Additional Home Inspection Services In Houston

Thermal Imaging Scan: The inspector will use a Thermal Camera to detect differences in temperature between the suspect area of the home and the surrounding areas. This difference in temperature could indicate water / moisture in the wall, ceiling, or other area. The Thermal Camera can often "back-track" to the source of the moisture.

Elevation Surveys: Measurements are taken from a central location in the home to the corners of each room on the ground floor to determine how level the floor is.

Chinese Drywall Visual & Intrusive Inspections: During the Visual Inspection the inspector checks for common signs of Chinese Drywall in the home, such as an odor of sulfer, corrosion / blackening of copper wires and pipes, and markings on unpainted drywall indicating that it was made in China. If this inspection reveals indicators of Chinese Drywall an Intrusive Inspection may be performed. At that point small samples of drywall will be taken from various areas in the home and sent to a laboratory for testing. Results of the lab testing can take up to two weeks.

Forensic Inspection: The inspector will use a drill, saw, or other appropriate tool to open the suspect area of a structure and pin-point the source of moisture or other issue. In the case of stucco, the hole will be filled with caulk when the inspection is complete. The inspector is not responsible for replacing drywall or other building materials.

Commercial Inspection: The inspector will conduct a structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspection of a commercial property. Ancillary inspectors may be called in as appropriate, such as Fire Control Systems Inspectors, Elevator Inspectors, Chilled Water Systems Inspectors, etc.

Wood Destroying Insect Inspection: (Performed by Texas Termite Terminators, a division of Fox Inspection Group.) The inspector will check the property for signs of wood destroying insects, such as termites, carpenter ants, etc. The inspector will also assess the property for structural or landscaping issues that could contribute to future wood destroying insect problems.

Stucco Visual & Intrusive Inspections:  There are two main types of stucco inspections. The more complete is called a Moisture Intrusion Inspection and the lesser is the limited Visual Only Inspection. The majority of our clients need the information that the full moisture intrusion evaluation provides, yet we understand that inspection costs are important. Consider both services and weigh the value that each will provide.

Moisture Intrusion Inspection: This inspection is recommended to all clients who want to know the condition of the structure in behind their stucco. First we ask the home owner to sign a waiver form. This is so we can put tiny holes into areas we suspect are likely to have water penetration so we can insert a specialized tool that can read moisture (of course, we patch the holes).

Our Stucco Inspectors' certifications are posted below: