Austin and Dallas-area home inspections, including single family houses and condos, multi-family apartment buildings, ranches and farmhouses.
Previously we posted an Exterior Inspection Checklist and a summary of our procedures for inspecting a house’s outdoor features, outbuildings and landscape elements. The list is based on more than 30 years of experience with home inspection in Frisco, McKinney and other North Dallas communities. including residential and commercial real estate in Frisco, Plano and … Read more
Looking for a North Dallas Real Estate Inspector? A certified Dallas real estate inspector from Advanced Inspection Service (AIS) can save you money and enhance your peace of mind. Whether you’re selling or buying property, a thorough inspection can identify defects that are present in the building — or situations that may create potential problems … Read more
Advanced Inspection Service (AIS) is focused on inspecting North Dallas homes. Most of our work this year entails Denton, McKinney and Frisco home inspections – as well as the established communities of Addison, Carrolton and Garland. Since 1983 we have inspected hundreds of houses, condos and commercial buildings in the greater DFW area. Our knowledge … Read more
Anyone selling or buying a home should hire a certified home inspector to evaluate the state of the factors listed here. The home inspection checklist’s results can have a significant impact on the market value of the property. So it makes sense for a seller to remedy any shortcomings found on the inspection checklist prior … Read more
What you need to know about A/C Systems Many Sellers, Real Estate Attorneys and Real Estate Sales Agents want a simple yes or no answer when a home inspector is asked the question: Is the air conditioning system functioning properly? However, a simple yes or no answer cannot address this question appropriately unless all of … Read more
Many Sellers, Real Estate Attorneys and Real Estate Sales Agents want a simple yes or no answer when a home inspector is asked the question: Is the air conditioning system functioning properly? However, a simple yes or no answer cannot address this question appropriately unless all of the following items are inspected during a home … Read more
If there is any doubt in your mind about the need for a 3rd party inspection of a new home, in any price range, in any neighborhood, by any builder, you should spend a day in the field with me. You would quickly appreciate just how critical a 3rd party inspection can be. This is … Read more
After taking possession of a new home, there are some maintenance and safety issues that should be addressed immediately. The following checklist should help you undertake these improvements: Change the locks on all exterior entrances, for improved security. Check that all windows and doors are secure. Improve window hardware as necessary. Security rods can be … Read more
Flashing problems on roofs and other exterior construction joints can enable water penetration and cause a lot of costly damage. Missing or mis-installed flashing is one of the most common discrepancies we find during our McKinney and Frisco area home inspections. Improperly flashed roofs, doors and windows can allow water to enter the house, creating … Read more