Home Inspections in Austin & Central Texas
Why Hire a Local Home Inspector
Hiring a local home inspector means working with someone who understands the unique characteristics of your community, climate, and geography. With decades of Central Texas living and 12 years as a firefighter/EMT, professional real estate inspector Ross Black brings valuable regional knowledge. This expertise allows him to identify potential problems that others might overlook, ensuring your investment is protected. Additionally, as a family, our deep ties to the Austin community mean quicker response times, personalized service, and the ability to recommend vetted service/repair providers. Ross is ready to provide your Central Texas or Austin home inspection.
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.
SErving Travis County.
Austin
Pflugerville
Westlake
Manor
Leander
Lakeway
Serving Williamson county.
Round Rock
Georgetown
Cedar Park
Hutto
Taylor
Liberty HIll
FAQs About Central Texas Homes & Living
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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.
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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.
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With the hot summers and our drought-prone climate, a built-in and automated sprinkler can be very practical. Pay attention to watering restrictions in your community so you can balance your property’s needs and preserving our local water supply. An irrigation and sprinkler inspection is a good way to ensure your sprinkler system is working efficiently and without any surprise leaks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Austin Fast Facts
Get to know your new community
📊 Population boom: Austin’s metro population grew by over 30% between 2010 and 2020, making it 1 of the fastest-growing large metros in the U.S. From Austin Chamber of Commerce
👩🏽⚕️ 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. From 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. From 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. From Bark and Zillow study.
💰 Rental prices: In September 2025 the median rental price in Austin was $2200/month. That’s holding steady from August. From Austin Board of Realtors.