indian73 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I am planning to buy a house in Houston. It is a big house and has a lot of hi-tech stuff. Things like pre-wired for speakers, motion sensor lights, dimmers in each room, elevator etc etc.I am looking for recommendation on a good home inspector who knows electrical cricuits very well.It's a fairly new house (1998).Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapillionWyngs Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I am planning to buy a house in Houston. It is a big house and has a lot of hi-tech stuff. Things like pre-wired for speakers, motion sensor lights, dimmers in each room, elevator etc etc.I am looking for recommendation on a good home inspector who knows electrical cricuits very well.It's a fairly new house (1998).Thank you in advance.www.gracehis.comIf I were you, I would hire and inspector AND an electrician. Have to do that to get the best inspection you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb4647 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I highly recommend Dev Nandlel. He really did a thorough job on my home inspection in April. He's a true professional who helped me save a ton on my closing costs with the seller. His contact info is:Dev NandlalA&K Real Estate Services, Inc.Texas Professional InspectorTREC# 7487713-298-5166 cell713-589-3549 officeDev.Nandlal@ankrealestate.comvisit us at www.ankrealestate.comTell him Josh Burdick sent ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I am planning to buy a house in Houston. It is a big house and has a lot of hi-tech stuff. Things like pre-wired for speakers, motion sensor lights, dimmers in each room, elevator etc etc.I am looking for recommendation on a good home inspector who knows electrical cricuits very well.It's a fairly new house (1998).Thank you in advance.the motion sensors/dimmers you could check yourself. the elevator? i'd say that is a specialty item. if it is stucco, hire a person who specializes in stucco. i mentioned that to a coworker who was looking at a house. inspector said there was ~20k in water damage that you really couldn't see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian73 Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thank you all. The house is a brick exterior. Is there anything special that I need to be aware of? Like you mentioned about the stucco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I am planning to buy a house in Houston. It is a big house and has a lot of hi-tech stuff. Things like pre-wired for speakers, motion sensor lights, dimmers in each room, elevator etc etc.I am looking for recommendation on a good home inspector who knows electrical cricuits very well.It's a fairly new house (1998).Thank you in advance.Bob Lovelace.I used him this past year, great recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thank you all. The house is a brick exterior. Is there anything special that I need to be aware of? Like you mentioned about the stucco?i'd say brick is more foolproof than stucco so you most likely wouldn't needed a special inspector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHomeHouston Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 We've been using USInspect (USInspect.com) for nearly 3 years now with nothing but great feedback from our clients. I particularly like working with Mike Elmore and Jerry Arnold. I know their prices tend to be a tad more expensive but they are reliable, give great customer service, and are always willing to educate our clients during the inspection process which I believe is invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingSoon Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 My agent gave me this list. Anyone used ny of these companies? First two look attractive - having an ispectoe who is also an engineer.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHomeHouston Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I've never used any of them, but see if they provide a copy of their inspection reports? I believe they all have to use the standard report, but the good inspectors in my experience will include a final comments page (to break everything down in lamens terms) and pictures of the main issues they found.Also ask if it's okay for you to attend and ask questions while they are inspecting. Good inspectors will be passionate about what they do and are willing to educate you on things to look out for when buying a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonRealtor Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 My agent gave me this list. Anyone used ny of these companies? First two look attractive - having an ispectoe who is also an engineer.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtowndweller Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have used Criterium-Farrell on 2 or 3 of my own personal purchases. I was exteremely happy with the inspector (it was not Pat Farell himself), his knowledge and his report. They cost a little more than just a state certified inspector, but getting an inspection and report from a degreed engineer is worth it in my opinion.Does anyone know of an inspector that has worked in the downtown residential buildings? e.g. with experience of problems unique to lofts/highrises - older buildings that have been rehabbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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