FREQUENTLY ASKED HOME INSPECTION QUESTIONS

ALL Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licensed home inspectors are required to meet the minimum standards from Texas (available here).  REST ASSURED, we will meet and exceed these minimum standards for your home inspection.

A listing of TREC home inspection subjects is available here. The inspection is designed to be a functional, structural, mechanical inspection of the property. Cosmetic items do not apply. In many cases, code items may be referenced. However, the home inspector is not a code enforcement officer.

It's recommended to attend for the last 30-45 minutes with the home inspector to review. This is common and customary. If you cannot attend for the review, then a phone consultation or video call can be arranged. NOTE - Your home inspection confirmation will have detailed attendance information.

Property inspection reports are completed onsite over 98% of the time and published before leaving the property. All home inspection reports are completed same day if not completed onsite. There is very little waiting for your inspection report. Mold Assessment Reports require lab processing time, usually 1-2 business days.

Home inspections routinely take from 4-7 hours. Size, age, design, occupancy, weather, and inspections scheduled can all affect inspection time. An estimated inspection time is provided at time of scheduling. We will do our best to meet your needs so you can attend the wrap-up review.

$375-$700 for the average home in most cases, depending on services scheduled. Mold Assessments start at $525. Large or custom properties will be more expensive. Pricing is based on size, services scheduled, design, and other factors. Please use the online scheduler to get pricing for your specific property and inspection package. We offer both credit card and ACH transfer options for payment.

Top 2 Answers:  Utilities not being on (water, electric, gas) - OR - Excessive occupancy and stored items preventing access to areas or equipment at the property may delay or cause a rescheduling of your home inspection. Other factors may be severe weather, pets, etc.

We have SupraKey (electronic key box) access, which will access most properties. The home inspection time is scheduled through showing services, or directly with the Listing Agent. In some cases, the owner may directly give access.

Yes, but only with permission from the owner of the property, or with the attendance of your Realtor. Home inspectors have no permission to allow access to other people's properties per TREC Inspector Standards of Practice guidelines. Attendance info is explained in your inspection confirmation email.

Infrared cameras, gas detection devices, moisture meters, carbon monoxide testers, shower pan testers, plug testers, voltage detectors, thermometers and many other home inspection tools are used during the home inspection process.

Correct. For your Home Inspection, TREC has a promulgated inspection report form that is required. You will receive your report information in the TREC PDF format, as well as an interactive version of the home inspection report. See sample reports here. 

Unfortunately, no. We also don't have a crystal ball (not yet, at least). The home inspection is designed to give you a "snapshot" of the condition of the property at time of the inspection. No inspector can tell the future or past condition of a property.