Structural Inspection | Foundation Inspection Houston and Katy

Your RedStar Home Inspector will use the latest technology to inspect your foundation. He will use a zip level machine to report accurate elevation readings. This saves time and the expense of hiring a structural engineer. Your inspector will also look for sheetrock cracks, brick cracks, door frame movement, and floor slopes. He will report anything that needs to be repaired due to improper grading around foundation walls, plumbing leaks, erosion or water ponding. He will report any inadequately ventilated crawl spaces and any post-tensioned cable ends that are not protected.

Your RedStar Home Inspector will crawl beneath the house and inspect every inch of the structure. He will report any deficiencies in structural components and ensure the general condition is in good standing.

Your RedStar Home Inspector will inspect the general condition of the roof and ensure the roof covering is appropriate for the slope of the roof and all fasteners are present. He will note any covering in need of repair and report evidence of previous repairs to flashing, skylights and other roof penetrations.

Your inspector will inspect the general condition of the roof covering, structure and sheathing. The inspector will report inadequate attic space ventilation and evidence of moisture penetration, he will also note any inappropriate installation of components such as purlins, struts, collar ties or rafter ties. The inspector will report any excessive deflections or depressions in the roof’s surface relating to the performance of the framing and the roof deck.

Your RedStar Home Inspector will inspect the general condition of the walls, ceilings and floors and report deficiencies due to structural performance or water penetration that are present and visible. He will report any doors that do not operate properly, excluding locks and latches.

Your RedStar Home Inspector will report any visible deficiencies of exterior walls due to structural performance or water damage. He will inspect the condition of the exterior doors and garage doors, including door locks and latches when present. The inspector will report any windows or doors with evidence of broken seals or missing screens.

Your RedStar Home Inspector will inspect the general condition of stairways, steps, balconies, and railings and report any inappropriate spacing between intermediate balusters, spindles or rails.

Your Red Star home inspector will inspect the visible components and structure of the chimney and fireplace. He will also inspect the interior firebox and the visible flue area and report any need for repair due to built up creosote.