What Does the Home Inspection Process Look Like?
Schedule Your Home Inspection
Schedule an inspection online and we'll send you a confirmation email.
Meet Your Home Inspector
Your inspection will be performed by Kyle Harper, a licensed certified inspector.
Review Your Home Inspection Report
We will send your report within 24 hours of the inspection.
Whether you are buying, selling, or maintaining your home, Kyle Harper Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. As a fully licensed and certified Professional Real Estate Inspector, Kyle will walk you through your home and teach you as much as you want to learn. He and the staff here at KHI strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), the state agency that governs real estate practices in the state of Texas. All of us here at KHI pride ourselves in exceeding the TREC standards, and delighting the client.
After Kyle walks through the home with you, he will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. He will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. He will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in his easy-to-read Spectora report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From this report, you will see the items Kyle discussed with you, with images for reference.
Roof
The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.
Exterior
This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.
HVAC
We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
Electrical Systems
We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.
Appliances
We will test and examine all major appliances like water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.
Doors, Windows & Interior
We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.
Foundations, Basements & Crawl Spaces
We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.
