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Houston Home
Inspections,
Home Inspector, House Inspection, House Inspector. Inspections.
HOME
 WHY
Why do
I need a home inspection?
 BUYER/SELLER
Whether you are
buying or selling a house, here's some good information for you.
TREC
GUIDELINES
Texas Real Estate
Commission's minimum guidelines all Texas inspectors must follow.
SAFETY
Our primary focus on
every inspection. Is the house safe to live in? Here's
some tips.
LINKS
Additional
information for the home buyer.
BUYERS
SELLERS
COSTS
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES AVAILABLE
INSPECTOR
SELECTION TIPS:
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BUYERS
& SELLERS
BUYERS
A home is likely to be
your single largest investment. Every new and pre-owned home
needs a professional inspection. After all, who else is going to
look out for your best interest? Protect yourself with an
unbiased professional home inspection by Lone
Star Home Inspections. You will learn the true
condition of the house prior to purchase. The intent of the
home inspection is to provide to you a detailed evaluation of the
mechanical and structural aspects of the house and identify those
items which are "in need of repair" as defined by the
Texas Real Estate Commission. (refer
to TREC GUIDELINES)
Every home inspection focuses
on three key elements. We want to assure that the house is safe,
sound, and sanitary.
Lone
Star Home Inspections will evaluate the performance and
condition of the foundation, site grading, roof covering, roof
structure, attic, ceilings, walls, floors, fireplace(s), chimney(s),
windows, doors. The mechanical inspection includes the
electrical system, heating and cooling equipment, ducts and vents,
plumbing, water heater(s), and appliances.
SELLERS
You
need to know what Inspectors will tell potential buyers.
A presale inspection by Lone
Star Home Inspections will reduce the probability of last
minute complications which can adversely affect the sale. Properties
with fewer unanswered questions will often sell faster.
Discovered defects which arise after the buyer makes an offer often
can lead to delays and price renegotiation.
Almost all homes have
defects which buyers will want the sellers to correct prior to the
close of escrow. When you know those defects in advance you
can get reasonable repair estimates from contractors and provide
that information to the buyers. You may wish to have some of
the items repaired prior to listing the property for sale. A
defect disclosure accompanied by a cost to correct provided by a
reputable contractor can defuse a problem before it occurs.
The unknown possible cost always appears more threatening and risky
than a known expense.
Full disclosure is always
the best policy for all parties involved in a real estate
transaction.
Its to your advantage to
obtain a high quality, thorough, unbiased home inspection from Lone
Star Home Inspections.
COSTS
Pricing is dependant on
the size, location, and additional features of the residence.
The starting price for a 3/2/2 located in northern Harris County is
$300.00 (Mechanical & Structural), if a WDI (Termite) report is
required add $50.00. Please call with the specifics of your house to
receive an exact quote. Beware of low cost inspectors.
There is a reason they are low cost. In Texas the Inspectors
license number will give you an idea how long they have been
inspecting homes.
Additional inspection
items, please call for a quote.
- Sprinkler System
- Security System
- Swimming Pool
- Spa/Jacuzzi
- Private water well
- Termite Inspection/WDI Report
Fees are payable at the
time of inspection by cash, check, or money order.
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Call
for
more information on these services.
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