What to expect on the Day of inspection?
If your hiring me as your qualified home inspector expect me to show up about 10-15 minutes early, but don't worry I won't start until our scheduled time. My inspection flow will start at the exterior unless it's raining If it's raining I will reverse my order of operations and start at the interior for the simple reason that I don't want to track water into your home.
Once outside I will locate the water meter, main water shut-off valve, locate main plumbing clean-out, Gas meter if present, electrical panel, and condensing unit, and water heater if present at the exterior or garage. Documenting any defects, safety hazards issues, or items not functioning or safety features that are missing, and continue until all required items are inspected to the Texas Real Estates commission standards of practice.
Once at the interior I will come in and turn the oven on, Dishwasher on, check for hot water at the kitchen sink, then I will get the home ready for the interior inspection turning on all lights and open all blind shades. Then the home is ready for inspection. Once again I will inspect all required items that are regulated by the Texas Real Estate commission. Click the button below to view a list of all inspected items.
Once the onsite inspection has been completed I will go over my findings with you. The next morning I will email you a copy of the home inspection report. Once the inspection report has been delivered please read it carefully and make sure to deliver it to your home builder before your 1-year builder warranty contract expires.