Residential Home Inspections in Austin & San Antonio, TX

A buyer's inspection is the one chance you get to understand a house before it becomes your responsibility. Jeremy walks the entire property, examines every accessible major system, and then walks it again with you so you know what you are buying rather than just holding a PDF about it.

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Residential Home Inspections in Austin and San Antonio, TX

What’s Included

Visual examination of major structure and systems
Walk through the home together with inspector
Explanation of general condition with you and your agent
Discussion of major issues needing immediate attention
Identification of deferred maintenance items
Hive report, accessible online anytime and as a PDF download
Detailed documentation with images
Follows InterNACHI Standards of Practice

Who This Is For

Buyers under contract who need answers before the option period closes
Anyone buying a home in Central Texas with a foundation, roof, or HVAC question they cannot answer
Out-of-state and relocating buyers who cannot walk the property themselves
Homeowners who want a baseline condition report on a house they already own

What a Central Texas inspection has to get right

Between Austin and San Antonio you cross from deep expansive clay to solid limestone in a matter of miles, and the same crack in the same wall means completely different things on either side of that line. Add Texas summer heat loading on HVAC systems, hard water shortening water heater life, and hail that has worked over most roofs in the region, and a generic national checklist misses most of what actually costs money here.

About Residential Home Inspections

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Rusted Anchor Home Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by InterNACHI, the leading home inspection association.

After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read Hive report, delivered through your personal Hive dashboard, accessible online anytime and available as a PDF download. From that report, you will be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.

Where We Provide Home Inspections

Jeremy covers Austin, San Antonio, and the Hill Country in between. Pick your area to see what inspections here actually involve.

Home Inspection in Austin

Travis County

Home Inspection in San Antonio

Bexar County

Home Inspection in New Braunfels

Comal County

Home Inspection in Canyon Lake

Comal County

Home Inspection in San Marcos

Hays County

Home Inspection in Boerne

Kendall County

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Home Inspection Questions

How long does a home inspection take?

Most homes take two to four hours on site depending on size, age, and condition. You are welcome and encouraged to be there, particularly for the walkthrough at the end where Jeremy explains what he found in plain language.

When will I get the report?

Within 24 hours of the inspection, usually the same day. It arrives in your Hive dashboard with photos, accessible online any time and downloadable as a PDF.

What is not included in a home inspection?

A home inspection is a visual examination of accessible components. It does not include destructive investigation, code compliance certification, engineering analysis, or anything concealed behind finished surfaces. Where something needs a specialist, Jeremy says so directly instead of leaving you guessing.

Should I attend the inspection?

Yes, if you can. Twenty minutes walking the house with the inspector teaches you more about it than reading the report alone. If you cannot be there, the report and a phone call cover it.