About Us

Gulf Coast Guardian Inspections is committed to providing thorough, professional property inspections with clear reporting and careful attention to detail. We help buyers, sellers, homeowners, and property owners better understand their property’s condition through dependable inspection services and advanced technology.

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ABOUT GULF COAST GUARDIAN

Professional Inspections. Clear Answers. Peace of Mind.

Gulf Coast Guardian Inspections provides thorough, professional inspection services for buyers, sellers, and homeowners. We combine careful attention to detail with advanced inspection technology to help you understand your property and make informed decisions with confidence.

Borneo Adams

CEO & Founder Synco

Josh Booze, CPI - Owner & Inspector
MEET YOUR INSPECTOR

Josh Booze, CPI

Owner & Lead Inspector · Home Inspector & Mold Assessor

Gulf Coast Guardian Inspections is family owned and customer driven. Josh follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice to deliver non-invasive visual inspections for homeowners, buyers and sellers across Southwest Florida, whether it is your forever home, an investment property or a vacation getaway.

We run the business on old-fashioned southern hospitality and perform at a high level with advanced inspection tools: drone photography for roofs, endoscopic drain examination, infrared thermography and moisture meters to find hidden leaks and condensation.

“My father taught me you can tell a lot from someone’s handshake. It should give you a feeling of comfort knowing you are doing business with someone who cares for you and your family.”

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Award-Winning, Top-Rated Home Inspector

Voted Best of BusinessRate 2025 for Home Inspectors in Punta Gorda, based on recent Google reviews, and recognized by HomeAdvisor as Top Rated and Screened & Approved. Homeowners across Southwest Florida trust Gulf Coast Guardian for honest, thorough inspections.

BusinessRate Award
HomeAdvisor Top Rated
HomeAdvisor Screened & Approved
CERTIFICATIONS

Certified, Licensed & Trusted in Southwest Florida

Backed by more than two dozen InterNACHI and IAC2 certifications, plus a Florida Mold Assessor license (#MRSA5604).

InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector CPI
InterNACHI Certified Blue Gold
InterNACHI Certified Thermography Inspector
IAC2 Certified
11th Month Warranty Inspector
Annual Home Maintenance Inspections
Attic Insulation Ventilation Interior
Chimney Inspector
Condo Inspector
Deck Inspector
Drone Pilot
Electrical Inspector
Exterior Inspector
First Time Home Buyer Friendly
Four Point Inspector
Honor Guarantee
Moisture Intrusion Inspector
Move In Certified
Multi Unit Housing Inspector
New Construction Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Pool Spa Inspector
Radon Tester
Residential Property Inspector
Roof Inspector
Safe Workplace Inspector
Wind Mitigation Inspector
WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST GUARDIAN

Inspection Expertise You Can Trust

We combine careful inspection practices, advanced technology, and clear communication to provide reliable information about your property. Our goal is to make the inspection process straightforward and informative from start to finish.

Inspections Completed
80 +
Years of Experience
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Thorough & Detailed

We carefully examine accessible areas and major property components to identify observable concerns.

Advanced Technology

We use specialized tools such as thermal imaging and moisture detection to investigate potential concerns.

Clear Communication

We explain important findings clearly and provide detailed reporting to help you understand your property.

Professional service, detailed inspections, and clear answers—so you can move forward with greater confidence.

Get Your Estimate

Schedule your inspection today and get clear answers about your property.

READY TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT?

Get the Professional Inspection You Need With Confidence

Whether you’re buying, selling, insuring, or evaluating a property, Gulf Coast Guardian Inspections provides detailed inspection services to help you understand your home’s condition.

OUR WORKING PROCESS

A Simple Inspection Process From Start to Finish

We make the inspection process straightforward, organized, and easy to understand, keeping you informed from scheduling through the final report.

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Schedule Your Inspection

Choose a convenient inspection time and tell us about the property and inspection needs.

02

Complete Property Inspection

Our inspector carefully examines accessible areas and major property components using professional inspection tools.

03

Review Our Findings

We document observable conditions and explain important findings so you can better understand the property.

04

Receive Your Detailed Report

Get a clear inspection report with documented findings to help you make informed property decisions.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say About Us

Satisfied Partners
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Jessica Gonzalez
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Josh Booze is extremely professional, detail oriented and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him for an inspection before purchasing any real estate.
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Judith Lam
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Joshua was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He arrived on time and delivered our inspection report that very evening.My husband and I were pleased with our experience and would highly recommend Joshua:)
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Ivy Booth
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Great work communication was amazing and the inspection was done perfectly
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L K
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Excellent service, fast response and very quick turn around on documents. He was professional, nice and knowledgeable. Thank you!
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Svetlana Alessandro
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Mr. Booze was super kind and professional. He went over everything in detail and answered my many questions during my home inspection. I definitely recommend him for his services and his compassion!
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Mary Reed
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My husband & I have used Josh twice now and we'll cont. To use him while we are in our journey to find a new place! He is totally thorough, goes above and beyond to insure every thing is up to snuff and in healthy and in legal working order. He listens and explains all whatever work needs to be done and never rushes through his inspections. Top notch We would not hirer any one else!! If you need a real professional to do your inspection you need to call "Gulf Coast Gaurdian"
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Rick Reyes
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Prompt, professional, good value. Highly recommend.
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Daniel Tavares
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I highly recommend Josh for anyone looking for a home inspector. He was extremely thorough, professional, and careful throughout the entire inspection. What impressed me the most was his attention to detail. He noticed even the smallest things that could easily be overlooked, but that are very important when buying a home. He took the time to carefully inspect everything and explain his findings clearly. After the inspection, I felt much more comfortable, confident, and at peace knowing that we had someone who truly cared about doing a great job and protecting our interests as home buyers. Thank you, Josh, for your professionalism, patience, and meticulous work. We are very grateful for your help and would absolutely recommend you to anyone buying a home!
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Brett Wiechmann
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Very detailed answered my questions, went over what he saw and did a good job of helping me understand what he was doing, what he was seeing and what it might mean. Report was very detailed, included pictures and annotations. Came back same day as inspection. Inspector was professional proficient and thorough.
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Crystel Maxwell
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Josh was extremely thorough and kindly explained everything. He took his time and was very detailed. I highly recommend his services.
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