Whats included — or not included — in an inspection?
The report begins with the most significant and costly structural item, the foundation, and ends up at the dryer vent! In between are grading and drainage; roof covering, structure & attic; walls, ceilings, floors, doors & windows; fireplace & chimney; porches, decks, carports & attached garages; electrical, including service entrance, panels & branch circuits; heating, ventilation & air-conditioning systems & ductwork; plumbing, including water supply, waste drains & vents, water heaters & fixtures; and built-in appliances. The report covers over 225 items and conforms to Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors and Texas Real Estate Commission. Inspection of pools, hot tubs, lawn sprinklers and detached buildings is available for an additional fee. Texas’ Wood Destroying Insect Report (termite report) is a separate inspection that can be done concurrently with the home inspection.
