HOME INSPECTIONS In ST. PETERSBURG

State of Florida Licensed

Building Inspector and Contractor

Family Owned and Locally Operated Since 1989

Father and Son Inspection Team

Standard Home Inspections, 4 Point Insurance Inspections, Wind Mitigation Inspections, and more

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Home Inspections in St. Petersburg & all of Tampa Bay

Call OSI before you buy! We are here to inspect your residential and commercial real estate property.

OSI Inspection Services has been providing Home Inspections, 4 Point Insurance Inspections, Wind Mitigation Inspections, Commercial Property Inspections, and more in St. Petersburg, FL and the Greater Tampa Bay area since 1989. You can feel confident in OSI when you know that your home inspection will be conducted by a State Licensed Home Inspector, Building Inspector, and Building Contractor with decades of construction experience.

This distinction is critical when performing your due diligence on home inspection companies, as there is NO apprenticeship requirement for home inspectors in the State of Florida, leading many to pursue the trade without any firsthand experience in the industry. Having been in the industry for decades, Brian has been able to pass on his extensive knowledge in the field to his son Payton whom he has worked alongside with for over 7 years now (and who is also individually licensed as a Home Inspector in the State of Florida).

Helping you Save Money

Whether we can provide information about needed repairs to a property before you buy, lowering your current homeowner's insurance premium with a Wind Mitigation Inspection, or helping you obtain homeowners insurance by performing a 4 Point Inspection, OSI is in the business of educating our clients.

Services

Home Inspection
A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive visual examination of the condition of a home before a sale or purchase. This can also be bundled with a 4 Point Insurance Inspection as well as a Wind Mitigation Inspection.
4 Point Insurance Inspection
A Four Point Insurance Inspection is a property examination reviewing four major systems: Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC. This is typically needed for homeowners insurance underwriting purposes.
Wind Mitigation Inspection
A Wind Mitigation Inspection verifies the structural and nonstructural features that prevent or lessen the damage caused by extreme winds and can lower your homeowners insurance premiums.
Commercial Inspection
A Commercial Building Inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of the condition and all major components of a commercial building.
This can include having a 4 Point Insurance Inspection performed.
Pre-listing Inspection
Pre-Listing Inspections focus on identifying deficiencies for a seller before listing their home on the market. This can help streamline the selling process for the homeowner by having corrected the issues identified by OSI prior to listing.
This can also include having a Four Point Insurance Inspection performed.
Draw Inspections
Typically requested by a client during various stages of their newly constructed home to ensure building standards are being met. This may also be carried out before the client releases funds for the next stage of construction.
Pre-Delivery Inspection / Punch Out Inspection
A Pre-Delivery Inspection / Punch Out Inspection is an option the buyer has to inspect newly constructed property before closing.

Home Inspection Testimonials

Brian and Peyton were absolutely wonderful to work with in regards to a recent home inspection we had them complete. They were so detailed and really took the time to go through the entire home. The home was an investment property and we knew it had a lot of concerns - their report was very thorough and shed light on issues that we were not aware of. Their photos and comments allowed us to make the decision to walk away from that home and saved us thousands out of pocket on hidden issues. We are under contract on another property and have already scheduled OSI for that house.

Amber Wilkinson Chase

Brian and Payton were extremely detailed in our inspection from top to bottom, we had/have no concerns about any surprises coming our way as first time home buyers. They were very knowledgeable and professional throughout the whole process. The written report was just as organized and easy to understand as they were in person, making sure we had all our questions answered clearly. They were very transparent and gave great advice on which repairs were most important to focus on first. We were very impressed and appreciative of them, and will be recommending them to all our friends and family!

Sara Irvin

Taylor I can’t imagine how anyone could choose a better inspector than OSI. Brian is a third generation contractor with an eye for detail & exceptional understanding of the issues that come up for homeowners. He & his son Peyton went over every inch of our property & picked up things we never even thought about. I highly recommend them for their experience, thoughtfulness & expertise.

Karen Payne

Our realtor recently referred us to OSI prior to our making a final decision on a new home. This was to be the third new home we have purchased over the years. We were truly amazed by the detailed report we received, as we have never had such a thorough inspection. Brian provided immediate results with photos, followed by a written report detailing both what could potentially be problem areas as well as small but correctible imperfections. These could easily have been overlooked by someone not as meticulous. To be honest, we were unsure at first about having this Inspection when we originally learned the cost. In retrospect, it was well worth it to have someone as meticulous as Brian Cesare perform this service and obvious that this family business takes great pride in their work. They live up to the descriptive words on their business card... “Knowledge Integrity Professional”

Alan and Patti Fisher

I've had OSI handle a few inspections for me as well as relatives and they always do such a great job. I had them do a wind mitigation inspection at my old house and I ended up getting more than $1000 back from my insurance company as I'd already paid my premium for the year with no credits (and had for years!). When I bought my new house Brian and Payton went over the place thoroughly and then met with me and my husband and explained everything and emailed a ton of pictures. They let me know what was material and what wasn't. The insurance inspections were included too. They are a family business and really take pride in their work.

Andra Zachow

We are in contract to buy a home in the St.Pete area. Brian and Payton were very thorough while inspecting the home. They made sure I understood what issues the home had as well as answered all my questions along the way. I highly recommend them if you’re in the need of a home inspection. Also, Dawn back at their office made sure the scheduling process was handled quickly due to closing time restraints. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

Travis Frye

They are very thorough and meticulous during their inspection. On top on this, they are very cordial as they go about their work. Once the inspection has been completed,they take the time to go over their findings and answer any questions you might have. Lastly, the final report is sent to you for your files in a very timely manner. Excellent, excellent service!

Tom Hribernik

My husband and I have used OSI Inspection Services twice and it has been a pleasure each time! The guys are beyond thorough and make sure to inspection every inch of your home. They take the time to explain to you all the potential issues and answer any questions. They are very professional and got the reports back to us quickly. Highly recommend them!!

Angelique Molinaro

I wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how much we saved on our insurance premiums after having the wind mitigation inspection done. Before the inspection, our premiums were going to be $2532.32 for the year. And now they are $1760.49 for the year. A savings of $771.83. Thank you so much!!

Diana & Gary Kennedy - Seminole, FL

Wind Mitigation Testimonials

Just today, we got the revised insurance statement from St. Johns... and thanks to your report, we were discounted $1569 this year for Wind Mitigation!!! Thanks so very much, Brian. Best of success, and we'll both keep spreading the good word!

Tracy - Largo, FL

We just wanted to let you know that we got our new home owner's insurance policy, and your wind mitigation report will be saving us over $1700 per year on our insurance. We are very happy.

Bill & Karen Jones - Palm Harbor, FL

I just wanted to let you know that Nationwide gave us a very small credit on this year's contract, taking into consideration only the mitigation date until the end of the contract (beginning of June). However, it saved us $1500 on the renewal of our policy for the coming year.

Marcelle & Roland - Debande Oldsmar, FL

In mid-December 2008, I was listening to 970FLA in the am, you know Jack & Tedd. Well, I hear Dawn from OSI talking about the Wind Mitigation Inspections and the rebates and reductions folks were getting back from their insurance companies. So I called. She took a lot of time explaining how it works, why it works, and the next step. So Brian came to our house on 29th, did the inspection, took an hour, filled out the paperwork, and submitted it to State Farm. Within two weeks, State Farm calls me and notifies me that a check for $846 is on the way for my prorated rebated and that my annual premium will be reduced by almost $1400.00 annually. Now my house is about 3100 sq ft and is probably worth 550K. I was paying close to 4K per in insurance premiums, with a 5K deductible. Wow! My wife was ecstatic, and when she was happy, everything in life just seemed better. Thanks, OSI

Russ & Tara Watson - Clearwater, FL

I would like to thank you for the huge savings I received on my insurance premium on my home located in the Foxwood Community in Trinity, FL. My wife Wendy and I just received our statement from our insurance company and were shocked that our savings was $978.00 due to the Wind Mitigation Inspection you did just a few weeks ago. Thank you again for your professionalism and advice on getting this inspection done.

Kevin F. Quinn - Trinity, FL

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