If you are buying, selling, or building a house, don't forget to get it inspected!
Why do you need an inspection? Buying: Inspectors help to insure that you have a better understanding of the house you are buying An inspection covers all of the major systems of the house Inspectors know what to look for to save you thousands in hidden repair costs!
Selling: The law changed several years ago in Texas. Now, if something shows up on the inspection report of the buyer, you can't fix it yourself. You have to use a licensed person to perform any repairs which costs you more money! Get your house inspected before you put it on the market and get a chance to fix it yourself! Building: Phase inspections: (4) Before they pour the slab: this helps to insure that all the plumbing and foundation footings are where they should be Before they sheet rock: this lets the inspector see the framing, electrical, plumbing, and duct work before it is covered Before move in: this lets the inspector get one last look at the house before you take possession to make sure everything is as it should be 11 months after move in: this lets the inspector go over the house one last time before your builder's warranty runs out to make sure nothing has gone wrong since construction