About Florida Born
Home Inspections LLC
Florida Born. Florida Focused.
Florida Born Home Inspections LLC was founded on a simple principle: every homeowner, buyer, and seller in Palm Beach County deserves an honest, thorough, and professional inspection from someone who truly understands Florida homes.
Our inspections go beyond the checklist. We combine technical expertise, advanced drone technology, and a genuine commitment to your peace of mind — whether you're buying your first home, preparing to sell, or protecting your investment with the right insurance coverage.
Based in Lake Worth, FL, we serve all of Palm Beach County and accept St. Lucie County inspections by request. We are proud members of InterNACHI, FABI, and HIASF — associations that hold us to the highest standards in the industry.
A Florida Resource You Can Trust.
Jay Sousa is a Florida-licensed home inspector and FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot providing professional home inspection services in Palm Beach County, Florida. His services include home inspections, 4-point inspections, wind mitigation inspections, roof inspections, and drone inspections for residential properties. Serving buyers, sellers, and homeowners, Jay delivers detailed inspection reports that identify safety concerns, insurance risks, and property condition issues to support confident real estate decisions.
Jay provides drone-based roof inspections in Palm Beach County, FL, using FAA Part 107 certified drone technology to safely capture high-resolution aerial imagery without the need for traditional ladder access. This method improves safety, accuracy, and documentation quality for homeowners, buyers, and insurance-related inspections.
He also offers indoor air quality testing and mold-related air quality assessments to help identify hidden environmental issues that may impact health, safety, and home value.
Beyond traditional inspection services, Jay offers energy space clearings in Palm Beach County, Florida — a holistic service that combines environmental awareness with intentional space evaluation. This service helps homeowners better understand how their home environment feels and functions, supporting improved comfort, livability, and connection to their space.
Areas of Specialization
Credentials
Held to the Highest Standards
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
The world's largest home inspector association, setting the gold standard for inspection education and ethics.
Florida Association of Building Inspectors
Florida's leading association for licensed home inspectors, advocating for professional standards statewide.
Home Inspectors Association of South Florida
A regional association dedicated to excellence in home inspection throughout South Florida.