A home inspection service, such as the one offered by
Corpus Christi Home Inspections,
provides a comprehensive evaluation of a property’s condition. During the inspection, a certified home inspector examines the home to identify
major defects, safety hazards, and maintenance concerns, delivering a detailed report that outlines all findings.

A typical home inspection covers key areas, including the heating and cooling systems, electrical wiring, plumbing, and structural elements. Inspectors also evaluate the foundation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors to ensure the property is safe and in good condition. This process helps homeowners, buyers, and sellers make informed decisions about the property.

For additional guidance on home maintenance and safety tips, visit the
Consumer Reports Home Maintenance Guide.

Most often, a home inspection is conducted when a homebuyer is in the process of purchasing a property. The purchase offer may be contingent on the results of the inspection, ensuring the buyer is fully informed about the home’s condition.

Sellers can also benefit from an independent home inspection before listing their property. This helps avoid unexpected surprises regarding the home’s condition and allows the seller to make informed decisions about the listing price. In some cases, homeowners may choose to complete necessary repairs prior to listing, reducing the risk of a sale being delayed or nullified after receiving an offer.

Existing homeowners should also consider scheduling a home inspection as a preventative measure. Identifying potential issues early can help mitigate future problems that might otherwise escalate, ensuring the property remains safe and well-maintained over time.

When using a home inspection service, you are provided with a professional and independent report regarding the condition of the home. Without the experience and qualifications, as well as the correct equipment, the “man in the street” will not be able to fully assess the property’s condition. This could result in a financial loss or, depending on how bad the condition of the home is, a loss of life in the future.

Professional home inspection services, such as Corpus Christi Home Inspections, are registered with relevant industry bodies, such as the Professional International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. This ensures that the home inspection service providers adhere to specific industry standards and are suitably qualified to conduct the inspection.

Thermal imaging is a very effective, non-evasive means of detecting problems that are not visible to the eye. With the use of infrared, thermal imaging can detect problems in their early stages to help prevent a bigger, more serious problem from occurring down the line.

The types of issues that can be detected include water leaks, water intrusion, overloaded and undersized currents, overheated electrical equipment and electric faults, pest infestations as well as flue leaks or overall heat loss. For example, a pipe that is leaking behind a wall, which isn’t yet noticeable, can be detected before any damage is done to the structure.

Corpus Christi Home Inspections use thermal imaging to ensure that they have as much information as possible to provide an extensive and professional home inspection report.

At Corpus Christi Home Inspection we not only understand the importance of providing an accurate and professional home inspection report, but we also care about the consequences of not doing so.

With Corpus Christi Home Inspections, professional, accurate and detailed reports are part of our everyday world. That is a given. That is the minimum. What we add to that is convenience and great customer service with easy access to your expert report online.

Our quick, efficient, accurate and professional reports will ensure that you know your money has been well-spent.  Request your home inspection today.

There are a variety of factors that will influence the length of time it takes to do a home inspection, which makes it difficult to give time with any certainty.

Homes that are bigger on average take longer, but this also is very dependent on the age of the property and what condition the property is on. Other factors that influence the length of time taken to do a home inspection include how accessible the areas are that require the inspection, as well as the weather.

As an average, we estimate that an inspection will take between 2 to 3 hours. However, as noted above, this could vary depending on the specific circumstances.

In line with our commitment to great customer service, we provide our comprehensive report within 24 hours of the inspection. There is no long waiting time to access or receive your report either. Our seamless process allows you to access your inspection report online as soon as is complete. We will send you an email to inform you that the report has been finalized.

It’s not a requirement that you be present for the home inspection. The inspector will provide you with a comprehensive report of the property’s condition. However, it can be beneficial for you to be present as you will have the opportunity to ask the inspector specific questions regarding the property as he goes about the inspection.

The cost of a home inspection is usually based on the size of the home, but other factors are also taken into consideration, such as the age of the property, as well as the location and whether any travel may be involved.

Remember that, for the cost of a home inspection, you can get a sense of security and potentially save yourself from substantial future financial outlay.

Please feel free to contact us for a quote.

Whether you’re a buyer, a seller, or simply a homeowner, the benefits of a home inspection are many.

Home Buyer

If you’re a home buyer, your biggest benefit is that the home inspection will reveal any hidden unpleasant surprises regarding the condition of the property. You don’t want to purchase a home only to have to lay down thousands, or even tens of thousands of hard-earned dollars when the roof unexpectedly collapses a year later, or the flooring caves in.

If there is a problem with the property you can use this to negotiate the price down or you can cancel the deal (make sure your offer to purchase includes a clause stating that it is subject to a home inspection). Alternatively, if the home inspection comes back “clean” you have the sense of security that you won’t have any unexpected surprises down the line.

Home Seller

If you’re selling a home, having a home inspection before you list the property ensures that you know ahead of time whether there are any potential problems. You can either factor that into the list price of the home, or you can arrange to have any repairs done in advance.

Of course, if you’re a seller and haven’t been living in the property that is for sale, you may even have less of an idea of what condition the property is in. Rather than take the risk of any unknown hazard causing injury to any agent or potential buyer, it may be a good idea to get that home inspection done and reduce the risk of any liability.

All Home Owners

Remember that knowledge is power. Knowing the true condition of your property can prevent large unexpected financial losses in the future. Spend a small amount now and save a lot later.