Choosing an Inspector
InterNACHI vs. ASHI: What Home Inspector Certifications Mean
A plain-English comparison of InterNACHI and ASHI certifications and how they fit alongside the legally required TREC license in Texas.
Read more →Everything you need to understand inspections and care for your home before you buy, sell, or maintain in DFW.
A plain-English comparison of InterNACHI and ASHI certifications and how they fit alongside the legally required TREC license in Texas.
Read more →A home inspection is a one-time condition snapshot while a home warranty is a service contract for future repairs, and the two complement each…
Read more →Inspections are thorough but visual and point-in-time, so they are a reliable snapshot rather than a guarantee or warranty.
Read more →Radon levels are generally lower across much of North Texas but not zero, so the EPA recommends testing as an optional add-on.
Read more →When a roof is safe and accessible inspectors walk it, and otherwise use a ladder, drone, or binoculars depending on conditions.
Read more →A standard inspection notes visible moisture and mold-like growth but is not the same as laboratory mold testing, which is a separate add-on.
Read more →From general buyer and new construction to pre-drywall, warranty, and pre-listing inspections, plus add-ons like WDI, sewer scope, and pool, here is how the…
Read more →A DIY walkthrough is great for screening homes as you shop, but it is not a replacement for a licensed inspection before you buy.
Read more →Built-in appliances get a basic operational check during an inspection, but that is a function test, not an appliance warranty.
Read more →A visual, non-invasive inspection has real limits, from hidden and underground problems to intermittent issues, which is why add-ons like a sewer scope and…
Read more →Browse the guides to understand exactly what to expect from a North Texas home inspection.