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Florida
Pre-Purchase RV Inspection in Florida
Florida is a hard place to hide a water problem. Rain, humidity, and sun work on an RV year round, and a coach that looks clean at the lot can be holding moisture in the roof, walls, or floor. I paid for two pre-purchase inspections here and walked away from one rig because of what the report found. Forty inspectors are listed across the state, averaging 4.8 stars, and most will come to the seller's site.
Discover Pre-purchase RV Inspection in Florida
40Inspectors listed
4.8★Average Google rating
24Check for moisture
Top-rated inspectors
Blue Line RV Service LLC
Mobile RV inspections in Lutz, FL with a 5.0 rating from 49 Google reviews.
Florida RV Inspections & Repairs
NRVIA-certified mobile RV inspections in Clearwater with a 5.0 rating from 43 reviews.
On the Go RV Pros - RV Inspection & Repair
NRVIA certified mobile RV inspections in Port St. Lucie, FL, with a 4.9-star rating from 79 reviews.
Platinum Coach & RV
Mobile RV repair and inspection shop in Fort Myers with a 4.8 rating from 149 Google reviews.
RV Pro Service & Hitch
Belleview RV shop with a 4.9 rating from 45 reviews, known for flat tow setups and thorough inspections.
On The Road Again RV Inspection
Nationally certified RV inspector in New Port Richey, FL, rated 4.8 stars for detailed pre-purchase reports.
Mission RV Services, LLC
NRVIA-certified mobile RV inspections in Bushnell, rated 5.0 from 25 reviews for thorough reports and clear explanations.
American Dream RV Service & Inspections
Family-owned mobile RV service in Gulfport offering NRVIA inspections, pre-purchase checks, and repair.
RV Glamping
Merritt Island RV shop offering mobile and pre-purchase inspections, rated 4.8 from 45 Google reviews.
RV Doctor Services
Mobile NRVIA certified RV inspections in Delray Beach with a 5.0 rating from 34 Google reviews.
Poppy's Mobile RV Service and Inspection
Mobile RV inspector in Eustis, FL. Byron is NRVIA certified and veteran-owned. 5.0 stars from 15 reviews.
Go Green Mobile RV inspections (PDI) and Repair
Mobile RV inspector in Clearwater, FL, with 4.9 stars from 37 reviews. Known for thorough pre-purchase inspections and honest advice.
American Mobile RV Repair
Mobile RV repair and pre-purchase inspections in Winter Haven, rated 4.5 from 110 Google reviews.
RV Rolling Services
Certified NRVIA mobile RV inspections in Port St. Lucie, rated 5.0 from 6 Google reviews.
Sigma Auto Trade LLC
Sarasota shop with NRVIA mobile pre-purchase RV inspections and repair reviews.
A1 RV Repair
Veteran-owned Port St. Lucie RV shop with a 5.0 Google rating, doing mobile and pre-purchase inspections.
A1 RV Repair
A1 RV Repair offers mobile RV repair and NRVIA pre-purchase inspections in Jensen Beach, FL, rated 5.0 from 5 reviews.
A1 RV Repair
Mobile RV inspector and repair shop in Melbourne, FL with a 5.0 Google rating from 3 reviews.
A1 RV Repair
Mobile RV repair and inspection in Loxahatchee, FL, with a 5.0 Google rating from two reviews.
A1 RV Repair
Mobile RV repair in Tampa with 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, including praise for pre-purchase inspections.
A1 RV Repair
Mobile RV repair and inspection serving Jupiter and Palm Beach County, rated 5.0 from two Google reviews.
A1 RV Repair
Mobile Fort Lauderdale RV repair shop rated 5.0 on Google, handling AC, slides and pre-purchase inspections.
KA RV Repair & Sales
RV repair center and dealer in Fruitland Park offering NRVIA pre-purchase inspections and nationwide service.
A1 RV Repair
Mobile RV repair in Mt Dora, FL, with pre-purchase inspections and a 5.0 Google rating.
What a Florida inspection should cover
Twenty-four of the 40 inspectors on this list check for moisture, and that is the number I would start with. A pin or infrared moisture meter run across the ceiling, walls, and storage bays tells you more than a walkaround ever will. Roof condition matters too, since sun and summer storms age sealant fast. Ask about the propane system, which 19 inspectors test, and the chassis and generator on a motorhome. Fluid analysis on the engine and transmission is worth the extra cost when the seller's service records are thin. Get the findings in writing. A report with photos, meter readings, and a clear list of defects gives you something to negotiate with or walk away from.
Certification and who to call
Eleven of the 40 inspectors hold NRVIA certification, and that credential comes in two levels. The certified inspector has completed training and testing; the certified inspector with a higher designation has done more inspections and continuing education. Either can do solid work, but ask which level and how many inspections they have completed. Mobile service is common here, with 35 inspectors traveling to the coach, which saves you moving a rig you do not own yet. By The Bay RV in the Clearwater area, Blue Line RV Service, Florida RV Inspections & Repairs, On the Go RV Pros, Platinum Coach & RV, and RV Pro Service & Hitch all show strong review counts and ratings at or near 5.0.
How to schedule it right
Book the inspection before your deposit becomes nonrefundable. If the seller pushes back on an independent inspector, that is information. Never use the inspector the seller recommends, even if they seem helpful. On a new unit, a pre-delivery inspection protects you from taking home a coach with unresolved factory issues; three inspectors here list PDI work. Plan on several hours for a motorhome, since 26 of these inspectors work on them and the systems take time to test. Bring the seller's maintenance records if they exist, and ask the inspector to note anything that needs a specialist, like body or paint work.
Pre-purchase RV Inspection by city in Florida
- Clearwater (2)
Nearby states and other types
- Florida (66 listed)
- Georgia (8 listed)
- Alabama (12 listed)
- South Carolina (1 listed)
- Mississippi (1 listed)
- North Carolina (10 listed)
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Questions people ask
How many pre-purchase RV inspectors are listed in Florida?
Forty inspectors are listed across the state, with an average rating of 4.8 stars. Thirty-five of them offer mobile service and will travel to the seller's location. Eleven hold NRVIA certification, and 26 work on motorhomes.
How many of them check for moisture?
Twenty-four of the 40 inspectors list moisture checks. That is the most important test on a used RV in Florida, given the humidity and rain. Ask how they test, whether with a pin meter, infrared camera, or both, and make sure the results go into the written report.
Should I use the inspector the seller recommends?
No. Hire your own inspector, someone with no tie to the seller or the dealership. The whole point is an independent read on the coach before your money is committed. If a seller resists an outside inspection, treat that as a warning sign and slow down.
What should the written report include?
Photos of any defects, moisture meter readings, roof and sealant condition, and notes on propane, chassis, generator, and fluids where applicable. It should list problems plainly and separate safety issues from cosmetic ones. Read it before the deposit is final so you can renegotiate or walk away.