A recent comment on a post about home inspection scams caused me to think about a recent home inspection, and what I as a home inspector could have missed.

A new page on this site is provided to show you what would be written in a home inspection report.

Home Inspectors in Houston (and all over Texas) should be aware that a new property inspection report is in place. Here is a summary of some significant changes that the consumer should know. This post is meant as a companion piece to my previous posts that were written in the “Understanding Your Report” Category.

Home Inspectors have the option of including any additional material they wish to a report, so you need to read.

Optional systems are not always optional for a buyer, but an inspector may charge more to look at these systems.

An outline of what a home inspector will look for when examining appliances.

An explanation of what an inspector will include on a home inspection report when examining the plumbing system.

An explanation of what an inspector will include on a home inspection report when examining the air conditioning (HVAC) system.

An explanation of what an inspector will include on a home inspection report when examining the electrical system.

An explanation of what an inspector will include on a home inspection report when examining the structural system.