What is a Home Inspection?

A home inspection is an important part of the process of buying a home. An inspection can provide you with information about potential issues in a home and give you the opportunity to either request repairs or negotiate for a price reduction so that you can complete needed repairs on your own; in extreme situations it allows you to walk away from the purchase if you have included an “option” or contingency period in your contract with the seller. In any case, it gives you knowledge about the property so that you are confident in your purchase.

A home inspection is a detailed, top to bottom examination of the condition of a home. In Texas, inspectors are licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission and complete inspections using the state’s standard of practice. The inspector visually inspects the major components of the home and tests applicable systems to ensure proper function. We will provide you with a detailed report to explain our findings and recommendations.

An inspection only deals with the condition of the home and not with the value or anticipated costs of repairs. It’s important to remember that an inspection is a time limited mostly visual process; an inspector cannot see behind walls or under finishes and it is virtually impossible to detect every possible deficiency.