Professional Home Inspector
Professional Home Inspection Services
Prof. Home Inspector - Malcolm H. Melancon Jr. - Lic. #24288 WDI Inspections Lic. # 085471 Mold Inspections Lic. # MAT1403
Phase Construction Inspections
Certified Home Inspector
Certified through the Texas Real Estate Commission to provide Home Visual Inspections in the State of Texas for Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Appliance Systems for New and Existing Homes
Phase 1 Construction
Hidden Gem Real Estate Inspections can be with you from start to finish providing Construction Phase 1 Foundation Inspection for compliance to Structural Documents. The owner can provide the Structural drawings and we can meet with the builder before the concrete is placed to inspect the depth of beams and reinforcement compliance.
Phase II Construction
A Hidden Gem representative can meet with the Builder during framing to conduct a pre-rock inspection to ensure the framing and hardware has been constructed according to the structural documents and compliance to normal building practice.
Phase III Construction
The last phase of construction is a New Home inspection to inspect for compliance to the Texas Real Estate Commissions State standards for new home systems to include Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing Systems and optional systems.
New/existing Home Inspection
New or Existing Home Inspection
Whether we have been there from the start, hired to inspect after completion, or buying an existing home. Hidden Gem will provide a certified home inspection by our licensed inspector of all systems that include: Structural, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing Systems. Hidden Gem is also Certified to do many optional systems that are not included in a typical Home Inspection.
Pools and Spas
With our INTERnachi Certification Hidden Gem can conduct a certified inspection of the Pool and/or Spa from normal operation and ensure that the pool and spa operate properly, there are no leaks in the system and safety equipment is installed.
Irrigation Systems
Our INTERnachi ceritified irrigation specialist can determine leaks or broken sprinkler heads from normal operations.
Commercial Inspections
Commercial Building Inspections
A commercial building should also be inspected by a qualified commercial building inspector for the same systems that a new or existing home. Depending on the size of the commercial building some of the systems might have to be contracted out to licensed electricians or Certified HVAC contractors. We can act as a liaison to all of these and get the whole job done.
Multi-FaMily
Commercial Multi-Family Observations
Hidden Gem Real Estate Inspections has 14 years of experience in reading structural plans to ensure compliance to the structural documents for all phases of constructions in multi-family use complexes such as recreations centers, garden style multi-family and garage wrap buildings.
Foundation Observations
The foundation is observed for installation for reinforcing in proper size beams and slab in accordance with the structural documents.
Exterior Sheathing Observations
Exterior sheathing installation nail pattern can be observed for the correct spacing and depth in accordance with the structural documents.
Framing and Hardware Observations
Framing construction is determine for wall stud sizes and spacing, sizes of headers and supports, hold downs and straps for shear walls in accordance with the structural documents.
Interior Shearwall Observations
Shear wall drywall installation screw pattern can be observed for the correct spacing and depth in accordance with the structural documents.
LICENSED WDI INSPECTOR
WDI INSPECTIONS
Our professional home inspector has been licensed through the Texas Department of Agricuture to work with Pest Inspection Network to perform a certified Inspection to determine if there are any Wood Destroying Insects in or around the home. A termite inspection can catch these pesky pests before major damage is done. TCPL#783068
Termite inspection
Our certified home inspection can determine if you have subterranean or Formosan Termites. We can determine if they are present and give you a recommendation who to call to get them exterminated or give you the peace of mind knowing there are none present.
Wood Ants.
Our professional WDI inspector can detect wood ants are the second most destructive insect found in Texas. We can determine if the insect is an ant or termite.
Wood Destroying Beetles
Wood beetles can be found in basements and in dead wood in the yard or trees by a qualified inspector.
Mold Testing Services
Mold Testing
Licensed Mold Assessment Technician is a Professional inspector to conduct certified mold testing. Licensed through Texas Department of Licensing and Registration License # MAT1403.
Infrared imaging
Infrared imaging to determine if there is a leak present. If a leak is present we can find it or provide peace of mind that the leak is repaired.
Relative Humidity Gauge
With the humidity gauge you can determine if the humidity is contributing to the mold's development. Relative humidity must be kept below 60% to prevent mold development.
Licenses and Certifications
