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What a home inspection in Denton includes

Texas defines the minimum scope of a home inspection through the TREC Standards of Practice, and a home inspection Denton TX clients book with The Smart Inspector meets that standard on every visit. The inspector reviews the readily accessible systems visually and non-invasively, then records each item as Inspected, Not Inspected, Not Present, or Deficient on the state’s Property Inspection Report form.

• Foundation, roof covering, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows
• Electrical service, panel, wiring and outlets
• Heating and cooling equipment and ductwork
• Plumbing supply and drain lines, fixtures and the water heater
• Built-in kitchen appliances and the garage door
• Grading and drainage at the exterior
• Sprinklers, pools and outbuildings when present and requested

Thermal imaging is included at no charge. For the complete scope, see what a home inspection covers in Texas. A home inspection is not a code inspection, an appraisal or a warranty, and it does not include the underground sewer line without a separate sewer scope.

Local considerations for Denton homes

Denton is a university city, and its housing reflects that. The older core neighborhoods hold homes that have been through many owners and, in a lot of cases, many tenants. Rentals are a big part of the market. Out on the edges, new subdivisions are going up quickly. Each of those situations calls for a slightly different emphasis, and our inspectors adjust.

On the older homes near the center of town, the questions are the usual ones for an aging North Texas house: how the foundation is handling Denton County’s expansive clay soil, whether the electrical and plumbing have been updated or patched, what shape the roof is in after hail seasons, and how the HVAC is holding up. Because a standard inspection stops at the foundation wall, buyers of older homes often add a camera inspection of the drain line; our page on what a sewer scope inspection is explains what it finds.

On the newer subdivisions, the concern is quality of construction rather than age. Our Denton new construction inspection page covers the pre-drywall, final and 11-month options. And if you are buying a duplex or small multi-unit property as a rental, we inspect those too; see duplex and multi-unit inspections.

Buying, selling or investing in Denton

A home inspection Denton TX clients book with us is not always a buyer’s inspection. Match the inspection to your situation.

Sellers often ask whether a pre-listing inspection is worth it in a college town with steady demand. It lets you fix or disclose issues on your own schedule instead of during the buyer’s option period.

What every Denton inspection comes with

Three things are standard and never billed separately: complimentary thermal imaging, a same-day web-based report full of photos, and an in-person walkthrough at the house. If you are out of town, and Denton buyers often are, the inspector reviews the report with you by phone.

You can request a specific inspector by name on the booking form or take the first available. Their backgrounds are on the team page. The Smart Inspector is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating and has more than 250 Google reviews, and our inspectors are known for being thorough to the point of picky while still explaining things in plain language.

Home inspection Denton TX: how to book

Use the online booking form to pick a date and inspector, note the foundation type and add any extras such as a termite inspection or sewer scope. You can also call (817) 842-0330 and Candice Dubois, our administrator, will set it up. To get a price before you decide, submit the quote form with the address and square footage. We quote each property individually based on size, age and add-ons.

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