Roof Damage

Dallas Municipal Court Sustains Rain Damage on All Floors

By Charles Grand / July 10, 2025 /

Heavy rain on Tuesday has apparently led to the temporary shuttering of the Dallas Municipal Court building for at least a week, with city officials disclosing that every floor of the property was impacted by water damage. Early Wednesday morning, the city announced that the court would be closed for the day due to “substantial…

Does a Luxury Home Need a Home Inspection?

By Brenda Masse / July 5, 2025 /

We’ve discussed the common notion that newly constructed homes don’t need a home inspection, which is NOT TRUE! But it turns out that some folks are also under the impression that luxury homes may not need one either. As if these homes with all their extra bells and whistles, top-tier amenities, and extras are somehow…

From Foundation to Roof: Let’s Hit the Most Important Parts of Your House

By Brenda Masse / May 31, 2025 /

When purchasing a home, everyone has a different list of “must-haves.” Maybe it’s a big backyard, a spacious primary suite, a home office, or a three-car garage. These things are important to the lifestyle you want to lead, but when you look at your house as a long-term investment, you need to also look at…

April Showers Can Bring May Storm Damage

By Brenda Masse / April 27, 2025 /

It’s storm season in North Texas, and that means it can be sunny and beautiful one minute and dark as night with 80 mph winds and golf-ball-sized hail the next. Heavy rains and storms can wreak havoc on your home, and while some damage is covered by homeowners insurance, all damage costs time and energy…

New Year’s Resolutions That Work For Your Home AND Your Life

By Brenda Masse / January 4, 2025 /

Home improvement is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions, and like most resolutions, you won’t get very far if you don’t have a plan. As home inspectors, we have a unique view of people’s homes, ostensibly when they’re trying to put their best foot forward. So if a home sale, or any kind of home…