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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Benefits of FLIR in Home Inspections
What’s behind those walls and ceilings? When it comes to home inspections, it’s important to find a team who utilize the most advanced technology to thoroughly inspect a home. Our licensed inspectors…
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Home Damage: Deteriorated Window Seal
A Texan Home Inspection inspector recently took this photo of a deteriorated window seal. This condition on a double pane window causes the window to lose its energy efficiency and allow air…
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Home Damage: Fake New Roof
Here are some pictures from an inspection this morning showing improper roof covering installation/flashing on what the seller claimed to be a “NEW” roof. In fact, it was just an old roof…
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Home Damage: Corroded Water Heater
A Texan Inspection employee recently found this while checking out a home. This corroded water heater wasn’t any more than four years old, which surprised us. Typically water heaters that decay are…
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Home Damage: Visible Wall Trim Damage
Our Texan Inspection Home Inspector reported that there was no active moisture in the wall of this home he was inspecting, however he was confident that it was related to previous moisture…
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Home Damage: Missing Furnace Flue Pipe
Recently, one of our home inspectors found a missing furnace flue pipe while checking out a new construction. This part is a vital component of a home’s heating system, used for space…
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Home Damage: Exterior Door Installed Backwards
Don’t let this happen to you! One of our inspectors recently found this rear exterior door installed backwards with the hinges facing the exterior. This is more than just an odd-looking mistake;…