TREC inspections, that is, inspections for a house sale by a licensed inspector.
If you are buying a house, I normally advise you to get a TREC inspection first. I
can then inspect any issues the inspector brings up, and any others of concern to
you.
Mold evaluation. However, I can advise you on the source of the moisture causing the mold.
How much do I charge?
Homeowner client structural foundation evaluation with email report - $175 to- $225. View sample
Homeowner client structural foundation evaluation with formal report - $275 to- $325. View sample
Realty client structural foundation evaluation with email report - $250
Realty client structural foundation evaluation with formal report - $350
If inspection time is a half hour or less. $50 off of price.
Outside of Houston, I may charge more, depending on distance.
Certifications carry more risk and work and I charge more.
Expert witness and legal work charged at higher rates.
If you know what you want, I can give you a fixed price before you hire me.
You can pay by check.
I do the inspection, I don’t send out a technician or assistant.
An email report has the same essential content as a sealed/formal report. Sealed reports are required if the report is to be provided to a third party.
It is important to me that my services are worth to you what I am charging. If you
don’t think you have gotten your money’s worth, we can discuss that issue.
I am a member of the Foundation Performance Association, a member of the Structural
Committee, a member of the Repair Committee, attend most general meetings, and help write most technical papers, and was on the board of
directors.
I am an ICC certified residential code inspector, all disciplines.
I was the main field inspector for the TRCC inspection and dispute resolution process,
performing over 500 inspections, resolving about 20,000 construction issues, my findings
peer reviewed, throughout the state of Texas.