In the historic fishing village of Port Salerno, Cornerstone brings honest, construction-grade inspections to waterfront cottages and newer homes alike.
Wrapped around the Manatee Pocket, Port Salerno is Martin County's historic commercial-fishing village — a salty, characterful community of working waterfront, seafood houses, older cottages, and newer residential neighborhoods just south of Stuart near the St. Lucie Inlet. Its housing runs from vintage Florida cottages near the water to updated homes and newer construction, giving inspections here a real range.
Cornerstone Home Inspections is Jonathan Velez, personally. As a Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI-10762) and a licensed electrician with more than 20 years of hands-on construction experience, Jonathan performs every inspection himself — you're never routed through a call center or handed off to a rotating crew. Based in Jupiter, he knows Martin County homes, the coastal building challenges of this stretch of Florida, and the questions Port Salerno buyers, sellers, and homeowners actually need answered.
What sets Cornerstone apart is the combination of a builder's eye, an electrician's training, and honest, no-pressure reporting behind every inspection. In Port Salerno, Jonathan handles the full range homeowners need — buyer's and pre-listing inspections, investment and condo evaluations, and the wind mitigation, four-point, and roof inspections Florida insurers require — plus focused HVAC, electrical, and plumbing inspections. Every job comes with a clear, photo-documented digital report you can actually use.
Port Salerno's working-waterfront setting on the Manatee Pocket means salt air, humidity, and storm exposure are constant factors. Salt corrodes fixtures, fasteners, and older wiring; sun and humidity age roofs and attics; and hurricane season, so close to the St. Lucie Inlet, tests every roof and opening. The village's older cottages in particular reward a close look at aging roofs, wiring, and plumbing, and often fall into the age range where insurers require a four-point. Jonathan brings a builder's eye and an electrician's training to every Port Salerno home.
That's why Port Salerno homeowners, buyers, and sellers choose Cornerstone. You get a local, owner-operated inspector with real construction expertise, an electrician's eye for safety, and straight answers with no upsells — plus fast, easy-to-read digital reports and help with the insurance inspections your carrier wants. When you're ready to protect one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, call or text Cornerstone Home Inspections at 561-445-0677 and work with an inspector who knows Port Salerno.
From buyer's and pre-listing inspections to the wind mitigation, four-point, and roof reports Florida insurers require — here's the full range Cornerstone brings to Port Salerno homes.
Complete buyer's & pre-purchase inspections, top to bottom.
Selling? Find and fix issues before buyers do.
Document wind-resistant features for insurance savings.
Roof, electrical, plumbing & HVAC for your insurer.
Condition & certification for insurance and sales.
Wind mit, four-point & roof — bundled to save.
Homeowners consistently point to the same things — thoroughness, professionalism, and honest, no-pressure service. Here's what a few of them have to say about Cornerstone.
"Jonathan was here today and did an amazing, efficient home inspection. He was also so patient & wonderful with my husband who followed him like a puppy dog. He was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to anybody & I will definitely be passing his name and number along."
— Roselle Massian
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"Jonathan was amazing! He came out to my home for a four-point inspection and wind mitigation, and the whole process was smooth and professional. He's extremely knowledgeable and clearly knows what he's doing. He was thorough, efficient, and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Jonathan to anyone who needs a home inspector!"
— Alejandra Iragorri
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"Jonathan is a very professional and friendly home inspector. He worked closely with me and my roofers to ensure that my new roof and related upgrades were installed properly and qualified for the insurance discounts I was seeking. I have used him for years, and he has always stayed in close contact, arrived on time, and even worked directly with my insurance agent when needed. I can honestly highly recommend him."
— Michael Schirripa
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Cornerstone Home Inspections serves Port Salerno and the surrounding Martin County region — licensed, insured, and local, with fast response times.
Answers to the questions Port Salerno-area homeowners ask us most before scheduling an inspection.
Yes. Cornerstone inspects homes across Port Salerno — from the Manatee Pocket waterfront to the newer residential neighborhoods. Call or text 561-445-0677 to get on the schedule.
Yes. Port Salerno's vintage cottages are a great fit for Jonathan's background — aging roofs, wiring, and plumbing benefit from a construction-experienced, licensed-electrician inspector.
Often, yes. Many of the village's older homes are old enough that insurers require a four-point inspection before writing or renewing coverage.
Quite possibly. Many Florida insurers require a four-point inspection on older homes before writing or renewing a policy, and a wind mitigation inspection can earn you windstorm discounts. Jonathan can often bundle both in a single visit.
Yes — Jonathan is a Florida Licensed Home Inspector (#HI-10762) and a licensed electrician. That electrical background means the wiring and panel get a genuinely expert review, a common source of hidden defects.
The fastest way is to call or text 561-445-0677, or fill out the form on our contact page. Jonathan will confirm the details and get your inspection on the calendar.
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Locally Owned • FL Licensed Home Inspector #HI-10762 • Licensed Electrician • 20+ Years Experience • Serving Palm Beach & Martin County