- TREC-certified professional home inspectors
- Fast scheduling and completion
- Enable buying decision and price negotiation
- Detailed property inspection reports with photos
- Peace of mind for Plano home buyer and seller
- House, condo or multi-family
For a Home Inspection in Plano, call (972) 342-9183
Call AIS for prompt and thorough Plano home or condo inspection. We provide cost-effective evaluations of residential real estate for home buyers – and home sellers. AIS takes pride in our ability to schedule and complete the job in a short amount of time. Your realtor can tell you how important that is in our intensively-competitive real estate market.
Detailed Inspection Reports with Photos
And when we’re done, we deliver detailed inspection reports – with plenty of photos – to the homebuyer within 24 hours. This gives the home buyer peace of mind and a distinct advantage in the highly competitive Plano real estate market. The house and condo inspection services we perform for home sellers and realtors allow them to make well-informed buying decisions and identify issues to be addressed prior to listing a property. This can prevent losing a sale in situation where the home buyer finds something wrong that the seller did not know about. Don’t let an undetected problem jeopardize the purchase or sale of your house. Book your property inspection today!
Certified Home Inspections in Plano TX
With the recent surge in residential construction here, we are doing a lot more new home inspections in Plano Texas, McKinney and Frisco. Hiring an inspector is probably not something people building a new house think about. But even the best builders and contractors make mistakes or take shortcuts. A pre-acceptance inspection costs very little compared to the value of your new home, and gives you peace of mind. It avoids having major issues with your new dwelling and makes a cost-effective investment.
AIS (972) 342-9183 Mike Martin
TREC Certified Home Inspector #20835
Key Home Inspection Areas – Structure and Systems
As you would expect, newer homes tend to have better engineered foundations and more modern electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. But we’ve seen quite a few issues with substandard roofing and improper flashing applications while conducting home inspections in Plano.
And lots of drainage challenges. It’s very important for the builder to grade the lot away from the house and install proper drainage systems. Especially gutters, downspouts, swales and French drains – to keep water away from the buildings.
We also occasionally discover holes cut in weight-bearing structures (post, beam or rafter) to allow piping or electrical wire to pass through. And unfortunately, some of these problems were in new homes!
Get the new house you’re paying for – Call AIS (972) 342-9183
Major Plano Home Inspections Aspects
Here are the main structures and systems we examine during our Plano home inspection work. To give the home buyer peace of mind, we scrutinize all these areas thoroughly with a long checklist and high-tech equipment. And provide numerous photos in our detailed inspection report to illustrate any defects or potential issues we find.
- Foundation and Structure
- Roof, Gutters and Drainage
- Windows and Doors Operation
- Home Electrical Systems and Appliances
- Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
- Fireplace – Hearth – Chimney
- HVAC Systems – Heating – Ventilation – Air Conditioning
- Septic System Inspection
To support your home buying decision, we prioritize our work to focus on the items that most affect the safety, functioning, habitability and value of the property. Especially the things that cost the most to repair or replace if something goes wrong. Items or situations that can lead to injury, structural failure, fire or water damage get the most attention.
Special Inspections for Modest Additional Cost
- Pier and Beam Foundation
- Swimming Pool and Spa
- Sprinkler System and Drip Irrigation
- Termite, Carpenter Ants and WDI
Dallas Housing Market Booming
AIS performs professional home inspections in Plano, McKinney, Frisco and surrounding Northeast Dallas communities. We examine a wide variety of homes, condos, townhouses and apartment buildings. Our TREC-certified inspectors are highly familiar with the local developers, building codes and construction practices. We understand the kinds of construction issues, maintenance practices and weather conditions Plano homes and condos have experienced over time.
Inspecting Older Homes in Plano
In older homes, the most common problems we find are foundation problems and outdated systems – plumbing, wiring, air conditioning and mechanical. Most of the foundation problems we run across during home inspections in Plano are due to poor design, varying moisture in the soil, and drainage issues. The terrain in the Dallas area is pretty flat, so we don’t get a lot of help from Mother Nature.
On the other hand, a lot of older homes we inspect in Plano are solidly built and well-maintained. Most have been remodeled and updated with modern electrical systems, plumbing and appliances. Some have even been overhauled to add energy-saving insulation, low-E windows, doors and weatherstripping.
AIS TREC Certified Home Inspectors
All of our Plano home inspections are performed by professional inspectors certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). We plan and perform each inspection in accordance with well-established TREC Standards of Practice for home inspection. Our certified inspectors have decades of experience, high-tech equipment and proven methodology give our clients peace of mind and the confidence to make informed decisions and negotiate good real estate deals.
Importance of Scheduling Prompt Inspections
In the fast-paced Plano Texas housing and real estate markets, home inspections frequently need to be scheduled in just a few days. This enables the home buyer to make an offer sooner than other buyers. In an environment where the seller is likely receiving multiple offers. A prompt and detailed home inspection (along with pre-approved financing or a cash offer) gives our client an advantage over competing home buyers. AIS provides the inspection report within 24 hours of completion.
Our rigorous professional training, years of experience and use of high-tech equipment and automation enable us to thoroughly evaluate a house’s structure and systems in just a few hours. We understand the key factors and typical issues in North Texas residential construction, and are glad to discuss the results and prospective remedies with our clients. If you’re planning to buy or sell a house located in Plano, McKinney or Frisco TX, call us today to discuss your situation and schedule a home inspection.
Cost of Home Inspections – Plano Texas Area
Not surprisingly, the cost of home inspections in Plano depends mostly on the size of the house. And, if your place has a sprinkler system, swimming pool and/or spa, we recommend a special assessment (for a modest additional fee) for those systems. Local soil conditions, weather and changing moisture levels can cause shifting and structural damage to a home’s foundation. So we make a point of thoroughly checking footings, drainage and other foundation-related factors.
Termite Inspection – WDI – Carpenter Ants
And for all of our Texas clients, we recommend a special inspection for termites or other wood destroying insects (WDI). Termite damage is very common in Texas homes, as are infestations of Carpenter Ants. And damage can be difficult to detect for someone who is not a qualified home inspector. Having a termite-WDI inspection in conjunction with your overall house inspection can give you peace of mind – and save you a lot of money.
AIS Plano Home Inspections Services
We have conducted numerous home inspections in Plano and nearby Dallas – Fort Worth suburbs. Most of our work is on single-family residential housing. But we also inspect apartment buildings, duplexes and commercial buildings throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region. With the rapid development going on in North Texas, a lot of our home inspection work these days is for new houses or condos. Or older residences being remodeled.
An increasing number of home buyers and sellers are using our inspectors’ reports to help estimate the costs of remodeling. They want to create a more modern look and bring the structures and systems up to code. But most often, our Plano home inspection reports are used by buyers to negotiate repairs or a better price.
Avoid Cheap Home Inspection Problems – Call AIS
As with many things, you get what you pay for. Hiring a cheap home inspector in Plano can save you a few bucks in the short term. But you’d be risking undetected issues and potentially expensive problems in the long run. Ask your realtor about the peace of mind you’ll get from a professional home inspector.
Prompt and thorough Plano home inspections can help you make a buying decision and negotiate a good deal. If you are planning a real estate sale or purchase – or building a completely new house – call AIS today to talk with one of our Plano home inspectors. Mike Martin (972) 342-9183