Drone footage during a Texan Inspection home inspection shows damage appearing to have been caused by improper material installed on the roof surface. The surface has little to no pitch. Roofing materials designed for flat roofs should have been installed. Notice the two adjacent units have the correct material installed. Consider Texan Inspection for [...]
Examples of Damage Detected by Texan Inspection
A home inspector will help you detect damage and potential problems you might not find on your own. Check out these photos of things the trained inspectors at Texan Inspection discovered at some of our clients’ homes.
Advanced Drone Technology Detects Hidden Roof Damage
Beautiful trees offer tremendous complements to our yards and properties. They are aesthetically pleasing and they offer much needed shade during the hot summer. Plus, they support a thriving ecosystem for a wide variety of species of birds, squirrels, lizards and more. This multifaceted appeal enhances value when it comes to selling a [...]
5 Things to Look for Before Selecting a Home Inspector
Getting a home inspection is a critical step on the path to purchasing a new home. A home is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make, so selecting the right home inspector is extremely important. Here are five things to look for when selecting a home inspector: 1 - Experience [...]
Double Tapped Electric Panel
In this video from Texan Inspection, learn about how to deal with a double tapped panel. Video Transcript Hello once again everybody this is Brian Richards with Texan Inspection services. I'm inspecting a main Panel and I noticed that the main breaker has been double tapped, where the service wires come in [...]
Sealing Nail Heads on Roof
In this video from Texan Inspection, learn about how to ensure your home will never get any water leakage. Video Transcript hello everyone this is Bryan Richards with Texan inspection services I am performing an inspection over here in Katy Texas. I am currently on the roof, one thing we look for [...]
Exposed Wire with Trent Barnes
In this video from Texan Inspection, learn the do's and don'ts about wire placement in your home with Trent Barnes! Video Transcript: Hey everyone this is Trent with Texan Inspection we got something a little unusual today we're actually at a condominium which is about 40 years old. It's an old apartment [...]
Federal Pacific Electrical Panel
In this video from Texan Inspection, learn why this 1980s home panel has been written off for years. Video Transcript Good morning everybody this is Brian Richards with Texan inspection services. I am performing an inspection on a home that was built in the 1980s part of the inspection process is to [...]
Damaged Gas Fireplace Flue Pipe In Attic
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 [...]
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
Maintain Your Home Throughout the Year Click Image for Full Size Printable PDF Texan Inspection Services, L.L.P. recommends homeowners do a number of maintenance items on a regular basis to keep their home safe and in good condition. Doing this also increases the resale value of your home and minimizes unexpected expenses when you [...]
Heat Pump vs. Conventional Air Conditioner
What Houston Area Homebuyers Need to Know Heat pump vs. conventional air conditioner? Houston area homebuyers have a choice to make when it comes to cooling and heating their new homes. Heat pump vs. conventional air conditioner? Which should you choose? What is the difference? What are the benefits of each? A general understanding [...]
Think Like a Houston Home Inspector
Shopping for a home? Think like a home inspector with these home maintenance tips. You'll be able to see if the home was well maintained, and if you'll have lots to negotiate after the official home inspection. When Shopping for a Home in the Area Summer Home Maintenance Tasks Every Homeowner Should [...]
Expert Houston Home Inspector Tips: Spring Cleaning in January
Let me introduce myself. My name is Ray Hinsley and I am a Greater Houston home inspector. I actually have a home inspection company with many home inspectors serving the Houston area. Since founding Texan Inspection in 2003, I have seen everything you can imagine while inspecting the area homes. As a result, I [...]
Tips from Houston Home Inspectors: Winterizing your Home
Tips from Houston Home Inspectors: Winterizing your Home As a group of Greater Houston area home inspectors, we see a lot of weather related issues with the homes we inspect, but Houston is very fortunate in that it doesn’t have extremely cold temperatures. It is pretty rare that we have freezing temperatures that last [...]
Our Previous Clients are the Lifeblood of our Home Inspection Business
Texan Inspection Services provides home inspections across the Houston metro area and has done so since 2003. Over the last 15 years, we have provided over 15,000 inspections to valued clients. We have worked hard to understand each individual client’s needs in order to provide them with as much information about their prospective home purchase [...]