Choosing an Inspector
What Home Inspector Standards of Practice Cover
What a Standards of Practice is, the systems it requires inspecting, its common exclusions, and how Texas inspectors also follow TREC's version.
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Articles
Home Inspection & Maintenance Guides for Dallas-Fort Worth
Everything you need to understand inspections and care for your home before you buy, sell, or maintain in DFW.
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.
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Home Buying
Home Inspection vs. Home Warranty
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…
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Inspection Basics
How Accurate Are Home Inspections?
Inspections are thorough but visual and point-in-time, so they are a reliable snapshot rather than a guarantee or warranty.
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Local Insights
Radon Testing in North Texas: Do You Need It?
Radon levels are generally lower across much of North Texas but not zero, so the EPA recommends testing as an optional add-on.
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Inspection Basics
Do Home Inspectors Get on the Roof?
When a roof is safe and accessible inspectors walk it, and otherwise use a ladder, drone, or binoculars depending on conditions.
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Inspection Basics
Do Home Inspectors Check for Mold?
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.
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Inspection Basics
Types of Home Inspections (and Add-Ons) Explained
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…
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Inspection Basics
Can You Do Your Own Home Inspection?
A DIY walkthrough is great for screening homes as you shop, but it is not a replacement for a licensed inspection before you buy.
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Inspection Basics
Does a Home Inspection Include Appliances?
Built-in appliances get a basic operational check during an inspection, but that is a function test, not an appliance warranty.
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