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Blue Heron Home Inspections
Rigorous and thorough Home Inspection and Report using the latest in inspection tools and reporting software; you'll have your report the same day as your inspection. Professional inspection by a Certified Master Home Inspector: We abide by a strict Code of Ethics, which puts our duty to you, our client, first, and we We follow the inspection industry's most comprehensive Standards of Practice.

Comprehensive and expert inspection by a Licensed Master Home Inspector: We're required to continually update our skills, training and education by taking the industry's most rigorous continuing education, created especially for home inspectors by top experts, and accredited by nearly 1,000 state and regulatory agencies.
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My passion for houses began with my family's love of old homes. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, we were among the first to buy the $1 row homes offered in what was then the derelict Inner Harbor. To our $1 purchase we had to bring extra investment, construction and engineering expertise, and of course, a lot of sweat equity.
Proudly serving the greater Sarasota & Manatee counties region, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and more. Serving Sarasota & Manatee counties: Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, University Park, Cortez, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Manasota Key, Venice, Englewood, North Port, Nokomis, Osprey, and nearby areas.
Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense wind. In 2006, Citizens Insurance, one of the largest property insurers in Florida, requested a 45% rate increase for wind insurance. Other insurers took similar actions. In Florida, the portion of a homeowner's premium covering wind damage can be up to 70% of the total, depending on location.
No house is perfect, and not every problem decreases the value of a home. Even the best built and best maintained homes will always have a few items in less-than-perfect condition. When you receive your Blue Heron Inspection report, we're available to help you understand the differences between any "big" problems and those items that are simply maintenance or upkeep related.
Choose Your Own Inspector: You get to choose who first inspects your house. Your buyer may still want to schedule their own inspection but you will have the peace of mind that a second inspector isn't likely to find any "surprises."

Know Your House Before Marketing It: Learn about any issues that may arise in an inspection at a time that's convenient for you, and with time to address any potential snags before listing or putting your house under contract with a buyer.
Reviews (5)
Donna Frechette
Donna Frechette
Dec 28, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Joe Cockey of Blue Heron Home Inspections is wonderful. We have utilized his services twice! He is very professional, responsive and does a thorough job! We received our inspection in a timely manner. Totally recommend this honest and competent gentleman to any homeowner!
Lidia Cedillo
Lidia Cedillo
Jun 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Joe provided a great experience for a first-time home buyer. Joe was very thorough and talked me through things as he inspected and gave a detailed summary at the end. He is professional, and very knowledgeable and experienced.
Service: Manufactured home inspections
C. & C. Geiger
C. & C. Geiger
Jul 17, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I was so pleased with Mr. Cockey & Blue Heron when they did the inspection when we bought this house in 2015 that I wanted them back for the prelisting inspection. I trust them.
Service: Pre-listing inspections
Erika Carson
Erika Carson
Dec 06, 2019
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Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We had Joe come do an inspection of our property and not only was he very thorough, he also took the time to explain the inspection and what he found. I’m also a local realtor and highly recommend!
Carolyn Davis Cockey Mls Lcce
Carolyn Davis Cockey Mls Lcce
Oct 19, 2017
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Outstanding family-owned local business dedicated to helping buyers create confidence in their real estate purchases.