⭐ 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!
Windward Lakewood Ranch Home Inspections
Windward at Lakewood Ranch is a gated residential community developed by Neal Communities, featuring single-family homes and attached villas with a distinctive Southwest Florida character. The neighborhood combines British West Indies and Dutch Colonial-inspired architecture with private outdoor living spaces and extensive community amenities, including resort-style pools, a clubhouse and fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, playgrounds, and walking trails.
The Homes
Single-family homes in Windward include a variety of floor plans, from smaller three-bedroom residences to larger homes with four or five bedrooms, dens, multiple bathrooms, and two- or three-car garages. Current Lakewood Ranch listings show numerous single-family designs, including one-story plans as well as homes exceeding 3,000 square feet.
Many homes incorporate open living areas, covered outdoor spaces, large kitchens, multiple bathrooms, garages, and Florida-oriented indoor/outdoor living features. Depending on the individual home and options selected, additional features may include pools, lanais, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, and other owner-selected finishes.
Building Systems and Construction
A Windward home contains numerous systems and components that should be evaluated during an independent home inspection. Direct Inspections evaluates accessible roofing and attic areas, exterior walls and finishes, windows and doors, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC equipment, water heaters, interior finishes, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and other accessible components of the home.
For new construction, the inspection also provides an opportunity to identify installation defects, incomplete work, damaged finishes, missing components, operational concerns, and other items that may warrant correction before closing. Attention is given not only to major building systems, but also to the numerous smaller details that can be overlooked during the construction and finishing process.
Why an Independent Inspection Matters
A newly constructed home is not necessarily a defect-free home. Even when a home has passed municipal inspections and builder quality-control procedures, an independent inspection can identify conditions that deserve additional attention before the buyer takes ownership.
Direct Inspections can inspect Windward homes at several stages of construction, including pre-drywall inspections, final new-construction inspections, and one-year warranty inspections. A pre-drywall inspection provides an opportunity to evaluate visible framing, structural connections, plumbing, electrical, HVAC components, penetrations, and other construction before they are concealed by drywall. A final inspection focuses on the completed home and its operating systems, while an 11-month or one-year warranty inspection can document concerns that have developed or become apparent after the home has been occupied.
The Direct Inspections Difference
Direct Inspections provides comprehensive home and new-construction inspections throughout Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding areas. Our inspections are designed to give buyers a detailed independent evaluation of the property rather than relying solely on builder walkthroughs or municipal inspections.
For Windward buyers, the inspection can include the roof and attic, exterior, structure, electrical system, plumbing system, HVAC equipment, water heater, windows and doors, interior rooms and finishes, kitchen appliances, bathrooms, garage, and accessible outdoor components. When applicable, additional services such as wind mitigation and four-point inspections can also be coordinated with the home inspection.
Windward Lakewood Ranch Home Inspections
Buying or building a home in Windward at Lakewood Ranch?
Contact Michael Koester at Direct Inspections to discuss a pre-drywall, new-construction final, one-year warranty, or full home inspection.
Direct Inspections
Michael Koster
Serving Longboat Key, Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties
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