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 home inspection will help identify if the home you are purchasing has hail damage.

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.

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.

An 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.

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.

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. For queso, head to your local Torchy’s Tacos.