Services
Home buyers and sellers should clarify their needs and expectations with the home inspector before they sign a contract.
Pre-purchase home inspections are the most common requests for ASCA-Houston members; however, home sellers can benefit from services as well. Professional inspectors provide a general evaluation of the home – a visual inspection from roof to foundation. They objectively identify material defects in the systems, structures and components of the home, including:
Structural
- Foundation
- Grading and Drainage
- Roof and Gutters
- Interior and Exterior Walls
- Ceilings and Floors
- Doors and Windows
- Fireplaces and Chimneys
- Porches, Decks and Carports
Electrical
- Service Entrance Panels
- Sub Panels
- Branch Circuits and Wiring
- Electric Fixtures, Switches and Receptacles
- GFCI Protection
- Smoke Alarms
Plumbing and Fixtures
- Fixtures, Sinks and Drains
- Bathtubs and Showers
- Commodes
- Waste Venting
- Water Heater
- Hydro-Therapy Equipment
HVAC Systems
- Furnace/Heating Equipment
- Air Conditioning
- Ducts and Vents
- Central Vacuum Systems
Specialty Services
- Appliances
- Termite Inspection
- Radon Testing
- Mold Testing
Home buyers and sellers should clarify their needs and expectations with the home inspector before they sign a contract.