You want to buy a Florida home that is safe and a secure investment, yet many home buyers are concerned about the possibility of a sinkhole on their property. Follow these steps: Check Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the latest Sinkhole incidents data Check for Visible Surface Depressions around the House Get a C.L.U.E. Read carefully and Interpret Insurance Reports Correctly If the house is already repaired from sinkhole, then, Check the Quality of Remediation Conduct a Proper Records Search