Home Inspection News & Advice
Learn from our Home Inspectors about upkeep and their advice on home inspections when buying or selling your home
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Why Texan Inspection Uses Only TREC-Certified Home Inspectors in Houston
At Texan Inspection, quality is not a slogan. It is a standard. That is why every home inspector on our team holds the TREC Professional Home Inspector Certification, the highest certification level offered by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).…
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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…
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Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid
As a home buyer, searching for a house can be an exhausting experience. But it is critical to take your time and be diligent in vetting your new home before making such…
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Houston Area Home Inspectors Use Drones and Thermal Imaging for a Thorough Home Inspection
If you are in the process of buying a home, using quality information acquired from drones and thermal imaging scans can be paramount in learning the condition of the home. All inspections…
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Water Heater Inspection – Flushing Tips
Texan Inspection looks very closely at your home’s water heater during our home inspection process. A thorough water heater inspection is an integral part of the services we perform. If natural gas…
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Toilet Inspection – Adjusting Toilet Fill Valve
While conducting your home inspection, Texan Inspection will inspect toilets to verify proper operation. Toilets require maintenance in order to flush properly and refill the tank reservoir. This can greatly reduce the…
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Houston AC Inspection and Condenser Maintenance
Our home inspectors pay careful attention to the AC unit during a pre-purchase home inspection. Our hot Houston summers can take a toll on AC units that are not well maintained. An…
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EIFS
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…
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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…