Home Inspector
in Lakewood Ranch.
Female-owned, InterNACHI-certified, and 40+ years deep in construction and inspections. 24-hour digital reports, walked through with you in person. Starting at $450.
- InterNACHI Certified
- Certified Professional Inspector
- $2,500 Honor Guarantee
- Ten Year InterNACHI Member
Every inspection
Florida buyers
actually need.
Each service is a dedicated specialty, not a checkbox. Wind Mitigation and 4-Point reports use Florida's standard state forms. Mold and infrared scans are paired with moisture mapping. Sewer scopes are recorded with distance markers. You receive a complete digital report (with photos and a Repair Request Builder for your agent) within 24 hours of the inspection.
See transparent pricing
Home Inspection
Full-system inspection with 24-hour digital report, from $450.
Florida Insurance Inspections
Wind Mitigation + 4-Point inspections required by Florida insurers.
Wind Mitigation Inspection
Document hurricane-resistant features. Typically saves 20–45% on homeowner's insurance.
4 Point Inspection
Required by most Florida insurers for homes 20+ years old. Roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
Mold Testing
Air-quality sampling, surface testing, and moisture mapping for SW Florida's mold-prone climate.
Infrared Inspection
Thermal imaging that finds hidden moisture, electrical hot spots, and missing insulation.
Sewer Scope Inspection
Camera inspection of the lateral sewer line. Find root intrusion, breaks, and bellies before closing.
Septic Inspection
Tank inspection and drainfield assessment for rural and unincorporated Florida properties.
WDO Termite Inspection
Wood-destroying organism inspection by a Florida-licensed WDO inspector.
What other inspectors miss,
infrared finds.
Hidden moisture. Overheating breakers. Missing insulation. HVAC duct leaks. None of it shows up on a flashlight; all of it shows up on a calibrated thermal camera. Joanna is a Certified Thermographer, and a full thermal imaging scan is available as a $250 add-on to any inspection.
See how infrared works
Brand-new doesn't mean
defect-free.
Builders move fast, and the final punch list is the first thing that slips. On this 2026 new-construction walk-through, every blue tag marks something we flagged for the buyer to fix before closing — flooring, interior doors, cabinetry. New-construction inspections start at $500.
See what a home inspection covers
"I built this business on honesty and integrity. 98% of my work is repeat clients or referrals. When I inspect your home, I treat it like it's going to be mine."
Most home inspectors are
interchangeable. We aren't.
Female-owned, owner-operated
The inspector who answers the phone is the inspector at your home. No junior staff handoffs.
Construction first, inspection second
Joanna ran a construction business for years before becoming an inspector. She sees what the camera doesn't.
Certified Thermographer
Add a full thermal imaging scan ($250) when you want extra certainty on hidden moisture, insulation, and electrical.
Transparent pricing
$450 starting, published prices for every service. No hidden fees, no quote forms.
48 five-star reviews.
Not a single one below.
48 Google reviews. Verified, never edited. Pulled directly from her Google Business Profile.
"Joanna is the ultimate professional! She performed my home inspection when I bought my place and recently a 4 point inspection for new home owners insurance. She is responsive, knowledgeable and thorough. Best of all she is a very nice person. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs this service."
"Joanna was very thorough and did a great job explaining the results of our home inspection. We were very happy with the entire process and look forward to moving into our new home knowing what to expect as far as the condition of the home."
"Joanna is the top inspector that I recommend to buyers purchasing property. She will also do pre-listing inspections so that a seller knows what should be addressed prior to putting on the market. She is extremely thorough and takes her time to explain her findings in a way that is easy to understand. She will go out of her way to accommodate buyers schedules and mine! Always on time, in fact usually early! I strongly recommend her🥳🥳"
"I inherited a Condo and needed an inspection so I called High Tide Home Inspection. Filled out the easy form online and within no time, got a called back to schedule. Joanna is a phenomenal, efficient, knowledgeable, expert in the field. She goes though the house accurately with precise attention to detail. My insurance agent even said how excellent the report was. I would recommend her for anyone who needs a house inspection."
"Highly recommend Joanna. Prompt, professional service. She sent our inspection report within hours of competition of inspection. We will be calling her again soon for another Wind Mitigation report after the next improvement we do to our house."
"Currently looking at a condo and we needed an inspection done quickly. We contacted High Tides Home Inspections and they were very accommodating and worked with our schedule. The inspection was thorough and well done. In the end, the inspection identified multiple areas of concern, enabling us to negotiate with knowledge of the property. I highly recommend this company. The report was turned around in about 24 hours as well over the weekend. Will use them again."
Maintenance
Checklist
- ☐Roof, soffit, fascia, gutters — seasonal
- ☐HVAC filter changes & coil cleaning
- ☐Plumbing fixture & supply-line checks
- ☐Pool, lanai, screen enclosure
- ☐Hurricane-prep punch list
- ☐Mold & moisture watchpoints
- ☐Electrical panel & smoke detectors
- + 30 more items, sectioned by quarter
The same maintenance
checklist Joanna gives
every homeowner.
After every inspection, Joanna walks her clients through a quarterly home maintenance checklist tailored to Florida construction. It's the difference between owning a home and taking care of one. Text her the word "checklist" and she'll send you the PDF.
Call or text that number. Ask for the maintenance checklist and she'll send it over. Prefer email? Write her at joanna@hightidehomeinspections.net.
No spam, no list, no marketing emails. Just the checklist, sent directly by Joanna.
Serving SW Florida.
Lakewood Ranch to Venice.
Based in Palmetto, Joanna serves the Gulf Coast from Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton south through Venice, including same-day inspections in Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice.
Answers to
what buyers ask.
- How much does a home inspection cost in Lakewood Ranch?
- Single-family home inspections at High Tide start at $450. Pricing scales with square footage. Florida insurance inspections are priced per service: a 4-Point is $175 on its own or $125 added to a home inspection, and Wind Mitigation is $225 on its own or $175 added. Booked together on their own, both are $375.
- How quickly do I get my inspection report?
- Within 24 hours of the inspection, typically the next morning. Reports are fully digital. They include high-resolution photos, references, and a built-in Repair Request Builder that your real estate agent can use to negotiate repairs or concessions.
- Are you InterNACHI certified?
- Yes. Joanna Furuglyas is a Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) with InterNACHI ID NACHI15113007, a Certified Thermographer, and a Florida-licensed home inspector with over 40 years of combined construction and inspection experience.
- What counties do you serve?
- We serve Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk counties throughout SW Florida, across Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice.
- Do you offer same-day or weekend inspections?
- Yes. We respond to messages right away, even on weekends, and we routinely schedule next-day inspections when needed for a contract timeline. Call or text 941-779-4822 or book online.
