What to Expect From Your Home Inspection

A clear, visual, non-invasive inspection performed to TREC Standards of Practice—with straightforward explanations before, during, and after the appointment.

During Your Inspection

J L Sanders Inspections provides visual, non-invasive residential inspections for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and new-construction clients. Jason Sanders, active Texas Professional Inspector #26483-PI, performs each inspection in accordance with the Texas Real Estate Commission Standards of Practice.

Should You Attend?

You are encouraged to attend, especially for the final walkthrough. Jason can point out significant observed conditions, explain how major systems work, and answer questions in plain language. If you cannot attend, you will still receive the complete report and can follow up afterward.

What the Inspection Covers—and What It Does Not

The inspection evaluates visible and accessible systems and components as they exist at the time of the appointment. It is not destructive testing, a code-compliance inspection, an engineering analysis, a warranty, or a prediction of future conditions. Concealed, inaccessible, or unsafe areas may not be inspected, and conditions can change after the inspection.

Need a buyer, pre-listing, new-construction, phase, warranty, pool and spa, or re-inspection? Review the available inspection services before scheduling.

After Your Inspection

At the conclusion of the appointment, Jason will review the most significant observed conditions with you and your agent when present. The discussion can help you understand priorities, but the written report remains the complete inspection record.

Your Spectora report organizes findings by system and identifies maintenance items, recommendations, and safety hazards where applicable. It includes clear written comments and supporting photographs and can be viewed in HTML or downloaded as a PDF.

Residential reports are delivered the same day when possible. Larger properties, additional services, or unusual conditions may require more time so the report can be completed accurately. Questions are welcome after delivery.

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Included Components

Subject to accessibility, safety, and the TREC Standards of Practice, the inspection addresses these major systems and built-in components. Your report identifies what was inspected, not inspected, not present, deficient, or recommended for further evaluation.

Structural Systems

Foundations; grading and drainage; roof structures and attics; interior and exterior walls; ceilings and floors; doors and windows; stairways; fireplaces and chimneys; and porches, balconies, decks, and carports when present and accessible.

Roofing

Roof-covering materials, visible flashings, drainage components, skylights, chimneys, vents, and other accessible roof penetrations. Roof access is determined by weather, height, slope, surface condition, and inspector safety.

Electrical Systems

Service entrance and panels; branch circuits; representative connected devices, receptacles, and fixtures; smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms; and GFCI/AFCI protection where present and within the inspection scope.

Plumbing

Water-supply, drain, waste, and vent systems; visible fixtures and faucets; water-heating equipment; hydrotherapy equipment when present; and accessible gas-distribution components within the inspection scope.

Heating, Cooling & Ventilation

Heating and cooling equipment, normal operating controls, accessible ductwork, vents, flues, and other visible HVAC components. Performance is evaluated under the conditions present during the inspection.

Built-in Appliances

Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.