Home Inspection in Houston Texas

[Richard W. Washington]

That must be how the $199 inspections are done.

I would get that home reinspected since it obviously was built 70's or 80's with the FPE. Bet there's alot that was missed.

Like Mike said, I'd be curious the inspector number?

[Chuck Evans]

WOW! That's the thinnest report that I have ever seen.

Remarkably few findings for a report that starts of by declaring that the home "appears to have excessive deferred maintenance"

I like that the static water pressure is 40-60 psi, and the floor and ceilings have vertical splits in the bricks.

According to the inspector, she now needs to hire the following for additional evaluation

• a structural engineer to evaluate the attic that had no defects
• An electrician
• An HVAC contractor
• A plumber

Guess she could have just started out by hiring all of the individual trades and skipped the home inspector all together. Looks like a drive-by. Was he even at the house an hour before he finished the inspection and report? This report is an embarrassment to the profession.

I always tell prospects who are price shopping that home inspections are not commodities and that there are vast differences between companies. This inspection proves the point.

I certainly wouldn't want to sit in front of a TREC panel and try to convince them that this was a conforming inspection.

Here are some sample Houston home inspection reports for comparison http://homecert.com/HomeInspectionReports.htm

P.S. 1954 build with cast iron underground plumbing, I would have a hydrostatic test done on the lines.

[Zoe Fackler]

His licens begins with 2 and is only four didgit.
I tried to surf Houston - City of ,a dn also State of Texas to verify whether his license was vaild or not - but never could find the OFFICIAL " verify a license portale.
I looked under Featured Inspector and he's not ours and he's not ASHI's either.


Someone was gusing about the age of the home - its a 1954.

Thats anoither question I have.
I lived in Dallas until I started my second childhood at 40.
My house was a 1949 brick but my rafters were 2 x 6 - not 2 x 4.
My house had more wood in the attic than most new homes have in the entire buiding.

What do you typically see in the late 1950's range in Houston attic's??

OH - Hi Gerry!!

Zoe

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by zfackler

His licens begins with 2 and is only four didgit.
I tried to surf Houston - City of ,a dn also State of Texas to verify whether his license was vaild or not - but never could find the OFFICIAL " verify a license portale.

With a number in the 2,000's that means he's been in business for a long, long time. Probably the early nineties at least I would think. He's no green weenie for sure. Go here to check his license....be sure to check 'inspector' after entering his name or license number.

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by zfackler

Thats anoither question I have.
I lived in Dallas until I started my second childhood at 40.
My house was a 1949 brick but my rafters were 2 x 6 - not 2 x 4.
My house had more wood in the attic than most new homes have in the entire buiding.

What do you typically see in the late 1950's range in Houston attic's??

OH - Hi Gerry!!

Zoe

Typically 2x6 conventional framing with 2x4 purlins under-supported. I don't recall seeing many, if any, 2x4 truss built SF roofs in 1950s, like the report states.

As Mike says, 2K series license number has probably been in the business about 15+ years (surprising)

[Chuck Evans]

So how are things in Riverview?

My Parents lived down the road in Apollo Beach (looks like housing prices are still pretty low compared to what they were a few years ago). I always liked it out that way (it used to be a blast catching snook in the canals). My son will be stationed at McDill AFB when he graduates OTS in December, so I'll be making trips out that way again soon.

[John Onofrey]

Originally Posted by mboyett

What can't be determined from the report is if anything is really deficient. How can anyone tell if the inspector really did a good job or even followed the SOP? It would appear from this report that the house has few, if any, issues. That's not likely though, is it? Just out of curiosity what range of numbers is the inspector's license? For example, the 2000's, 8000's, 10,000's, ?

1954 house with wiring that is not upgraded. No comment regarding absence of AFCI protection in the electrical section as required by TREC, among other things not identified in the electrical section. TREC has found inspectors negligent for not commenting on rust on dishwasher racks. What would they say about that?

The reports I've done for 1950's homes in this area probably average around 30 pages. This report was five.

My guess is that there are most likely numerous deficiencies in this home that were not reported on. But you are right Mike, you really can't tell unless the house is inspected by someone else.

Unlikely this 1954 home is as clean as indicated by this report.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by jonofrey

1954 house with wiring that is not upgraded. No comment regarding absence of AFCI protection in the electrical section as required by TREC. TREC has found inspectors negligent for not commenting on rust on dishwasher racks. What would they say about that?

The reports I've done for 1950's homes in this area probably average around 30 pages. This report was five.

My guess is that there are most likely numerous deficiencies in this home that were not reported on. But you are right Mike, you really can't tell unless the house is inspected by someone else.

Unlikely this 1954 home is as clean as indicated by this report.

John,

I've seen several 50 era homes in great condition around these parts and I'm very picky on what I report on. Just did a condo the other day not 50's however it was 23 yrs old and I could only find 4 defects. The owners simply took care of the home. Now if this guy isn't following the TREC SOP then that's another story. IMO he's simply not writing enough. Especially about the FPE panel. I didn't read the entire report however he seems to me to be realtor friendly and from all the research I've done many are like him IMO.

[Zoe Fackler]

Thank you for the link to check the License.
He was suspended in 2003 for failing to report issues.

O LORDY !!!

She paid $325 for the inspection -

I've given my niece directions to this link.
I just pray she reads all your thoughtful and knowledgable comments and information.

Again - you guys have been wonderful!!
Our NACHI family is truely a blessing
Zoe

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by jonofrey

1954 house with wiring that is not upgraded. No comment regarding absence of AFCI protection in the electrical section as required by TREC, among other things not identified in the electrical section.

Actually he did say that ARCH fault breakers are not installed. Whatever those are...