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Certified home inspections throughout West Palm Beach: same-day HD report, free 4-point and wind mitigation included with every full inspection.
West Palm Beach, FL · (561) 515-0113
Short answer
A home inspection in West Palm Beach costs $400 to $700 for most single-family homes with TruView, and condo inspections start at $299. Every full home inspection includes a free 4-point and wind mitigation report, and you get the full report with HD photos and video the same day. Call (561) 515-0113 or book online.
TruView Inspections has performed thousands of inspections across Palm Beach County, with deep familiarity with West Palm Beach's diverse housing stock, from Intracoastal waterfront condos on the downtown corridor and grand historic homes in El Cid and Flamingo Park to newer developments north of Okeechobee and the condo towers lining Flagler Drive. Our certified inspectors know exactly what to look for in every West Palm Beach property type.
West Palm Beach sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, creating a real estate market where waterfront exposure, historic construction, and Florida's evolving insurance landscape all intersect in every transaction. Waterfront corrosion, pre-Andrew electrical and plumbing systems in the historic core, aging condo towers along Flagler Drive, and Palm Beach County's wind insurance requirements mean the quality of your inspection has a direct impact on your negotiating position, your insurance options, and your long-term cost of ownership. TruView delivers a same-day Spectora report with HD photos, 360-degree images, and video, plus your free 4-point and wind mitigation included.
Schedule Your West Palm Beach InspectionLocal Market Knowledge
West Palm Beach's Intracoastal frontage, century-old historic neighborhoods, active condo market, and Palm Beach County insurance landscape create inspection challenges that are distinct from anywhere else in South Florida. These are the four factors TruView inspectors focus on in every West Palm Beach inspection.
West Palm Beach sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, with a large and active inventory of waterfront condos, townhomes, and single-family homes from Flagler Drive south through South Olive. Properties at waterline grade face accelerated corrosion on HVAC condensers and roofing metals from salt-air exposure, moisture intrusion at the foundation and lower floor assemblies, and seawall-proximity drainage issues that inland homes simply don't present. TruView inspectors give Intracoastal and Flagler Drive properties dedicated attention to drainage slope, salt-air corrosion, moisture barriers, and balcony deck waterproofing: defects that frequently go undisclosed in seller disclosures and surface within the first year of ownership.
West Palm Beach's historic core (El Cid, Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park, and SoSo) contains some of Palm Beach County's most architecturally significant residential stock, with homes dating from the 1920s through the 1970s. This same construction era carries significant inspection risk. Original knob-and-tube wiring and Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels are common findings in El Cid and Flamingo Park. Polybutylene supply lines and galvanized drain piping are frequently discovered in 1960s and 1970s-era homes. Roofing well past carrier age thresholds (often original tile or early single-ply systems) is standard in these neighborhoods. TruView inspectors who work the West Palm Beach historic core know precisely where to look and what questions each decade of construction demands.
West Palm Beach's downtown corridor and Intracoastal condo towers built in the 1980s and early 1990s are an active part of the local market. Buildings near the Intracoastal face the accelerant of coastal salt-air exposure on concrete, structural steel, HVAC condensers, and balcony assemblies. Condo inspections in these towers focus on interior systems, balcony deck and railing condition, sliding glass door integrity, moisture intrusion at exterior walls, and HVAC condition. TruView's same-day condo inspection report gives buyers the unit-level documentation they need to negotiate and to make an informed long-term ownership decision.
Palm Beach County is not part of Florida's High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward, but it is a coastal hurricane county, and wind mitigation documentation is key to competitive insurance pricing everywhere in it. Roofs approaching 20–25 years of age face significant premium increases or outright carrier non-renewal regardless of zone designation. Citizens Insurance and most private Palm Beach-market carriers require specific documentation on roof age, attachment method, opening protection, and roof-to-wall connection that goes well beyond a standard home inspection narrative. TruView's same-day 4-point and wind mitigation reports are formatted precisely to the requirements of Citizens and all active Palm Beach-market carriers, and delivered the same day as your inspection.
Every Inspection Includes
Foundation, framing, roof structure, walls, floors, and ceilings, including attic inspection for roof deck condition, insulation, and ventilation adequacy. Historic West Palm Beach homes receive particular attention to wood-frame framing age and condition.
Roof covering, flashings, gutters, fascia, soffit, exterior walls, windows, doors, and drainage. Drone access for steep or inaccessible roofs throughout West Palm Beach, with specific attention to tile roofs approaching carrier age thresholds.
Main panel, sub-panels, branch wiring, outlets, GFCI and AFCI protection, and panel brand identification: knob-and-tube wiring, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, and split-bus panels are flagged as common findings in West Palm Beach's historic neighborhoods.
Supply and drain lines, water heater condition and age, fixtures, shut-offs, water pressure, and identification of polybutylene supply lines and galvanized drain piping common in pre-1990 West Palm Beach construction.
Air handler, condenser, ductwork, thermostat, and filter condition. Intracoastal and waterfront proximity accelerates HVAC condenser corrosion significantly, so age, coil condition, and cabinet corrosion are closely evaluated on all waterfront West Palm Beach properties.
Included at no charge with every full home inspection. Both delivered same-day and accepted by Citizens Insurance and all private Florida carriers operating in the Palm Beach County market.
Add-On Services
West Palm Beach's Intracoastal exposure, historic housing inventory, and active condo market require specialized inspection services beyond a standard home inspection checklist.
Waterfront humidity, aging HVAC systems, and older construction in El Cid and Flamingo Park make mold one of West Palm Beach's most common undisclosed defects. Air sampling, surface swabs, and lab analysis included.
Learn More →Hurricane exposure makes wind mitigation documentation critical for insurance pricing throughout Palm Beach County. Included free with every full home inspection.
Learn More →Specialized inspection for West Palm Beach's downtown Intracoastal corridor and Flagler Drive high-rise condo units: interior systems, balcony access, and shared area observations included.
Learn More →Dedicated roof inspections for West Palm Beach's tile, shingle, and flat roof systems: condition assessment, estimated remaining service life, and documentation formatted for Citizens and private Palm Beach carrier underwriting on aging tile roofs in the historic core. Drone imagery is included, from $150, with a same-day report.
Learn More →Required by Florida carriers for homes 25 years and older. West Palm Beach's historic neighborhoods (El Cid, Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park) have extensive pre-1992 housing stock. Included free with every full home inspection.
Learn More →White-glove service for West Palm Beach's Intracoastal waterfront estates, historic El Cid mansions, and high-end Flagler Drive residences, with thermal imaging, extended scope, and highly detailed reporting.
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TruView covers all of Palm Beach County with the same certified team and same-day reports. View all Palm Beach County cities →
From Our Inspectors
A 1968 townhouse we inspected in November 2026. These are four of the findings from the report. We also found signs of past roof leaks in the attic and recommended a sewer line camera inspection for the cast iron drains.
Roof, electrical, plumbing and A/C are the four systems Florida insurers check on a 4-point inspection.
"Excellent inspection process and report for my commercial property purchase in West Palm Beach."
"This is the best inspection that I have ever worked with. They were thorough, professional, and the price was excellent. […] I also had another one afterwards with Greg in Boynton Beach and again the service was remarkable."
"Greg did a great job in Delray Beach"
Common Questions
TruView home inspections in West Palm Beach range from $400–$700 for standard single-family homes; condo inspections start at $299. Every full inspection includes a free 4-point and wind mitigation report, saving $260–$500 compared to ordering them separately. Call (561) 515-0113 for an exact quote based on your property's size, age, and type.
With TruView, a full home inspection for a single-family home costs $400 to $700+, depending on size, and condo inspections start at $299. Every full inspection includes a free 4-point and wind mitigation report, which would cost $260 to $500 if ordered separately. Call (561) 515-0113 for an exact quote.
A standalone TruView 4-point inspection costs $130 to $250 for a home, or $200 to $300 bundled with wind mitigation. It is free with a TruView full home inspection. The report is delivered the same day and is accepted by all Florida insurance carriers.
The biggest red flags are the ones that make a home hard to insure or costly to fix: an old or failing roof, outdated electrical panels such as Federal Pacific, knob-and-tube wiring, polybutylene plumbing, and signs of water intrusion. In West Palm Beach these show up most in the pre-1992 homes of El Cid and Flamingo Park and in waterfront properties exposed to salt air. TruView documents each one with photos in the same-day report. Our guide to the biggest red flags in a South Florida home inspection covers each one.
Look for a Florida-licensed inspector with strong recent reviews, a same-day report, and insurance-ready 4-point and wind mitigation reports. TruView is Florida-licensed, rated 4.9 on Google across 2,000+ reviews, delivers same-day HD reports, and includes the 4-point and wind mitigation free with every full home inspection.
A standalone TruView roof inspection in West Palm Beach costs $150 to $300 for most homes: $150 to $200 for homes up to about 2,000 sq ft and $200 to $300 for 2,000 to 4,500 sq ft. Large homes and commercial roofs are quoted by size. Every roof inspection includes drone imagery, a written condition report with the roof material and condition rating, and insurance-ready documentation, delivered the same day. Adding a roof inspection to a full home inspection may cost less than booking it on its own. Call (561) 515-0113 for a quote.
Yes, if the home is 25 years or older. Florida insurance carriers require a 4-point inspection before issuing a new homeowner's policy on older properties. West Palm Beach's historic neighborhoods (El Cid, Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park, and SoSo) have extensive pre-1992 housing stock that qualifies. TruView includes the 4-point free with every full home inspection, accepted by Citizens Insurance and all active Palm Beach-market carriers.
TruView most frequently finds in West Palm Beach: accelerated HVAC and roofing metal corrosion on Intracoastal and waterfront properties, moisture intrusion at waterline grade and sliding glass doors on Flagler Drive condos, knob-and-tube and Federal Pacific electrical systems in El Cid and Flamingo Park historic homes, polybutylene supply lines and galvanized drain piping in 1960s–1970s construction, and aging tile roofs approaching or exceeding carrier age thresholds. Pre-1992 homes in the historic core present the widest range of findings of any property type in the West Palm Beach market.
Yes. TruView inspects all property types throughout West Palm Beach including Intracoastal high-rise condos on the Flagler Drive corridor, waterfront single-family homes along South Olive, and townhomes adjacent to the Intracoastal. Waterfront inspections include specific evaluation of salt-air corrosion on HVAC and roofing metals, moisture intrusion at waterline grade, seawall-proximity drainage, and balcony deck waterproofing condition on elevated units.
TruView delivers your complete Spectora report the same day as your inspection, via email immediately after the inspector finishes on-site. The report includes HD photos, 360-degree images, video of areas of concern, and your free 4-point and wind mitigation documents all in one delivery. Same-day delivery gives your agent time to draft repair addendums or negotiate credits before contract deadlines.
Full-Service Inspections
From standard home inspections to specialized reports, TruView covers every aspect of your West Palm Beach property.
