Bayfront Estates
Docks, seawalls, and salt-air exposure inspected end to end.
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From the Owner
A Welcome from Daniel Hurd
I grew up right here in the Navarre and Gulf Breeze area— boating and fishing in our beautiful waterways, and watching summer storms and hurricanes roll in off the Gulf. This stretch of the Panhandle isn’t a territory on a map to me. It’s the sand my family has walked for years, and the neighborhoods where I still run into people I went to school with.
Growing up here also taught me what salt air, humidity, and hurricane season really do to a home. I’ve seen what happens to a roof that was never strapped correctly, a crawl space that stayed damp one season too long, and a seawall nobody looked at until it failed. That local knowledge is exactly what I bring into every inspection.
Hurd Inspection Company was built on a simple promise: you get an honest, thorough look at the home before you close, explained in plain language, with photos and answers — not a stack of jargon. If something concerns me, I’ll tell you. If it doesn’t, I’ll tell you that too.
Daniel Hurd · Owner / Certified Inspector · Navarre & Gulf Breeze, Florida
Homes of the Gulf Coast
The Properties We Inspect
From beachfront towers to bayou docks, every Panhandle property type carries its own salt-air story. Here is what we walk week after week.
Beachfront Condos
High-rise units from Perdido Key to Panama City Beach.
Coastal Cottages
Older Panhandle homes where craftsmanship and moisture both show.
New Construction
Phase, pre-drywall, and 11-month warranty inspections.
Stilt & Dune Homes
Pilings, elevation, and wind mitigation documented for insurers.
Docks & Seawalls
Add-on marine inspections for waterfront ownership.
Services & Pricing
Inspections Offered Soon
Hurd Inspection Company is preparing to open. Each service below is on the launch board — pricing publishes here the moment that service goes live. Want to be first in line? Request an inspection and Daniel will reach out.
Inspections Offered Soon
Pricing is finalized and posts here as each service goes live.
Buyer's Home Inspection
Coming SoonResidential Inspections
Base range for typical single-family square footage.
Pricing not yet released
Pre-Listing Inspection
Coming SoonResidential Inspections
Seller-side; pairs well with realtor partnerships.
Pricing not yet released
New Construction Final
Coming SoonResidential Inspections
Builder walk and punch-list support.
Pricing not yet released
11-Month Warranty Inspection
Coming SoonResidential Inspections
Time it before the builder warranty expires.
Pricing not yet released
Condo Inspection
Coming SoonResidential Inspections
Interior envelope plus limited common-element notes.
Pricing not yet released
Manufactured / Mobile Home
Coming SoonResidential Inspections
Includes tie-down and pier observation.
Pricing not yet released
Wind Mitigation (OIR-B1-1802)
Coming SoonFlorida Insurance Inspections
The official state form your carrier needs to apply wind-resistance credits — often paying for itself on the very next premium.
Pricing not yet released
Four-Point Inspection
Coming SoonFlorida Insurance Inspections
Roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC documented on the form Florida insurers require for older homes.
Pricing not yet released
Wind Mitigation + Four-Point Combo
Coming SoonFlorida Insurance Inspections
Both insurance forms in one visit at a bundled rate — one trip, one appointment, both reports delivered together.
Pricing not yet released
Roof Certification
Coming SoonFlorida Insurance Inspections
Often requested alongside the four-point.
Pricing not yet released
Thermal Imaging
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Included free on some packages for differentiation.
Pricing not yet released
Pool & Spa Inspection
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Equipment, barrier, and safety observation.
Pricing not yet released
Detached Building / Garage
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Per structure.
Pricing not yet released
Irrigation System
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Zone operation and visible leaks.
Pricing not yet released
Dock Inspection
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Waterfront differentiator for the Gulf Coast market.
Pricing not yet released
Boat Lift (Visual)
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Visual only — no load testing.
Pricing not yet released
Seawall (Visual)
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Visual condition and erosion notes.
Pricing not yet released
Exterior Building Envelope
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Cladding, flashing, and penetrations.
Pricing not yet released
Drone Roof Inspection
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Requires Part 107 certification before launch.
Pricing not yet released
Moisture Intrusion Survey
Coming SoonPremium Add-Ons
Meter mapping of suspect areas.
Pricing not yet released
Mold Screening
Coming SoonEnvironmental Services
Requires Florida mold assessor licensing.
Pricing not yet released
Indoor Air Quality
Coming SoonEnvironmental Services
Lab fees pass through.
Pricing not yet released
VOC Testing
Coming SoonEnvironmental Services
Specialty lab partner required.
Pricing not yet released
Radon Testing
Coming SoonEnvironmental Services
48-hour placement; measurement certification required.
Pricing not yet released
Water Quality Testing
Coming SoonEnvironmental Services
Municipal supply panel.
Pricing not yet released
Well Water Testing
Coming SoonEnvironmental Services
Bacteria plus expanded panel.
Pricing not yet released
Commercial Property Condition Assessment
Coming SoonCommercial Inspections
ASTM E2018-style scope; price by building size.
Pricing not yet released
Small Commercial (under 5,000 sq ft)
Coming SoonCommercial Inspections
Retail bays, small offices.
Pricing not yet released
Medium Commercial (5,000 – 20,000 sq ft)
Coming SoonCommercial Inspections
Multi-tenant and light industrial.
Pricing not yet released
Large Commercial (20,000+ sq ft)
Coming SoonCommercial Inspections
Scope and team size determined per project.
Pricing not yet released
Our Foundation
Home. Gulf Coast. Guidance.
Home
Focused on the homes and investments we protect.
Gulf Coast
Rooted in the Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City.
Guidance
Thorough inspections that guide confident decisions.
For Homeowners & Buyers
Tips That Save Gulf Coast Homeowners Money
Everything below comes out of real Panhandle inspections — the defects we photograph week after week from Perdido Key to Panama City. Use them before you list, before you close, and every storm season after.
Chase Water Before It Chases You
On the Gulf Coast, 8 of 10 defects we write up trace back to water. Walk your perimeter after heavy rain and look for soil sloping toward the slab, clogged gutters, and dark streaks under windows.
Know Your Wind Mitigation Credits
Roof deck attachment, secondary water barrier, and hurricane clips can meaningfully lower a Florida premium. Ask for a wind mitigation inspection even if the sale doesn't require one.
Keep Mulch Off the Stucco
Termites and moisture love the same hiding spot. Keep mulch, planters, and irrigation spray at least six inches below the stucco weep screed and off any wood trim.
Test GFCIs Twice a Year
Kitchens, baths, garages, and exteriors should trip and reset on demand. A GFCI that won't trip is one of the cheapest safety fixes in the house — and one of the most common ones we find failed.
Photograph the House Before Storm Season
Date-stamped photos of your roof, soffits, screens, and interior finishes make hurricane claims dramatically smoother. Store them somewhere off-site.
Service HVAC Before June
Panhandle humidity punishes an undersized or dirty system. A spring coil cleaning and drain-line flush prevents the ceiling stains we photograph every summer.
For Realtors
An Inspector Who Keeps Your Closings on Track
Your reputation rides on who you recommend. We write clear, defensible reports and talk your clients through them — so the inspection informs the deal instead of ending it.
Pre-Listing Inspections Protect the Deal
Finding the issues before the buyer's inspector does keeps you in control of the repair conversation — and keeps a clean listing from dying in the 10-day window.
Reports Your Clients Actually Read
Every finding is photographed, plainly written, and separated into safety, repair, and monitor. No 90-page fear document that torpedoes a reasonable transaction.
Next-Business-Day Turnaround
Reports are delivered the next business day, most within hours. Your inspection period stays on schedule and your buyer stays calm.
Coach Repairs, Not Panic
We'll get on the phone with your client to explain what a finding actually means. Informed buyers ask for the right repairs instead of walking away.
Florida Real Estate, Explained
What Makes a Coastal Florida Home Different
Salt Air Is a Building Material Test
Within a few miles of the water, fasteners, condenser coils, garage door hardware, and railings corrode years faster than inland. We inspect coastal homes with that clock in mind.
Insurers Ask About Four Systems
Roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC age drive Florida insurability. A 4-point inspection documents them so carriers can bind coverage without guesswork.
Panhandle Inventory Moves in Waves
Perdido Key to 30A is seasonal, second-home heavy, and rental-driven. Condition issues that a primary-residence buyer tolerates can sink an investment pro forma.
Licensed, Insured, Standards-Based
Florida home inspectors work to a statutory standard of practice. Ours is backed by a written SOP library and a quality-control review on every report.
Gulf Coast Conditions
Local Weather
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5-Day Inspection Outlook
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Forecast data from Open-Meteo. Conditions guide field scheduling only — always confirm on site.
The Standard We Work To
The Hurd Standard™
Documented Thoroughness
Every system reviewed against a written SOP library — nothing left to memory.
Measured, Not Guessed
Calibrated tools and logged readings behind every observation we report.
Quality Control Pass
Each report clears a review queue before it reaches a client or agent.
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Where We Work
The Gulf Coast We Know
Service Area — Perdido Key to Panama City
Perdido Key, Escambia County, FloridaPerdido
Gulf-front dunes & elevated homes
Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, FloridaPensacola Beach
Sugar-white sand & Gulf sunsets
Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, FloridaGulf Breeze
Raised coastal homes & palms
Navarre, Santa Rosa County, FloridaNavarre
Sound-front homes & quiet docks
Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa County, FloridaNavarre Beach
Gulf-front luxury beach homes
Pensacola, Escambia County, FloridaDowntown Pensacola
Historic Palafox waterfront
Scenic Highway 30A, Walton County, Florida30A
Cottage architecture along the dunes
Panama City Beach, Bay County, FloridaPanama City Beach
Emerald coast, edge of primary service area
Primary coverage runs Perdido Key to Panama City across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay counties — including Perdido Key, Innerarity Point, and the Perdido Bay corridor on Escambia County's western edge. Extended coverage east of Panama City through Gulf and Franklin counties — Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and St. George Island — is available by appointment.
Service Area Manager
Counties, Mileage & Travel Fees
Primary Service Area
No travel fee
Escambia County
Pensacola · Perdido Key · Innerarity Point
~0 mi
Santa Rosa County
Milton · Navarre · Navarre Beach
~22 mi
Okaloosa County
Crestview / FWB
~45 mi
Walton County
DeFuniak Springs
~78 mi
Bay County
Panama City
~100 mi
Extended (by appointment)
Travel fee applies
Gulf County
Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas
~145 mi
Franklin County
Apalachicola / Eastpoint / Carrabelle / St. George Island
~185 mi
Rule of thumb: $1.10/mile round-trip beyond 60 miles from Pensacola.
Local Spotlight
Neighbors We're Proud to Point To
Realtors, contractors, and family-run businesses from Perdido Key to Panama City — the people we work beside every week. Each month we feature one and share their story.
Realtor · Featured
Megan Caldwell, Gulf Coast Realty
Navarre Beach · Perdido Key to 30A
"I grew up two streets off Navarre Beach, so I've watched salt air, storm seasons, and stucco tell the truth about a house long before a listing photo does. When I started sending clients to Hurd Inspection Company, the difference showed up at the closing table."
Megan has helped families buy and sell from Perdido Key to 30A for more than a decade, and she partners with us on pre-listing walkthroughs, wind mitigation questions, and repair-request coaching.
Local Business
Gulf Coast Hardware & Home Services
Pensacola, Florida
A family-run shop that has kept Panhandle homes standing through hurricane seasons — the first call we make when a client needs honest repair help after an inspection.
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Escambia to Bay County
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Licensed and insured, standards-based, and local to the Panhandle. You get a photographed report the next business day, a real conversation about what it means, and an inspector who answers the phone after closing.
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