Texan Inspection takes pride in providing thorough and reliable home inspections to help keep your home safe and sound. On a recent home inspection, we found 2 issues, the first being improper roofing, which can lead to leaks and other issues down the line. The second issue was missing plumbing vent roof jacks, which [...]
The excessive shingle damage caused by overhanging vegetation seen from this recent home inspection serves as a great reminder of the importance of keeping your vegetation trimmed back from your home. Overhanging branches and vines can damage your roof, gutters, and siding, leading to costly repairs down the line. When looking for great information [...]
At Texan Inspection it is our top priority is to keep you and your family safe. During a recent inspection, we discovered moisture staining in the attic at the chimney flue roof penetration. This is a serious issue that could lead to water damage, mold growth, and even compromise the structural integrity of your [...]
At a recent home inspection, we discovered missing grout at the gas log lighter pipe firebox penetration. The missing mortar in the fireplace would not allow a gas leak but could create an air flow issue where the fireplace did not draft properly. Make sure to always get a thorough home inspection before buying [...]
Improper slope at water heater flu causing the potential for moisture intrusion Our inspection team recently discovered an improper slope at a water heater flu during a routine home inspection. This can lead to potential moisture intrusion and damage to your property including walls, floors, and even electrical systems. Texan Inspection can catch problems [...]
Did you know that a broken sprinkler system backflow preventer can pose serious health risks? One of our licensed inspectors recently discovered this faulty backflow preventer during an inspection. This can be really scary as it can potentially cause contaminated water to flow back into your drinking water supply....yikes!! A routine inspection with Texan [...]
Here are a few pictures from a recent Phase 2 new construction home inspection in the Houston area. A Texan Inspection home inspector found two wall sections that were not properly anchored to the foundation bolts. As a result, the walls were barely touching the foundation, if at all. Give us a call at [...]
Damaged Gas Fireplace Flue Pipe In Attic January 2020 This hazard is more common than most of us know. A damaged or cracked flue pipe on gas appliances can be dangerous. Combustion gases like carbon monoxide can be released into the attic and make their way back into the home. Brian Richards of Texan [...]
Well Information Properly constructed private water supply systems require little routine maintenance. These simple steps will help protect your system and investment. Always use licensed or certified water well drillers and pump installers when a well is constructed, a pump is installed or the system is serviced. An annual well maintenance check, including a [...]
Everything that goes down any of the drains in the house (toilets, showers, sinks, laundry machines) travels first to the septic tank. The septic tank is a large-volume, watertight tank which provides initial treatment of the household wastewater by intercepting solids and settleable organic matter before disposal of the wastewater (effluent) to the drain [...]
Asbestos in Your Home What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rocks, of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. There are several kinds of asbestos fibers, all of which are fire resistant and not easily destroyed or degraded by natural processes. The fibers are strong, durable, and [...]
Water Testing Water is the universal solvent, and it has the capability of dissolving just about anything. Because of this unique property, water can easily become contaminated. Serious contaminates such as Lead and E. Coli Bacteria may be toxins affecting your family’s health. Listed below are the four major testing categories that we can [...]
Aluminum Wiring Certain properties of aluminum can cause deterioration of connections, possibly presenting a fire hazard after years of service. The hazard is overheating of connections, typically after carrying a heavy electrical load, such as a hair dryer or portable heater, for a sustained period of time. The problem is most marked in homes [...]
Lead-Based Paint Exposure Lead-based paints were used in many homes prior to its banning by the federal government in 1978. Lead-based paints, as the name implies, contains lead. Many documented cases of lead poisoning can be attributed to lead contamination resulting from the degradation of such paints. Lead-based paints in good condition pose little [...]
EIFS - Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) are multi-layered exterior wall systems that are used on both commercial buildings and homes. EIFS were introduced in the U.S. almost 30 years ago and were first used on commercial buildings and then later on homes. EIFS typically consist of an [...]
