Home Inspections

Why should I get a home inspection?

The purchase of your home is quite possibly your biggest investment. As with any investment, it is prudent to research it as much as possible. A professional home inspection is one key source of information about your home purchase. The inspection and report will inform you as to the current condition of each of the home's major systems. This information will allow you to plan for improvements or safety enhancements required to maintain and protect your investment.

What is a home inspection?

A home inspection is strictly a visual inspection of the readily accessible systems and components of a building. No destructive probing or testing will be performed. This means your inspector will only report on parts of the building that he can get to readily. Your inspector is not allowed to move furnishings or any other personal items during the inspection. However, if the home owner is present, the inspector may ask them to move items so that he can inspect the blocked system. The inspector will also not enter any part of the building that, in his determination, presents a safety hazard to himself, or may damage the property.

While it is not required for you to be present during the inspection, we would like to invite you to participate in the process. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn a great deal about your new home.

What does a home inspection cover?

Your inspector will evaluate, identify, and report on the current condition of the following systems:

• Structural System/Foundation
• Exterior
• Roof System
• Plumbing System
• Electrical System
• Heating System
• Cooling System
• Interior
• Insulation and Ventilation
• Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
• (Optional) Appliances staying with the property
• Termite Inspection and Report

What can I expect?

• Prompt Arrival
• Explanation of the Home Inspection Contract and what the Inspection Entails
• Verification of the Inspectors License
• Courteous, Professional, Fully Equipped Inspector
• Honest Evaluation of the Current Functionality of the Building Systems

For more information or for a Houston area home inspector, visit JP's Real Estate Inspections at http://www.jpsrei.com JP's Real Estate Inspections is a Houston area inspections company, certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission to perform home and commercial inspections.