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 With twenty years Home Inspection experience, excellent customer service and my network of industry experts, I provide a level of expertise that customers have relied on time after time.
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♦ 20 years experience inspecting homes in the greater north Texas area.
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♦ Licensed in 1987 through the Texas Real Estate Commission (T.R.E.C.), which is the highest level in the State of Texas.
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♦ Extensive network of industry professionals.
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♦ Inspection Services are performed to the highest standards in the industry.
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Buying a new home is probably the biggest investment you'll ever make. And it's a decision that will affect you for years to come. The process can be extremely stressful and confusing given the considerable risk involved when making such a large purchase decision. A professional inspection will significantly reduce your risk and make the entire process easier and less stressful. I have spent 20 years helping clients in this process and customer service is my highest priority.
We strongly encourage all of our clients to accompany us during the inspection. Feel free to ask any questions you may have during the inspection process. I will point out problems and explain them to you and show you the good points of the house as well. Plus, we will explain what routine maintenance is needed to keep the house in top condition. This will help you to get the most benefit from the inspection and gain the most understanding of the systems that make up your home and how to maintain them.
You'll get a comprehensive report that is easy to understand. Everything identified during the inspection will be included in the report. Armed with the information our report will provide, you can make your decision with confidence.
What Burgan Inspections Does For You
- Conduct a thorough evaluation of the home that helps you understand its current condition.
- Use only trained and certified inspectors who meet the industry’s highest standards.
- Provide homeowners with a comprehensive report.
- Offer peace of mind to homeowners.
Dedication to Service
We conduct a visual inspection of building items including the foundation, roof, and structural components, plus visible electrical, plumbing and mechanical operating systems of the property.
Experience
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Continuing Education
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Why get an Inspection?
More and more real estate professionals are encouraging - even requiring - home buyers to invest in a home inspection before they purchase a property. A growing number of real estate agents are even suggesting prelisting inspections to sellers.
The reason for these trends is simple: Home inspections are a win, win, win for everyone involved in the transaction.
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For Buyers
 What could be more exciting than buying a new home? The experience of a new community, new neighbors and friends, and perhaps even a whole new outlook on life can certainly prove to be an extremely exhilarating event.
But once the newness and excitement wear off, surprises may occur that can diminish the joy of owning a home. This is where a presale home inspection helps reduce the chances of unpleasant, and sometimes costly, surprises after move-in.
Fewer Surprises Equals Peace of Mind
Buying a new house is likely one of, if not the largest purchase decision you’ll ever make. A professional home inspection will substantially reduce the risk for your large investment in a new home. It just makes sense to learn as much as you can about the quality of your new home, before signing off on everything.
Nothing could be worse than suddenly finding out that there are major defects with the home you have just purchased. We take measures to make sure that you are very familiar with the home and the condition of its major systems. Once armed with this knowledge, we can help you feel more secure about your decision to purchase your new home. We know the home buying process can be very stressful. We will provide you with a thorough and professional home inspection to make sure that you are well informed about the home you are purchasing. You can rest easy knowing that we have examined your home and reported the findings to you efficiently and effectively in an emailed inspection report.
New Home Inspection
 There are good reasons to have a professional inspection performed on the brand new home you are buying.
Building a new home is a complex endeavor. It involves many people, usually split up into sub-contractor groups, each working on different parts and systems of the house. Even for the best builders, its nearly impossible to complete this process without missing something. Maybe its a plumbing fixture that didn’t get tested for leaks, maybe its an electrical box that isn’t working, or any one of dozens of minor problems that can easily be overlooked in such a major undertaking. We will find such problems while it is still early enough for you to bring them up with the builder and have them corrected before you sign-off and start moving in.
For the relatively small cost, a professional inspection of your new home can pay big dividends in peace of mind and getting any problems identified and corrected before they can become an unpleasant surprise.
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For Sellers
Sell Your Listings Faster and Closer to the Listing Price!
 An inspection helps ensure that there are fewer surprises in a real estate transaction, because everyone involved becomes more familiar with the property’s current condition. A professional home inspection provided by the seller can create good faith. By making repairs and disclosing to the prospective buyer the property’s condition up front, before negotiations begin, you can create a more relaxed atmosphere by instilling confidence regarding the home's condition. This, in turn, may help your listing sell faster and closer to listing price. We help decrease hassles that can sometimes slow down or stop a sale.
If you are selling a home, you’ll get the highest price in the shortest time, if your home is in top condition. Almost all sales contracts include the condition that the contract is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory inspection. Buyers will insist on a professional home inspection performed by an inspector they will hire. If the buyers inspector finds a problem, it can cause the buyer to get cold feet and the deal can often fall through. At best, surprise problems uncovered by the buyers inspector will cause delays in closing, and usually you will have to pay for repairs at the last minute, or take a lower price on your home.
Its better to pay for your own inspection before putting your home on the market. Having a pre-listing inspection done will make the whole sale process easier. Present any items as is and reflected in the purchase price. Otherwise, you can count on the buyers inspector finding them, at the worst possible time, causing delays, and costing you more money.
One of the key benefits of having the inspection done early, is that if there are any problems discovered that need to be repaired, you can have the repairs done on your own terms, on your own schedule. When a problem isn’t found until the buyer has an inspection performed, the deal you’ve worked so hard to get done may fall apart unless you act quickly to get the repairs done. Or you may have to take a lower price, in order to keep the deal moving. In either case, you’ll almost certainly have more headache, and spend more money, than if you’d known about the problem and had it repaired before negotiations began. You could save thousands by simply being able to shop around and get competitive bids from contractors, rather than being forced into paying for a rush job at the last minute. Another area where you can save money is in having flexibility to choose the materials used in repairs. Sales contracts usually specify repairs must be made using materials of comparable quality. By identifying needed repairs early, you’ll have the option to save money by using less expensive materials for the repairs.
You can also benefit from simply offering certain items as is. Often, you can negotiate with a buyer to accept items in the current condition by stipulating that they are reflected in the purchase price. But that same buyer may walk away from the deal if the conditions come as a surprise, after an offer has already been made. If the home is inspected before the house goes on the market you will be aware of the condition of the house before an offer is made. There wont be any surprises and the deal is far less likely to fall apart. It takes a lot of effort to get a sales agreement signed in the first place. If the inspection turns up problems, the buyer will want to negotiate a new deal and that second sales agreement is usually even harder to get done than the first one.
By having a pre-listing inspection done, you can identify problems early. Then either correct them or present them as is, assuring that the first offer you accept can move quickly and smoothly to closing without delays or costly surprises.
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For Real Estate Professionals
 Less Buyer Discomfort
Whether you’re client’s home is old or new, we help provide the peace of mind everyone deserves.
Curtailed Buyer Remorse
Many homebuyers believe that a brand new home is a worry free home. But even the best homebuilders make mistakes, and that’s where we can help. Our impartial inspectors can disclose items in need of repair to reduce buyer remorse after they purchase their new home. We have a commitment to customer satisfaction and to helping our clients feel confident about their purchase.
Professional Image and Credibility
A professional home inspection report helps lend credibility and stature to the image of the real estate professional. It tells customers that the firm and its sales associates are genuinely concerned with the best interests of both buyer and seller, thereby reflecting on the real estate professional’s integrity.
Less Litigation
Homebuyers are potentially less likely to file suits alleging misrepresentation, negligence and fraud when the sale is preceded by a home inspection.
More Sales
Buyers may be positively influenced by a professional home inspection report, improving the speed, price, and likelihood of a sale.
Less Negotiation
Prior acknowledgement of any defects reflected in sales price may leave buyers with fewer objections.
Reduced Listing Time
By providing insight into the condition of the home, we can help you reduce the overall listing time of your client’s home. The home inspection benefits all parties involved in the real estate transaction.
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What is a Home Inspection?
 A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the condition of a home. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house.
The home inspector's service to the purchaser is primarily one of education. The goal of the inspector is to provide the purchaser with a better understanding of the physical condition of the home so they can make a well-informed decision. It is also the inspector's role to keep his findings in perspective for the buyer.
Home buyers now entering the marketplace view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies at the time of purchase. Giving you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase you’ll ever make.
Our goal is to discover and inform you of anything we find that might affect your purchase decision. Well tell you about any problems we find, and make repair recommendations. Well also inform you of what maintenance tasks are required to keep the home and its systems in top condition.
In most cases, home inspections are performed after a sales contract, conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection, has been accepted by the seller. The inspection can usually be arranged immediately to within a few days. The home buyer is typically encouraged to attend the inspection, so that he/she can see first hand the workings of the home. It also represents an excellent opportunity for the prospective buyer to ask questions about the home or to discuss potential changes.
Home inspections should also highlight the positive aspects of a home. In fact, many of the home inspector's observations or recommendations help to dispel home purchaser anxieties, and provide useful repair suggestions.
In order to prepare the report, an inspector must conduct a visual inspection of the house. The inspection process typically takes about 3 hours to complete. This may vary, according to the size and condition of the home. We strongly encourage you to accompany us during the inspection. This will give you a chance to ask questions and become familiar with the systems of the home.
We will inspect all the structural elements and systems of the home. Items that will typically be included in an inspec tion are:
- Framing (structure)
- Roof and attic
- Foundation
- Walls
- Electrical system
- Plumbing system
- Heating and air conditioning systems
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
Additional items and systems unique to a particular home can also be inspected.
When the inspection is complete, we discuss the home and any problems that were discovered. We will also tell you about any routine maintenance that should be performed, as well as answer any questions you have. Finally you receive a full written report of the inspection.
The home inspection should not be confused with an appraisal, a municipal code inspection, an environmental audit, or a home owner's warranty.
All home inspectors in Texas are regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Each inspector is obligated to follow the same standards of practice for an inspection.
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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection.
 No home is perfect. Anything from major damage to minor maintenance issues are often found. Even new homes are not immune they could have problems with the plumbing, electrical system, heating and cooling system, or the roofing system just to name a few.
Before the inspector arrives, there are a few things you should know. There are no federal regulations governing inspectors. The laws are going to differ state by state. Therefore its important to interview your inspector or inspection company prior to hiring them. Since each state is going to have their own standards of certification for inspectors, and some don’t even have any, credibility is a big issue in choosing the right inspector. Ask what certifications your inspector holds and what associations they belong to. Most associations such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), and National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI) have membership requirements that include minimum levels of experience and training as well as codes of ethics. There are also several state-level associations that your inspector may be a member of. Ask your inspector and then visit the associations website.
Once your inspector has arrived, it is recommended that you accompany him or her on the inspection of the property. This is so you can become familiar with the home and its systems as well as exactly what repairs the inspector recommends and why. You might also want to prepare a list of items that youve seen in the home that you feel are cause for concern as well as any questions you may have. The inspection is a great time to find out where the homes water and gas shutoffs are and where the fuse box is.
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Accessibility: Make sure that all areas of the home are accessible, especially to the attic and crawl space. Its also a good idea to trim any trees and shrubs that may make an inspection of the exterior of the property difficult.
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Housekeeping: The inspector may photograph your home for the inspection report, so clearing the clutter and moving vehicles from the front of the home will help the inspection go smoother.
- Maintenance: Repair minor things like leaky faucets, missing door handles and trim.
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Maintenance Advice
 Although we've heard it many times, nothing could be more true than the old cliché "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your house in great shape. It also reduces the risk of unexpected repairs and improves the odds of selling your house at fair market value, when the time comes. Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your home. Enjoy your home!
Upon Taking Ownership
 After taking possession of a new home, there are some maintenance and safety issues that should be addressed immediately. The following checklist should help you undertake these improvements:
-Change the locks on all exterior entrances, for improved security.
-Check that all windows and doors are secure. Improve window hardware as necessary. Security rods can be added to sliding windows and doors. Consideration could also be given to a security system.
-Install smoke detectors on each level of the home. Ensure that there is a smoke detector outside all sleeping areas. Replace batteries on any existing smoke detectors and test them. Make a note to replace batteries again in one year.
-Create a plan of action in the event of a fire in your home. Ensure that there is an operable window or door in every room of the house. Consult with your local fire department regarding fire safety issues and what to do in the event of fire.
-Examine driveways and walkways for trip hazards. Undertake repairs where necessary.
-Examine the interior of the home for trip hazards. Loose or torn carpeting and flooring should be repaired.
-Undertake improvements to all stairways, decks, porches and landings where there is a risk of falling or stumbling.
-Review your home inspection report for any items that require immediate improvement or further investigation. Address these areas as required.
-Install rain caps and vermin screens on all chimney flues, as necessary.
-Investigate the location of the main shut-offs for the plumbing, heating and electrical systems. If you attended the home inspection, these items would have been pointed out to you.
Regular Maintenance
Every Month
 -Check that fire extinguisher(s) are fully charged. Re-charge if necessary.
-Examine heating/cooling air filters and replace or clean as necessary.
-Inspect and clean humidifiers and electronic air cleaners.
-If the house has hot water heating, bleed radiator valves.
-Clean gutters and downspouts. Ensure that downspouts are secure, and that the discharge of the downspouts is appropriate. Remove debris from window wells.
-Carefully inspect the condition of shower enclosures. Repair or replace deteriorated grout and caulk. Ensure that water is not escaping the enclosure during showering. Check below all plumbing fixtures for evidence of leakage.
-Repair or replace leaking faucets or shower heads.
-Secure loose toilets, or repair flush mechanisms that become troublesome.
Spring and Fall
 -Examine the roof for evidence of damage to roof coverings, flashings and chimneys.
-Look in the attic (if accessible) to ensure that roof vents are not obstructed. Check for evidence of leakage, condensation or vermin activity. Level out insulation if needed.
-Trim back tree branches and shrubs to ensure that they are not in contact with the house.
-Inspect the exterior walls and foundation for evidence of damage, cracking or movement. Watch for bird nests or other vermin or insect activity.
-Survey the basement and/or crawl space walls for evidence of moisture seepage.
-Look at overhead wires coming to the house. They should be secure and clear of trees or other obstructions.
-Ensure that the grade of the land around the house encourages water to flow away from the foundation.
-Inspect all driveways, walkways, decks, porches, and landscape components for evidence of deterioration, movement or safety hazards.
-Clean windows and test their operation. Improve caulking and weather-stripping as necessary. Watch for evidence of rot in wood window frames. Paint and repair window sills and frames as necessary.
-Test all ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices, as identified in the inspection report.
-Shut off isolating valves for exterior hose bibs in the fall, if below freezing temperatures are anticipated.
-Test the Temperature and Pressure Relief (TPR) Valve on water heaters.
-Inspect for evidence of wood boring insect activity. Eliminate any wood/soil contact around the perimeter of the home.
-Test the overhead garage door opener, to ensure that the auto-reverse mechanism is responding properly. Clean and lubricate hinges, rollers and tracks on overhead doors.
-Replace or clean exhaust hood filters.
-Clean, inspect and/or service all appliances as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
Annually
 -Replace smoke detector batteries.
-Have the heating, cooling and water heater systems cleaned and serviced.
-Have chimneys inspected and cleaned. Ensure that rain caps and vermin screens are secure.
-Examine the electrical panels, wiring and electrical components for evidence of overheating. Ensure that all components are secure. Flip the breakers on and off to ensure that they are not sticky.
-If the house utilises a well, check and service the pump and holding tank. Have the water quality tested. If the property has a septic system, have the tank inspected (and pumped as needed).
-If your home is in an area prone to wood destroying insects (termites, carpenter ants, etc.), have the home inspected by a licensed specialist. Preventative treatments may be recommended in some cases.
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Serving the following areas
Bosque County: Clifton, Cranfills Gap, Kopperl, Iredell, Meridian, Morgan, Valley Mills, Walnut Springs; Comanche County: Comanche, De Leon, Gustine, Sidney; Coryell County: Copperas Cove, Evant, Gatesville, Jonesboro, Oglesby, South Mountain; Erath County: Bluff Dale, Clairette, Dublin, Huckabay, Lingleville, Morgan Mill, Stephenville; Hood County: Acton, Brazos Bend, Cresson, DeCordova, Granbury, Lipan, Oak Trail Shores, Paluxy, Pecan Plantation, Tolar; Johnson County: Alvarado, Briaroaks, Burleson, Cleburne, Cresson, Cross Timber, Godley, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, Mansfield, Rio Vista, Venus; Lampasas County: Bend, Kempner, Lampasas, Lometa; McLennan County: Bellmead, Beverly Hills, Bruceville-Eddy, China Spring, Crawford, Elm Mott, Gholson, Golinda, Hallsburg, Hewitt, Lacy Lakeview, Leroy, Lorena, Mart, McGregor, Moody, Riesel, Robinson, Ross, Valley Mills, Waco, West, Woodway; Somervell County: Glen Rose, Nemo, Rainbow.
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