What is considered an Extra Building?

We generally consider smaller stand-alone buildings that have HVAC, bathrooms, kitchens, or mechanical elements to be extra outbuildings. These usually include:

• Mother-in-law suites

• Garage apartments

• Tiny houses

• Boat Houses

• Pool Rooms

• She-Sheds & Man-Caves

How do you inspect an outbuilding?

Outbuilding inspections are done with the same care and diligence as a whole home inspection, conforming to to the Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOP) .

The inspection consists of reviewing all elements (where applicable) that are in a home inspection. This generally includes an inspection of the electrical, HVAC, plumbing, foundation, attic, roofing, appliances, fixtures, and other elements of your home. We also cover dozens of components in these primary categories.

Will you inspect a boat lift?

We can, yes. That said, we typically provide only a limited mechanical evaluation of the boat life mechanism. This would involve a brief functionality test so-long as the inspector feels the structure and lift are safe to operate, and there are no obstructions in the lifting mechanism.