In 1996, the movie Scream was released into the world. It was an instant classic. While its take on the horror genre satisfied the critics, many young adults became frightened at a death they never considered: Death by garage door. While some safety features did exist, we can definitely say that such a scene could […]
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How do you know if it’s mold? Even if it is mold, it may not be a toxic kind. A professional test is required to determine which of the 100,000+ species of mold a house may have. Only a small percentage of molds are toxic. Home inspectors look for indicators and report it. Water leaks
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Once the wow factor ebbs when buying a new house, there are important safety issues. Your inspector needs to make sure the builder has completed these correctly. These changes to the National Electrical Code went into effect in 2023. All new houses and renovations must be brought to these standards. 1. What’s happening to kitchen
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With the smell of meat grilling, the sound of ice clinking, and sight of games in the water, families enjoy the last days of summer. Enjoy your time together, but be safe. Swimming near a boat dock or a pier can be dangerous. Electrically charged docks kill people every year due to lack of maintenance.
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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
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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
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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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