What to Expect From Your Inspection
From scheduling to your final report, we make the inspection process simple and straightforward.
01 — Schedule Your Inspection
Choose a convenient date and time through our online scheduler or give us a call.
02 — We Inspect the Property
We evaluate the property’s major systems and components, including the foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, exterior, interior, and more.
03 — We Review Our Findings
After the inspection, we’ll walk you through the important findings and answer your questions in clear, straightforward language.
04 — Receive Your Digital Report
You’ll receive a detailed digital report with photos and easy-to-understand findings within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
A home inspection covers the major systems and components of a property, including the foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC, insulation, windows, doors, and more. Most homes in the Rio Grande Valley take between two and three hours to inspect, depending on size and age.
Before we arrive, clear access to the attic, crawlspace, electrical panel, and water heater, and make sure appliances are plugged in and functioning. If you will not be present, arrange for someone to grant access and secure any pets so our home inspector can move through the property safely.
There is no pass or fail with a home inspection. Instead, your inspection results in a report that documents the current condition of the property, noting anything that may need attention so you can decide how to move forward.
In most cases you are not legally required to have a home inspection, but skipping one means you could end up owning a property with problems that surface only after closing, at a point when they are far more expensive to fix.
Our home inspectors will point out what needs attention and explain why it matters, but we do not perform repairs ourselves. That separation keeps our evaluations unbiased and leaves you free to choose your own licensed contractor.
Findings from the report can influence negotiations in either direction. If we identify significant repairs, buyers and sellers often use that information to renegotiate price or agree on who handles the fix. A clean report, on the other hand, can help a sale move forward with fewer delays.
Yes. Alongside residential home inspections, we also perform commercial inspections for offices, retail buildings, and other commercial properties throughout the Rio Grande Valley, using the same detail-oriented approach.
5 Reasons a Home Inspection Is Worth It
Gives You Room to Negotiate
Protects Your Family's Safety
Helps You Plan Ahead Financially
Builds Trust With Buyers
Delivers Real Peace of Mind
What's Included in a Home Inspection?
Roof
Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations and the general structure of the roof.
Attic, Insulation, Ventilation
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems.
Exterior
Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, and drainage.
Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace, Structure
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration.
Cooling
Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.
Heating
Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and heating method.
Fireplace
Visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors & frames.
Plumbing
Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste and vent systems.
Electrical
Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors.
Appliances
Dishwasher, disposal, range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, exhaust, bathroom heater, garage door, doorbell, and dryer vent
Pool
Available as an additional inspection service.
Circulation, heating, filtering, electrical, water chemistry, and possible safety issues.
Doors, Windows, Interior
Representative number of doors & windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.
