Inspection Services
GreenLight Inspections provides straightforward inspections across the Houston metro area — clear reporting, no sales pressure. Below is a quick list of the inspection types offered, with notes on when each one is typically used.
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TREC Home Inspection
A comprehensive inspection performed to Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice. I evaluate major visible and accessible systems and components — structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), appliances, and more — so buyers and sellers can understand the home’s condition and real-world tradeoffs.
Best for: purchase inspections, pre-listing checks, and homeowners who want a clear snapshot of current condition.
11-Month Warranty Inspection
A TREC home inspection of an occupied new home, often scheduled near the end of the builder's warranty period. Useful when you need independent documentation of visible conditions — especially if you did not inspect before closing.
Pre-Drywall Construction / Phase Inspection
Performed after framing and rough-in but before insulation and drywall — one of the highest-value points to document conditions while they’re still visible.
Pre-Pour Construction / Phase Inspection
Checks foundation forms, rebar placement, plumbing penetrations, and grading before concrete is poured — while conditions are still observable.
HUD-92051 Compliance Inspection Report (FHA Compliance Inspection)
Required for some FHA/VA-backed loans. A small percentage of loans are selected for a pre-closing or post-closing building code compliance inspection. This inspection identifies items requiring correction so the home meets HUD quality standards and the file can move forward.
Best for: buyers, borrowers, lenders, or builders who have been notified that a HUD-92051 compliance inspection is required.
Full details: HUD-92051 compliance inspection — $230 initial inspection, $125 reinspection per visit, completed form delivered the same day as the inspection.
Manufactured Home Engineer Foundation Certification
A foundation certification letter verifying that a manufactured home’s foundation meets HUD requirements — often needed for financing or refinancing, including FHA and VA-backed loans.
Best for: manufactured homes where the lender requests an engineered foundation certification for the loan file.
What you get / how it works
- Clear, photo-rich reporting with priorities called out
- Practical notes on risk, severity, and what to do next
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FAQs
Is a TREC-licensed home inspector the same as an ICC code-certified inspector?
No. Texas requires home inspectors to be licensed by TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission), but a TREC license does not mean the inspector is trained or certified in building codes. ICC certification is separate — it verifies knowledge of residential building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. Most home inspections follow TREC Standards of Practice, which are not the same as a code compliance inspection. Code certification matters most for new-construction phase inspections (pre-pour, pre-drywall), where work should be evaluated against applicable building codes before it is covered up.
Is a pre-drywall inspection necessary?
It’s one of the highest-value inspections in new construction because framing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical rough-ins are still visible. It’s easier to document issues and request corrections before insulation and drywall. See pre-drywall inspection details for more.
When should a pre-pour inspection happen?
Right before the slab is poured — after the builder has forms, rebar, and plumbing in place, but before concrete goes in. See pre-pour inspection details for more.
What is HUD Form 92051, and when is it required?
HUD-92051 is a compliance inspection report required for some FHA/VA-backed loans. A small percentage of loans are selected for review, and the inspection documents items that must be corrected for the file to move forward.
What is a manufactured home foundation certification?
It’s an engineered certification letter confirming a manufactured home’s foundation meets HUD requirements. Lenders often request it for financing or refinancing (including FHA/VA).