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How to Prepare Your Home for an Inspection Preparing your home for a professional inspection is a key step in ensuring a smooth process, whether you’re buying or selling a property. By taking the time to make your home inspection-ready, you can help the inspector complete a thorough evaluation...

Home Inspection FAQs: Everything You Need to Know A home inspection is a critical part of the buying and selling process, but many people still have questions about what it entails. At 1st Choice Inspection Services TREC#9175, we’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you...

Avoiding Home Inspection Pitfalls: Common Issues Found A home inspection is an essential part of the buying or selling process, revealing potential problems that could affect the value or safety of a home. At 1st Choice Inspection Services TREC#9175, we often encounter recurring issues that could ea...

The Importance of Roof Inspections After a Storm Storms can wreak havoc on your home, and one of the most vulnerable areas is your roof. While it may look fine from the ground, hidden damage could lead to expensive repairs down the road. This is why scheduling a professional roof inspection after a ...

What Does a Home Inspection Cover? A Complete Guide Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a home inspection is one of the most important steps in the process. It provides a comprehensive assessment of a property’s condition, giving both buyers and sellers critical information to make inform...

Septic System Inspections: A Must for Rural Homeowners For rural homeowners, a septic system is a crucial component of daily living. Unlike homes connected to municipal sewer systems, rural properties rely on septic systems to handle waste. However, many homeowners overlook the importance of regular...

Termite Damage: What You Should Know Before Buying a Home When buying a home, discovering termite damage after closing is every buyer’s nightmare. Termites may be small, but their damage can be extensive, costly, and affect the structural integrity of the house. At 1st Choice Inspection Servic...

Pier and Beam vs. Slab Foundations: What to Inspect When it comes to home foundations, you’ll typically encounter two main types—pier and beam and slab foundations. Each has its own unique characteristics and inspection challenges. Whether you’re buying a home with one of these foundations or just t...

Top 10 Reasons to Get a Home Inspection Before Buying Why Get a Home Inspection Before Buying? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make, and it’s easy to overlook details in the rush to close a deal. However, skipping the home inspection can lead to costly surprises l...