General Home Inspection
Photo-rich findings, practical priorities, and clear next steps for a residential property.
Request through consultation →NJCAT Engineering Inspections Florida’s Engineering & Inspection Property Consulting Experts
If you want to protect it, let NJCAT inspect it!
Knowledge is power!
Know the building. Protect your investment.
17 YearsConstruction Inspection Experience
30+ YearsEngineering, Architectural & Construction Experience
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17 YearsConstruction inspection experience
30+ YearsEngineering, architectural & construction experience
Florida LicensedHome Inspector HI-1612 · Pest Control JE-222-502
CMI®InterNACHI® Certified Master Inspector®
InsuredGeneral Liability & E&O coverage
Within 24 HoursPhoto-rich reports and practical next steps
Request-only library
Sample report library
NJCAT shares examples after learning about the property and your needs. Select the type of report you would like in the single Property Consultation form below; reports are never published or downloaded directly from this site.
Condo Inspection
Example reporting for an individual condominium unit and its accessible systems.
Request through consultation →Multi-Unit / Multifamily
Scope-based reporting for duplexes, apartment buildings, and larger residential communities.
Request through consultation →Commercial Property
Property-condition documentation designed around commercial buildings and client objectives.
Request through consultation →Roof Certification
Example documentation for roof-condition questions and certification-related requests.
Request through consultation →Litigation / Expert Support
Sample format for property-condition documentation and consulting support within qualifications.
Request through consultation →New Construction
Example of pre-drywall, final, punch-list, or warranty-period reporting.
Request through consultation →Wind Mitigation
Example inspection information used for insurance-related documentation.
Request through consultation →Four-Point Inspection
Example documentation for the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems insurers review.
Request through consultation →More than an inspection report
We help you understand what is wrong, what matters most, and what to do next.
NJCAT combines thorough field inspections with a practical consulting mindset. Whether you are buying, listing, building, managing, insuring, or resolving a property issue, you receive a clear view of the condition and the next decision in front of you.
Meet the NJCAT advantage →
Services
Inspection expertise for every stage of ownership.
Choose the service that fits the property and the questions you need answered.
Clear inspections, competitive pricing, and practical property guidance for buyers, sellers, real estate agents and brokers, builders, owners, and attorneys.
General Home Inspections
Residential, condo, townhome, pre-listing, and annual home-health inspections.
Explore residential services →New Construction Inspections
Pre-drywall, final, punch-list, and 11-month warranty inspections.
Protect the build →Commercial & Consulting Inspections
Commercial inspections, property-condition assessments, and practical building diagnostics.
Discuss your property →FREEProperty-search support
Ultimate Property Client & Realtor Resource
Fast, practical help with property questions for agents, buyers, and anyone searching on their own—recalls, system age, permits, insurance, plumbing, electrical, and more.
Explore free resources →Call or text the owner, Nick, directly: (925) 640-6927Insurance Inspections
Wind mitigation, four-point, roof certifications, construction-defect inspections, and qualified consulting.
Find the right service →Forensic Litigation & Expert Support Inspections
Property-condition documentation, construction-defect investigations, and consulting support for attorneys within applicable qualifications.
Discuss a matter →Permit Repair
Received a permit notice, open permit, or code-violation concern? We review available records and property conditions, outline a practical action plan, and help connect you with the appropriate licensed professionals for repairs, permitting, inspections, and closeout.
Discuss your permit issue →Architectural Project Management & Construction Projects
The NJCAT team helps guide renovations, layouts, permits, repairs, and small additions with inspection-informed project management and practical coordination from first questions through next steps.
Discuss your project →Plumbing Scope Inspections
Camera-based evaluation of accessible drain lines to help identify conditions that may warrant further plumbing review.
Call for a Quote →Seawall Inspections
Visual property-condition inspection support for seawalls and related site features, with appropriate specialist referrals when needed.
Call for a Quote →Indoor Air Quality & Mold
Inspection support for moisture concerns, visible conditions, and indoor air-quality or mold-testing coordination as applicable.
Call for a Quote →Thermal Imaging
Infrared imaging as a non-invasive diagnostic tool to help identify potential moisture, insulation, electrical, or HVAC concerns.
Call for a Quote →Structural & site-condition review
Structural Settlement & Sinkhole Review
Visual review and photo documentation of accessible structural and site conditions that may warrant further evaluation, including foundation or wall cracking, uneven movement, ground depressions, settlement patterns, and drainage changes. When conditions call for it, NJCAT helps coordinate the appropriate structural, geotechnical, or engineering specialist.
Request a structural settlement review →Before move-in & after move-out
Rental Condition Inspections
Establish a clear, photo-rich record of the property’s visible condition before occupancy and after the tenant moves out. Consistent documentation helps landlords and tenants begin in good faith, distinguish ordinary wear from new damage, and support transparent security-deposit discussions.
Document your rental →Small repairs, properly coordinated
Handyman Services & Coordination
For minor maintenance that does not require a permit or licensed contractor, NJCAT can help coordinate a qualified handyperson for hardware and fixture adjustments, caulking, touch-ups, accessible insulation, simple duct sealing, and other everyday repairs. Trade-licensed or permitted work is referred to the appropriate professional.
Discuss your repair list →Reliable oversight for owners
Property Management & Owner Support
Keep your property organized, cared for, and easier to manage with documented condition checks, maintenance coordination, vendor access, repair follow-up, and clear owner updates. Leasing, tenant placement, rent collection, and other regulated management functions are coordinated through appropriately licensed professionals when required.
Discuss property oversight →Environmental testing coordination
Lead-Based Paint & Radon Testing
For older homes, renovations, purchases, and health-conscious property decisions, NJCAT helps identify testing needs and coordinate documented lead-based-paint and radon evaluations. Regulated sampling, measurement, interpretation, and reporting are performed through appropriately certified individuals and businesses.
Request testing coordination →Understand the property’s story
Historical Home Inspections
NJCAT reviews available prior inspection reports, property photographs, repair records, permits, and maintenance documentation alongside current observations to help establish a clear condition timeline. This can identify recurring concerns, document reported repairs, and show how important conditions have changed over time.
Request a historical property review →Client feedback
Experience matters. So does the client experience.
Read verified feedback, then call the owner directly when you are ready to discuss your property.
Reviews are published by the platforms where clients submit them. NJCAT does not edit or manufacture client feedback.
Straightforward starting prices
Clear pricing. Direct access to the owner.
Every property is different, but you should know where to begin. These are NJCAT starting prices; Nick confirms the final scope and price directly with you before scheduling.
Home or Condo Inspection
Starting at $375
Buyer, seller, and owner property evaluations.Four-Point Inspection
Starting at $225
Insurance-focused roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing review.Wind Mitigation
Starting at $225
Documentation of qualifying wind-resistant features.Most requested insurance package
Four-Point + Wind Mitigation
Starting at $375
Two carrier-ready reports coordinated in one visit.Roof Certification
Starting at $225
Roof condition documentation for insurance or sale needs.WDO Inspection
Starting at $225
Wood-destroying organism inspection coordination.Basic Pool Inspection
Starting at $125
Visual pool, equipment, and accessible component review.New Construction or 11-Month Warranty
Starting at $575
Identify visible defects and concerns before key builder deadlines.Specialty & Complex Properties
Custom quote
Leak detection, multi-unit, commercial, seawall, plumbing scope, forensic, and permit-repair work.
The Ultimate Property Client & Realtor Resource.
Whether you are an agent helping a client or a buyer searching on your own, NJCAT is a call or text away with practical building information to help you ask better questions early.
No sales pitch. No charge. Use these trusted research links, then bring Nick the property-specific question.
Equipment research resource Research the age and information behind your home’s equipment. Find helpful information about air-conditioning systems, water heaters, major equipment, serial-number date codes, recalls, and estimated service life. Explore the Building Intelligence Center ↗Recall & Safety Checks
Search official product safety recalls before making decisions about panels, appliances, HVAC equipment, and other home systems.
Search CPSC recalls ↗Equipment Age & Life
Research HVAC and water-heater date codes, brand history, likely service-life context, and common equipment questions.
Research equipment age ↗Flood-Map Research
Check FEMA flood-map information early when evaluating insurance, site conditions, and a property's long-term risk picture.
Open FEMA maps ↗Florida Building Resources
Start with statewide code information, then verify permits, records, and requirements with the relevant local jurisdiction.
Open Florida resource ↗Plumbing Questions
Get practical context on polybutylene, cast-iron drain piping, plumbing scopes, and when a closer investigation is worthwhile.
Text Nick a question →Insurance, WDO & Wind
Clarify four-point and wind-mitigation scope, WDO terminology, roof questions, and the inspection that best fits the property.
Ask the owner directly →The NJCAT Advantage
Technical insight without the jargon.
NJCAT brings 17 years of construction inspection experience, 30+ years of construction and engineering experience, a mechanical engineering background, construction-defect and litigation experience, and an architectural-drafting perspective to complex property questions.
That perspective helps translate field conditions, building systems, repair questions, and project risks into practical priorities—without presenting an inspection as an engineering certification or opinion beyond applicable qualifications.
- Decision-ready reporting — clear findings, priorities, and next steps.
- Problem-first guidance — advice tailored to the situation, not just a list of services.
- Accurate positioning — consulting and expert support only within applicable qualifications.
History & leadership
Established in 2009. Built around clear answers.
Before you purchase, sell, build, or invest in a property, call NJCAT Engineering Inspections Inc. We help protect your investment with a thorough property inspection tailored to the questions that matter to you.
Since 2009Professional inspection experience
ThousandsOf homes and properties inspected
Within 24 HoursReports with photos, videos, and helpful information
InsuredGeneral Liability and Errors & Omissions coverage
Meet the business owner
Nicholas J. Catalano
InterNACHI® Certified Master Inspector®
Florida Home Inspector License HI-1612 · Pest Control License JE-222-502
Six Sigma Process Excellence Master Black Belt
Nicholas J. Catalano personally performs every NJCAT inspection and writes every NJCAT report. He has delivered 17 years of construction inspection experience since becoming a professional licensed inspector in 2009, supported by more than 30 years of construction and engineering experience.
Before launching NJCAT, Nicholas served as a Senior Operations Engineer with Johnson & Johnson. His hands-on technical background, in-depth understanding of construction, architectural drafting, Florida Building Code considerations, and property systems helps clients turn complicated conditions into clear next steps.
That perspective also supports new-construction review, project coordination, construction-defect investigation, permit and repair planning, and qualified litigation or attorney support within applicable qualifications. Whether the concern is a home, investment property, commercial building, renovation, or disputed condition, Nicholas brings a practical field-first approach to the work.
NJCAT provides inspection and project-support services throughout Florida. Every request is reviewed directly with the owner so the inspection or consulting scope fits the property, timing, and questions at hand.
A clearer process
From question to confident next step.
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Start with the problem
Tell us what you are buying, selling, building, managing, or trying to resolve.
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Choose the right scope
We help match the property, timing, and objective to the appropriate service.
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Get practical clarity
Receive findings in plain language and a clear next step for your team.
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Move forward informed
Use the information to negotiate, plan repairs, document condition, or protect the asset.
Who we help
Property decisions are different.
Your inspection should be too.
Helpful Resources
Clear guidance for common property questions.
Start with the topic that matches your concern, then call NJCAT when you need a property-specific answer.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Talk to NJCAT →Warranty & Builder Checklist
What to document before a final walk-through and 11-month warranty deadline.
PLUMBING
Open EPA guide ↗Leaks & Water Use
EPA consumer information for finding and addressing household leaks.
ELECTRICAL
Open safety guide ↗Home Electrical Safety
Everyday warning signs and safety information for homeowners.
WATER HEATERS
Open Energy Saver ↗Maintenance & Replacement
Consumer guidance on water-heater operation, efficiency, and replacement planning.
ATTICS & CRAWL SPACES
Open Energy Saver ↗Moisture, Insulation & Ventilation
Learn why these accessible areas matter to comfort and building condition.
PERMITS & BUILDING
Open Florida resource ↗Florida Building Resources
Official statewide building-code resources; local permit records vary by jurisdiction.
SYSTEM AGE
Ask NJCAT →How Old Is That System?
Need help interpreting equipment labels, condition, or expected service life?
BUYING OR LISTING
Find your service →Inspection Planning
Choose the right inspection package for a purchase, sale, insurance, or project.
One simple request
Start with a Property Consultation.
If you want to protect it, let NJCAT inspect it.
Share the property details once. NJCAT will help identify the right inspection or consulting scope and can send a relevant sample report if you request one.
Call or text Nick directly at (925) 640-6927 (best way to contact Nick, the owner, directly), call the office at (954) 526-2405, or complete this form for scheduling, scope questions, and sample-report requests.
Florida inspection coverage
Local property knowledge. Florida-wide capability.
NJCAT supports residential, commercial, insurance, construction, waterfront, and specialty inspection needs across Florida. Explore frequently requested areas and scopes, then call Nick directly for availability and a property-specific quote.
Find the right inspection
Florida property inspection expertise by service.
Start with the property and the decision you need to make. Each guide explains the practical scope, common questions, and next step for that inspection category.
Florida Home InspectionsBuyer, seller, townhome, annual, and pre-listing inspections.Florida Condo InspectionsUnit systems, accessible components, documents, and association questions.Commercial Property InspectionsDecision-specific scopes for commercial and multifamily buildings.New-Construction InspectionsPre-drywall, final, punch-list, and 11-month warranty reviews.Forensic & Litigation SupportProperty-condition documentation and qualified technical support.Insurance InspectionsFour-point, wind mitigation, roof certification, and related documentation.Specialty Property InspectionsPlumbing scope, pool, seawall, thermal, WDO, air-quality, and other needs.Technical Property ConsultingInspection-informed guidance for complicated building and repair questions.