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Clear answers about Texas home inspections, from what the TREC standards cover to what North Texas soil, hail and heat mean for the home you love.
A pool and spa inspection evaluates the visible surfaces, equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters and controls, and safety items like barriers and drain covers, according to TREC’s optional systems standards. It’s strongly recommended for any home with a pool.
If the home is on a private on-site sewage facility, which is common in rural and semi-rural North Texas, yes. Septic repairs can be costly, and the system’s condition isn’t visible in a standard inspection. Our own inspectors perform septic inspections in-house; on-site sewage facilities in Texas are regulated by TCEQ.
A sewer scope runs a camera through the main drain line to look for cracks, root intrusion, sags, separations and blockages. The TREC standards don’t require inspecting the interior of drain lines, so it’s a separate service that our inspectors perform in-house. It’s especially worthwhile for older homes and homes with mature trees.
A wood-destroying insect inspection looks for evidence of termites and other wood-destroying insects and conducive conditions. In Texas it is regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s structural pest control program and reported on its official WDI form. Our inspectors hold TDA licenses and perform WDI inspections in-house. Lenders sometimes require one.
Read more: What is a WDI (termite) inspection? → Watch the video
Many new homes come with a one-year builder warranty. An inspection before it expires documents defects while the builder is still responsible for correcting them. It’s one of the best values in home ownership.
Phase inspections check a new home at key stages of construction, such as before the foundation pour, before drywall and at completion, while issues are still easy to see and fix. Even with city inspections, an independent set of eyes protects your investment. At the pre-drywall stage, for example, we check sheathing tape and house wrap, framing straightness, headers, hangers, cripples, fireblocking, cabinet and tub blocking, and windows. Recent findings included improperly lapped sheathing tape, bowed studs and broken window glass, all easy to fix before drywall.
A pre-listing inspection shows you what a buyer’s inspector is likely to find, before you list. You can make repairs on your schedule, price the home with confidence and reduce surprises during negotiations.
Read more: Why would a seller get a pre-listing inspection? →
Yes. Commercial inspections are scoped to the property and your goals, from small retail and office spaces to multi-unit buildings. Contact us to discuss the property so we can provide an accurate quote.
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