Houston Texas Home Inspection - Engineering Reports in 12 Hours

Houston Texas Home Inspectors and Engineers commonly take 3 to 5 days to email a written report. After over 12,000 inspections, I know how to organize my work to get you a thorough, accurate Houston Texas Home Inspection Engineering Report within 12 hours. There are no secrets. Here is how we do it.

What is an engineering home inspection? My engineering home inspection is an inspection of the condition of the house with the report consisting of my professional opinion of the condition of the major structural, mechanical and electrical components and systems of the house. I also provide a structural engineering foundation performance evaluation with each engineering home inspection. You can download a sample report by clicking here.
You say your home inspection includes a structural engineering foundation performance evaluation - what is that? My structual engineering foundation performance evaluation is a professional structural engineering assessment of the performance of the foundation. I make measurements and calculations to estimate the deflection (bending) and tilt of the foundation across structually important profiles. These estimates are then compared to applicable structural engineering standards for deflection and tilt.
In what other ways is your inspection different from what a real estate inspector does? My inspection is much more detailed. To take one very important example, if there is an apparent problem with an item, a real estate inspector must report the item as "deficient." I do not think that is very informative. Does it need repair? Should it be replaced? Is it a safety item? Is it something the buyer should be aware of but which requires no immediate action? Calling something "deficient" does not answer any of these questions. My report is written and formatted so you can see at a glance what you need to know.

Whis is your fee? The fee depends on what level of service you need, how large the house is, how old the house is, etc. For a quote, call 281-358-1121

Do engineering inspections cost more than other inspections? Sometimes, yes. But that is not always true. If a Licensed Real Estate Inspector inspects the house and then recommends that you retain an engineer to inspect the foundation, you may well wind up paying more than what you would have paid had you retained an engineer for the home inspection in the first place.

Who can I retain to inspect a house? The standard contract contains the following language: Buyer may have the Property inspected by inspectors selected by Buyer and licensed by TREC or otherwise permitted by law to make inspections. Most Houston home buyers select a TREC Licensed Real Estate Inspector for the inspection and that is clearly in compliance with the contract. But the phrase otherwise permitted by law to make inspections includes Professional Engineers. Professional Engineers were authorized by law to inspect houses long before TREC Licensed Real Estate Inspectors existed.

Is it okay if I come to the inspection? Yes. Your attendance and participation will make the report easier for you to understand. It will be time well spent.

How fast do I get the report? I take pride in the fact that I can normally deliver you a professional typed report that includes digital photos and video links within 12 hours of finishing the inspection. Most inspectors and engineers need days, not hours, to deliver a report.

Who gets a copy of my report? I do not send a copy of the report to anyone other than you unless you direct otherwise. I always encourage you to allow me to email a report to your real estate agent, but that is your call.

What are your qualifications? I have 39 years experience in the construction and structual engineering business and over 25 years experience in the home inspection business. I have published two peer reviewed technical papers on structual engineering foundation inspections and I have inspected over around 13,000 homes. I have taught numerous seminars on foundation evaluations, plumbing, electrical and other aspects of home inspections through such organizations as Texas A&M and the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors. Also, I am the webmaster for the website www.houston-slab-foundations.info, easily the most informative and comprehensive website devoted to slab-on-ground foundations in the Greater Houston Area.

When did you start inspecting homes? I started inspecting homes in 1986. I have provided engineering foundation inspections since 1992.

Why should I retain you as opposed to another engineer?If I had to pick one reason, it is that I can email you a competent, detailed, sealed and signed written engineering report within 12 hours of the inspection.

Do you require that I sign a service agreement? Yes. To avoid any misunderstandings, I require that you review and sign my Consulting Service Agreeemnt. Click here to download a copy.

How can I get on your schedule? Give me a call at 281-358-1121.

R Michael Gray PE, Houston Texas Home Inspector for 25 years, author of Homebuyer's Guide to Slab-on-Ground Foundations and webmaster for www.houston-slab-foundations.info, specializes in providing home buyers and owners with...
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R Michael Gray PE Free Reports for Houston Home Buyers Tips For a Faster, Easier and More Thorough Inspection Should you retain a Texas Licensed Houston Home Inspector or a Texas Professional Engineer? What You Should Know About C.L.U.E. Reports Who is R Michael Gray, PE? Over 25 years experience as a Houston Home Inspector/Texas Professional Engineer Texas Professional Structural Engineer, #72949. SBCCI Registered One and Two Family (code) Inspector, #4700 Author of the book, Buyer's Guide to Slab-on-Ground Foundations. Has inspected over 13,000 homes as a Houston home inspector and Texas Professional Structural Engineer Author of two professional papers regarding evaluation of slab-on-ground foundations. *Coauthor of Guidelines for the Evaluation of Foundation Movement for Residential and Other Low-Rise Buildings* published by the Foundation Performance Association What They Say About R Michael Gray, PE "We have bought 9 homes during our adult life. We have never seen an inspection this thorough." "We started a foundation watering program and installed root barriers for three trees a year ago. The root barriers solved the problem. Your advice saved us at least $15,000." "I know when my buyers pick you they will get a thorough, detailed report. When I am the listing agent and I hear the buyer has selected Michael Gray, I just cross my fingers." "I did not like you at all when you inspected the house I was selling. Now that I am the buyer - I want you on my side." 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After over 12,000 inspections, I know how to organize my work to get you a thorough, accurate Houston Texas Home Inspection Engineering Report within 12 hours. There are no secrets. Here is how we do it. I inspect only one house per day. Not two, not three, just one. Your home has my full, undivided attention. A state-of-the-art digital recorder is used to save time and create more accurate reports. A state-of-the-art digital camera results in a more accurate, thorough and informative report. I use a lap-top computer at the house so I can enter my inspection observations directly into the computer. This saves time and allows me to double check the information for accuracy and completeness. I use a copyrighted report format that I designed to facilitate producing accurate, timely inspection reports. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MY HOUSTON texas HOME INSPECTION ENGINEERING reportS What is an engineering home inspection? My engineering home inspection is an inspection of the condition of the house with the report consisting of my professional opinion of the condition of the major structural, mechanical and electrical components and systems of the house. I also provide a structural engineering foundation performance evaluation with each engineering home inspection. You can download a sample report by clicking here. You say your home inspection includes a structural engineering foundation performance evaluation - what is that? My structual engineering foundation performance evaluation is a professional structural engineering assessment of the performance of the foundation. I make measurements and calculations to estimate the deflection (bending) and tilt of the foundation across structually important profiles. These estimates are then compared to applicable structural engineering standards for deflection and tilt. In what other ways is your inspection different from what a real estate inspector does? My inspection is much more detailed. To take one very important example, if there is an apparent problem with an item, a real estate inspector must report the item as "deficient." I do not think that is very informative. Does it need repair? Should it be replaced? Is it a safety item? Is it something the buyer should be aware of but which requires no immediate action? Calling something "deficient" does not answer any of these questions. My report is written and formatted so you can see at a glance what you need to know. Whis is your fee? The fee depends on what level of service you need, how large the house is, how old the house is, etc. For a quote, call 281-358-1121 Do engineering inspections cost more than other inspections? Sometimes, yes. But that is not always true. If a Licensed Real Estate Inspector inspects the house and then recommends that you retain an engineer to inspect the foundation, you may well wind up paying more than what you would have paid had you retained an engineer for the home inspection in the first place. Who can I retain to inspect a house? The standard contract contains the following language: Buyer may have the Property inspected by inspectors selected by Buyer and licensed by TREC or otherwise permitted by law to make inspections. Most Houston home buyers select a TREC Licensed Real Estate Inspector for the inspection and that is clearly in compliance with the contract. But the phrase otherwise permitted by law to make inspections includes Professional Engineers. Professional Engineers were authorized by law to inspect houses long before TREC Licensed Real Estate Inspectors existed. Is it okay if I come to the inspection? Yes. Your attendance and participation will make the report easier for you to understand. It will be time well spent. How fast do I get the report? I take pride in the fact that I can normally deliver you a professional typed report that includes digital photos and video links within 12 hours of finishing the inspection. Most inspectors and engineers need days, not hours, to deliver a report. Who gets a copy of my report? I do not send a copy of the report to anyone other than you unless you direct otherwise. I always encourage you to allow me to email a report to your real estate agent, but that is your call. What are your qualifications? I have 39 years experience in the construction and structual engineering business and over 25 years experience in the home inspection business. I have published two peer reviewed technical papers on structual engineering foundation inspections and I have inspected over around 13,000 homes. I have taught numerous seminars on foundation evaluations, plumbing, electrical and other aspects of home inspections through such organizations as Texas A&M and the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors. Also, I am the webmaster for the website www.houston-slab-foundations.info, easily the most informative and comprehensive website devoted to slab-on-ground foundations in the Greater Houston Area. When did you start inspecting homes? I started inspecting homes in 1986. I have provided engineering foundation inspections since 1992. Why should I retain you as opposed to another engineer?If I had to pick one reason, it is that I can email you a competent, detailed, sealed and signed written engineering report within 12 hours of the inspection. Do you require that I sign a service agreement? Yes. To avoid any misunderstandings, I require that you review and sign my Consulting Service Agreeemnt. Click here to download a copy. How can I get on your schedule? Give me a call at 281-358-1121.

HOUSTON TEXAS HOME INSPECTION ENGINEERING REPORTS IN 12 HOURS

We are committed to emailing your HOUSTON texas HOME INSPECTION ENGINEERING report within 12 hours of the inspection

I inspect only one house per day. Not two, not three, just one. Your home has my full, undivided attention.

A state-of-the-art digital recorder is used to save time and create more accurate reports.

A state-of-the-art digital camera results in a more accurate, thorough and informative report.

I use a lap-top computer at the house so I can enter my inspection observations directly into the computer. This saves time and allows me to double check the information for accuracy and completeness.

I use a copyrighted report format that I designed to facilitate producing accurate, timely inspection reports.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MY HOUSTON texas HOME INSPECTION ENGINEERING reportS