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Certified home inspectors are your best defense against unwanted surprises after you move into your new home.

Here are some questions you should ask when selecting home inspectors.

Even if you don’t choose Complete Home Inspections LLC, we’d like to help you make an educated decision.

QUESTIONS
for the Home Inspection Company

Q. Are you involved with or associated with any other businesses?

A. We are not involved in any other businesses. In accordance with the ASHI® Standards of Practice, we do not participate in any referral or construction related activities. It represents a conflict of interest.

Q. Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?

A. We always encourage clients to attend inspection, because it helps them to understand the property as viewed by the home inspector. They are better able to read and interpret the final report. The clients attendance also helps them to understand the scope of a home inspection, as well as its limitations.

Q. How soon can you schedule an inspection?

A. An inspection usually can be scheduled within one or two days.

Q. How long will the inspection take?

A. A typical home inspection of a 2,400 square-foot house takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours.

Q. Have you received professional home inspection training?

A. Yes. We are certified by the American Home Inspectors Training Institute.

Q. Do you carry Errors & Omissions insurance?

A. Yes. We carry insurance.

QUESTIONS
for the Certified Home Inspector

Q. Do you have any professional affiliations?

A. All home inspectors are members of the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI). TAREI is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to establishing standards of excellence for professional home inspectors.

QUESTIONS
about the Home Inspection Report

Q. How much will the home inspection cost?

A. The inspection fees vary slightly depending on the size and age of the house. Call us or use our express contact form to schedule an appointment.

Q. What will the home inspection report include?

A. A full inspection covers the site/grounds, exterior, structural components, foundation, roof, attic, insulation, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, heating/AC, garage, kitchen, bathrooms, and interior.

Q. Will you prepare a written report?

A.Yes. We prepare an extensive written report that generally runs 15-25 pages. Included is a Report Summary that will allow you to quickly review the recommended improvements to the home. The report format is easy to read for all parties involved in the real estate transaction.

Q. How soon is the report available?

A. The home inspection report is available the same day.

Q. Can we see a sample report?

A. Yes. Simply contact our office.

Q. Does the report conform to American Society of Home Inspectors® standards?

A. Yes, our reports conform to (and exceed) the ASHI® Standards of Practice.

A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the condition of a home. Home buyers now entering the marketplace view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies at the time of purchase.

In most cases, home inspections are performed after the sales contract has been accepted by the seller. A sales contract is conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection. The inspection can usually be arranged immediately to within a few days. The home buyer is typically encouraged to attend the inspection, so that he/she can see first hand the workings of the home. It also provides an excellent opportunity for the prospective buyer to ask questions about the home or to discuss potential changes.

Overview of what is Inspected.

A visual inspection of the property is conducted to determine whether items appear to function properly at the time of inspection.

Structural Systems

• Foundations
• Grading and Drainage
• Roof Covering
• Roof Structure
• Walls
• Ceilings and Floors
• Doors
• Windows
• Fireplace/Chimney
• Porches, Decks and Carports
• Other Special Structures

Electrical Systems

• Service Entrance and Panels
• Branch Circuits – Connected Devices and Fixtures

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems

• Heating Equipment
• Cooling Equipment
• Ducts and Vents

Plumbing Systems

• Water Supply
• Plumbing System and Fixtures
• Drains, Wastes, and Vents
• Water Heating
• Hydro-Therapy Equipment

Appliances

• Dishwasher
• Food Waste Disposer
• Range Hood
• Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops
• Microwave
• Cooking Equipment
• Trash Compactor
• Bathroom Exhaust Fans and/or Heaters
• Whole House Vacuum Systems
• Garage Door Operators
• Door Bell and Chimes
• Dryer Vents
• Other Built-in Appliances
• Optional Systems
• Lawn Sprinklers
• Swimming Pools and Equipment
• Outbuildings
• Outdoor Cooking Equipment
• Gas Lines
• Fire Protection Equipment
• Security System

A home inspection should not be confused with an appraisal, a municipal code inspection, an environmental audit, or a homeowner’s warranty.

The home inspector’s job is primarily one of education. The goal of a home inspection is to provide the consumer with a better understanding of the physical condition of a home so they can make well-informed decisions. It is also the inspector’s role to keep his findings in perspective for the buyer. After an inspection is completed, a written report is prepared. The report provides an assessment of all features inspected in the home.

Home inspections should also highlight the positive aspects of a home. In fact, many of the home inspector’s observations or recommendations can help dispel home purchaser anxieties and provide useful repair suggestions.

A complete home inspection should cover all of the major systems of a house, including structure, exterior, roofing, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, plumbing and interior. At minimum, an inspection should meet the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors® (ASHI®) and the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI).

Consumers should be very careful when shopping for a home inspector. Home inspection companies that offer to do repair work,or that recommend repair companies to do the work should be avoided.

SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES

These termites always have their nest in the ground. To reach their food,
which is your house, they must find a way to travel back and forth. This they do
through tubes, which they construct. The tubes serve to protect them from their
enemies when they leave the ground in search for food. The presence of
subterranean termites in your house is usually detected by the appearance of
these tubes.