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Dallas Home Inspections Company

Thorough Experienced Professionals

Partial List of Items inspected

- Foundation
- Grading and Drainage

- Roofing Materials

• - Roof structure and Attic
  - Interior and Exterior Walls
• - Ceilings and Floors
• - Interior and Exterior Doors
• - Windows
• - Stairways
• - Fireplaces
• - Porches
• - Main Electrical Panel
• - Branch Circuits
• - Heating System
• - Cooling System
• - Duct System
• - Plumbing System
• - Water heating System
• - Appliances

Here’s what happens at the Inspection

Your inspector will turn all the lights and fans on the highest settings, set the oven to 350 degrees, set the dishwasher to normal and start the cycle, set the thermostat to the highest setting for heat and the lowest setting for cool, open and close all accessible windows, turn on all the plumbing fixtures and have them all running at the same time. While the property is at full electrical load, he will remove the electrical panel cover and carefully examine the circuits, breakers, connections, wiring, check for any overheating or improper wiring, all circuits will remain on for a extended period of time. All plumbing fixtures will be running water and commodes will be flushed repetitively for a extended period of time. The inspector will set up a ladder at any single-story access point of the roof and take pictures while walking the roof, pictures will be taken of all defects of the roof. The inspector will access any safe access to the attic and take pictures of any visible defects, such as insulation, roof supports, overlay materials, decking problems, signs of leaks, improper venting of any gas appliances or plumbing areas. If the HVAC unit is in the attic the inspector will closely examine all condense drains and look for any defect that may effect the operation. The heating and cooling systems may be switches back and forth to cycle the HVAC system thru multiple checks of operation and to check for airflow. The appliances are checked for proper operation and installation. The lighting, fans and random checking of room outlets are check for proper operation and any safety hazards. After a reasonable period of time the oven is checked for calibration of 350 degrees and the broil function is checked, all burners are check at the same time at highest setting and all safety and proper operation. All accessible doors, walls, ceilings and floors are checked, and pictures are taken of any defects of operation and performance. the inspector will make a study of the foundation, closely examining all and any signs of problems and indication of past or current problems. The inspector will take in consideration all the finding of the interior and exterior in analyzing the condition of the foundation. Our inspectors can typically find some indications of past foundation repairs and make our clients aware of those signs. I some cases our inspectors have found indications of possible damaged or broken lines beneath the slab that most all other inspection company either pay no attention to or are unable to detect because of a lack of training or experience.  Once the inspector finishes the onsite report it can be print out on site, review ed in detail and the inspector will answer any and all question you may have. The inspector will also be happy to walk the property with you and point out anything you may a question about. Our inspectors will spend as much time as you need on site as you may need.  Later the inspector will spend another one to one and half hours downloading the pictures he has taken, resizing those pictures and put them into the individual sections of the report, he will then finalize the report and email the report to you and your Realtor. Typically, within about 4 hours of leaving the property. Of course, there is a lot more that happens than this short description, but this gives you a good idea of the thoroughness of the inspection. Most average 2,200 sqft slab homes the inspector spends 4 to 5 total hours in the inspection, preparing the report, taking pictures and attending to the pictures and going over the report with our clients. The inspector will include his or her direct phone number so that you may contact the inspector directly should you have any questions. The day after the inspection you can call the inspector if you should have any question or need help in any way. We'll also be happy to call your Realtor to make sure they are taken care of and answer any question they may have.  We are happy to provide any assistance you may need after the inspection forever. Do not hesitate in contacting us should you have any question that you think we could help you with. We consider you our client for life.

Commercial Inspections

With our experience with the commercial industry spans greatly from mixed-use residential, warehouses, offices, and retail spaces.  We found water penetration in multi-unit building and saved our client 36.000.00.

We Provide Exceptional Commercial Building Inspections and Services

Since 1994 we have provided a professional approach to the inspection of the homes, apartments, condos, mobile-homes, townhomes, and all kinds of commercial properties that you or your clients are purchasing, selling, leasing or renting.

We have been fully Licensed by The Texas Real Estate Commission since 1994 and are recognized as an expert witness.

We have represented 10’s of thousands of buyers, sellers, investors, tenants, landlords and builders by providing accurate inspections and unparalleled documentation.

Proudly providing inspections in Dallas County, Collen County, Rockwall County, and surrounding counties.

We have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with the most thorough, intuitive, educational, and useful tool you have negotiating your position.

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Systems Reviewed during the Inspection

The areas of concern will vary from one commercial property to another depending on age, usage and location. An office building, for example, is going to have very different requirements from a church or a apartment building. We'll check for problems, proper functionality, and obvious safety concerns. The list of systems we inspect includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• * Roof materials and installation
• * Structure and foundation
• * General Electrical panels and wiring
• * General Plumbing fixtures
• * General Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• * Roof structure and Attic areas
• * Crawlspace, if present
• * Parking and Pavement

Key Takeaway:

The goal of a commercial inspection is to provide the client with the information they need to enter into transaction negotiations with as much power in their possession as possible. In a negotiation, knowledge and documentation are power. Gathering this information is the process of due diligence and where commercial inspectors play a key role.