home inspections

1st Choice Cedar Park Home Inspection
Serving Central Texas
512-785-6856

Over 35 Years Working For You

email: homeinspections1st@yahoo.com

What our customers say:

I am pleased to recommend Ralph Ramsey for Cedar Park home inspections. I have known Mr. Ramsey for over 15 years and have had many opportunities to observe his expertise in inspecting systems and components in residential properties owned and managed by myself.

-Major William Agee, Jr.

 


Our Cedar Park home inspector services the Following Counties:

Travis County
Williamson County
Burnet County
Llano County

Blanco County
Hays County

 

1st Choice Home Inspections

Call: (512)785-6856
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1st Choice Austin Home Inspections

Goes beyond Texas Standards

 


Our Professional Real Estate Inspections include:

*Structural- Foundation, Beams, Joists, Posts and Columns, Bearing Walls, etc.
* Exterior- Walks, Drives, Grading, Drainage, Siding, Decks, Steps, Railings, Electrical, Windows, Entry Doors, Garage Doors- Safety Sensors and openers etc.
* Roof System- Roof Covering, Eaves, Sofit, Fascia, Flashings, Sheathing, Overhangs, Skylights, Gutter/Downspout System, Ventilation, etc.
* Plumbing System- Water Supply Source, Main Shut off Valve, Piping, Drains, Vents, Water Heating System, Fixtures, Faucets, etc.
* Electrical System- Electrical Service Supply, Meter, Main Panel, Main Disconnect, Service Amperage, Sub Panels, Shutoffs, Wiring System, Grounds, Bonding, Breakers, Fuses, GFCI’s & AFCI’s, etc.
* Heating/AC System- Inspect Unit Type, Approx Age, Supply, Controls, Maintenance, Efficiency, Operation, etc.
* Interior- Inspect Windows, Doors, Walls, Floors, etc, for signs of structural or leak damage, Attic Access, Attic construction,
* Appliances- Stove, Oven, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Disposal operation
* Insulation/Ventilation- Inspect Accessible Insulation and Ventilation Throughout Premises.
* Smoke Detectors- Location & Operation
* Fireplaces and Solid wood burning Devices- Visually Inspect Systems for Defects and Maintenance.

1st Choice will investigate visible and readily accessible interior and exterior areas of the property. We will identify and determine the current condition of approximately 1700 different system components in the average house, including, but not limited to:

Major Systems and Components

Foundations

Monolithic Slabs-On-Grade

Post-Tension Slabs-On-Grade

Piered Slabs-On-Grade

Pier and Beam

Driveway condition and Drainage

Walkways condition and Drainage

Attached porches

Walk-Out Basement Configuration

Full Basement Configuration

Crawl Spaces

Basements

Lot Drainage

Swale Configuration

French Drains

Ravine, Creek, Lake Lot Configurations

Retaining Walls and Drains

Roof Covering Type, Installation and Condition

Roof Flashings

Sunlights

Gutters and Downspouts

Roof Structure

Attics

Attic Walkway

Roof Framing

Roof Bracing

Roof Decking

Attic Insulation

Attic Ventilation

Attic Stair Units

Exterior Walls

Brick and Stone Veneer

Weep hole Placement

Lintel Placement and Condition

Siding Installation and Condition

Exterior Paint Condition

Exterior Sealant Placement and Condition

Water Penetration & Damage

Interior Walls

Drywall Condition

Paneling Condition

Windowsill Condition

Stairs and Railings

Tread/Riser Sizing Ratio

Rail Height and Opening Requirements

Ceiling Condition

Floors

Tile Floor Condition

Vinyl Floor Condition

Wood Floor Condition

Laminate Floor Condition

Doors

Door Condition

Door Operation

Door Hardware Condition

Door Fire Rating

Door Emergency Egress Requirements

Door Weatherstripping and Condition

Garage Overhead Door Condition

Overhead Door Hardware Condition

Overhead Door Opener Condition

Opener Safety Device Requirements

Windows

Window Condition

Window Operation

Window Hardware Condition

Window Thermal Pane Condition

Window Emergency Egress Requirements

Window Screen Condition

Decks

Deck Condition

Deck Handrails

Deck Balusters

Deck Steps

Driveways

Sidewalks

Patios

Balconies

Balcony Condition

Balcony Surface Drainage

Balcony Flashing

Plumbing Systems

Supply Water Flow Control location

Plumbing Fixture Condition and Operation

Shower Stall Condition

Shower Door Condition and Operation

Water Heaters

Water Heater Type, Sizing, Installation and Condition

Hydro-Therapy Tub Installation, Condition and Function

Electrical Systems

Service Entrance Type, Sizing and Condition

Main Distribution Panel Type and Condition

Circuit Breaker Type, Sizing and Condition

Arc-Fault Circuit Protection Devices

Ground-Fault Circuit Protection Devices

Sub-Panel Type and Condition

Receptacle Condition and Function

Lighting Fixture Condition and Function

Fireplaces

Masonry Firebox and Condition

Metal Firebox and Condition

Flue Presence and Operation

Chimney Cap and Screen Condition

Gas Log Starter Condition

Chimney Fire Blocking

Chimney Fresh Air Inlets

Central Heating Equipment

Furnace Type, Sizing, Installation and Condition

Air Conditioners

A/C type, Sizing, Installation and Condition

Air Distribution Duct Installation and Condition

Built-In Appliances

Oven Type, Installation, Condition and Function

Range Type, Installation, Condition and Function

Cook top Type, Installation, Condition and Function

Dishwasher Installation, Condition and Function

Disposer Type, Installation, Condition and Function

Exhaust Fan Installation, Condition and Function

Bathroom Heater Installation, Condition and Function

Compactor Type, Installation, Condition and Function

Ice maker Installation, Condition and Function

Gas Leak Tests- Accessible areas

Sprinkler Systems

Sprinkler Control Panel Condition and Operation

Sprinkler Valve Operation

Sprinkler Anti-Siphon Device Type and Condition

Security Systems

Control Panel Condition and Operation

Window and Door Contact Condition and Operation

Outdoor Cooking Equipment (Built-In)

Swimming Pools/Spas (Optional)
Appliance Lifts (Optional)
Elevators (Optional)
Detached Buildings (Optional)
Evaporative Coolers (Optional)

NOTE: Cedar Park Home Inspection of the systems listed above requires that they be both present and readily accessible at the time of the inspection. Portions of some systems will be obscured, inaccessible and unable to be inspected by design. Only those systems and their components required to be inspected in accordance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's Standards of Practice for Property Inspectors will be inspected.

Our inspector services travel to all these areas: Burnet, Lakeway, Elgin, San Marcos, Manor, Cedar Park, Leander, Volente, Round Rock, Blanco County, Georgetown, Williamson County, Llano County, Sunrise Beach, TX, Pflugerville, Walburg, Weir, Bertram, Briggs, Hays County, Bee Caves, Travis County, Del Valle, Oak Hill, Kingsland, Buchanan Dam, Andice, Jonestown, Lago Vista, Austin, Jarrell, Burnet County, Liberty Hill, Horseshoe Bay, Hutto, Kyle, Buda, Florence, Spicewood, Marble Falls, Granite Shoals.

We have expanded to the following areas: Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Burnet, Liberty Hill, Bertram