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Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you may make and choosing the right Plano home inspection is essential. Every buyer should know what you are getting into when buying a home. This will help you avoid costly and or unexpected repairs afterwards. Dennis Rodda (owner of Happier Home Inspections) has over 10 years of experience in the real estate to business. He has been a contractor for over 7 years and has been a Licensed Professional Home Inspector for 3 years and is a certified Home inspector by InterNACHI, giving him the knowledge and expertise to help you make an informed decision when purchasing your new home. Dennis uses the latest technology and proven methods to provide a thorough inspection every time. Happier Home Inspections serves most of DFW and specializes in Plano home inspections.
At Happier Home Inspection, Dennis provides a comprehensive analysis of the current condition of each home. Our inspection is set up as a 3 pass method that allows Dennis to focus on certain aspects of the home in each pass to insure nothing is missed. He does the 3 pass method on the exterior and interior.
We fully inform all of our clients of any unique items or items in need of repair
Homes have 100’s of components, at Happier Home Inspections; Dennis takes his time to inspect each system during his passes. At the end of each inspection he sits down with the buyers and their agent and provides a slide show of the pictures taken during the inspection. Most of the pictures showcase items in need of improvement or repair. Dennis also includes unique or other items the buyer may need or want to know about to help them understand their home's needs and functions before they purchase their new home. During the slideshow, Dennis provides ample time to answer questions about what buyers are seeing in the pictures.
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Home Inspection Tips for Buyers
Are you planning to buy a home? A home inspection concerns buyers and sellers alike. While you may assume that you have the upper hand as a buyer, the inspections are actually in the interests of all sides in the transaction. Sellers can ensure that their home commands the full price when the inspection proves Read more about Home Inspection Tips for Buyers[…]
What’s the Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal?
If you have dealt with real estate matters before, then you have probably come across the terms “inspection” and “appraisal”. An inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home. On the other hand, an appraisal is an estimation of your home’s value. If you are searching for a new home, understanding Read more about What’s the Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal?[…]
What is a Maintenance Inspection?
A home maintenance inspection is similar to the inspection you would get before buying a home. Except you’re doing the inspection to have the main systems of your home inspected to identify repairs or flag something that may be starting to malfunction. It’s a preventative check-up for your home. An inspector can identify signs of Read more about What is a Maintenance Inspection?[…]
Time To Make Improvements To Your House
When it’s time to remodel or make improvements to your home, you may wonder when you need a building permit. How do you determine which remodels and renovations require permits? Most contractors will know ahead of time, but it’s good for homeowners to have a general understanding of us housing market permits for future renovations. Read more about Time To Make Improvements To Your House[…]
How to Get Ready for a Home Inspection
Did you know that Americans sold around 5.3 million homes in 2018? Selling your home is a stressful time. There are many things that are fighting for your attention. But the prospect of selling your home is exciting as well. Many home sellers forget about an important part of the process. This is the home Read more about How to Get Ready for a Home Inspection[…]
Yard Drainage: How to Identify and Solve Irrigation Issues
Whether it is a miniature mansion or a humble cottage in the woods, your home is probably your biggest investment. Chances are the roof over your head is the biggest single purchase you will ever make, and protecting it is in your best interest. You already know how important it is to maintain the interior Read more about Yard Drainage: How to Identify and Solve Irrigation Issues[…]
Test your sprinklers and save money on your water bill.
Every year tons of cash is wasted due to broken sprinklers. On any given morning or evening I can walk or drive through my neighborhood and will see multiple yards with water spraying 10 feet in the air. It is not cheap to water your lawn. If you have broken and or leaking sprinklers can Read more about Test your sprinklers and save money on your water bill.[…]
Spring brings lots of rain in DFW area, protect your foundation with good drainage.
Why is drainage so important in the DFW area? The Dallas Fort Worth area unfortunately has clay soil, so making sure you have good drainage is very important. As water ponds around your foundation it soaks into the soil and clay expands putting pressure on anything around it. You can drive around neighborhoods and see Read more about Spring brings lots of rain in DFW area, protect your foundation with good drainage.[…]
Ways to prevent termites from getting into your house.
How do I prevent termites from getting into my house? If you live in the DFW area termite could become an issue. Do you know what attracts termites? What to look for? What you can do to prevent a termite infestation? A little background on termites. Termites eat cellulose which is found in wood. They also like Read more about Ways to prevent termites from getting into your house.[…]
Time to change your smoke detector and CO2 detector batteries.
Change smoke detector and CO2 detector batteries every six months. Manufactures of smoke detectors and CO2 detectors recommended that batteries are changed every six months. There are some types of detectors that recommend once a year. Most detectors sound an alarm when they need changed, but it is best to change them before this happens. When Read more about Time to change your smoke detector and CO2 detector batteries.[…]