Useful Links
Accessible information on the internet about owning property, home improvements, conservation and environmental concerns, and safety issues are practically infinite. Below are websites that we have found helpful as professional inspectors and property owners ourselves. Please keep in mind that while we think these websites are both useful and interesting, we cannot assume any responsibility for their content nor endorse their products.
The mission of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is to protect human health and the environment. You'll find EPA initiatives and resources on their website.
Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. EPA's website provides the vital information that you need to protect your family from this health risk in your home.
The CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) is committed to protecting you and your family from more than 15,000 types of products that might pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard, or any product that might injure children.
Polybutylene is a plastic resin used extensively in plumbing systems from 1978-1995. While scientific evidence is scarce, it is now believed that oxidants in public water supplies, such as chlorine, react with the polybutylene causing it to scale, flake, and become brittle resulting in fractures that lead to structural damage.
The circuit breakers manufactured by Federal Pacific Panels pose a fire hazard. See their website for information about replacing these panels.
Aluminum wiring, used in some homes in the 1960's and 1970's, is a potential fire hazard. Click here to find out more about this safety concern.
Energy conservation is important to us all, and you'll find lots of information and practical suggestions on the Energy Hog website.
The National Pesticide Information Center offers tips for effective pest control on their website.
For more information about termite control, click on these links: Wikipedia and Termite Fact Sheet.
You'll find very useful information on asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions on the following sites:
Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics (AAN/MA): (800) 878-4403; www.aanma.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): www.aaaai.org
American Lung Association: 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872); www.lungusa.org
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America: (800) 7ASTHMA; www.aafa.org
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: www.niaid.nih.gov
National Jewish Medical and Research Center: (800) 222-LUNG (5864); www.njc.org.
Lowes and Home Depot are great resources for your home repair and improvement needs.
Should you need professional grade equipment and tools, we have found Professional Equipment to carry quality materials at reasonable prices.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) exists to protect and serve the citizens of Texas. The Commission's programs of education, licensing, and industry regulation ensure that real estate service providers are honest, trustworthy, and competent.
The Texas Almanac website is a terrific resource for the Texas homeowner.
Wiki How-To is an online how-to manual with a huge variety of topics. Great website!
The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to increase home ownership and support communities.
Please click here to view/print a copy of our commercial pre-inspection agreement.
Please click here to view/print a copy of our residential pre-inspection agreement.
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