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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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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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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You need your windows to perform properly, even though we don’t often open them in the Houston area. Windows can affect the home’s energy efficiency and safety. Energy efficient homes keep the air conditioning or heat inside with fewer leaks and at a lower cost to the owner. Other than broken windows, there are 4
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Everything in the house is built upon the most important item – The Foundation. Foundation repairs can range from as little as $3,000 to exceed $50,000. The foundation is so important the Texas Real Estate Commission requires an opinion on its condition. Is the foundation performing as intended? Or does it need a further evaluation?
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Although it is more expensive, most people think buying a new house is a lot like buying a new car or appliance or any other new product. It is NOT! If you bought a new house without having a detailed and thorough inspection, there are going to be some major problems you could face in
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The cost of a new roof in Texas ranges between $4,000 and $45,000. When buying a new roof there are different materials, colors and styles to consider. Some companies offer 25, 35, and now even 50 year shingles. As you might expect, the longer life shingles are a higher price. In the Houston Metropolitan Area,
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Is directly saving money important to you? Would you like to save money on maintenance and electricity? There are many builders who know what they are supposed to install in new houses, but don’t follow the Energy Codes. On top of that, they install the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ducts incorrectly. As an
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One of the most common defects we see is the lack of bonding gas equipment to the house grounding system. Bonding simply means that a bond wire is attached to the gas pipes near the equipment and to the house grounding system. Lack of bonding exposes your house to a fire hazard. What is it?
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In Texas, spring is a few short weeks before summer. In preparation for the demand on your air conditioner, now is the time to clean. You should also call a licensed HVAC professional. Many companies run a special in April and are slammed with business by May. Now is the best time to act. Even
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