Family-owned Home Inspection company since 1984. Exceeding expectations, one inspection at a time. Rick Runnels Lic. #873
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Hiring the cheapest home inspector? That mistake could cost you later on. When protecting your biggest investment, quality matters more than price. Choose experience, not just a lower quote.
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Joist hangers need to be the correct size and have the joist completely aligned and mounted properly. This deck had hazards that need to be corrected before use.
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May is Home Improvement Month. Before starting new projects, many homeowners schedule a home inspection to better understand the current condition of their house. Knowing the importance of an issue can help you plan improvements with confidence.
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Rain has affected several inspections this week. Cannot check for leaking pool equipment with standing water under the pumps and filters.
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It is also surprising how many new builds lack AFCI or ARC breaker protection and that electricians don't know to put it in!
An AFCI breaker at today’s home inspection , not tripping when the test button is pressed. AFCI breakers are designed to prevent fires.
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Today's home inspection is a house built in 1895. You never know what piece of history you might uncover or older problems coming to light.
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The last few weeks have been newly-built homes every day but the builders have actually been the clients. Good way to have quality control over your results!
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Excellent tips for preparing your home for an inspection. Thanks Corey!
New blog post: How to prepare your house for a home inspection. inspections.blue/blog/f/how-…
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Sellers: don’t forget to clean the jetted tub before listing your home. Mildew likes to grow on the inside of the water lines.
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Not wrong haha
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81 now in San Antonio. So, a friendly reminder or if you just moved to Texas, we have the "12 Seasons of Texas". You are now partaking in "Fool's Spring".
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Hard freeze and ice passed for now, back to work! New home inspection and pre-drywall in the Bastrop area today.
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Lots of ice in Central Texas so hope everyone has prepared the P's. Plants, pipes, pets and people. And Whataburger for the win!
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Yes, very common!
A common home inspection issue I point out to home buyers: downspouts need to direct water away from the home. Poor site drainage can cause erosion and foundation problems.
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With the possibility of potentially disruptive winter weather impacts to Texas, pay attention to the forecast over the next several days.
📋Make A Plan
🎒Pack A Kit
📺Stay Informed
Jan 19
There are increasing chances for snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic late this week and into the weekend. There is still plenty of uncertainty in the forecast, which will evolve in the coming days, so stay up to date on the latest at weather.gov.
ALT U.S. map showing low to moderate probabilities of minor winter weather impacts across the central Plains into the Midwest and Appalachians, with higher probabilities near the Great Lakes and Northeast.
ALT U.S. map showing widespread moderate to high probabilities of minor winter weather impacts from the southern Plains through the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys into the Mid-Atlantic.
ALT U.S. map showing high probabilities of minor winter weather impacts across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with lower probabilities extending westward into the Plains.
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Starting the New Year with a new home inspection in the Colony and a pre-drywall in Tahitian Village.
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Inspecting a barndominium in Thorndale today. Nice weather for this time of year!
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“Even the most conscientious inspector is working within limits that many buyers do not fully appreciate. A standard home inspection is visual and noninvasive.”msn.com/en-us/money/realesta…
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Keep an eye on shingles this winter, especially on an older roof. Extreme cold makes shingles brittle, increasing the risk of cracks/breakage. Warm cycles then allow moisture to seep in & cause damage. Flashing can contract, creating gaps, while seals can lose flexibility.
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