If you don't get what you want, it's a sign either that you did not seriously want it, or that you tried to bargain over the price...Rudyard Kipling

In the event price is your primary concern please consider the following suggestions:

• Ask an attorney, family, and friends for referral recommendations. See if they've used a low-cost home inspector with any satisfactory results.
• Contact your Realtor and ask them for a referral recommendation. I’m sure most Realtors are familiar with local home inspectors and some would be delighted to recommend the lowest priced home inspector they know. These guys help “their deal” go smoothly.
• Consider using a home inspector Apprentice trainee for your inspection. Larger or volume inspection companies can employ apprentices’. Those who are an Apprentice rather than a Professional Licensed Inspector usually offer bargain pricing as a way to generate business and gain experience. As you can see below it doesn’t take much to qualify and check out #5. What does DPS know about any of the items listed? Do they have this information about you? Try your own name or License number https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/

TREC Apprentice Application Requirements

1. Citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien
2. Resident of Texas at the time application is filed
3. Sponsored by a licensed professional inspector
4. At least 18 years of age
5. Found to be honest, trustworthy, & possessing integrity (Background Investigation through DPS) https://www.trec.state.tx.us/inspector/apprentice_inspector_app.asp

• Check out who ever you hire for a Professional License at: https://www.trec.state.tx.us/newsandpublic/licenseeLookup/search.aspx?licType=RBInspectors&txtSearch=Lic+%23+or+Lastname%2C+Firstname&SearchLicensees.x=38&SearchLicensees.y=13

This will not guarantee you anything except proof of licensure.

• Try the local phone book. Many of the inspection firms that advertise here are large, high volume companies that don't do much referral business and try to be low priced to keep landing new customers.
• Search for an inspector on the Internet. Look at the Sponsored Search or Advertisement sections on the top and sides of the page many inspectors here are competing for business and offer cut-rate pricing the companies in the middle section did not pay to advertise and are listed due to popularity or ranking, so they may not be cheap.
• Hire a part-time inspector. On average their pricing is lower than those that do professional home inspections as a full-time career. There are a lot of firemen, policemen, and even truck drivers in this profession. No disrespect meant to any of them but they are part-timers.

No two houses or properties are exactly the same therefore all Professional Inspections are site specific and individualized prices are based upon:

• Age of Property 
• Foundation Type (Slab or Pier and Beam)
• Size (Square Footage)
• Location
• Optional Amenities
• Selling Price
• Systems Inspected
• EIFS or Stucco Wall Cladding

Based on what is Present, Visible, and Accessible I will inspect the following items that may be onsite and included in your thorough inspection, generally more than 1,000 items:

• (AFCI) ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR TESTING

• AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING EQUIPMENT, VENTS, AND DUCTWORK 

• ALARM SYSTEMS, SMOKE, FIRE, AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION

• ATTIC, STAIRS, INSULATION, VENTS, AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE SYSTEMS

• BATHROOM FIXTURES, EXHAUST VENTS, AND HEATERS

• CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS, AND CLOSETS

• CRAWLSPACE, PIERS, BEAMS, GIRDERS, VENTS, AND SUBFLOOR STRUCTURES

• DISHWASHER

• DOOR BELL OR CHIME

• EIFS: EXTERIOR INSULATED FINISH SYSTEMS and ALL OTHER EXTERIOR CLADDINGS
  

• ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE, PANELS, AND ALL BRANCH CIRCUITS

• EXTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, SEALANTS, AND WEATHER STRIPPING

• FIREPLACE, HEARTH, DAMPER, FLUE, CAP, AND ARRESTORS

• FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

• FOUNDATION (SLAB, PIER AND BEAM, POST and OTHERS)

• FLOOR COVERINGS

• GARAGE DOOR(S) AND OPENER(S) 

• GAS LEAK DETECTION (TIF 8800) not matches or soap bubbles

• GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM METER TO APPLIANCES where accessible

• (GFCI) GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR TESTING

• GRADING, DRAINAGE, GUTTER, AND DOWNSPOUTS

• HYDROTHERAPY TUB & EQUIPMENT   

• INTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS

• LANDSCAPING EFFECTS ON STRUCTURE

• LAWN AND GARDEN SPRINKLER

• MICROWAVE

• OVEN, COOKTOP, AND RANGE

• OTHER INSTALLED KITCHEN APPLIANCES

• OUTDOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT

• PLUMBING SUPPLY, DRAINS, WASTE, AND VENTS

• PORCHES, DECKS, BALCONIES, STAIRS, AND HANDRAILS

• RANGE HOOD AND EXHAUST VENT 

• ROOF COVERING, FLASHINGS, AND ROOF STRUCTUE

• STORAGE BUILDINGS WITH UTILITIES

• SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, SECURITY, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT 

• TRASH COMPACTOR

• WATER HEATER 

• WINDOWS, SCREENS, LINTELS, FLASHING, AND DOOR GLAZING

• WHOLE HOUSE VACUUM SYSTEMS

• Additional items and systems unique to a particular property can also be inspected upon specific request.

Minimum Single System Professional Inspection fees start at $439.00 plus travel and all expenses. Nights and weekends require additional fees.

Minimum Daily Rate starts at $1,200.00 for half day, up to 4 hours, or $2,400.00 for full day, beyond 4 hours and up to 8 hours, plus travel and all expenses. Nights and weekends require additional fees.

All fees are due prior to or at the time of inspection.

Method of payment is cash, local, certified or cashier check.

Out of town payment accompanied by signed contract, cash or cashier check prior to time of inspection.

 Please contact me so we can discuss your specific needs. 972-487-5634