Lee County has seen significant growth over the past two decades, and that growth has brought a mix of older housing stock and rapid new construction, both of which carry inspection risks. Older homes in Fort Myers and Cape Coral frequently have aging electrical systems, polybutylene or cast iron plumbing, and roofs that are approaching or past end of life. Newer builds can have workmanship issues and unpermitted modifications that don’t show up until someone looks for them.
Post-hurricane rebuilding activity in Lee County has also introduced a new layer of inspection considerations, including roof-to-wall attachment quality, window and door seal integrity, and the workmanship of repair and reconstruction work done quickly under pressure.
I serve Lee County as part of my South Florida service area and inspect every property the same way, foundation to roof, inside and out, with full documentation and a 24-hour report guarantee.
Lee County inspections cover the full property with detailed photographic documentation and plain-language findings. I'll make sure you understand exactly what you're buying and have what you need to negotiate or plan accordingly before closing.
I was born and raised in South Florida and have spent 25+ years working in its construction industry. I know the regional building codes, the common defects by decade, and the issues specific to coastal, inland, and newer-construction properties across every counties I serve.
When you hire Absolute Property Inspections, you work with me from the first phone call through closing. I don't delegate inspections. I don't send someone else. Every client gets the same thorough, three-and-a-half-hour process, every time.
Every finding is documented with sharp, detailed photos and plain-language captions. You'll understand exactly what I found, why it matters, and what to do next, so you can negotiate from a position of knowledge, not guesswork.
Steve Rodgers is the owner and sole inspector of Absolute Property Inspections, LLC, serving Broward County, Palm Beach County, Collier County, Lee County, and surrounding areas across South Florida. With more than 25 years in the construction trades, municipal leadership, project management, and plan review, Steve brings a level of technical depth to home inspection that most inspectors simply can’t match. He is also an FNGLA-Florida Certified Horticultural Professional licensed since 2003, which means your landscape gets the same attention as your roof. Born and raised in South Florida, Steve raised his family here, and he takes the same care with every client’s home that he took with his own.