Northlake is a small Denton County town that has grown quickly with master-planned communities such as Pecan Square. Most homes for sale here are new or only a few years old, and the inspections that matter most often happen before the new home closes and before the builder’s warranty expires.
Every Stonebriar inspection is performed personally by Keith Boggs, TREC Professional Real Estate Inspector #9867 and an InterNACHI member, who has completed more than 10,000 inspections since 2007. Many inspection companies send whichever inspector is available, or hand the job to a contract inspector you have never spoken to. With Stonebriar, the person who answers your call is the person who inspects your home and explains the report.
What Northlake Homes Tend to Show
New construction on former ranch land brings recently graded clay soils, fresh drainage swales that settle over time, and the full range of builder workmanship issues: insulation gaps, incomplete flashing, and HVAC and plumbing installation errors.
The conditions Keith reports most often here include:
- Foundation movement. North Texas clay swells when wet and shrinks in drought. Foundations respond with sloping floors, sticking doors, diagonal drywall cracks and separated brick mortar. Keith documents these signs, and Zip Level foundation measurements are available as an add-on when movement is in question.
- Builder workmanship. New homes regularly show missing or displaced attic insulation, incomplete flashing, HVAC and plumbing installation errors, and grading that sends water toward the slab.
- Items to claim under the builder warranty. A one-year builder warranty inspection documents defects while the builder is still responsible for them.
- Roof wear and hail damage. Hail and summer heat shorten shingle life across the region. Keith reports granule loss, hail impacts, flashing defects and signs of past leaks in the attic.
- Wood destroying insects. Subterranean termites are active throughout the area. A termite (WDI) inspection is performed under Keith’s Texas Department of Agriculture license.
What Your Northlake Home Inspection Includes
The inspection follows the Texas Real Estate Commission Standards of Practice and is reported on the TREC form that Texas buyers and agents expect. It covers the structure and foundation, roof and attic, exterior and grading, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, appliances, and interior components. Every report evaluates more than 600 items and includes 80 or more photographs, with plain-language commentary on what each finding means.
Reports are delivered within 24 hours, and often sooner, which matters inside a short option period. Evening and weekend appointments are available. You are welcome to attend, and Keith will walk you through the findings at the end of the inspection.
Optional add-ons include thermal imaging, sewer scope, termite (WDI) and Zip Level foundation measurements. The fee depends mainly on the size and age of the home; the home inspection cost guide explains what drives it.
New Construction Inspections in Northlake
Keith offers phased inspections for homes under construction, including a pre-drywall inspection while framing, rough plumbing and rough electrical are still visible, a final inspection before closing, and a one-year builder warranty inspection before the warranty expires. Each phase gives you a written record to take to the builder while corrections are still the builder’s responsibility.
What a Home Inspection Is Not
A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive evaluation of the home’s condition on the day of the inspection. It is not a code-compliance inspection, an appraisal, an engineering report or a warranty. Keith reports deficiencies and safety concerns as defined by the TREC Standards of Practice, and he will tell you when a condition calls for a licensed specialist, such as a structural engineer or a plumber, to take a closer look.
Services for Northlake Buyers, Sellers and Owners
- Buyer’s home inspections during the option period
- Pre-listing inspections for sellers who want to price and repair with confidence
- Condominium and townhome inspections
- Phased new construction inspections and one-year builder warranty inspections
- Annual home maintenance inspections for current owners
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule the inspection?
As soon as your contract is signed. Texas option periods are often short, and you will want time to read the report, get repair estimates and negotiate before the period ends.
Should I inspect a brand-new home?
Yes. A new home has never been tested by a full season of use, and the builder’s walkthrough is not an independent inspection. Phased inspections during construction, a pre-closing inspection and a one-year warranty inspection each catch defects while the builder is still responsible for them.
When should I schedule the one-year warranty inspection?
Around the tenth or eleventh month after closing, which leaves time to submit the report to the builder before the first-year warranty period ends.
Does the inspection check whether the house meets current building codes?
No. A Texas home inspection is not a code-compliance inspection. Keith reports deficiencies and safety concerns under the TREC Standards of Practice.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Keith also inspects homes in Denton, Keller, Flower Mound and Fort Worth, along with the rest of the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Schedule Your Northlake Home Inspection
Call Keith at (214) 923-7304 or schedule your inspection online.