Builders Providing 3rd Party Inspections?
Who Works For You? We have been getting feedback from our clients buying new construction in the last few months that their builder is telling them they don’t need a 3rd party inspection because the builder hires a 3rd party inspector for quality assurance. The...
December Phase Out of R-22 Refrigerant
Phase Out of Refrigerants As a result of concerns related to depletion of ozone and global warming there are significant changes coming to the cooling and refrigeration industry regarding the refrigerants that they use. At the end of December 2019 R-22 refrigerant is...
Quality of Workmanship Information Overload?
Quality of Workmanship Overload You have gotten an inspection report on your new construction, and for many the information can be overwhelming. Although we work hard to ensure your report is readable and understandable there is no avoiding the fact that the...
Why Splash Blocks?
Why Gutters Gutters are installed to collect and control water run off from a roofing system and to control the water until it can be carried far enough away from a building that it does not create a potential for water entry at the roof, walls, or foundation and so...
Texas Adopts ICC 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
The Texas legislature has passed HB 2858, which sets a model code for the construction of pools and spas in the state and allows municipalities to adopt and amend the the ICC Pool and Spa Code in the state to require model standards for building, remodeling and...
It’s Hot Out There and Your Foundation Knows It!
These 95 deg. plus days in the Houston area are hard on foundations. When the temperature goes up and the rainfall amounts go down the soil drys quickly, especially around our large trees common a the front of every home. We often find evidences of differential...
Falling Bullets Cause Roof Damage
The Fourth of July is upon us and many will be out celebrating. As I see everyone planning their 4th of July celebrations I often stop and think about the number of bullets and bullet holes I find in roof surfaces in the Houston area due to falling bullets. Finding...
Replacing Residential Windows
Benefits of Window Replacement Replacement windows have become a common building upgrade for residential construction in the Houston area. Replacing old, worn windows offers a consumer the promise of improved energy efficiency, a quieter home, and an improved...
Finding Leaks at Sinks
A Leak is Reported After an inspection report is issued, we get occasional contacts from clients who have questions about leak observations at drains or basins included in our report at bathrooms sinks or other similar fixtures they cannot find. This occurs because...
How to Choose a Home Inspector
Reposted with link by permission of NABIE.org By - Consumer Reports, August 6, 2018 As the saying goes, “you generally get what you pay for” reminds us that purchasing services for building and home inspections is no exception to the rule. A recently published article...