Hurricane Season Has Arrived Are You Ready?

Hurricane Season Has Arrived Are You Ready?

This last weekend marks the start of hurricane season and while we don’t have any threats, yet predictions are that this will be a very active season.  We have put together a page of recommendations and links to keep you informed about hurricane preparedness in...
Inspecting New Construction – When to Schedule

Inspecting New Construction – When to Schedule

When a client calls into the office they often are unclear on when to schedule inspections during the construction process of their home or building.  This is daunting to consider and unfortunately is often an afterthought when they think they see something going...
City of Houston Announces Adoption of 2021 Construction Codes

City of Houston Announces Adoption of 2021 Construction Codes

The City of Houston has announced that effective January 1, 2024 they will be recognizing the 2021 ICC construction codes as part of their code modernization program for construction in Houston.  This includes: 2021 International Building Code 2021 International...
Gutter Maintenance – Spring Cleaning

Gutter Maintenance – Spring Cleaning

Gutter Maintenance The flowers are starting to bloom, and spring has sprung (March 1-May 31) with all the maintenance the comes with it.  One often overlooked maintenance item is cleaning of gutter systems and doing any necessary repairs to ensure they are functioning...
How to Get Ready for a Home Inspection

How to Get Ready for a Home Inspection

Get Ready for a Home Inspection As a homeowner, selling your home is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. That’s because, for most of us, our homes hold sentimental value, and selling them means letting go of the places where we have built precious...
Proper Drainage After Foundation Repairs

Proper Drainage After Foundation Repairs

Drainage is an Issue Do you ever think about the drainage conditions around your foundation and how they might affect the performance of your foundation? Poor soil grading at repair piers can cause foundation settlement. Prevention of poor drainage allowing water to...