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TREC #24446
InterNACHI #21011176
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Thank you for selecting Preferred!
At Preferred, we will provide you with quality information that is necessary for you to make an accurate assessment of your soon-to-be major purchase decision. Our inspections will be a visual observation of the current condition of the home and an evaluation of the systems performance (see Inspected Items below). Although all TREC inspectors are required to follow the state’s minimum Standards of Practice, our inspections will also cover safety issues and will expand on “Red Flag” issues that require more evaluation. Our goal and the reason you hired us, is to deliver our evaluation of your prospective home in an educational fashion. Empowering a buyer with in-depth knowledge of their future home’s condition, is a success for us. We highly encourage our clients to meet us at the home during the inspections for a recap of our findings. It is more impactful if you are present to hear and see our findings regarding deficiencies and current and future maintenance items prior to receiving our detailed report. It is the ideal time to ask the inspector as many questions as possible that are important to you.
Our reports are based on moden technology software
Inspection Steps
STEP 1: SCHEDULE THE INSPECTION
Sunday through Saturday (See schedule)
STEP 2: INITIAL INSPECTOR CONSULTATION
Discuss your specific needs, set expectations, and identify any important issues or those of concern to inspect
STEP 3: INSPECTION DAY
Inspection is performed during the timeslot (duration 2.5 – 4 hours); client meets at home towards the end of the inspection to discuss finding (due to safety concerns and routine, it is best to meet with the inspector at the latter half of the inspection).
ITEMS ON INSPECTION LIST:
The following is a full comprehensive list (excluding Optional Systems)
- Foundation
- Drainage around home
- Exterior walls
- Roof covering & flashing
- Electrical (including main service/panel)
- Plumbing (including water heater systems & interior gas supply)
- Heat and Cooling
- Attic structural & spaces
- Basements / Crawlspaces
- Interior walls / ceilings
- Windows
- Doors (interior & exterior)
- Garage (attached)
- Thermal Infrared (3 items -electric panel, shower pan, & furnace)
- Vehicle overhead door and opener
- Detached Garage (2 -car (without plumbing and mechanicals))
- Built-In Appliances
- Fireplaces
- Heating System
- Cooling System
- Insulation
- Floors
- Porches & Patios
- Attached Decks and Balconies
- Hydro-therapy equipment
- Stairs
- Bath heaters
- Venting systems
- Cloth dryer exhaust system
- Food disposal
- Attached carports
OPTIONAL SYSTEMS
- Irrigation systems
- Thermal (Infrared) complete home
- Water wells
- Swimming Pools
- Outbuildings
- Detached garages/shops (with plumbing/appliances/HVAC)
- Outdoor kitchen and structure
Additional information for setting expectations:
The following are rules TREC inspectors must adhere when performing inspections.
The TREC Standards of Practice (Sections 535.227-535.233 of the Rules) are the minimum standards for inspections by TREC licensed inspectors. An inspection addresses only those components and conditions that are present, visible, and accessible at the time of the inspection. While there may be other parts, components or systems present, only those items specifically noted as being inspected were inspected. The inspector is NOT required to turn on decommissioned equipment, systems, utility services or apply an open flame or light a pilot to operate any appliance. The inspector is NOT required to climb over obstacles, move furnishings or stored items. The inspection report may address issues that are code-based or may refer to a particular code; however, this is NOT a code compliance inspection and does NOT verify compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. The inspection does NOT imply insurability or warrantability of the structure or its components. Although some safety issues may be addressed in this report, this inspection is NOT a safety/code inspection, and the inspector is NOT required to identify all potential hazards.
IMPORTANT NOTICE