What to expect with your home inspection

Most home inspections feel like a black box. The inspector shows up, disappears around the property for a few hours, and hands over a report full of jargon. That is not how RTI works. From the first phone call through the final report, you will know what is happening, what we are looking for, and why it matters.

You are welcome to walk through the home with us. In fact, we encourage it. Robert will point things out as we go, explain what is normal wear versus a real concern, and answer whatever questions come up. After 30 years of building homes, he has a good eye for what holds up over time and what tends to cause problems down the road. If you cannot attend, that is fine too. We will give you and your agent a thorough walkthrough by phone once the inspection is done.

Every RTI inspection follows the Standards of Practice set by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), the state agency that licenses and regulates home inspectors in Texas. That covers the structural systems, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and built-in appliances. We inspect what is visible and accessible. If something cannot be evaluated safely or without damaging the property, we will note that in the report and explain why.

Once we are done, we will summarize what we found in plain language. Major issues that need attention before closing get flagged clearly. Smaller items, the kind that come with normal home ownership, get noted as things to keep an eye on. Nothing is buried.

You will receive a detailed Spectora report within 24 hours of the inspection, delivered as an HTML link and a downloadable PDF. The report includes photos of every issue we found, written in language a homeowner can actually follow. If anything in the report is unclear, call or text. We are happy to walk through it with you again.