⭐ 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 Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay – 555 Quay Commons
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay is one of downtown Sarasota’s newest and most significant luxury condominium developments. Located directly on Sarasota Bay at 555 Quay Commons within The Quay, the 20-story waterfront tower includes just 78 private residences and is being developed by Kolter Urban, with Moss Construction serving as general contractor. The residences are scheduled for delivery beginning in late 2026.
The Residences
Residences at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay are exceptionally spacious, ranging from approximately 3,500 to 6,000 square feet, with three- and four-bedroom residences, estates, and penthouses available. The homes feature expansive private terraces, dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass, open living areas, chef-caliber kitchens, generous bedroom suites, and private elevator access designed around luxury waterfront living.
Building Systems and Finishes
A residence of this size and complexity incorporates numerous building systems, components, and high-end finishes that warrant careful evaluation during a new-construction inspection. These may include extensive glazing and sliding-door assemblies, multiple HVAC components, plumbing fixtures and appliances, electrical systems, cabinetry and millwork, tile and stone finishes, exterior terraces, doors, windows, and sophisticated kitchen and bathroom installations.
As construction approaches completion, individual residences progress through finish work, quality-control inspections, and punch-list corrections. An independent inspection provides an additional opportunity to identify installation defects, incomplete work, damaged finishes, operational concerns, and other items that may warrant correction before closing or during applicable warranty periods.
Why an Independent Inspection Matters
Even in an ultra-luxury new-construction condominium, an independent inspection can provide significant value. New construction does not necessarily mean defect-free construction, particularly in large residences containing numerous mechanical systems, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, doors, windows, appliances, cabinetry, and specialty finishes.
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 new-construction properties.
Buyers at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay can schedule an independent inspection before closing, during the construction process when appropriate, or before the expiration of applicable builder warranty periods.
Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay Inspections
Buying at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay at 555 Quay Commons?
Contact Michael Koster at Direct Inspections to discuss an independent new-construction condominium inspection.
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