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Baseline Home Inspections has been serving Clients in the Houston Galveston area since 2015.

09/25/2026

A driveway or walkway can tell you a lot about a property’s safety and upkeep.

Hairline cracks in concrete are often normal. But lifted or sunken slabs, uneven walking surfaces, crumbling edges, driveway-to-garage transitions, damaged steps or stoops, retaining-wall concerns, and water pooling toward the home are worth understanding.

Homeowner to-do list: Look for trip edges after rain, watch where water flows, keep walkways clear, and monitor cracks or settlement over time. If the surface is changing, get professional guidance before a small concern becomes a bigger repair, or a safety hazard.

Buying or selling? Clear information about exterior flatwork can support better maintenance decisions, improve curb appeal, and help everyone understand the property’s condition.

With 30+ years of real-estate experience, Baseline Home Inspections provides licensed, insured, and bonded service with detailed reports covering current and future hazards, plain-English explanations, competitive prices, a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and FREE consultations.

Visit www.baseline-home.com to schedule your inspection or consultation. TREC # 21589

09/24/2026

Older Houston homes have character you can’t recreate, but they also have systems and materials that deserve context.

For pre-1980 homes, especially bungalows and Craftsman homes in the Heights, Montrose, Garden Oaks, Woodland Heights, and Galveston’s historic districts, an inspection may look at:

• Pier-and-beam or early slab foundations and signs of movement
• Galvanized supply lines and older drain lines
• Knob-and-tube or aluminum branch wiring, undersized service panels, and ungrounded outlets
• Older HVAC systems, window units, and ductwork added over time
• Single-pane wood windows, original doors, layered roofing, and room additions
• Converted carports, garages, or screened porches
• Unpermitted additions and past DIY work

Older doesn’t automatically mean bad. A well-maintained historic home can be solid and beautiful. The goal is to separate “normal for its age” from “needs attention soon.”

Some older finishes and materials may contain lead-based paint, especially in homes built before 1978, or asbestos in certain insulation, floor tile, or duct wrap. A standard inspection is not a lab test, so qualified specialist testing may be appropriate.

Buyers: ask about the age and service history of major systems, and budget for ongoing maintenance. Sellers: addressing small items and gathering permits, receipts, and records can help before listing.

With 30+ years in real estate, Baseline provides licensed, insured, and bonded inspections (TREC # 21589), detailed reports, plain-English explanations, competitive prices, and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Free consultations are available.

Schedule your inspection at www.baseline-home.com.

09/23/2026

Fresh paint. New fixtures. Brand-new floors. A “fully renovated” Houston home can still have a story beneath the surface.

During inspections of flipped or recently renovated homes, we may find:
• Painted-over stains or caulked cracks hinting at past leaks
• New flooring installed over a slab with moisture concerns
• Unpermitted DIY electrical, plumbing, or gas work
• New A/C equipment connected to old, leaky ductwork
• Fresh landscaping or grading that directs water back toward the home
• Renovations completed without the proper permits

Before you buy, ask for renovation details, permits, receipts, and how long the seller owned the property. Never skip the inspection because a home looks “fully renovated.” Attend the walkthrough, ask questions, and use objective inspection findings to guide repair or credit discussions.

With 30+ years of Houston real-estate experience, Baseline Home Inspections is licensed, insured, and bonded. We provide detailed reports identifying current and future hazards, a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and FREE consultations.

Buying a flipped home? Visit www.baseline-home.com to schedule your inspection or request a free consultation. TREC # 21589

09/22/2026

Buying or selling a Houston condo or townhome? Know what an inspection can, and cannot, tell you.

Baseline evaluates the unit’s own components, including the electrical service and panel, plumbing within the unit, water heater, HVAC equipment and air distribution, ceilings, floors, walls, stairs, interior doors and windows, built-in appliances, and private attachments such as balconies or stair edges.

Typically outside the unit inspection are HOA-maintained common elements, including shared roofs, building exteriors, common plumbing risers, elevators, parking structures, and site drainage. Review the HOA’s responsibility matrix, governing documents, reserve study, insurance coverage, recent board minutes, special assessments, pending litigation, and deferred maintenance.

Townhome ownership may include the roof and exterior of your unit, while a condominium usually involves different shared-element responsibilities. Confirm exactly what the HOA maintains, who insures what, and who is responsible for items such as HVAC equipment and water heaters. Ask about rental rules and lender requirements before the option period ends.

A limited scope is not a defect. Clear expectations and the right follow-up questions help buyers budget confidently and help sellers avoid surprises.

With 30+ years of real-estate experience, Baseline is licensed, insured, and bonded (TREC # 21589). Buying or listing a condo or townhome? Schedule your inspection or free consultation at www.baseline-home.com.

09/21/2026

Buying or selling a property in Cypress, Magnolia, Katy, Waller, Montgomery County, Liberty County, or another outlying Houston-area community? The home may use a private well, septic system, or both instead of city utilities.

A standard TREC home inspection is not designed to fully evaluate wells or septic systems. Plan for a qualified well/septic specialist, water-quality lab testing, and, when appropriate, a septic inspection or tank pump-out.

During our inspection, we can still flag visible clues, including:
• Well pressure tank and pump condition, water pressure and flow
• Rusty or sulfur odors, staining, slow drains, or past backups
• Visible septic tanks, risers, cleanouts, soggy or unusually green drain-field areas, and odors

Buyers: Ask for maintenance records, the last pump-out date, well test results, system age, permitted bedroom capacity, whether the well is shared, and the tank/drain-field locations. Budget for specialty evaluations before your option period ends.

Sellers: Gather records, service the system if it has been years, keep vehicles off the drain field, and fix slow drains or running toilets before listing. Never pour grease or chemicals down drains, and keep the wellhead clear of chemicals, mulch, and standing water.

A limited scope isn’t a failure. It helps you ask the right questions and plan for real costs. With 30+ years in real estate, we provide detailed reports, plain-English explanations, free consultations, competitive pricing, and referrals to qualified specialists when needed.

Schedule your inspection at www.baseline-home.com. Licensed, insured, bonded. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. TREC # 21589.

09/20/2026

Brick, siding, and trim don't just make a Houston home look good. They're its raincoat. 🧱☔

Houston heat, humidity, wind-driven rain, and shifting clay soil work on exterior walls year after year. We check brick veneer for cracked mortar, step cracks, damaged brick, blocked or missing weep holes, and sealed expansion joints. We look at siding, stucco, and EIFS for loose or buckled sections, failed caulk, stains, cracks, soft spots, and places water can get behind. We also inspect trim, fascia, soffits, and wall penetrations around hose bibs, dryer vents, lights, and utility lines. Small gaps that can lead to big repairs.

Soil, mulch, and plants should stay below the brick line so the wall can drain properly. Exterior defects rarely stay outside; water can travel behind the wall for months before an interior stain appears.

🐝 Buyers: separate normal Houston wear from moisture problems worth addressing.
🔑 Sellers: small repairs, like clearing weep holes or replacing rotted trim, may help avoid larger requests.
🏡 Homeowners: walk around after major storms and watch for new cracks, gaps, or staining.

Baseline brings 30+ years of real estate experience and is licensed, insured, and bonded (TREC # 21589). We provide detailed reports, explain findings in plain English, offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and provide free consultations.

Request a free consultation or schedule at www.baseline-home.com.

09/19/2026

That built-in range may be part of the home: but is it working safely?

Built-in appliances are commonly included in a standard home inspection. We test normal operation without disassembling appliances or predicting how much service life remains.

• Ranges and ovens: heating elements, burner ignition, even heating, gas connections, shutoff valves, and missing anti-tip brackets.
• Dishwashers: door-seal or supply-line leaks, drainage, and whether an air gap or high loop is present.
• Disposals, built-in microwaves, and exhaust hoods: jamming, leaks, wiring concerns, basic operation, and proper performance.
• Age and recalls matter. Buyers may want to address a problem through a repair request or credit discussion. Sellers can run appliances before listing to avoid last-minute surprises. Even a small dishwasher leak can quietly damage cabinets and flooring.

With 30+ years in real estate, Baseline Home Inspections provides detailed, plain-English findings about current and future hazards. We’re licensed, insured, bonded (TREC # 21589), and backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Request a free consultation or schedule at www.baseline-home.com.

09/18/2026

Houston’s warm, moist Gulf Coast air, high dew points, storms, and mild winters can create hidden moisture problems that affect indoor air quality and ventilation.

Watch for musty odors, recurring condensation, dark discoloration, bubbling or soft paint, lifting flooring, or allergy-like symptoms that improve when you leave home. Possible sources include slow drips behind walls, past roof or flashing leaks, AC condensate overflow, poorly sealed showers, and slab-level moisture.

Ventilation matters, too. A noisy bathroom fan may move little air: or vent into the attic instead of outdoors. Blocked dryer vents, weak kitchen exhaust, and tightly closed homes can also trap moisture.

During an inspection, we use moisture meters around fixtures, tile, baseboards, and walls. Thermal imaging can reveal temperature differences that point to hidden moisture. We also check exhaust airflow, duct termination, and prior repairs.

Dark spots are not automatically mold, and mold type cannot be identified by sight alone. The right first step is finding and correcting the moisture source, then evaluating materials with a qualified mold, indoor-air-quality, or remediation professional when needed.

Run bath fans for 15–30 minutes after showers, vent fans and dryers outdoors, manage indoor humidity, fix drips promptly, and never paint over damp areas.

With more than 30 years in real estate, Baseline Home Inspections is licensed, insured, and bonded (TREC # 21589). We provide detailed reports, explain findings in plain English, and back our service with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Request a free consultation or schedule your inspection at www.baseline-home.com.

09/17/2026

Thinking about attending your Houston home inspection? We say go for it , you'll learn more about your future home in a few hours than anywhere else. 🔍🏡

Here's what to expect:

✅ A thorough inspection typically takes 2–3 hours or more, depending on the size and condition of the home. We move methodically from the foundation and exterior to the roof, attic, and every major system inside.

✅ You're welcome (and encouraged!) to join the walkthrough. It's your chance to see the home through an inspector's eyes, ask questions in real time, and learn where things are : like the water shut-off valve, breaker panel, and water heater : before you ever move in.

✅ Bring your questions : we'll handle the rest. Our goal is to explain our findings in plain English, with no jargon and no surprises.

✅ After the inspection, you'll receive a detailed report that identifies current concerns and potential future hazards, so you can make confident decisions : whether that's negotiating repairs, planning maintenance, or simply closing with peace of mind.

With 30+ years in the real estate industry, Baseline Home Inspections is licensed, insured, and bonded (TREC # 21589) : and we're committed to giving you the full story.

Ready to schedule? Request a free consultation at www.baseline-home.com today. 📞

09/16/2026

Some of the most important home inspection clues are right in front of you: but easy to overlook.

Houston’s heat, humidity, and shifting clay soil can leave signs on interior surfaces, including:
• Water stains or discoloration
• Sagging or cracked drywall
• Nail pops and hairline cracks
• Uneven or squeaky floors
• Soft spots, cracked tiles, or signs of past leaks and repairs

A thorough inspection helps distinguish normal wear from issues that may require attention. Buyers gain information for confident decisions and negotiations. Sellers can address concerns before listing. Homeowners gain peace of mind and fewer surprises.

With over 30 years of real estate industry experience, Baseline Home Inspections is licensed, insured, and bonded (TREC # 21589). We provide detailed reports that identify current and future hazards, explain findings in plain English, and back our service with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Schedule your inspection or request a FREE consultation at www.baseline-home.com.

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15714 Hickory Knoll Drive
Houston, TX
77059

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.baseline-home.com/

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