our calls and texts very quickly always providing us with value. I will highly recommend him to my colleagues and clients!"
Based in Plant City, about a half-hour east of downtown, Tampa Bay Inspections serves every Tampa neighborhood and 44 more communities across the Tampa Bay area.
Answers to the questions Tampa home buyers and sellers ask most.
Yes. Our inspectors look closely at original wiring, older plumbing, roofs, and past additions in Tampa's historic neighborhoods.
Many insurers require one for older homes. Ask your insurance agent, and we can usually complete it during the same visit as your home inspection.
Florida insurers are required to offer discounts for qualifying wind-resistant features. A wind mitigation inspection documents them on the state form.
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.
Based in Plant City and serving Tampa and 44 more communities across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties.
FL License #HI4562 • Certified Master Inspector® • Since 2011 • Same-Day Reports • Serving Tampa