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It's In Your Interest to read these sections. 

• Self-inspections don't reveal all of the home's secrets and all inspections and inspectors are definitely not alike. Compare for yourself. Like other professions there are good professionals and others who are not as Diligent.

• Buyers have many tools at their disposal to help them in their decision to buy a home. Ultimately, the final decision is the buyers to make. The inspection help clear up matters related to the conditions of the property.

• One of the most important aspects of a Building Inspection is how efficient the individual inspector is organized for expediting the physical inspection of buildings. A well developed plan for the day's work helps building inspectors permit us to make more complete in the inspection work. Providing more complete inspections will improve code compliance and decrease the number of mistakes, resulting in a drop of problems.

  

  Many building departments will issue building permits to the owner of property who desires to construct or alter a structure. The owner ordinarily has no special qualifications and in most cases is one who does not realize the hazards connected with construction. He will perform and be responsible for an important job without adequate credentials. The desire to make additional profit or the misunderstanding on the part of a contractor or builder may lead to the existence of hazardous conditions on the job. Quality field inspection is the only means available for discovering and remedying these hazardous conditions. The best engineering design and the most competent plans check is made useless unless a competent inspector makes a thorough field inspection.

  Mastery of  techniques in this area gives inspectors an approach to the daily work load and an efficient solution to problems.

• Why Every Homebuyer Should Have An Inspection.

  Your home is usually your biggest investment. A home inspection helps to assure your investment is a wise and happy one. Becoming aware of exactly what you are buying can help ease the anxiety associated with purchasing a home. Inspection by an experienced professional will bring you peace of mind. Even if no problems are found, a home inspection gives you the chance to talk to a knowledgeable professional about your new home. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions you may have about the operation and maintenance of the house.

  As a general rule any purchase of a home or other building should be contingent upon an inspection and the Buyer's satisfaction as to the condition of the property.  Unless the Buyer is very experienced and knowledgeable he won't be able to identify defects, some of which are easily fixed but which can cause significant damage if left unattended.  Additionally, most Buyers do not want to crawl around under a house poking at the wood, checking the foundation, and looking for leaky pipes.  I will do a thorough check inside and outside and give you a detailed written report.  Meet me at the property, watch what I do and ask questions.  Consider doing a pre-inspection tour yourself and take notes about things that you see.  then, ask me about those specific items.

  To help sell the property it may be helpful to have an inspection prior to putting it on the market.  That way you  minimize the risk of unpleasant surprises which might cause a lost sale.  It is important that a property not have significant defects when a Buyer comes to look.  Finally, a good inspector might give you hints and tips to make your property more attractive.  Inspectors look at lots of homes and they see which ones sell and they know why.

  Ask to look at the type of report you will receive and see how complete and detailed it is.  Ask about the nature and extent of the inspection that is going to be done.  You need someone who is going to be impartial, Diligent and thorough.

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  Home inspection services are normally contracted by a potential purchaser of a residential property with the purpose of determining the current condition of that property. Inspections on homes is a relatively new service that has become standard practice in only the last 8 to 10 years. Prior to the existence and use of home inspectors, most home inspection services were provided in a minimal way by contractors in specific fields, such as air conditioning contractors, plumbers, electricians, and general contractors. The problem with having inspections performed by such contractors was that they were not in the normal business of providing documentation as to the condition of an asset. In many cases, a foundation, roof, or mechanical system may, in fact, function and may not require significant repair but may be in a poor condition or display a need for increased maintenance that is not reflected in the information provided by a specific trade inspection. In addition, there is a significant benefit to hiring a single individual who can provide information on many different systems. As a result of this need, property inspection professionals began providing inspection services. In the state of Texas, home inspection services are primarily performed by real estate inspectors licensed under the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and licensed professional engineers, with most of the home inspections performed in Texas by licensed real estate inspectors.

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  Description Of Typical Services

  TREC licensed inspectors are required to follow a minimum scope in their inspection. Although this scope can be increased by the inspector, many average inspectors provide inspections of a similar minimum scope. The significant systems considered in a typical inspection are the foundation, roof, structure, maintenance items, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, and electrical systems. A client will most often find the differences between inspection services in the level of detail, the quality of the written report, and the quality of the customer service.

  Services provided by most home inspection companies licensed by the TREC are limited to pre-purchase inspections. Items required to be included in a typical inspection report include information and an opinion regarding the condition of the foundation, structure, roof, general maintenance items, built-in appliances, air conditioning and heating, and electrical systems. The scope of a typical home inspection includes items which are readily visible without moving items or performing significant disassembly of equipment or structure inspected. In some cases, inspectors are not allowed to significantly disassemble equipment due to the lack of state licenses, such is the case with electrical or air conditioning equipment. This also prevents the possibility of damage to the property being inspected. The purpose of such an inspection is to provide information as to the overall condition of the property being evaluated. It should be understood by clients that this does not necessarily include recommendations for any repairs to a property unless that was specifically contracted for.

  Engineering firms which provide home inspection services are not required to follow the TREC standards of practice, although in some cases they do. Such firms often have a very wide variety of additional inspection services in addition to standard pre-purchase home inspections. 

  The services provided by real estate inspectors are priceless and, in a significant number of cases, provide information on the condition of property that more than justify even the highest of inspection fees.

  There is more to buying to a house than signing papers at the closing. This is only a brief summary of some of the things to look for when buying or in some cases not buying a house. Some of the sections that must be looked at are the yard, electrical system, foundation, basement, roof, kitchen, attic and plumbing.

  When looking at a potential home there are many things to consider before walking in the door. What kind of neighborhood is the house located in? You should find out if the house is in an industrial area, has heavy traffic, or crime.

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  You may now agree that buying a new home may be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Although the process is exciting it quickly becomes overwhelming. While the home you have selected may appear to be just what you’re looking for, how can you be sure there aren’t potentially serious unknown defects which can make your investment in your future a costly one. This is especially true when others are working against your best interests. You need to have confidence in everyone in the process. Having your new home professionally inspected by our company as early as possible in the buying process can save you thousands of dollars on items which you may be able to have the seller or builder correct. My company is dedicated to providing you with valuable information about your new home. I thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property to expose unknown defects and advise you about future maintenance about your home once the purchase is complete. My company will give you the information you require to make an informed decision. I have tried to make all comments positive, but more importantly the statements are true and accurate although based on personal viewpoints that are based on experience. The comments are given as educational in nature and are not intended as unprofessional in nature.