PRIORITY  Home Inspections
Inspection Process
         A professional home inspector provides a very valuable and important
    service to the consumer in purchasing a home.  The Texas Real Estate
    Commission provides the guidelines for all inspectors so that  you are
    provided a thorough and detailed inspection and a written report on the
    property requested.   The Standards of Practice, Rule ~535.228-231,
    details the requirements for each inspection.  Detail information can be
    found at http://www.trec.state.tx.us/inspector/rules_governing_inspectors.
    asp

    Some of the areas covered in all inspections are listed here. Inspections
    exceed all minimum requirements.

    Structural components;  foundations, framing, floors, walls and roof.

    Roof; covering, flashing and chimney.

    Exterior;  windows, siding, decks, garage doors.

    Interior; ceilings, floors, walls, doors, windows and attic space.

    Plumbing; pipe drains and vents, fixtures, faucets, water heating
                    equipment.

    Electrical; main service panels, wiring, conductors, switches, receptacles,
                    GFCI and AFCI requirements.

    Heating and Cooling; furnace and air conditioning functionality and
                   distribution ducting.

    Ventilation; kitchen, bathroom, attic and crawlspace.

    Appliances; dishwasher, microwave, ovens and cook tops.

    Optional items as requested; pools, spa, detached buildings, lawn sprinkler
                  system.