County seat: Sarasota
Home inspections in North Sarasota County
Quick answer
Does Palm View Inspections serve Sarasota County?
Palm View Inspections serves North Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Fruitville, The Meadows, North Sarasota, Siesta Key, Southgate, Sarasota Springs, South Sarasota, and Palmer Ranch. Coastal homes, condos, mid-century block homes, and newer communities here make roof condition, storm history, and wind-mitigation documentation especially important.
North Sarasota County runs from the Manatee County line south through the City of Sarasota, its barrier islands, and inland communities such as Fruitville, The Meadows, Sarasota Springs, and Palmer Ranch. It's a mix of historic in-town neighborhoods, mid-century homes, waterfront condos, and planned communities built from the 1970s onward.
Recent hurricanes — including a 2024 landfall on Siesta Key — brought storm surge, flooding, and wind damage to parts of the county, so storm history and repair quality are central questions for buyers here.
Coastal and waterfront homes
On Siesta Key and along the bay, we look carefully for evidence of flooding, salt-air corrosion of exterior components and equipment, and the quality of storm repairs. Buyers should request the flood zone, any elevation certificate, and permit history for recent repairs early in the inspection period.
Mid-century and established neighborhoods
Many homes in Sarasota, Southgate, and Sarasota Springs date from the 1950s through the 1970s. They're often solid block construction, but roofs, electrical panels, plumbing materials, and additions have been updated on different schedules — details that affect both repair budgets and insurance.
What we watch for in North Sarasota
Flood and surge history
Evidence of water intrusion and repair quality near the coast.
Roof condition
Age, storm repairs, and documented wind-resistant features.
Older-home systems
Panels, wiring, and plumbing materials in mid-century homes.
Condos
Unit interiors, systems, windows, and balconies — common elements are the association's.
Inspection services available in North Sarasota County
North Sarasota County inspection FAQs
Which parts of Sarasota County do you serve?
North Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Fruitville, The Meadows, North Sarasota, Siesta Key, Southgate, Sarasota Springs, South Sarasota, and Palmer Ranch. For addresses farther south, contact us — we accept requests outside our regular service area by exception.
Do you inspect condos on Siesta Key and in downtown Sarasota?
Yes. Condo inspections focus on the unit's interior, systems, windows, and appliances; common elements are the association's responsibility.
Need an inspection in North Sarasota County?
Schedule online or call to talk through the right inspection for your home and timeline.