⭐ Certified Master Inspector
Certified Master Inspector
Sarasota & Manatee Home Inspections
Professional, thorough, customer-focused inspections with same-day reporting, so you can buy with total confidence.
⭐ Certified Master Inspector
Certified Master Inspector
Sarasota & Manatee Home Inspections
Professional, thorough, customer-focused inspections with same-day reporting, so you can buy with total confidence.
Professional · Reliable · Experienced
Inspected Once, Inspected Right!
Sarasota & Manatee Home Inspections
Hello, I’m Michael Koester, CMI (Certified Master Inspector) & Founder of Direct Inspections. We are a professional, customer-focused home inspection company working in Sarasota & Manatee region. Our inspections include evaluation of the Roofing System, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, Structure, Interior, Pool & Spa. As your trusted home inspector in Sarasota, we can also schedule an independent Termite Specialist & HVAC Professional upon request! Furthermore, we can provide contacts for special examinations including Mold, Dock & Davit, Elevator, Chinese Drywall and many more. Just ask!
Michael Koester, CMI, Owner
Direct Inspections
Professional · Reliable · Experienced
Inspected Once, Inspected Right!
The Owen Golden Gate Point Inspections
The Owen is a boutique luxury condominium on Golden Gate Point at 325 Golden Gate Point in Sarasota. Developed by The Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, the gated community contains just 29 residences on a 1.18-acre site. The building is move-in ready and combines a relatively intimate residential scale with immediate access to downtown Sarasota, the Ringling Causeway, St. Armands Circle, and the beaches.
The Residences
The Owen offers four open-concept residence plans with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, generally ranging from approximately 2,263 to 3,065 square feet under air. Select plans include a study, and four penthouses complete the collection. Private or semi-private elevator access, large terraces, expansive glazing, and high-end interior selections are central elements of the residences.
Building Systems and Finishes
A luxury condominium of this complexity incorporates numerous systems, components, and finish details that warrant careful evaluation during a new-construction inspection. These may include glazing and sliding-door assemblies, HVAC components, plumbing fixtures and appliances, electrical systems, cabinetry and millwork, tile and stone finishes, terraces, doors, windows, and detailed kitchen and bathroom installations.
Even after construction is substantially complete, an individual residence may contain finish defects, incomplete work, damaged components, adjustment issues, or operational concerns. An independent inspection provides another opportunity to identify these items before closing or while applicable builder warranty periods remain in effect.
Why an Independent Inspection Matters
New construction does not necessarily mean defect-free construction. In a residence with extensive glazing, mechanical systems, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, appliances, cabinetry, specialty finishes, and exterior terrace areas, a detailed independent review can help document conditions that may merit correction or further evaluation.
An independent inspection gives buyers an additional level of review before taking ownership, with attention to functionality, installation quality, visible defects, incomplete work, and conditions that may deserve further evaluation or correction.
The Direct Inspections Difference
Direct Inspections provides comprehensive condominium and new-construction inspections throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Our experience includes thousands of inspections throughout Southwest Florida, including luxury condominiums and complex residential properties.
Buyers at The Owen can schedule an independent condominium inspection before closing, after taking possession when appropriate, or before the expiration of applicable builder warranty periods.
Schedule The Owen Golden Gate Point Inspection
Buying at The Owen at 325 Golden Gate Point?
Contact Michael Koester at Direct Inspections to discuss an independent condominium inspection.
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Michael Koester
Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties
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