Service area · Lake County, FL
Home Inspections in Clermont & Lake County, Florida
Don’t buy a Lake County home without knowing what others miss. Four Corners Inspection Services — based in Clermont — inspects existing homes and new construction across South Lake County’s hills, ridge communities and waterfront towns.
Towns & communities
Serving Southern Lake County
From the rolling hills of Clermont and Minneola to Leesburg waterfront and Howey-in-the-Hills.
- Clermont
- Minneola
- Groveland
- Montverde
- Mascotte
- Leesburg
- Howey-in-the-Hills
- Mount Dora
- Tavares
- Eustis
- Umatilla
- Fruitland Park
- Lady Lake
Neighborhood and community names are listed only to show where we inspect; Four Corners is an independent inspection company and is not affiliated with any builder or community.
Local know-how
Lake County isn’t flat Florida
We sit on the Lake Wales Ridge. Sugarloaf Mountain near Minneola is the highest point on the Florida peninsula, so many South Lake lots are genuinely sloped. Improper grading and drainage are among the most-missed defects we see on both resale and new homes here.
Sandy ridge soils drain well but erode easily on a slope and demand proper compaction under the slab. A careful exterior and site review — grading, drainage and how the lot was prepared — is a regular part of our Lake County inspections.
What we watch for on the Ridge
Drainage, moisture and the homes Lake County actually builds
A Lake County inspection is not a generic Florida checklist. The terrain and housing stock change what matters.
Grading & drainage
Hilltop views should not become backyard swamp zones. We check how water moves away from the foundation — critical on cut-and-fill lots.
Ridge moisture
Wind-exposed roofs and stucco/block assemblies get a careful look; infrared helps flag moisture clues that a flashlight alone can miss.
New construction
Pre-drywall, blue tape and 11-month inspections across Wellness Way, Sugarloaf, Hills of Minneola and Groveland communities.
55+ & resale
Retirement and established neighborhoods need the same thorough systems review — roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC — with insurance docs when asked.
Meet your inspectors
Local inspectors who work these hills every week
Inspections are performed by our InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors. Kirk Curtis, a Certified Professional Inspector, leads most residential inspections; owner Grant Doutt — a Certified Master Inspector® through InterNACHI and a CCPIA commercial inspector — reviews every report before it is delivered.
Grant is a former rough-frame carpenter and drywall finisher who lives and works in Lake County. Kirk previously ran his own inspection company and now leads most of our residential fieldwork. Together they bring construction experience and InterNACHI training to every Clermont, Minneola and Leesburg appointment.
What we inspect in Lake County
Full home inspections and the add-ons buyers and insurers ask for
Existing-home inspections, new-construction phases, wind mitigation, 4-point, solar, infrared, mold, WDO (via Termite Depot), sewer camera, air quality, water testing and roof certifications — quoted up front for your address.
Lake County
Frequently asked questions
What buyers and agents in Lake County ask us most.
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What homebuyers say
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Ready for your Lake County inspection?
Book online, or call or text (352) 272-1322. Same-day reports, every time.