Services

Home Inspections

We offer three types of home inspections. We serve Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lago Vista, Liberty Hill, Bertram, Burnett, Lampasas, Florence, Jaryl, Belton, Temple, Waco, Taylor, and other areas.

Pre- purchase inspection

Buying a home is one of the largest investments many people ever make. Don't make a mistake of buying something that needs thousands or tens of thousands of dollars of work after purchase.
Our Pre- Purchase inspection gives you all the information you need to make an informed decision about your investment.
The following items are included in our Pre Purchase home inspections:

Structural Systems
Foundation Opinion
Grading and Drainage
Roof covering
Roof Structure and Attic
Walls
Ceilings and Floors
Doors
Windows
Fireplace/Chimney
Porches/Decks/Carports
Electric
Service Entrance and Panels
Branch Circuits
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
Heating Equipment
Cooling Equipment
Ducts and Vents
Plumbing System
Water Supply System and Fixtures
Drains, Wastes, Vents
Water Heating Equipment
Hydrotherapy Equipment
Appliances
Dishwasher
Food Waste Disposal
Range Hood
Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops
Microwave Cooking Equipment
Trash Compactor
Bath Exhaust Fans and/or Heaters
Whole House Vacuum Systems
Garage Door Openers
Door Bells and Chimes
Dryer Vents

Pre- listing inspection

he pre-purchase inspection is perfect for discovering what a potential buyer may object to when considering your home.
By getting a pre- purchase inspection you can avoid any surprises at closing that may cause the sale to fall though.
Many buyers now look for homes that have been pre- inspected to save them time and money when shopping.
The following items are included in our Pre listing home inspections:

11 month warranty Inspection

So you bought a new home and your 1 year warranty from your builder is about to expire. Now is when you need a comprehensive inspection that offers you a punch list of items to have the builder repair.
We inspect all systems of the home and even include items that may need further investigation.
The following items are included in our 11 month warranty inspections:

Structural Foundation Inspections

Signs you need a Foundation Inspection.

Foundation issue can compromise the structural integrity of a home and cause a variety of issues within the home. roofing issues, plumbing leaks and window and door operation. Knowing the signs of foundation problems when considering the purchase of a home is imperative. It is also critical to understand that these symptoms may or may not be caused by your foundation. The following are possible signs of foundation movement:

Ground floor not level
Humps in the floor
Tile cracks spanning several tiles
Concrete spalling
Cracks in concrete foundation
Cracks in brick exterior
Drywall and ceiling cracking/separations
Doors open and close on their own
Doors sticking, difficult to close
Flooring gaps
Windows out of plumb
Crooked cabinets

It is important to remember that not all foundation issues require repair. Often times, monitoring the foundation movement over time is recommended rather than immediate repair.

Before any repairs are done, you should first have a Level B foundation inspection. We can provide you With this thorough inspection, we work with Crosstown Engineering to get you an elevation contour map of the foundation, and structural report issued by Crosstown Engineering. With this inspection you gain an independent, professional opinion on the condition of your foundation and what repairs are needed, if any.

We perform structural foundation inspections for home owners, real estate agents and foundation repair companies in the Austin Texas and surrounding communities.

Structural Foundation inspections are available by calling: 512-876-6040

Mobile Home HUD Compliance Inspection

Mobile or manufactured homes have their unique features when it comes to inspecting them. When you purchase a manufactured home be sure you have it inspected by someone who is certified to perform inspections on manufactured homes.

HUD/FHA has a number of requirements for a manufactured home to qualify for financing as a permanent structure. They can be found in the link below:
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/administration/hudclips/guidebooks/4930.3G

Our Manufactured Home HUD Inspections check for compliance with all of the rules set forth above. The inspection includes an elevation map of the structure and an Engineer sign off from Crosstown Engineering.

FHA Manufactured Home Checklist:

The manufactured home must be permanently affixed to the foundation in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements for anchoring, support, stability, and maintenance and with HUD Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH) dated 1996.
The unit must not have been previously installed or occupied at any other site or location, except from the manufacturer or the dealer’s lot as a new unit.
The manufactured home must be built on and remain on a permanent chassis with the towing hitch or running gear (wheels, axles, etc.) removed. Single-width manufactured homes are not allowed The manufactured home must be a minimum of 400 square feet gross living area.
An Engineer's Certification on Foundation Compliance must be completed certifying that the "house is erected on a permanent foundation and is in compliance with the guidelines published in the Permanent Foundation Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH) dated 4 September 1996, which must be: • Completed by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, who is licensed/registered in the state where the manufactured home is located, and • Site-specific and contains the engineer's or registered architect's signature, seal, and/or state license/certification number.
In states where seals are issued, the seal must be on the certification.
Included in both the loan file and insuring binder when submitted to FHA. The manufactured home must be served by permanent water and sewer facilities approved by the local municipality, if available, at the site.
An all-weather roadway must serve the site.
The lowest finished exterior grade (if there is a basement - the lowest finished exterior grade adjacent to the perimeter enclosure), must be at or above the 100-year return flood elevation.
The structural integrity must have been maintained during transport and sufficient anchoring, support and stability must be evident.
The space beneath manufactured homes must be properly enclosed and therefore must: • Be a continuous wall (whether bearing or non-load bearing), and • Be adequately secured to the perimeter of the unit, and • Separate the crawl space from the backfill, and • Keep out vermin and water, and • Allow for property ventilation of the crawl space.
If the perimeter enclosure is non-load bearing skirting comprised of lightweight material, there must be adequate backing (such as concrete, masonry, or treated wood) to permanently attach and support or reinforce the skirting.