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Wind mitigation & 4-point inspector

Charles Richard Bates

Seffner, FLHillsborough County

Active DBPR home inspector license · HI13677Licensed 5+ years
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About Charles Richard Bates

Based in Seffner, Charles Richard Bates is licensed by the Florida DBPR as a home inspector under license HI13677. Charles Richard Bates's Florida home inspector license was first issued in April 2021, about 5 years ago.

Florida home inspectors can sign the state's Uniform Mitigation Verification form (OIR-B1-1802) once they have completed the hurricane mitigation training the law requires, and most also perform the 4-point inspections insurers ask for on older homes. Ask Charles which reports are offered and whether both can be done in one visit.

Housing ranges from 1920s bungalows in Seminole Heights and Hyde Park to large master-planned subdivisions built after 2002 in Riverview, FishHawk and New Tampa. 8 other licensed inspectors are based in Seffner, and 403 across Hillsborough County.

This is a free listing built from public DBPR records. Because many inspectors' license addresses are their homes, we do not publish street addresses, phone numbers or email. Use the request form to ask for a quote, or, if this is your listing, claim it to add a business phone, website and service area.

License details

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Home inspector · HI13677
Charles Richard Bates
First licensed April 6, 2021 · Expires July 31, 2028
Based in
Seffner, Hillsborough County

Location is the city on the DBPR license record. We don't publish street addresses, ZIP codes or phone numbers for free inspector listings.

Wind mitigation (OIR-B1-1802)

Documents roof shape, deck nailing, roof-to-wall connections and opening protection for insurance discounts. Valid up to 5 years.

What it costs

4-point inspection

Roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC condition report that insurers often require for older homes.

4-point guide

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Richard Bates a licensed home inspector in Florida?

Yes. As of our October 2026 DBPR data, license HI13677 is current and active and expires July 31, 2028; it was originally issued April 6, 2021. Search the number on the DBPR license lookup to confirm before you book.

Can Charles sign a wind mitigation form (OIR-B1-1802) for my Seffner home?

Florida allows licensed home inspectors to sign the Uniform Mitigation Verification form if they have completed the required hurricane mitigation training. Ask Charles to confirm, and ask for photos of each item (roof deck nails, roof-to-wall connections, opening protection) so your insurer can verify the credits.

How much does a wind mitigation or 4-point inspection cost in Seffner?

Published Tampa Bay prices we checked in October 2026 were $115–$130 for a wind mitigation report, $120–$140 for a 4-point and $175–$220 for both in one visit. Larger homes, two-story roofs and travel can cost more, so ask Charles for a written price. See our wind mitigation cost guide.

How do I contact Charles Richard Bates?

This is a free listing, so we don't show a phone number, email or street address. Use the request form on this page and we'll pass your request along, or compare the 9 licensed inspectors based in Seffner.

Do I need a 4-point inspection, a wind mitigation inspection, or both?

It depends on your insurer and the age of your home. Insurers typically require a 4-point on older homes and use a wind mitigation report to apply discounts on any home. Booking both in one visit usually costs less than two separate trips. See the 4-point guide.

Other inspectors in Seffner

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About these listings. Inspectors are listed from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) home inspector licensee file, downloaded October 2026. We include only licenses shown as current and active. A DBPR license does not by itself confirm that an inspector has completed the hurricane mitigation training required to sign form OIR-B1-1802, so confirm that, and verify the license on myfloridalicense.com, before you book.

Privacy. Many home inspectors use their home address on their license, so free listings show only the city and county: no street address, ZIP code, phone number or email. Inspectors can claim their listingto add business contact details, or ask us to correct or remove it. FL Storm Pros is not affiliated with DBPR or any insurer.