Expert Home Inspectors in Pasadena, TX

In my opinion, yes. Stucco applied over wood-frame homes can have concealed damage. We live in a wet climate and experience intense hurricane wind-driven rains. We often find important waterproofing details improperly installed or missing that can allow leaks to occur. The only way to get a complete and accurate assessment of your stucco home is to have a stucco inspection performed. Moisture damage and stucco repair can be very expensive, and we want to make sure your home is safe and leak-free. If you are buying a stucco home, it is necessary that you have a stucco inspection performed to protect yourself from unforeseen repair expenses.

Unfortunately, there are still a few home inspectors that are not aware of why stucco inspections are so important. Many base their opinion on what the stucco looks like at the surface. What it looks like on the outside has very little to do with what could be going on underneath. We have followed many home inspections that claimed the stucco was in great shape, but the home told a different story once we inspected it. If you are still unsure, give us a call and we can help you make an educated decision.

While we are performing a moisture inspection, the main thing we are looking for is damaged or rotted sheathing and framing that exists directly behind the stucco. Leaks in the early stages may be identified in our report as elevated moisture with firm substrate. However, if we encounter soft or missing substrate, this is an indication that leaks have gone undetected for some time and may have caused serious moisture damage behind the stucco. These areas will need to be removed and repaired by a qualified stucco contractor.

Yes. We perform infrared thermal imaging and non-invasive moisture scanning on your interior walls. In addition, we may need to access windows, doors, and balconies over 2 stories in height. It is not required for you to be present, as long as access is provided. Some people do opt-out of the interior portion of the inspection if they cannot provide access to the interior. We are also TREC Licensed and have access to Supra eKey Boxes commonly provided by real estate agents.

Yes. As long as it is not actively raining and the surface is dry. We are testing what is behind the stucco, which should always be dry. If someone tells you otherwise, please let me know!