Tyler Home Inspector's Blog

After climbing on the roof, I normally head toward the attic. One of the reasons is heat. On those typical, hot, Texas summer days, an attic can reach temperatures near 200 degrees! Personally, I want to have time to look over as much of the attic as possible, so it's best to get in there while i...

Let's take a look at the roof!  I generally schedule appointments early in the day for a couple of reasons.  One of those reasons is that the roof is cooler and I am less likely to damage the shingles when walking on them. I look for many items but I always look for the "usual suspects".  The mos...

Hello, This is the first in a series of what I look for when inspecting a home.  Keep in mind, here in Texas, we are governed by the Texas Real Estate Commission and must use their Standards of Practice.  Since these are really just the "minimum standards", I try to go above and beyond in several...

There is no question; the process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports and ...