Safety Glazing (Glass) is a complicated subject full of specific rules and many exceptions. This area of the IRC is difficult and inspectors debate minutiae. This article addresses the most common issues we see. Hazardous locations require special glass that shatters instead of breaking into shards that are dangerous and can hurt people. Safety issues […]
Is Your Home Safe? Glazing Read More »
Most of us don’t give much thought to our sprinkler systems. Everyone expects the system to keep our lawns watered so we’ll have lush, green grass. It’s nice to have a great lawn for get-togethers. Viewing a well-kept lawn can be very relaxing. Inspections of Texas wants to make certain our clients can enjoy their
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The plumbing system is a major part of the 400+ items we inspect in each house. The basic plumbing rule I learned as a child was, “Hot’s on the left, cold’s on the right, stuff goes downhill, and Payday’s on Friday.” Of course real life plumbing is full of different sizes, types, and slopes. Knowledge
Eyes on Leaks: How We Inspect Plumbing Read More »
Foundations are designed to accommodate pressure and movement while holding up the house structure. However, what we call “gumbo clay” is an expansive clay soil mixture in the Southeast Texas area that must be properly maintained. When wet, each molecule of this soil can expand and create hundreds of pounds of pressure. When one area
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Have you ever wondered what an inspector is doing or why it is taking them so long? In the “How We Inspect” series, we will answer this question. Each time, we will discuss one of the major systems of a house: Electrical, Plumbing, Structure, HVAC, and Appliances. At Inspections of Texas, we inspect over 400
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At Inspections of Texas our passion is protecting your clients from a money pit! We love inspecting and educating home buyers about their chosen house. Some inspectors and companies compromise the integrity of the inspection. We respect our clients and ourselves too much to be involved in these questionable practices. We promise these are things
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With 128,800 preventable deaths and 36 million injuries in 2022*, homes can be dangerous. Maintenance and updates can keep your loved ones safe. Assessing the condition of your house and property every year and making repairs can prevent emergency situations. Electrical Updating with GFCI receptacles everywhere in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry rooms, exterior, and garage
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Beauty May Be Skin Deep Just because you fell in love with the aesthetics doesn’t mean the beautiful kitchen defines your house. The inspection is a reality check on what’s right and wrong. Hidden beneath the surface of beautiful homes may be costly issues for the home buyer. The structure, plumbing, or electrical may not
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Did you know that residential builders/contractors don’t have to be certified or licensed by the state of Texas? They only need to take a few classes. Most people who become builders have experience, but it’s not required. A few weeks ago we inspected the worst new home we have ever seen. There were serious foundation
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Most people don’t understand how much might be wrong inside the walls of their home. Many builders miss items necessary to keep you and your family safe from mistakes. With 5 million homes being built between 2020 and 2023, there is a huge need for inspections during the building process. The pre-drywall inspection is just
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