Need a Highland Park TX home inspection?
Check out Advanced Inspection Service (AIS):
- TREC-certified home inspectors
- Prompt scheduling and completion
- Familiar with Highland Park homes
- Peace of mind for buyers and sellers
- Detailed inspection report + photos
- Negotiate repairs or better price
- Call AIS (972) 342-9183 today!
Highland Park Home Inspectors
Our Highland Park home inspection business has grown steadily over the years. Located close to major Dallas area employers, this community has a thriving real estate market. Highland Park’s convenient location, top-rated schools in TX make it very attractive to homebuyers. And the real estate prices reflect this appeal.
Located just north of downtown Dallas between the North Tollway and Central Expressway (I-75), Highland Park residential housing development began in 1906, and a wide variety homes have been built there – including vintage historical mansions and recently some modern designs. In this area, not many single-family dwellings go for less than $1 million; but there are some condos and townhomes available for high 6-figure prices.
If you need a condo or home inspector in Highland Park TX, University Park or other North Dallas community, call Advanced Inspection Services (AIS) today! Mike Martin (972) 342-9183 TREC-Certified Real Estate Inspector.
Key Aspects of Highland Park Inspections
Advanced Inspection Service has been inspecting homes in Highland Park for more than 30 years. As with most of our real estate inspections, the large majority of these are single-family residential properties. But we occasionally inspect multi-family dwellings like apartments, condos and duplexes. The Highland Park housing market is very competitive – making it imperative that buyers have financing lined up (or pay cash) and get home inspections scheduled and completed expeditiously.
Features of Dallas County Properties
Dallas County encompasses all kinds of real property. We see 1920’s vintage mansions, Hollywood-style ranch homes, modern townhome and condominium projects. Highland Park represents the top end of the real estate market in the County, with a variety of 7- and 8-figure homes for sale. Most are traditional style, with sizes ranging from 2,000 square foot condos to 12,000 mansion estates.
Our home inspection team is familiar with the major developers and remodelers in Highland Park, as well as their subcontractors for foundation, framing, electrical and plumbing work. The larger home remodeling contractors have professional design, engineering and quality control experts and procedures.
Although most properties in the community are in tip-top shape, we do occasionally find deficiencies and potential problems – even with brand new houses. Builders, remodelers and their subcontractors feel tremendous pressure to complete the job on time and budget; and sometimes they cut corners. We recommend that anyone building or remodeling schedule a Highland Park home inspection at each stage of the construction process.
For a prompt and thorough inspection, call AIS (972) 342-9183
Local Terrain Impact on Home Inspections
As with most real estate in the greater Dallas, Highland Park residences are built on flat terrain. For us, this means we need to take extra time to evaluate drainage during our home inspections. The area also receives some extreme weather – high winds, downpours and even snow on occasion. So we expend additional effort to inspect a home’s roof, gutters, downspouts and flashing to ensure water is carried away properly.
Homes in Highland Park also experience great temperature fluctuations. We get high summer temps well above 100 F, and winter lows in the single digits. These extremes can challenge the HVAC systems. And it’s not uncommon for A/C to be needed in our warm Texas winters – or heating in the late Spring or early Fall. So we inspect every HVAC system closely to evaluate its ability to perform in this environment.
While not as frenzied as the markets for new construction housing in Frisco TX and McKinney, Highland Park homes are in high demand. Frequently there are multiple full price (or more) offers made as soon as a property is listed. So buyers need to evaluate the home inspection to make a well-informed buy/no-buy decision and offer. The detailed information and photos we provide in the home inspection report enable buyers to negotiate and have peace of mind about their decision.
Call AIS today to schedule a home inspection in Highland Park! Mike Martin (972) 342-9183
Typical Highland Park Home Buyers
Many of our Highland Park inspection clients are young professional couples with 2-3 children. For the most part, they are looking for modern houses with 3-4 bedrooms, multiple baths, garages and large yards. We also get Dallas County clients who prefer the convenience of a condo or townhome.
As the old saw goes, there are three important things about real estate – location, location and location. Usually the first priority of our Highland Park homebuyers is proximity to Dallas employers, exemplary schools and community activities. In this area, price is a less important factor; buyers are motivated by quality and convenience. Recent interest rate increases have not slowed the demand for Highland Park houses, condos or land.
Advanced Inspection Service – Highland Park TX
Whether you are moving across town or across the Country, buying a new home is an exciting process. For most people, this purchase is the largest financial transaction they have ever made. But in addition to the excitement, people also experience some stress and anxiety. Let us provide the peace of mind you need.
Your AIS home inspector in Highland Park is a highly trained specialist who can document and explain the key structures and systems of the house you want to buy. Our inspectors have a firm grasp of the local building codes and practices, and know what kind of problems to look for. We especially take pride in the numerous photos (and infra red images) we include to show clients exactly what we’re talking about.
AIS home inspectors in Highland Park often come across properties that have cosmetic defects that do not have any impact on the dwelling’s soundness, habitability or safety. We also find hidden issues that could not be discovered by a layperson, or without the sophisticated inspection equipment and procedures we employ. By explaining the difference between cosmetic issues and serious problems, we provide information that can help a buyer make a good decision and get a better value.
Call AIS today (972) 342-9183
TREC-Certified Home Inspector Mike Martin