Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What qualifications or credentials should a home inspector offer?

A: Are the inspectors insured?
How many inspections has the company performed?
REMEMBER TEXAS HAS Three Levels of Inspector Licenses
A person who performs a real estate inspection for a buyer or seller of real property generally must be licensed as an inspector by THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION "TREC".
Apprentice Inspector
Real Estate Inspector
Professional Inspector
There are different requirements for each license, and an applicant must pass an examination to be licensed as a real estate inspector or professional inspector.

Q: What will the inspection cover?

A: A thorough Inspection covers everything from roof to the foundation.
Items that are included in the Inspection are as follows:

Attic Insulation Ventilation Roof & Flashings Gutters Basement Plumbing System Air Conditioning Heating

Foundation Grading Retaining Walls Siding & Trim Driveways & Walks Ceilings Floors Walls

Crawlspace Doors & Windows Chimney Fireplace Major Appliances Electrical System Water Heater

Q: How long will the Inspection take?

A: Average Inspections take two to three hours.
Actual time may vary depending on the size, age & condition of the home.

Q: Should I be present during the Inspection?

A: We recommend that you be present at the site of the inspection, from start to finish.

Q: Why use Home Front Inspections?

A: The purchase of a new home is one of the single most costly investments that a family will make. It is important to know what YOU, as the primary investor, are getting for your money.

A home inspection is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection.
Home inspections are not a prediction of future performance, but can pinpoint existing problem areas.

Q: Why can't I have someone in my family who is very handy or a contractor, inspect my new home?

A: This is the biggest mistake many potential new homeowners make when purchasing a home. Although the person you are considering may be very skilled, they are not trained or experienced at professional home inspections. Professional home inspection is a unique skill like no other. Professional inspectors get what we call an inspector's instinct for problems. That instinct takes extensive training and lots of experience doing inspections to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals hire a professional home inspector to inspect their homes when they make a purchase.

Q: What if I have questions after the inspection?

A: You can call us and discuss all the aspects of your
new home whenever you like.