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Inspections are the quality assurance part of the customer service we provide to our community. A passed inspection means that an inspector, certified by the State of Florida, has checked the work of the licensed contractor or "owner builder" and determined that the work performed complies with the codes in effect at the time of the inspection.
Scheduling Inspections
Inspections can be requested by using our online portal, through email, or by phone. Inspections can only be requested by the permit holder, or an authorized affiliate. Scheduled times for inspections are not permitted, but an AM or PM preference can be requested.
If you need an after-hours inspection, please email your request to building@gainesvillefl.gov at least two business days before the proposed inspection. Once the inspection has been approved by the Chief Inspector and the $180 inspection fee has been paid, the inspection will then be scheduled.
Inspections can be scheduled online through PermitGNV. Inspections scheduled online can be requested up until midnight the day before the proposed inspection.
Inspections can be scheduled using our IVR text/phone system.
Inspections scheduled through the IVR text and phone system can be requested up until midnight the day before the proposed inspection.
Inspections can be requested by emailing building@gainesvillefl.gov with the following information:
Once the inspection request is received, an email confirmation from the Building Division will be sent to the applicant confirming the inspection request. All inspections emailed must be requested before 4 p.m. to be scheduled for the next business day.
To request an inspection by phone, please call 352-334-5050. Make sure to have the following information when you call:
All inspections called in must be requested before 4 p.m. to be scheduled for the next business day.
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Virtual Inspections
The Building Division offers virtual inspections for AC/water heater changeouts, and window/door replacements. Through this option, the contractor and residents can coordinate and plan a scheduled inspection time.
Virtual inspections allow the installer and the city inspector to communicate through a smart phone or tablet in real time via Skype or FaceTime.