Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Inspection's

What Is a Real Estate Inspection?
A professional real estate inspection is an accurate unbiased assessment of the physical structure and systems of a residential home or commercial building, from the foundation to the roof. Having the property inspected by a professional inspector is like giving the property a physical check-up. This provides you with information with which to evaluate real estate.

Why Get a Real Estate Inspection?
Inspections are designed to make you aware of the positive and negative features of the property to make you a more informed buyer. This is invaluable information when you are considering a large financial investment. As a seller, an objective inspection report may help you in getting your property ready to sell for top dollar.

What Does the Inspection Include?
The inspector's report will review the condition of the building's heating system, central air-conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, and visible structure. We also offer termite inspections, septic and well inspections, pool and spa inspections and mold inspections.

Are your inspectors licensed?
Yes, all of our home inspectors are licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission and our reports conform to the TREC Standards of Practice.

Are your inspectors insured?
Yes, we provide a liability policy on each inspector.

Are your inspectors engineers?
We have Professional TREC inspectors and Professional Engineers available.

How much time does an inspection take?
We allow 1 hour for each one thousand square feet of space. Each home or building is different, so this time can vary.

Should I be present at the inspection?
We strongly encourage you to be present at the inspection, especially for a short time at the end of the inspection. This will give you an opportunity to raise any questions and for the inspector to go over his findings. If you are not present, you can speak with the inspector by phone if you have questions after receiving the report.

When will I receive my report?
Our inspectors will send your report via email or fax within 24 hours of the inspection.
 
Do you offer termite inspections, security system inspections, and mold inspections?
We have pest control sub-contractors who are licensed by the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board and we are able to schedule one of them for you, if you need a wood destroying insect inspection.

Brinks Home Security will inspect your security system and we will schedule them to be there at the same time as our home inspector, if requested.

We are able to schedule a mold assessment consultant licensed by Texas department of State Health Services to inspect for mold issues, if this is what you need. 

Do you inspect swimming pools and spas, septic systems and wells?
Our TREC inspectors are qualified to inspect swimming pools and spas.
For septic systems and water wells, we can schedule an inspector licensed by the National Association for Wastewater Transporters to be there at the same time as the home inspector.

What is the cost of an inspection?
Please click on View Brochure to review our prices or simply fill out the Request Form to get further information. You may also call our office at: 1-888-875-2378 or 281-351-0197.

How do I contact you?
You may contact our office by going to our Contact Us page and filling out the information which will be emailed to us or you may call us toll free at 1-888-875-2378.