Maud Home Inspections provides residential property inspections in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Our inspectors are licensed by the highest state (and even national) standards.  We are always seeking additional learning opportunities, staying on the cutting edge of the inspection and building industry by attending continuing education and training courses.  If you’re buying, selling (and want a Pre-Listing inspection), are coming up on your one year warranty, or needing a phase or new build inspection…give us a call!

Client First

We pride ourselves on giving you the best “client experience” possible. And we say client instead of customer because we strive to forge a relationship that lasts long after the inspection is over.  We work for no one else but you– providing an honest and objective assessment of the home.  We will spend the time to effectively communicate with you so you’ll know what you need for one of life’s most important investments!

What to Expect

Providing customer service that’s second to none.   We will communicate our findings in an effective (or easily understood) way during the inspection.  We’ll explain what we’ve discovered about the home, and let you know if other professionals should be consulted during your option period.  We also want you to join us at the property so that we can physically show you what we’ve found.  If you are a first time home buyer, we will spend extra time with you going over maintenance items to help protect your investment.

We also keep the lines of communication open with you throughout the home-buying process.  We’re happy to answer any questions you may have afterwards, answering emails, calls, and texts as quickly and efficiently as possible.  We again aim to provide an experience that will give you the valuable information you need – and peace of mind for the future!

Our inspectors go above and beyond the minimum state standards.  Texas requires all licensed real estate or professional home inspectors to abide by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) standards of practice.  However, the minimum standards often allow inspectors to overlook or miss things that would otherwise be of great importance to you as a home-owner.

As an example, the minimum standards do not mandate an inspector walk a roof.  And while certain “pitched” (steepness level) roofs are un-safe to walk, we make every attempt to gain the best vantage point possible during the inspection process.  Crawl spaces are often too small to access.  We will give our best effort to walk and investigate wherever we can.  We look to ensure a quality and thorough inspection, providing high resolution digital photos in our reports from areas you may never go to in your home. We also do our best to test every available outlet, window, and door – items of which require only a “sampling” by the state minimum standards.

Last, Maud Home Inspections take anywhere between three (3) and five (5) hours to complete.  Our inspections are detailed and thorough, which takes time.  We utilize that time to learn as much as possible about the house you’re potentially purchasing, and take a methodical approach to each and every inspection we conduct.  We always invite you to meet us at the end of each inspection so that we can personally conduct a walk-through of the property, explaining our key findings.

              

HOW DO I SCHEDULE?

Right now you’re juggling forms and documents that can be over-whelming and cumbersome to sort through.  At Maud Home Inspections, we hope to bring clarity and ease, making it simple and easy to schedule your inspection.

STEP 1 – Contact us to get a quote and schedule by calling/texting (925) 963-3748 or emailing us at maudhomeinspections@gmail.com.  Simply share the desired date and let us know the address of the property.  We will offer times of availability that work best for you (and obviously fit within your option period).

STEP 2 – After we’ve received your contact information, including email and phone number, we will call to schedule your inspection.  You don’t have to worry about a thing – we’ll handle it all!

STEP 3 – You will receive a confirmation email and our inspection agreement that you can electronically sign before we begin the inspection.  It’s simple and easy, mobile friendly for your on-the-go schedule.

STEP 4 – After the inspection is complete, you can pay cash, check, or charge on site.  We accept all forms of payment and will send your invoice receipt with the finalized report.  And you’ll receive your report on the same day as the inspection!

          

WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT IN MY REPORT?

Purchasing a new home is exciting, however, it can also bring stress and anxiety as you try to make sure you are making a sound decision and safe investment in your family’s future.  One of the best tools to help you in the decision-making process is your home inspection report.  Your Maud Home Inspection report will contain a wealth of information regarding your prospective home.  It will address many facets of the home, as well as its systems and components.  It will contain descriptions, photographs, diagrams and a list of defects ranging from minor and inconsequential items to potentially major issues.  It’s a great resource for both your purchase decision and the ongoing ownership process.

Your Maud Home inspector will help you understand the significance of the various report items and your agent can help you with any potential negotiations or follow-ups. And because each family’s needs and priorities are different, it’s important that you read the full report so that you can decide what items are of greatest importance to you. However, the following issues that really matter will typically fall into these categories:

1. Life Safety Issues – examples: gas leaks, fire hazards, exposed electrical components, non-supported decks/balconies, etc.
2. Major Defects – examples: structural failure or excessive shifting, roofs needing replacement, HVAC system failures and plumbing leaks.
3. Progressive Issues (i.e., things that may lead to major defects and secondary damage if not corrected in a timely manner) – examples include most water/moisture related issues, older aged water heaters and HVAC systems, cracks that need monitoring, etc.

Anything in these categories should be considered from both the perspective of their COST and URGENCY.  Often times a life safety issue, though very urgent, may be inexpensive to correct.  On the other hand, an aging roof system might be slightly less urgent but have a high cost associated with the repair or replacement.

Remember…there is NO perfect house. And just because it’s in the report doesn’t mean it has to be fixed (your inspector’s own home has plenty of defects too, believe me). Only you can decide what is acceptable or works best for you!

James Maudlin – Owner/President

License Number 22838