Everything Dallas-Fort Worth buyers and homeowners need to understand about home inspections: what a standard inspection covers, what it does not, how long it takes, how accurate it is, and how to read your report. Start here to learn the fundamentals before you buy, sell, or maintain a home in North Texas.
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The Texas Real Estate Commission licenses agents and home inspectors, writes the inspection standards and the report form, and takes complaints. Here is how…
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A pool adds enjoyment and risk. Here is what a standard inspection covers, what it does not, and when to add a pool inspection.
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In North Texas heat, your air conditioner works overtime. Here is how long systems last and how an inspector evaluates one.
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Homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos or lead paint. Here is where they hide and why testing is a separate specialty.
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The pipe behind your walls matters. Here is a plain-English guide to galvanized, copper, PEX, and what each means for a DFW home.
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A home inspection gives the fireplace and chimney a visual once-over, but it is not a Level 2 chimney inspection. Here is the difference.
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Cloudy or foggy double-pane windows are a sign of a failed seal. Here is what causes it, whether it matters, and your repair options.
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GFCI and AFCI devices protect against shock and electrical fires. Here is where they belong and why inspectors test them.
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Open up an electrical panel and a few issues show up again and again. Here is what double-taps, missing covers, and others mean.
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Your water heater is one of the most failure-prone systems in the home. Here is what an inspector checks and the warning signs to…
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