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Roof Damage Discovered During Recent Home Inspection

A recent home inspection uncovered significant roof damage in the back of this attic. This estimate for repair was over $700 over the whole roof. If your inspector is not going the extra mile to find damage, you could be paying extra money later. See for yourself, and LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW.

South Hills Client and Realtor “Very Impressed”

Our professional home inspector did a home inspection last week for this Client, who was referred to us by a friend. The house was a 1950s ranch style in the South Hills part of Fort Worth. The Client’s Realtor had never used our company before either, so it was nice to hear that we impressed … Continue reading South Hills Client and Realtor “Very Impressed”

Fort Worth Inspector Makes A New Little Furry Friend

It was a rather cold morning last week. Kind of morning that most of us look for a little warmth. Rocky was no different. He was curled up in a not so little round furry ball in the attic of this home in west Fort Worth. Not wanting to disturb his nap — for more … Continue reading Fort Worth Inspector Makes A New Little Furry Friend

Latest Builder’s Warranty Surprise – A Wall Leak!

Rain leak discovered during Builder’s Warranty Inspection

Part IV, Arc Fault Absent? So What?

Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection is new enough that most brand new homes don’t have it in ALL the right places. So, why are Texas Inspectors being required to report them as a “Deficiency” in older homes? Because they are the newest form of home safety equipment. Actually, this question gets to the bottom … Continue reading Part IV, Arc Fault Absent? So What?

Part III, Testing Water Pressure

When the Standards of Practice changed for Texas Home Inspectors on February 1, 2009, a new inspection procedure was added as a requirement. Inspectors must now put in the Report the location of the water meter, the location of the main house shut off valve (when there is one provided), and record the water pressure … Continue reading Part III, Testing Water Pressure