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4306 Olsen Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 679-3047
(806) 679-2320 (after 5 pm)
slanier@up2specs.com
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What is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a non-invasive and visual inspection of the home.
An inspector will look at everything he has access to
for signs of deficiencies and clues of the true condition of the home.
For example new paint or stained paint on a ceiling may be an indication
of a past roof leak. Further inspection in the attic and of the roof may
reveal repairs that were made or that are still needed. Cracks in
sheetrock on a wall or out of square doorframes are a good indication of
settlement and that the foundation needs further inspection. Once the
inspector has performed an inspection he will write up a report and go
over it with you. There he will discuss all of the deficiencies that he
found in the home and field your questions about where to go from there.
Many times the deficiencies found become part of the negotiated sale of
the home, with either the sale price being reduced by the cost of the
repairs, or the seller being required to perform the repairs prior to
the completed sale.
Why do I need a Home
Inspection?
A home
is normally the largest purchase anyone will make in their lifetime. And
while a new home can be a dream come true for most, it can also turn
into a nightmare for some. The purpose of a quality home inspection is to seek out all of the
potential problems and deficiencies in a home before you sign on the
dotted line and make the purchase. Having a thorough inspection
performed before the purchase ensures that you enter into your home
ownership with the security of knowing you've bought the quality,
problem-free "castle" you've always dreamed about!
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Some other reasons to consider
having a home inspection.
- There are currently no
accreditation, education or experience requirements to be a
home builder in Texas.
- Without a home inspection the
buyer of a home inside a city limits is relying on the local
code enforcement officials to insure that it was constructed
correctly. This will only be applicable to homes
built since the local city ordinances and code enforcement
departments were in existence.
- Often the only requirement for
inspection of construction in areas outside of city limits
under Texas County jurisdiction is that the septic system be
inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, (TCEQ).
That's right, no building inspectors or code enforcement to
insure that the home is constructed according to code.
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Sample
Property Inspection Report
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