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Jupiter is a different inspection market than the rest of South Florida, and anyone who tells you otherwise has not spent much time working here.
The town sits where the Loxahatchee River meets the Intracoastal and the Jupiter Inlet opens to the Atlantic. Water is everywhere, and it shapes what goes wrong in these homes. Salt air corrodes condenser coils and exterior fasteners faster than it does five miles inland. Moisture at grade shows up in ways it does not in Broward. And because Jupiter sits in Palm Beach County rather than Miami-Dade or Broward, the building code requirements and the insurance math are different from what buyers relocating from further south expect.
Kore Home Inspections has worked across Jupiter’s housing inventory — the 1970s and 1980s condos along East Indiantown Road and Palm Avenue, the townhome communities off Georgian Park Drive, the single-family neighborhoods around Poinciana Drive and Allen Street, and newer construction throughout the Abacoa corridor. Different eras, different problems, different things to check.
What We Inspect in Jupiter
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, waterfront properties, and commercial buildings. Every full inspection covers the accessible structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, exterior, and site conditions. You get the report the same day, usually before we pull out of the driveway, with photographs and plain-language findings for everything we document.
East Jupiter and West Jupiter Are Not the Same Inspection
The 33477 zip code covers the eastern side of town, closest to the Intracoastal and the ocean. The 33458 zip code runs west and inland. A 1981 condo on Palm Avenue in 33477 and a 1984 townhome on Georgian Park Drive in 33458 were built three years apart, and they will not present the same way. Salt exposure is the reason. Coastal properties see faster corrosion on HVAC equipment, exterior electrical components, window and door hardware, and any exposed metal on the roof. We adjust what we scrutinize based on where the property sits.
Comprehensive Home Inspection in Jupiter
A full inspection takes two to four hours depending on the size and age of the property. We start outside and work the roof first, then move through the exterior, the interior room by room, and finish in the attic and at the mechanical systems.
What Jupiter's Older Condo Inventory Tends to Show
A meaningful share of Jupiter’s condo stock was built between 1973 and 1990. Units in this range are now 35 to 50 years old, and the systems inside them are frequently original or on their first replacement.
Water heaters are the most common finding. In condos of this era, the tank is usually in a closet or a utility space with limited clearance, and by the time a unit changes hands the equipment is often well past the point where a carrier will write a policy without questions.
Electrical panels in 1970s and 1980s buildings are worth close attention. Panel brands with documented failure histories still turn up in buildings from this period, and they are among the first things an insurance underwriter will ask about.
HVAC equipment in older condos runs harder than it should. Undersized returns, restricted airflow, and years of deferred service add up. In coastal buildings the condenser has salt exposure on top of everything else.
Single-Family Homes from the 1980s and 1990s
Jupiter’s single-family neighborhoods built between roughly 1985 and 2000 sit in an interesting spot. They are new enough that the construction is generally sound, and old enough that first-generation systems are reaching the end of their run. Water heaters, HVAC equipment, and roof coverings on homes from this era are all in the replacement window. Polybutylene supply lines were installed in Florida homes through the mid-1990s, and homes built in that range need to be checked for it specifically. It looks like copper at the visible connections.
Buyer's Package
Most buyers book the Buyer’s Package. It bundles the full home inspection with the wind mitigation and 4-point reports into one appointment and one flat fee. You get everything the insurance carrier needs and everything you need to negotiate, in one visit, with instant reports before we drive away. Sample reports are available to view below.
Wind Mitigation Inspection in
A wind mitigation inspection documents the construction features of a home that reduce the likelihood of damage during a high wind event. The inspector evaluates the roof covering and its permit date, the method used to attach the roof deck to the framing, the type of connection between the roof and the walls, the shape of the roof, whether a secondary water resistance barrier is present beneath the roof covering, and whether the windows, doors, and other openings are impact rated or protected by approved shutters.
When the report documents favorable construction features, your insurance carrier applies credits against the wind and hurricane portion of your premium. The report remains valid for five years from the date of inspection, provided no changes are made to the roof, windows, or doors during that period.
Jupiter Falls Outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone
Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone covers Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Jupiter is in Palm Beach County, which sits outside it. Buyers moving up from Fort Lauderdale or Miami often assume the same product approval requirements apply here, and they do not. Opening protection that would need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance further south can qualify under standard Florida Building Code approval in Jupiter.
That distinction cuts both ways. It gives Jupiter homeowners more options on windows and doors, and it means the wind mitigation form gets completed differently for a Jupiter address than for one in Hollywood or Aventura. Florida updated the wind mitigation form in April 2026 and added a regional wind speed classification that is determined by the specific address. If your last report predates that update, it was written under the old form.
The Updated Wind Mitigation Form
Florida revised the wind mitigation form effective April 2026. The updated version introduced a regional wind speed classification that is determined by the specific address of the property being inspected. If your existing wind mitigation report was completed before that date, it was written under the previous version of the form. Any homeowner who has replaced a roof, windows, or doors since their last inspection should have a new report completed regardless.
Wind Mitigation Inspections for Condominium Units
Completing a wind mitigation inspection on a condominium unit usually requires access to the building’s roof, which means coordinating with the association or property management in advance. Some buildings require a certificate of insurance from the inspection company before granting roof access, and processing that request can take several days. We recommend starting that process at the same time you schedule the inspection rather than waiting until the day before.
That distinction cuts both ways. It gives Jupiter homeowners more options on windows and doors, and it means the wind mitigation form gets completed differently for a Jupiter address than for one in Hollywood or Aventura. Florida updated the wind mitigation form in April 2026 and added a regional wind speed classification that is determined by the specific address. If your last report predates that update, it was written under the old form.
4-Point Inspection in Jupiter
Insurance carriers require a 4-point inspection before issuing or renewing a policy on most older homes. The inspection evaluates four systems, which are the roof, the electrical system, the plumbing system, and the heating and cooling equipment. The findings are documented in the format that insurance underwriters use to assess the risk associated with insuring the property.
When a 4-Point Inspection Is Required
The age threshold that triggers the requirement varies from one carrier to another. Some carriers request a 4-point inspection on homes 25 years or older, while others use a 30 year threshold. Because a large portion of the housing inventory in Jupiter was built during the 1970s and 1980s, most properties in this market fall within the requirement. If you are purchasing a home, your insurance agent will confirm which threshold applies before binding coverage.
What Insurance Underwriters Evaluate
The four items that drive an underwriting decision are the age and condition of the roof along with its estimated remaining service life, the brand and condition of the electrical panel, the material used for the plumbing supply and drain lines, and the age of the air conditioning equipment. A 4-point inspection has a narrower scope than a full home inspection because it exists to answer the specific questions a carrier needs answered before writing a policy.
Combining Your 4-Point and Wind Mitigation Inspections
We perform the wind mitigation inspection and the 4-point inspection in the same visit for a single fee, and both reports are delivered the same day. Scheduling them separately costs more and requires two appointments, which is why most homeowners and buyers request them together.
Roof Inspection in
We evaluate the roof from the surface whenever conditions allow us to do so safely. Photographs taken from ground level and drone imagery both have their uses, but certain conditions can only be identified by walking the roof and examining it closely. Cracked tiles, soft areas in the decking, deteriorated flashing at penetrations, and improperly sealed transitions are all findings that require close physical access.
How Coastal Exposure Affects Roofs in Jupiter
Roofs on properties closer to the water in Jupiter deteriorate faster than their age would suggest. Salt air corrodes fasteners, flashing, drip edge, and any other exposed metal in the roof assembly, and shingle roofs in coastal environments lose granules at an accelerated rate. A ten year old roof on a property near the Intracoastal is often in noticeably worse condition than a ten year old roof several miles inland. Because of this, we treat roof age as one data point rather than as a reliable indicator of remaining service life on coastal properties.
Tile, Shingle, and Flat Roof Systems
Jupiter has all three roof types in significant numbers. Tile roofs, common on newer construction here, require evaluation of the mortar at the hips and ridges as well as inspection for cracked or slipped tiles. Shingle roofs require evaluation of fastener condition, seal integrity, and granule loss. Flat and low slope sections, which appear on condominium buildings and on rear additions to single-family homes, need to be examined for ponding water and for evidence of repeated recoating in place of full replacement.
Mold Inspection in
Mold inspection is one of the most frequently requested services we provide in Jupiter, and the reason has to do with the environment. The town is surrounded by water on multiple sides, humidity levels remain high throughout the year, and a substantial portion of the housing inventory consists of condominium units where a moisture problem in one unit can affect adjacent units.
Where Mold Problems in Jupiter Homes Usually Begin
The air handler is the most common source of mold that we identify during inspections. Equipment that has gone several years without service accumulates moisture and biological growth inside the cabinet, and the system then distributes spores through the ductwork every time it cycles on. Homeowners often assume mold originates from a roof leak or a plumbing failure, but in many cases the source is the equipment that is supposed to be controlling humidity in the home.
Failed window and sliding door seals are the second most common source. When a seal fails, humid exterior air enters the wall cavity continuously without producing any visible water stain or obvious leak. In coastal condominium buildings where window and door hardware has been exposed to salt air for decades, seal failure is a common condition.
Seasonal and vacation properties represent a separate category of risk. A home that sits closed for several months with the air conditioning turned off or set to a high temperature will develop elevated humidity levels throughout the interior. Jupiter has a considerable number of properties that are occupied only part of the year, and these homes require particular attention.
Air Quality Testing vs. Surface Testing
Air quality testing collects a sample of the air inside the living space and compares the mold spore concentration against an outdoor baseline sample. This method identifies mold that is growing in locations you cannot see, including inside wall cavities, above ceilings, and within the duct system. Air quality testing is the appropriate choice when you suspect a mold problem but cannot identify a specific source.
Surface swab testing collects a sample from visible growth at a specific location and identifies the general family of mold present. This method is appropriate when the growth has already been located and the question is what type it is and how significant the problem may be.
Both types of samples are analyzed by an accredited laboratory. Results are typically returned within three to five business days along with a written report and remediation recommendations.
Identifying the Source of the Moisture
Locating mold is only part of the job. Remediation performed on a wall cavity that is still taking on moisture will fail, because the underlying condition remains unaddressed. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging during mold inspections to determine where the water is coming from, whether that is a roof penetration, a plumbing connection, a failed window seal, or a condensate drainage problem at the air handler.
Additional Inspection Services in
Sewer Scope Inspections in Jupiter
A sewer scope inspection uses a camera to examine the interior of the main drain line from the roof stack through to the point of connection. The inspection documents root intrusion, cracking, scaling, low spots in the line where waste collects, and blockages. Older neighborhoods in Jupiter have cast iron drain systems that corrode from the inside, where the deterioration remains invisible until a line backs up. On a slab foundation home, replacing a failed cast iron drain system requires breaking through the concrete, and the cost of that work is substantial. We recommend a sewer scope inspection before closing on any older property.
Pool and Spa Inspections in Jupiter
Our pool and spa inspection evaluates the pump, the filter, the heater, the electrical connections and bonding, the safety barriers and gates, the decking surface, and the visible structure of the pool itself. Electrical bonding is one of the components homeowners are least familiar with and one of the most important from a safety standpoint, because proper bonding prevents electrical current from reaching the water.
Thermal Imaging Inspections in Jupiter
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to identify conditions that are not visible during a standard visual inspection. This includes moisture accumulating behind finished wall surfaces, electrical connections that are running at elevated temperatures, and areas where insulation is missing or has been installed inadequately. On waterfront and coastal properties in Jupiter, where moisture intrusion represents the primary long term risk to the structure, thermal imaging is a valuable addition to a standard inspection.
Commercial Property Inspections in Jupiter
We perform commercial inspections on multifamily buildings, office properties, retail spaces, and mixed use construction throughout Jupiter and northern Palm Beach County. Commercial inspection scope and pricing are determined on a per property basis. Contact us directly to discuss the requirements for your property.
Why Choose Kore Home Inspections in
we inspect the areas other inspectors skip
We walk roofs whenever it is safe to do so, and we enter attics and crawl spaces when they are accessible. The conditions that end up costing buyers the most money are frequently located in the areas of a property that are least comfortable to access, and skipping those areas produces an incomplete report.
reports are delivered instantly
You receive your inspection report on the day of the inspection, generally before we leave the property. The report includes photographs of every documented condition along with a description of the finding and our recommendation for addressing it. You are not waiting several days for a report while a contract timeline runs.
Licensed, Insured, and Certified
Kore Home Inspections operates under a Florida Home Inspector License and carries both general liability and errors and omissions insurance. Every wind mitigation and 4-point inspection is performed and signed by a licensed inspector.
We Encourage You to Attend Your Inspection
Buyers who walk the property with the inspector come away with a much clearer understanding of the home than they would get from reading a report alone. We welcome questions throughout the inspection, and we review all findings with you before leaving the property.
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Kore Home Inspections is available seven days a week to serve buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals throughout Jupiter, Tequesta, Palm Beach Gardens, and northern Palm Beach County. Call us at (305) 924-2364 or use the form below to request a quote. Same day appointments are available when our schedule permits.
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