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Welcome Home Thank you for visiting. Jim been inspecting in the Houston & Galveston coastal areas for over 20 years and have over 21 years of homebuilding experience. Jim personally performs every inspection and does not sub-contract out to other inspectors you know nothing about. If you have a question you call Jim; not a call center. Our philosophy for each client is simple; Jim will inspect the property as if he were going to buy it. He will be there for you before, during and after the inspection.
Once you hire Jim, you will. He’s available to answer questions about your home at any time after the inspection. Even years later. Can you remodel? Had storm damage? You’ve got a friend you can consult at any time. Jim’s – No B.S. 100% Guarantee Jim is so confident he'll satisfy your needs and save you money, he offers the following guarantee: If you're not completely satisfied with our job at the end of the onsite inspection, you owe us nothing! No disclaimers. No fine print. No bull! Order Your Inspection today! Call me directly at (281) 337-4052. What You Can Expect • One of the regions most detailed inspectors and full code certified. Take the challenge! • An inspector with actual homebuilding experience. • An unbiased opinion free of influence from others. Rest assured you’ll get the real story about the home you’re buying. • Home inspection reports can be indecipherable while others are "empty". Jim’s reports are easy to understand. You even get a detailed Summary that most builders and buyers want. • Reports include digital photographs of our choice. • You’ll understand your new home. Jim’s inspections are meant to be educational. Ask any question. • You’ll know what’s about to wear out. Here’s another secret they won’t tell you. A 10 year old home with the original roof, water heater, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment may cost you $20,000.00 over the next few years. It may not be such a bargain unless you prepare and budget. Click here • Consulting after the inspection. You’ll have a friend in the business. Jim is available to answer your questions any time after the inspection. Even years later. No risk. Remember, If you're not completely satisfied with our job at the end of the onsite inspection, you owe us nothing! Call Jim at (281) 337-4052 |
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See if any inspector
is code certified for free. Most are not as certification is not required by the state to have a license
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How Was Your Inspection?
If your inspection doesn't or didn't clearly pay for itself maybe you had the wrong inspector.
If your inspector knows nothing about coastal construction (Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, part of Harris, etc.) requirements then what is he or she looking for?
Real estate home inspections
Resale, new construction,
1-year warranty inspections, second opinion inspections
281-337-4052
Infrared Thermography
A Thermal Infrared Scan offers us another look at things in a different way.
In February 2009, Texas adopted a upgraded inspection standards of practice which according to the state "that more accurately reflect current technology, codes, and practices that form the basis of many of the standards."
Texas does not require inspectors to be code certified so beware of qualifications.
Referrals
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M.L. - League City
""The builder said he wouldn't have sold me the house knowing it was going to be inspected. I want to know what they are hiding".
H.N. - League City
"After your recent inspection of a one year old "as-is" foreclosed builder home we requested structural repairs. The bank saw the photos and the references to building codes and opted to repair than give thousands of dollars in price cuts; the leverage of your report gave us the stronger position."
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More New Homes Contain Life-Threatening Defects.... click here
Almost every house, no matter how recently or expertly built, is a money pit. The Wall Street Journal study that found it may be cheaper to buy a new or fully remodeled home every 10 years than to deal with the mounting repair problems of an aging home. Read More
Resale Estimated Cost of Repairs: generally figure 3/4 of 1% of the sales price for each year age of the property for repair and maintenance.
News Media: Are Appraisals the New Organized Crime? Click here
[Appraisal Management Companies] An Accident Waiting to Happen?
Most roof blow-offs from IKE were from glue-tab adhesion failures; not nails..click here
Wall Street Journal : Costly Mistakes Buyers Make in a Down Market........click here
What's happening behind your stucco? Click here
Inspections and Mold Sampling (by others).....click here
Who represents you?......click here
What happended to the TRCC?.....click here
March 2011 image on a Houston builder's home by the Woodlands put up for sale by its owner 1-year after it was built. The dark spots are water inside the wall.
Construction phase inspections
Learn about your home before it gets covered up
A Thermal Infrared Scan offers us another look at things in a different way.
