FAQs

The purchase of your new home will be the most costly investment that your family will ever make. We know that buying a new house is very stressful. Buyers have so many valid questions and concerns about potential homes. To the untrained eye, many things go unnoticed. Some homebuyers notice cosmetic concerns, but the structural integrity of the home is what’s most important and that’s what the inspector is looking for. An inspection can save you thousands of dollars in repairs or replacing big-ticket items. Having your home inspected will answer all of the important questions that you may have.

An INSPECT A HOME inspection will include the five major components of a home (foundation, structure, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC). You will also receive a free thermal image inspection which means that your inspector will be able to see through your walls to uncover such things as hidden plumbing leaks, insufficient insulation, hot circuit breakers, and many other things not seen by the naked eye.

Our inspections are very detailed and will take approximately three to four hours to complete, excluding the time it takes to prepare the report. These times may very due to the size, age, and condition of the house.

Our detailed report will tell you the condition of the house, including needed repairs. There is no perfect home—each will have defects. It is up to you to decide which ones you feel are important to you. If major problems are found, you may want to try and negotiate with the seller to have the defects repaired before closing the deal. In some cases, the sellers will lower their price, or you may choose not to proceed with the purchase.

In most cases, we recommend that you are present at the end of the inspection; however, you are welcome to be there from start to finish. We do realize that it is not always possible for you to be present due to other obligations. The inspection report you receive will be extremely detailed, and your inspector will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Absolutely! All home inspectors in the state of Texas are required by law to be certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission. It is recommended that you visit the Texas Real Estate Commission website and search by name or license number to ensure that your inspector’s certification is active.

We will be available to answer any questions you may have before or after you receive your inspection report.