Guide · Home inspectors · Lakeland
Hiring Home inspectors in Lakeland: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Polk in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- Median home value$249,400Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
- Homes built before 199062.8%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 34,476 of 54,896 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
- Households in Lakeland47,816Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.
- Atlantic hurricane seasonJune 1 to November 30Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period · An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
- Median year homes were built1983Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).
- Owner-occupied homes56.4%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 26,956 of 47,816 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
- Lakeland residents125,520Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates · July 1, 2025 · Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).
- Average summer high91.9°FSource: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals · Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), about 6 miles from the city center point.
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Lakeland
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66.1Local Score
Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control
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64.1Local Score
Integrity Home Inspections
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65.2Local Score
Lakeland Home Inspection Service
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Dixieland Inspection ServicesLakeland · ★ 5.0 · 83 (2021) reviews64.5–no trend yet
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Local Home Inspection, LLCLakeland · ★ 5.0 · 205 (2021) reviews64.3–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of home inspectors in Lakeland calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 5 home inspectors for Lakeland. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these home inspectors in Lakeland has the best reviews?
Local Home Inspection, LLC has a 5.0 rating from 205 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these home inspectors has the most reviews?
Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control, with 1165 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these home inspectors licensed?
5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for home inspectors in Lakeland?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.