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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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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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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While most of us love the inviting atmosphere of a fireplace, lighting it could put you and your loved ones in danger. There are 3 things you should do first. 1. Seal Firebox Cracks. The firebox is the area where all the magic happens in a fireplace. It is the area with the most intense
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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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When you are buying a home for the first time, the process can be confusing. All the new terminology can be overwhelming. Let this list empower you to take the next step! 1. Buyer – You decide how much to spend, type of home, location, and features. Most listings have a mortgage calculator so you
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