GENERAL HOME INSPECTION

GENERAL HOME INSPECTION - WHAT'S INCLUDED?

All home inspections in Texas should be performed by a Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) licensed Home Inspector. Click here to see the TREC Standards of Practice from the State of Texas. All of the following have inspection guidelines from TREC, and are included in your General Inspection.

STRUCTURAL: FOUNDATION. GRADING & DRAINAGE. ROOF COVERING MATERIALS. ROOF STRUCTURE & ATTIC. WALLS (interior & exterior). CEILINGS & FLOORS. DOORS (interior & exterior). WINDOWS. STAIRWAYS (interior & exterior). FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS. PORCHES, BALCONIES, DECKS, AND CARPORTS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: SERVICE ENTRANCE & PANELS. BRANCH CIRCUITS, CONNECTED DEVICES, & FIXTURES.

HEATING, VENTILATLATION, & AIR CONDITIONING: HEATING EQUIPMENT. COOLING EQUIPMENT. DUCT SYSTEMS, CHASES & VENTS.

PLUMBING SYSTEMS: PLUMBING SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, & FIXTURES. DRAINS, WASTES, AND VENTS. WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT. HYDRO-MASSAGE THERAPY EQUIPMENT. GAS DISTRIBUTIONS SYSTEMS AND GAS APPLIANCES.

APPLIANCES: DISHWASHERS. FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS. RANGE HOOD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS. RANGES, COOKTOPS, AND OVENS. MICROWAVE OVENS. MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTS & BATHROOM HEATERS. GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS. DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

OPTIONAL SYSTEMS: LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION (SPRINKLER) SYSTEMS. SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, HOT TUBS, & EQUIPMENT. OUTBUILDINGS. OTHER BUILT-IN APPLIANCES.

VALUE ADDED SERVICES

INFRARED INCLUDED IN EVERY INSPECTION!!

Included in your General Home Inspection at no extra cost. Infrared can show defects to the Inspector that cannot be seen by the "naked eye". Click here to see sample reports.

WDI (termite) REPORT

Wood Destroying Insect Report available to be added to your home inspection. Inspection is license by and meets Texas Structural Pest Control Service guidelines. Click here to see sample report.

SEWER CAMERA SCOPE

Fiber optic camera inspection of your main drain and sewer line during your home inspection. Separated lines? Cracked pipes? Sewer scope is included in "The Works" package at a discount!! Click here to see sample reports.

FOUNDATION ELEVATION REPORTS

Concerned about foundation movement? Want to get a base line of today's foundation condition? This report shows foundation movement to 1/10th of an inch. Completed during your home inspection. See sample reports here.

MOLD ASSESSMENT WITH YOUR HOME INSPECTION

Concerned about mold? Known water damage at property? Previous water damage events? Have House Inspection Services conduct a TDLR Licensed Mold Assessment Report while doing your home inspection!

Click here to visit the Mold Assessment Page.

Click here to see sample reports.

POOL INSPECTIONS

Pool inspections performed to the TREC Standards of Practice for home inspectors. A great way to get an overview of the pool condition and performance at the time of your home inspection. Click here to see sample reports.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Small office? Entire building? Stand alone pad site? Get it inspected per the ASTM 2018 guidelines for a property condition report. Servicing the Dallas, Fort Worth Metroplex. Click here to see sample reports.