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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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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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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When we start thinking about buying a new home, whether previously owned or a newly built, most of us don’t think about electrical issues. Hidden beneath the walls of your new home could be major problems. If you don’t have a detailed home inspection the results could be deadly! Home builders may not realize it,
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A builder showed up to our inspection to see if we’d found anything “big” that might be an issue for the buyer. I told him about several issues, including an area where daylight was coming through the attic. A rodent or a squirrel could come through and Wind-driven rain would certainly enter to cause problems.
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As you prepare for all the winter festivities, the inviting atmosphere of a fireplace can make these events more special. However, there are 5 signs of trouble you should look for before lighting your fireplace. 1. Firebox Cracks. The firebox is the area where all the magic happens in a fireplace. It is the area
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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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There is nothing more refreshing than swimming in clean, cool pool water. What most people don’t know is that electrically charged swimming pools, spas, and boat docks kill people every year due to lack of maintenance. Electrical Shock Drowning (ESD ) happens when an electrical ground fault leaks into water. Electrical currents as low as
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It’s that time again. Spring is on the way as the flowers start to open up and we get much warmer temperatures in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Actually, we usually get about 2 weeks of Spring and go straight to Summer temperatures! What are the top items to clean and maintain on your home as
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