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The Smart Inspector inspects homes in Coppell, Texas, using Professional Inspectors licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission. A home inspection Coppell TX buyers or sellers schedule with us follows the TREC Standards of Practice and includes complimentary thermal imaging, a same-day web-based report and an in-person walkthrough, with sewer scope and other add-ons available on request.
What a home inspection in Coppell includes
Every home inspection Coppell TX clients schedule is built on the TREC Standards of Practice, which set the minimum a Texas home inspection must cover. Our inspectors look at each readily accessible system, operate what can safely be operated, and record the result on the TREC Property Inspection Report form as Inspected, Not Inspected, Not Present, or Deficient.
In practical terms that means the foundation and structure, the roof covering and attic, walls, floors, doors and windows, the electrical service and wiring, heating and air conditioning, the plumbing system and water heater, and the built-in appliances. Grading and drainage around the slab are part of it too. Irrigation, pools and outbuildings are inspected when you add them.
Thermal imaging is included on every job at no extra cost, and on a home that has been through a few decades of Texas summers it earns its keep, revealing warm and cool spots in ceilings and walls that suggest moisture, air leaks or missing insulation. See what a home inspection covers in Texas for the full scope.
Local considerations for Coppell homes
Coppell is an established Dallas County suburb next to DFW Airport, and many of its homes are now decades old. That age is not a problem in itself; plenty of these houses were well built. It does mean that the original systems are reaching or past their expected service life, and a home inspection Coppell TX buyers commission should be read with that in mind.
Two items stand out. The first is the sewer line. A house of that age may have a main drain that has been stressed by the region’s expansive clay soil and invaded by roots from mature trees. A standard inspection stops at the foundation wall, which is why we offer sewer scope inspections in Coppell as a $300 add-on. Our answer to whether a home inspection includes the sewer line explains the gap.
The second is HVAC. Cooling equipment works hard in North Texas, and the age and condition of the condenser, furnace and ductwork often drive the biggest repair conversation after an inspection. Hail is also a recurring factor for roof coverings across the Metroplex. Newer homes are less common in Coppell, but if you are buying one, the Coppell new construction inspection page applies.
An older-home checklist for Coppell buyers
Keep in mind: a TREC inspection reports the condition of a system on the day of the visit. It does not predict remaining life or guarantee performance. Use it to decide what to negotiate and what to budget for.
When our inspectors walk a Coppell home from the 1980s or 1990s, these are the areas that most often produce Deficient marks.
- Air conditioning and furnace age, condition and cooling performance
- Water heater condition, venting and safety devices
- Roof covering wear and past hail damage
- Electrical panel type, condition and any amateur wiring
- Foundation movement, cracked brick and doors that bind
- Drainage that sends water toward the slab instead of away from it
- Underground sewer line condition (sewer scope add-on)
What comes standard with a Coppell inspection
Thermal imaging, a same-day report and a face-to-face walkthrough are included every time; none of them is an upsell. The report is web-based and photo-heavy, and you can forward it to your agent the same afternoon. If you cannot be at the house, the inspector goes through the findings with you by phone.
Your inspector will be one of five TREC-licensed Professional Inspectors: Forest Ivey (TREC #23646), who founded The Smart Inspector in 2019, Brian Cain (TREC #24824), Chris Hudson (TREC #24844), Chris Sarris (TREC #25954) or Antoine Razzouk, known as Tony (TREC #26582). Request one by name or choose first available. The team page has their backgrounds.
The Smart Inspector holds BBB accreditation with an A+ rating and has more than 250 Google reviews. Being extremely picky is part of the job description here, and so is explaining what a finding means in words a first-time buyer can act on.
Home inspection Coppell TX: how to book
The quickest route is the online booking form: enter the address, square footage and foundation type, pick an inspector and tick any add-ons such as sewer scope. You can also call (817) 842-0330 and Candice Dubois, our administrator, will schedule it. If you want a price before committing, the quote form takes a minute. Pricing is based on square footage, the age of the home and the add-ons you select, so every quote is specific to the property.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve Coppell, TX?
Yes. Coppell has its own service page from The Smart Inspector, and our inspectors cover it along with nearby Irving, Lewisville and Grapevine. We are based in Arlington and serve more than 100 communities across the Metroplex, so a Coppell address is well within range. Book online or call (817) 842-0330 and we will confirm the date and the inspector.
How soon can you inspect a house in Coppell?
Open dates for each inspector are visible on the online booking form. If you need something sooner than what you see, call (817) 842-0330 and our administrator will look for an earlier opening. Whenever the inspection lands, the report is delivered the same day and reviewed with you at the property, so your option period is spent negotiating rather than waiting.
Do you inspect new construction homes in Coppell?
Yes. New builds are less common in Coppell than in the northern suburbs, but when they come up we offer pre-drywall, final and 11-month builder warranty inspections. Each is a full TREC-format inspection with thermal imaging and a same-day report you can give to the builder. Texas lets you hire your own inspector on a new home regardless of the builder's own checks.
Should I add a sewer scope to my Coppell home inspection?
For most established Coppell homes, yes, a sewer scope belongs with the home inspection Coppell TX buyers order. The sewer line is underground and outside the scope of a standard inspection, and older lines in clay soil near mature trees are exactly where problems hide. The add-on costs $300, is performed during the same visit, and produces video and photos of the pipe interior. Repairs to a failed line are far more expensive than the inspection.
Ready to schedule? Every inspection includes complimentary thermal imaging, a same-day report and an in-person walkthrough.