What Do We Inspect?

Structural Systems
Foundations - Grading & Drainage - Roof Covering Materials - Roof Structure & Attic - Walls (interior & exterior) - Ceilings & Floors - Doors (interior & exterior) - Windows - Stairs (interior & exterior) - Fireplace/Chimney - Porches, Balconies, Decks and Carports

Electrical Systems
Service Entrance and Panels - Branch Circuits, Connected Devices, and Fixtures

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
Heating Equipment - Cooling Equipment - Duct System, Chase, and Vents

Plumbing System
Water Supply System and Fixtures - Drains, Wastes, and Vents - Water Heating Equipment - Hydro-Massage Therapy Equipment

Appliances
Dishwasher - Food Waste Disposer - Range Exhaust Vent - Ranges, Cooktops, and Ovens - Microwave Oven - Trash Compactor - Mechanical Exhaust Vents and Bathroom Heaters - Garage Door Operator(s) - Doorbell and Chimes - Dryer Vents

Optional Systems
Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Equipment - Outbuildings - Outdoor Cooking Equipment - Gas Supply Systems - Private Sewage Disposal (Septic) Systems - WholeHouse Vacuum Systems - Icemakers - Built-in Refrigorators - Tennis Courts - Boat Docks

Buyer Notice:

Components must be visible and readly accessible at the time of inspection, and not all homes will contain the items listed herein. Example access areas: Electric service panel(s), Water heater(s), Furnace(s), Crawl space access.

Only those systems and their components required to be inspected in accordance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's Standards of Practice for Property Inspectors will be inspected unless agreed upon in writing before the inspection begins.

For a copy of the TREC Inspector SOP visit: www.trec.state.tx.us