Real Estate Inspection

'Specialist'

Cell: 713-829-7732 Office: 936-333-6033
Offering 'INFRARED' Thermal Imaging
Houston, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Atascocita, Spring, Katy, Cypress

Houston, TX 77001
ph: 713-829-7732
alt: 936-333-6033
Rodney@REI-Specialist.com

The 'Home Inspection Process' Explained

REI-Specialist utilizes a rigorous 425+ Checkpoint Process on EVERY home I inspect. This ensures that each of the following areas are thoroughly investigated:

PLEASE SEE the bottom of this page for a link to my custom document:
(The 'Detailed Version' of The Home Inspection Process)

Home 'Structural' Systems:
-Foundation
-Grading and Drainage
-Roof Covering
-Roof Structure & Attic
(ventilation & insulation)
-Walls (Interior & Exterior)
-Ceilings, Floors and
                  Stairways
-Windows and Doors
-Fireplace and Chimney
-Attached Porches,
      Decks and Carports 
Real Estate Inspection Specialist utilitizes:
    -Laser Level verification tools for foundation, floors and walls
    -Moisture Meter tools for wall, ceiling and wood testing
    -'INFRARED' Thermal Imaging Camera (optional) for detection of:
       (Moisture Intrusion, Missing Insulation, Air Infiltration, Ductwork Leaks)
**NOTE: The U.S. Department of Energy now recommends that an INFRARED Thermal Imaging Scan be done before purchasing a Home, even on New Homes.
**Inspection Equipment by (Flir, Technidea, Ryobi, Zircon, Cen-Tech and Swanson)
When you are looking for a Home Inspector, ask him the following?:
-Do you physically 'get up on' the roof, to check shingles, flashings, chimney etc..?
-Do you physically go in the attic, NOT JUST the decked areas, but as much as possible?
-Do you offer INFRARED Thermal Imaging Services? -OR- 'only' Visual Inspections...
Well, speaking of 'Roof Walking' guess whose SUV that is way down there... MINE...
Photo taken from the top of a 2-story 3800 sq. ft. house in Atascocita. (click to zoom)

         (CLICK HERE) To See Actual Photos I Took
      of Serious Roof Top Issues that can 'ONLY'
           be Detected by Physically 'Walking' the Roof
Home 'Electrical' Systems:
-Service Entrance and Panels (breaker box)
-Branch Circuits  (household electrical systems)
                                                             (Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures, etc...)
-GFCI (Ground Fault) Receptacles   ('Anti-Shock' Safety Protection)
-AFCI (Arc-Fault)    Breakers             ('Anti-Fire'      Safety Protection)
-'Centrally Wired' Smoke Alarms      (at all required locations)


Real Estate Specialist performs:
-GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) testing (at 'every' GFCI receptacle)
-AFCI (ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter) testing       (at 'every' AFCI breaker)
**Electrical Test Equipment and Meters by (Fluke, GE and Greenlee)
When you are looking for a Home Inspector, ask him the following?:
-Do you remove the 'dead front' off the Breaker Box and iedntify an average of 3-5 issues
    the 'so-called' Electrician messed up? (Even on brand new 'very' expensive homes)
Home Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation:
-Heating Equipment (Gas, Heat Pump, or Electric)
-Cooling Equipment (Conventional or Heat Pump)
-Vents and Duct System
-Supply and Return Registers
          (Air Conditioning Equipment OPERATING EFFICIENCY TEST)

I am 'your' Heating & A/C EXPERT!
(with many, many continuing & advanced HVAC training programs)
Real Estate Inspection Specialist (HVAC Test Procedures):
    -HVAC Cooling 'Laser Testing' and 'Duct Probe Testing' to measure
        'exact temperature differentials'  to determe precise equipment performance.
    -I physically 'remove' the side of the Gas Furcace 'while in operation' to
         visually inspect the inside, flame condition and 'draft induced' motor.
                              (ask how many other inspectors do 'that' !!)
**HVAC Analysis Equipment by (Mastercool, Inficon, Craftsman)
When you are looking for a Home Inspector, ask him the following?:
-Do you take the side off the gas furnace 'while in operation' to check flame color,
    operation and overall condition etc..?
-Do you (even know how) to take Cooling System 'Delta-T' readings across the
    Evaporator Coil in the attic?
Home 'Plumbing' System:
-Water Service and Supply System
-Fixtures (faucets)
-Drains, Wastes, and Vents
-Water Heaters
-Hydro-Massage Therapy Equip. (Whirlpool Tubs)




Real Estate Inspection Specialist performs:
   -Full test of 'every' faucet, sink, tub, shower, commode and drain.
   -Shower pan 'leak test'.
   -Full Operation 20-minute test of Whirlpool Tub Equipment.
Home 'Appliances' (built-in):
-Ranges, Ovens, Cook Tops, Installed Microwaves
-Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Exhaust Vent Hoods
-Bathroom Heaters, Exhaust Fans, Dryer Vents
NOTE: Outdoor Cooking Equipment inspected at NO Additional Cost Real Estate Inspection Specialist performs:
-Extensive 'Full Operation' tests of each and every Kitchen Appliance.
Optional Inspections:
-Pools and Spas
-Exterior Sprinkler Systems
-Detached Sheds, Outbuildings

-If Requested by my client, I can arrange:
    -WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) 'Termite' Inspections
    -Mold Inspection and Mold Testing
       The 'Detailed List' of Home Inspection Items
WELL, believe it or not, 'everything you saw above' is 'ONLY A SUMMARY' of the Home Inspection Process.   YES, Only a SUMMARY.
For the ACTUAL DETAILED VERSION of the process, click on the green link below:        Go through the document and look at either 'all of it', or specifically the sections that are 'of the greatest interest to you'.
* 'Detailed Version' of The Home Inspection Process:   (Click Link)
Please remember what I have said on previous pages about MY
Meticulous Inspection Process. One can wonder, "How many inspectors do all this??"
WELL, I can't comment about the other guys, but I CAN PROMISE YOU THAT 'I DO'.
That is why 'my inspections' take more time than the other guy's 'rush jobs'.
NOW, you will find 'this' even HARDER TO BELIEVE, BUT my actual Inspection Process is even MORE DETAILED than what is in this document.
(Believe me, 'My Inspections' are a Lot of HARD WORK)
Trust me, YOU WILL get your money's worth FROM ME.
AND, as I mentioned previously, a 'very good chance'
that I can actually 'SAVE' YOU MONEY!!
CALL ME, and ask how!!!

Thank you again for your Confidence and Trust in

Real Estate Inspection
Specialist

"The Leader" in
Home Inspection.

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MLS-Multiple Listing Service

WCR-Womens Council of Rlty

HRO-Hou Rlty Online

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FHA Loan-Mortgage Center

FHA Loan-Research Center

FHA Loan-Mortgage Bank

FHA Loan-Mortgage Loan

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VA Loan-Hm

VA Loan-Locate

VA Loan-Mortgage Center

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Prudential Gary Greene-Hou

Prudential Gary Greene-Search

Prudential Gary Greene-Buy

Prudential Gary Greene-Sell

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Coldwell Banker United-Hous

Coldwell Banker United-Search

Coldwell Banker United-Sell

Coldwell Banker United-Agent

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Keller Williams-Hous

Keller Williams-Buy

Keller Williams-Sell

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Realty Associates Tex-Properties

Realty Associates Tex-Links

Realty Associates Tex-Agents

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CALL TODAY...

Cell: 713-829-7732
Office: 936-333-6033

Rodney Sims

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HOUS TEXAS LINKS

Hous-Chamber of Commerce

Hous-Visit Houston Texas

Hous-Space Center

Hous-NASA.GOV

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THE WOODLANDS LINKS

The Woodlands Texas-The Woodlands

The Woodlands Texas-Online

The Woodlands-Wikipedia

The Woodlands-Chamber of Commerce

The Woodlands-Texas Childrens

The Woodlands-Resort

The Woodlands-Inn

The Woodlands-Memorial Herman

The Woodlands-NET

The Woodlands-Apartment Guide

The Woodlands-TX

The Woodlands-Mall

The Woodlands-Foundation

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The Woodlands-Township Gov

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KINGWOOD LINKS

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Links to MY Web Sites:

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- - - - HOUSE REPAIR GUIDES - - - -
DoItYourself (House Repair Guide)
This Old Home (House Repair Guide)

- - - - GREN, ENERGY and GOV - - - -
EPA - (Indoor Air Quality IAQ)
EPA - Mold Page
US - CDC (Mold Information)
NSPF - National Swimming Pool Association
ICC - International Code Council

- - - - HVAC - - - -
Furnace Compare (A/C and Furnaces)
AHRI (Heating Air Conditioning Institute)
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors America)
ARS (Rescue Rooter) HVAC Service & Repair
Carrier HVAC
Friedrich Air Conditioning
Goodman HVAC
Hal Watson (Air Conditioning)
Lennox HVAC
Mitsubishi Electric (HVAC)
SANYO Multi Split Systems
Trane (Air Conditioners)
Duct Doctor USA
Duct Design Mythbusters

- - - - FOUNDATION - - - -
Houston Slab Foundations
Foundation Performance Association
Foundation Repair Association

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- - - - INSPECTION RELATED - - - -
Inspest-A-Pedia (Arc Fault Breaker Article)

- - - - ELECTRICAL - - - -
Seimens - Arc Faults
Loadcenters & Circuit Breakers
A&H Electric (Conroe)

- - - - PLUMBING - - - -
Ferguson Plumbing Enterprises

- - - - BUILDER and ASSOCIATIONS - - - -
Builder Online
TBLP (Texas Bureau Lathing Plastering)
Building Industry Association
NWCB - (Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau)
Chimney Safety Institute of America

- - - - USA HOUSING RELATED - - - -
HUD (Department Housing Urban Development)

- - - - REAL ESTATE & REALTOR - - - -
HAR - (Houston Area Realtors Association)
NAR (National Association of Realtors)
WCR - Women's Council of Realtors
Champions School of Real Estate
VA - House Loan Links Home
Coldwell Banker - (National)
Gary Greene (Offices)
Keller Williams (The Woodlands, Magnolia)
RE-MAX (The Woodlands & Spring)
ReMax (Texas)

- - - - COMMUNITIES - - - -
The Woodlands Texas (Web Site)

- - - - MANUFACTURERS - - - -
Boise Cascade, L.L.C. (Engineered Wood)
Memphis Folding Stairs, Inc.
Stairway Manufacturers' Association
WDMA (Window-Door Manufacturers of America)
Jamsill Guard (ALL Types of Flashings)
MTI (Masonry Technology Inc.) (Flashings)

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TREC - Inspector (Main Page)
Inspection News
InterNACHI (Graphics Library Collection)
ASHI (American Society of House Inspectors)
InterNACHI
HAREI (Houston Assn. of Real Estate Insp.)

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Lowes
House Depot
Sears
Wal Mart

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Houston Home Inspection

Houston, TX 77001
ph: 713-829-7732
alt: 936-333-6033
Rodney@REI-Specialist.com

Real Estate Inspection

'Specialist'

The 'Home Inspection Process' Explained

Home 'Structural' Systems:

Home 'Electrical' Systems:

Home Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation:

Home 'Plumbing' System:

Home 'Appliances' (built-in):

Optional Inspections:

The 'Detailed List' of Home Inspection Items