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• Why Texan Inspection Uses Only TREC-Certified Home Inspectors in Houston (February 13, 2026)
• Drone Roof Home Inspection Technology Bridges the Gap (January 14, 2026)
• Hidden Fire Hazard Lurking in Attics: Dryer Vent Installation (May 21, 2025)
• Phase Home Inspections for New Builds Catch Costly Mistakes (April 25, 2025)
• Thermal Imaging Home Inspection Reveals Energy Drain (March 19, 2025)
• Foundation Settlement Cracks – A Home's Warning Signs (February 7, 2025)
• The Hidden Dangers of Electrical Panel Overheating (January 5, 2025)
• Maximize the Sale Price of Your Home With a Home Inspection BEFORE Listing (November 9, 2024)
• Home Inspection Discoveries: Missing Insulation discovered by Infrared Camera (October 18, 2023)
• Home Inspection Discoveries: Soap Dish Not Sealed Resulting in Water Intrusion (August 30, 2023)
• Home Inspection Discoveries: Sink Drain Improperly Connected to Sanitary Sewer Drain (August 30, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Discoveries: Neutral Wire Used as a Hot Wire Electrical Panel (August 14, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Discoveries: New Construction Fire Blocking Missing (August 14, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Discoveries: Garage Door Manual Lock Issues (August 14, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Discoveries: De-laminating Front Door Wood (August 14, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Tips: Condensate Pan Drain Blocked Found in Recent Inspection (August 7, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Tips: Broken Framing Found in New Construction (August 7, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Tips: Bathroom Vent Found Vented Directly into The Attic (August 7, 2023)
• Houston Area Home Inspection Tips: Check Bathtub Water Seal to Avoid Water Intrusion (August 7, 2023)
• Understanding Foundations from Houston Area Home Inspector: Managing Moisture Levels on Clay-Based Soils (July 13, 2023)
• Attic Access IR Photo Showing  Missing Insulation Thermal Image (July 12, 2023)
• Antioxidant Not Applied at Electrical Panel (July 12, 2023)
• Fireplace Termination Point of a Direct Vent (July 12, 2023)
• Missing Stairway Handrail Required by Building Standards (July 11, 2023)
• Attic Access Ladder Missing Insulation and Weather Stripping (July 11, 2023)
• Dishwasher Drain Line Missing High Loop (July 11, 2023)
• Infrared Home Inspection of Oven (July 11, 2023)
• Infrared Home Inspection of Missing Insulation in Slanted Ceiling (July 11, 2023)
• Bare Copper Ground Wire Used as a Neutral Wire in Electrical Panel (July 11, 2023)
• The Critical Role of Home Inspections: Studs Below the Valley Board (June 12, 2023)
• Dissimilar Metals: Risks Found in Home Inspections (June 12, 2023)
• Protect Your: Missing Electrical Nail Guards (June 12, 2023)
• Inspect Sewer Vent Pipe Installation (June 12, 2023)
• Deteriorated Insulation and Missing Weather Stripping at Attic Access Stairs (June 1, 2023)
• Missing Latch Hardware and Deterioration at Wooden Window Frame (June 1, 2023)
• Significant Cracking and Settlement at Garage Foundation (June 1, 2023)
• Deteriorated Trim at the Exterior Windows (June 1, 2023)
• Damaged Screen at Crawl Space Vent (June 1, 2023)
• FLIR Insulation (June 1, 2023)
• Home Damage: Improper & Missing Plumbing Vent Roof Jacks (May 9, 2023)
• Home Damage: Shingle Damage Vegetation (May 9, 2023)
• Home Damage: Moisture staining in the attic at the chimney flue roof penetration (May 1, 2023)
• Home Damage: Missing grout at gas log lighter pipe firebox penetration (May 1, 2023)
• Home Damage: Improper slope at water heater flu causing the potential for moisture intrusion (April 26, 2023)
• Home Damage: Broken sprinkler system backflow preventer (April 26, 2023)
• Understanding the Home Inspection Process: A/C Systems (April 19, 2023)
• The Impact of Current Building Standards on a Home Inspection of an Older Home (March 7, 2023)
• New Construction: Wall Sections Improperly Anchored (January 31, 2023)
• Home Damage: Water Leak In Attic (November 29, 2022)
• Home Damage: Roof Inspection Issue (October 19, 2022)
• Home Damage: Exposed Structural Lumber (July 27, 2022)
• Home Damage: Missing AC Wall Sealant (July 27, 2022)
• Home Damage: Missing Counter Caulking (July 27, 2022)
• Home Damage: Missing Light Fixture (July 27, 2022)
• Worn Out Roof Shingles with Trent Barnes (May 11, 2022)
• Ruined Roof with Trent Barnes (May 11, 2022)
• Hidden Flood Damage with Trent Barnes (May 11, 2022)
• Damaged Electrical Panel with Trent Barnes (May 11, 2022)
• Benefits of FLIR in Home Inspections (May 6, 2022)
• Home Damage: Deteriorated Window Seal (April 29, 2022)
• Home Damage: Fake New Roof (November 23, 2021)
• Home Damage: Corroded Water Heater (November 10, 2021)
• Home Damage: Visible Wall Trim Damage (November 9, 2021)
• Home Damage: Missing Furnace Flue Pipe (November 4, 2021)
• Home Damage: Exterior Door Installed Backwards (July 26, 2021)
• Home Damage: Garbage Disposal Leak (July 19, 2021)
• Trent's Tuesday Tip of the Day: Make Sure the Plumbing Boot Has a Pipe! (May 18, 2021)
• Trent's Tuesday Tip of the Day: Always Check the Foundation! (May 11, 2021)
• Trent's Tuesday Tip of the Day: Check Your Water Heater Pipes! (May 4, 2021)
• Home Damage: Exposed Electrical Connection (April 29, 2021)
• FLIR Temperature Differences in Interior & Attic Wall (April 28, 2021)
• Bad Roof Found w/ Drone Inspection (February 25, 2021)
• Texan Inspection Services – Hidden Control Panel (February 1, 2021)
• Examples of Damage Detected by Texan Inspection (December 14, 2020)
• Advanced Drone Technology Detects Hidden Roof Damage (July 2, 2020)
• 5 Things to Look for Before Selecting a Home Inspector (May 15, 2020)
• Double Tapped Electric Panel (April 3, 2020)
• Sealing Nail Heads on Roof (February 17, 2020)
• Exposed Wire with Trent Barnes (February 14, 2020)
• Federal Pacific Electrical Panel (February 11, 2020)
• Damaged Gas Fireplace Flue Pipe In Attic  (February 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Check For Cracked Foundation (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Replace Refrigerator Water Filter (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Fix Hard Water Deposits (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Fix Improperly Installed Deadbolts (January 10, 2020)
• DIY Household Tricks/Home Lifehacks (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Flush a Water Heater (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Replace a Toilet Flapper (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Fix Self Closing Doors (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Check Your Toilet Flapper (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Adjust A Toilet fill Valve (January 10, 2020)
• DIY How To Maintain you AC Condenser (January 10, 2020)
• Annual Home Maintenance Checklist (November 25, 2019)
• Heat Pump vs. Conventional Air Conditioner (June 27, 2019)
• Think Like a Houston Home Inspector (May 28, 2019)
• Expert Houston Home Inspector Tips: Spring Cleaning in January (January 15, 2019)
• Tips from Houston Home Inspectors: Winterizing your Home (December 13, 2018)
• Our Previous Clients are the Lifeblood of our Home Inspection Business (October 5, 2018)
• Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid (July 24, 2018)
• Houston Area Home Inspectors Use Drones and Thermal Imaging for a Thorough Home Inspection (February 26, 2018)
• Water Heater Inspection – Flushing Tips (August 2, 2017)
• Toilet Inspection – Adjusting Toilet Fill Valve (May 31, 2017)
• Houston AC Inspection and Condenser Maintenance (March 16, 2017)
• Asbestos (February 7, 2017)
• Water Wells (February 7, 2017)
• Aluminum Wiring (February 7, 2017)
• Home Selling Tips (February 7, 2017)
• Termites (February 7, 2017)
• Air Quality (February 7, 2017)
• What is Polybutylene? (February 7, 2017)
• Lead-Based Paint (February 7, 2017)
• Water Testing (February 7, 2017)
• EIFS (February 7, 2017)
• Mold (February 7, 2017)
• Radon Gas (February 7, 2017)
• Septic Tank (February 7, 2017)