What to expect during a Home Inspection
A home inspection is not intended to be a comprehensive investigation, or an exploratory probe to determine the cause of effect of deficiencies. But merely a glimpse into the state of the various systems that assemble a house at the time of inspection. The inspection does not regard aesthetic issues in the home. However, we could point out issues that seem to be an aesthetic issue, but in reality could relate to an underlying issue. Such as peeling paint that indicates water intrusion. At times, the inspector may discover issues that require the involvement of a qualified contractor. For example, finding a problem in the electrical system and recommending evaluation by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Can I be there during the inspection?
During the inspection, and as long as it is safe, I always welcome for the client to be present. In certain circumstances I even encourage them to walk with me. With this type of communication with my client, I can achieve a stronger sense of honesty.
Once the inspection has concluded, we deliver a detailed report with our findings and recommendations. This report includes pictures and explanations of deficiencies. Inspection reports are a great tool to get that idea of the state of your new home.
We understand this process can be a little intimidating at first, and you may have some questions about what to expect during a home inspection. Therefore, in an effort to make sure you know exactly what to expect, we have created a list of the most frequent asked questions we get. If your questions are not covered in that section, please message us using the form in our contact page.
Standards of Practice
All inspections are based on the Standards of Practice (SOP) issued by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). It states that “These standards of practice define the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection.” The inspection is a visual survey and basic performance evaluation of the systems using normal controls that provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time of inspection. An inspector can also follow standards of practice issued by other associations such as the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) which goes beyond the SOPs dictated by TREC.