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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Home Damage: Moisture staining in the attic at the chimney flue roof penetration
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…
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Home Damage: Missing grout at gas log lighter pipe firebox penetration
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…
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Home Damage: Improper slope at water heater flu causing the potential for moisture intrusion
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…
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Home Damage: Broken sprinkler system backflow preventer
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…
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Understanding the Home Inspection Process: A/C Systems
On the Texas Gulf Coast, the climate dictates that our homes have properly installed and functioning air conditioning (A/C) systems. Therefore, inspecting the A/C system is a critical part of the home…
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The Impact of Current Building Standards on a Home Inspection of an Older Home
Older homes present a specific set of challenges in the home inspection process. When current building standards are used to assess an older home, both the inspection process and the results are…
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New Construction: Wall Sections Improperly Anchored
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…
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Home Damage: Water Leak In Attic
Here are some pictures of a leak detected in the attic/ceiling of a new build that was not visible to the eye but was detected with the IR camera. Later confirmed to…