Home Inspections in Austin & Central Texas

Central Texas home inspection service area

First Responding Home Inspections provides thorough, firefighter-owned, state-certified home inspection services across Central Texas. Whether you’re buying in Austin, selling in Round Rock, or building in Georgetown, we’re here to give you peace of mind before your next big step.

We know Austin and we know Texans. Over 4 decades, Ross has called South Austin, Westlake, Wimberley, Pflugerville and now Round Rock home. For 15 years he served as a firefighter and EMT in Round Rock and Georgetown. Cheryl has “only” been in Central Texas ~20 years but was in Houston for 20 years before relocating to Austin.

Between us, we know the local real estate market, the climate, and the best queso. We’re ready to help you get the insight you need to put down roots deep in the heart of Texas.

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SErving Travis County

Austin

Pflugerville

Westlake

Manor

Leander

Lakeway

Round Rock

Georgetown

Cedar Park

Hutto

Taylor

Liberty HIll

SErving HAYS County

San Marcos

Kyle

Buda

Dripping Springs

Wimberley

Why Hire a Local Home Inspector

Local expertise means understanding how Central Texas climate and geography impact your home. With decades of regional roots and 12 years as a firefighter/EMT, Ross Black identifies specific local risks that national franchises often miss. Our deep community ties ensure faster response times, personalized service, and a trusted network of vetted repair providers. Secure your investment with an inspector who knows Austin and the surrounding metro inside and out.

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FAQs About Central Texas Homes & Living

  • A home inspection is not a pass or fail. The inspection is a snapshot of the house at the time of the inspection. Some things will inevitably come back as "deficient", which just means it does not meet a code of some kind. Don’t think about your Austin home inspection as “pass or fail;” think about it as a risk tolerance list.

  • That could (almost literally) be a million dollar question! Before even moving in, our residential inspection can help you understand your specific needs with HVAC and insulation checks. Thermal imaging will tell you where you need more insulation or if your windows are inefficient. Once you move in, best practices include a springtime HVAC tune-up and adding tint to windows getting significant sunlight.

  • In short, yes. We strongly recommend a wood destroying insect report as part of your Austin-area real estate inspection. We offer it through the CenTex Home Inspection bundle or as a separate add-on.

  • You’ve heard the saying: don’t like the weather? Give it an hour. Central Texas is no exception. Anecdotally though Austin and the surrounding cities experience hailstorms more than tornados, especially in the spring. The roof section of a house inspection will help identify if the home you are purchasing has hail damage.

  • Yes. While Travis and Williamson counties are the company’s primary service areas, Ross is state-certified (TREC license #26543) and can provide a home inspection anywhere in the Lone Star state. Schedule an inspection with First Responding Home Inspections and we’ll discuss if any travel fees are appropriate.

  • Like any service, there is a wide range for home inspection costs in Austin. At First Responding Home Inspections, we believe in fair pricing for high quality, reliable work. Our house inspections start at $395, with modest increases by square footage and additional services.

  • Ah, the important question. For this Central Texas family, the best tacos/Tex-Mex are at Casa Chapala on 183 (also known as Research Blvd) or locally-famous Fonda San Miguel, both in north Austin. For queso, head to your local Torchy’s Tacos.

📊 Population boom: Austin’s metro added 50,000+ residents between 2022 and 2023, making it 1 of the fastest-growing large metros in the U.S. (City of Austin)

👩🏽‍⚕️ Job growth: In 2024, Austin ranked top 5 for US metro area job growth. Education/healthcare was the fastest growing sector, outpacing both the Texas and national averages. (Opportunity Austin and US BLS)

☀️ Summer heat: On average Austin has triple-digit temps 43 days per year. This makes the HVAC, insulation and electrical portions of your home inspection incredibly important for keepin’ cool. (KXAN)

🐶 Puppy love: Austin is dog-obsessed, specifically the 2nd most dog-obsessed city in the country (behind Dallas). Austin’s favorite breeds are labrador retrievers and golden retrievers. (Bark and Zillow)

💰 Rental prices: In October 2025 the median rental price in Austin was $2150/month. That’s down slightly from September. (Austin Board of Realtors)

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