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Check Your Gutters
A Friendly Reminder: Don't forget to check your gutters! Keeping them clear of leaves and debris is an important part of protecting your...
5 days ago1 min read
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Is There Debris On Your Roof?
Pictured is the roof of a home in La Grange. The debris in the picture is just one many deficient items I discovered for my client. While...
Apr 111 min read
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Check Your Blocks
This past week, I conducted an inspection in Eagle Lake, approximately 45 minutes from La Grange. The property was a pier and beam home...
Mar 301 min read
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Where Does Your Stove's Vent Hood Exhaust?
During the recent inspection of a newly constructed home, I observed that the stovetop vent hood was discharging into the attic rather...
Mar 231 min read
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Exposed Electrical Wiring
As illustrated in this photo from a recent La Grange home inspection, exposed wires are one of the most common safety hazards found in...
Mar 111 min read
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Septic Lid Safety
During a recent septic inspection in the Schulenburg area, I observed that many of the tank lids were missing a significant number of...
Mar 41 min read
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Dangerous Wires
As I inspect homes in La Grange and surrounding areas, I often discover dangerous electrical conditions that the owners are unaware of. ...
Feb 111 min read
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Slippery Sidewalks
As I inspect homes in La Grange and the surrounding towns, I frequently observe gutter downspouts discharging water onto sidewalks,...
Feb 41 min read
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Are Your Electrical Panels Labeled?
Properly labeling your electrical panels is both helpful and essential. During inspections, H&H frequently encounters homes with one or...
Jan 151 min read
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COVER PLATES ARE IMPORTANT
Electrical cover plates are essential safety components in any home. During inspections, H&H frequently identifies receptacles and light...
Jan 71 min read
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Look Behind Your Tub/Shower
Many homes have access panels in the wall that provide a view of the structure, plumbing, and occasionally electrical components. It's...
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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Is Your Electrical Panel Safe?
If your home was built or renovated before the 1990s, it may be equipped with a Federal Pacific electrical panel . These panels, along...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Give A Second Thought to Stacking That Wood
Like the pictured home, I often find wood stacked against the exterior wall during an inspection. Many people store firewood for...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Check The Garage
If you have a vent or hole in your garage ceiling, it may surprise you to learn that this poses a significant fire risk. Openings in the...
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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Have you checked the flue?
Be sure to check your gas water heater (and furnace) exhaust flue to ensure it is properly sloped to prevent water from accumulating. If...
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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A/C Maintenance
Proper maintenance of your A/C system is essential—not just for keeping your home comfortable, but also for protecting it from potential...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Take A Fresh Look Outside
People from La Grange to Bastrop to Bay City walk outside every single day. Regrettably, we often pass by significant things on a daily...
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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How Hot Is Your Water?
During a recent home inspection we discovered the hot water temperature was a dangerous 140 degrees. This high temperature can cause...
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Is Your A/C Cooling the Attic & Costing You Extra $$$?
A common Home Inspection find from Bay City to La Grange is damaged A/C ductwork. Living in Texas is truly incredible, but the summer...
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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Protecting Your Home from Water and Wind Damage on the Texas Gulf Coast
Battling the Elements: Safeguarding Against Water and Wind Damage on the Texas Gulf Coast Living along the Texas Gulf Coast presents...
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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