What You Need to Know about Pool Inspections

November 9, 2018 | Home Inspections

Not all home inspectors are well-equipped to perform pool inspections. Many do not offer pool inspections as part of their home inspection services. Both in-ground or above-ground pools include specific items that need to be addressed, such as operating equipment, physical condition, plumbing and electrical systems, and safety issues. Bryan and Bryan Inspections can provide a clear and thorough pool inspection that not only addresses the issues outlined below, but also offers various solutions on how to fix any problems that may be found.

What’s Included in a Home Inspection?

September 10, 2018 | Home Inspections

So you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, and you’ve decided to get a certified home inspection from Bryan & Bryan Inspections. You have chosen wisely! Our team of experienced inspectors will provide all the information you need to make the best decision about your property. But what is typically covered in a home inspection?

4 Mistakes Buyers Shouldn’t Make During a Home Inspection

July 15, 2018 | Home Inspections

The process of purchasing a home can be overwhelming, especially for new buyers. By the time you have actually found the right home, made an offer, and negotiated a final price, the home inspection can easily be rushed or overlooked. But this a crucial step for buying a home! You may feel ready to move in, but getting a professional residential inspection with Bryan & Bryan Inspections is the only way to know your new investment is secure. Avoid these common mistakes to get the most out of your home inspection.

4 Questions to Ask before Hiring a Home Inspector

May 6, 2018 | Home Inspections

When dealing with a pending real estate transaction, it’s important to do your homework by finding a qualified home inspector as opposed to simply going with the cheapest option on the market. How do you vet which companies offer the most thorough home inspections? We at Bryan & Bryan Inspections of Houston share the best way to narrow down your home inspector search with a few simple questions.

What Does a Foundation Inspection Involve?

March 12, 2018 | Foundation Inspection

In the Houston area, foundation problems in homes are such an prevalent concern for homeowners that we at Bryan & Bryan Inspections include a foundation inspection for free with every full home inspection. We’ll go over some of the most common issues found in house foundations as well as discuss the difference of our foundation inspection.

Home Inspections: Beyond the Curb Appeal

November 15, 2017 | Home Inspections

You pull up to that charming Houston home on the perfect street, and you instantly fall in love. It’s just the house you’ve been envisioning. And it appears to have been recently updated with new lighting, fresh paint, and even some nice flooring. You’ve been sufficiently wooed, and you’re ready to make an offer. The sellers accept, and you’re ready to call that home your own. But first, it’s time for the home inspection.At Bryan & Bryan Inspections, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but here’s the reality: A home may appear to be move-in ready, but sometimes a new coat of paint is just a band-aid for bigger issues that are beneath the surface. The only way you can know whether bigger issues exist is to get a professional residential inspection.

Hurricane Damage Inspections

September 26, 2017 | Home Inspections

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, many residents throughout the Houston area find themselves overwhelmed by the devastation caused to their homes. At Bryan & Bryan Inspections of Houston, we feel that devastation right alongside you. As a locally owned and operated business, we take great pride in our community.

Behind the Scenes at Bryan & Bryan Inspections

July 11, 2017 | About Us

At Bryan & Bryan Inspections, we work hard to give our customers friendly service, thorough home inspections, and top-rated professionalism. While we love what we do and the people we work with, why we do what we do goes a bit further. Our company stands on four pillars, which are credibility, credentials, customer services, and charity. Here’s a bit more about how we strive for excellence in each of these areas.

3 Tips for Reading Your Home Inspection Report

May 7, 2017 | Home Inspections

The home-buying process can be quite grueling. You’re ready to complete the home inspection and move forward so you can finally get the keys to your Houston home. But then you get your inspection report back from Bryan & Bryan Inspections. If you’re a first-time home buyer, the document may be longer than you anticipated, or you don’t really know where to start or what to do with it. Let us help. Here are a few tips for reading through your inspection report and what to do with it when you’re done.

How to Hire a Quality Home Inspector

March 1, 2017 | Home Inspections

Whether you’re on the buying or selling end of the real-estate market, you understand the value of hiring a home inspector you can trust. You make some pretty major decisions based on what the inspection report says, so you want someone who knows what they’re doing. But how do you know a top home inspector from one of the mediocre ones? Let our team at Bryan & Bryan Inspections help with these hiring tips.

Tish Grueso

18:58 17 Aug 19

Amazing inspection company! Very thorough inspection done on a previous home I owned and a new construction. They found things you would least expect which is good. Very prompt, professional and worth every dollar. This company will definitely save you money in the future because they will find EVERYTHING. Saved me thousands of dollars bc they found a leak under my whirlpool on a new construction. I will recommend this company to anyone needing an inspection on your home, whether old or new home.

B Spence

00:49 11 Aug 19

Great experience using this company. Very detailed in what they found in my inspection and explaining to me. They even had to come back to re inspect something and came back promptly. I would recommend to family and friends to use.

Stacey Brownlee

19:16 06 Aug 19

Bryan & Bryan has done 2 inspections for me on beach homes. They do a VERY thorough job and report. They are so professional on the phone (I live 5 hours away so everything had to be done on email or phone). I was impressed that when I got an email from one agent I could call and even if that agent was busy, another agent could answer all my questions. Their follow up after inspection is first rate as well. I would definitely use them again.

Thomas Brett Gilbert

17:37 06 Aug 19

Matt did a fantastic job explaining the deficiencies and recommendations to me and my agent. Report was extremely thorough with a quick (

Trent Sankar

15:50 29 Jul 19

Bill was very thorough. He pointed out items of concern, explained the issues, and the effects to structure etc.. The report was very detailed with pictures marked up and video. I am very pleased with the overall experience, from setting the appointment, follow up, inspection, and report. I would not hesitate to use Bryan & Bryan again.

Christina Future RDH

00:03 19 Jul 19

Mike was very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. We chose Bryan and Bryan based on their reviews and they did not disappoint. We are moving from Iowa and the whole team have been super helpful. An added bonus is they are helping us with their concierge service of getting utilities hooked up. Highly recommend. Thank you.

Terri Weindorff

15:28 18 Jul 19

If you are in need of an honest and reliable inspection please consider Bryan & Bryan. The inspector was professional, knowledgeable and very thorough. I appreciated the time and effort he spent with even the tiniest of details. The inspector discussed the areas of concern and touched on the non-critical items he had found. Overall, I was very pleased with the results and highly recommend Bryan & Bryan.

C Darcie

16:56 11 Jul 19

Kerry was great. It was my first time buying a home and I stayed for the whole inspection. He let me follow him around and taught me what he was doing. He was patient and answered my many questions. Obviously it's hard to tell early if everything was caught, but the inspection appeared to be thorough and well documented, and Kerry was courteous and professional the whole time. Thank you!

David Gruber

23:07 04 Jul 19

Ryan did a great job with our inspection. Needed to schedule it quick and we were able to get it done within 48 hours, even with a long holiday weekend. Ryan was very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. Have to say the drone was definitely "over the top". The extra set of goggles for me to view real-time were awesome! Just like being on the roof. thanks!

Alexis Dossey

19:57 03 Jul 19

We had the best experience with our inspection through Bryan & Bryan and will 100% recommend them, specifically Chad and James. Their inspection was incredibly thorough and they walked us through any "major" finds. Chad answered every question we had and then gave us his cell phone number in case we thought of anything else. We also utilized the HomeSwitch service and it made it so easy to get all of our utilities set up. Overall, Bryan & Bryan helped make our home buying experience much less stressful.

Dianne Vaughn

21:39 23 Jun 19

This is our second time using Bryan and Bryan and we were not disappointed. Jeff was very professional, thorough and over all a nice guy. I would recommend this company to friends and family. The communication between us the inspector and our realtor was seamless and we had the report back in a timely manner.

David Blevins

15:35 19 Jun 19

Ryan and Matt did an excellent job on their inspection. Not only were they thorough, but they were extremely considerate and took the time to not only explain all of the different components of the inspection, they showed them to me as well. Beyond this, there were two stand-out components of the inspection that I thought were absolutely incredible. First, they include a guaranteed and thorough termite inspect that is backed by a 90-day guarantee, and second, they include the ability to watch the roof inspection from an aerial drone with a VR headset. It allowed me to really "understand" and see what was going on with the roof in a way I had never experienced before. This may have only been the second home inspection I've had performed, but I have to admit, it was far and away the best I've experienced, and I promise when, if, I ever need a 3rd inspection, I'll go straight to Bryan & Bryan.

Michael Curry

02:47 16 Jun 19

They provided me with the details of my inspection in a timely manner which allowed me to get the necessary repairs to the house prior to closing. Also took the time to call me and go over the critical items in default. Fast, friendly, customer service. Would highly recommend them to other clients.

mayur sharma

03:31 14 Jun 19

Being an out of state buyer on a new construction home and only being able to view it once it was critical for us to have an inspection team that would really go the extra mile. Bryan & Bryan inspections went above and beyond. I called on a Wednesday and they were able to arrange an inspection with a particular inspector whom had extensive experience building new homes and as such was a perfect fit for our inspection the next day! They not only were able to inspect the home but provided the report the same day. The formatting, commentary and interactive pictures were simply second to none. They also had an amazing PDF copy with clear pictures and remedies for me to share with the builder. I am in the process of sharing the report with the builder and will definitely be having Bryan & Bryan reinspect the home once the builder makes the required fixes.

Russell McKay

16:00 04 Jun 19

Awesome experience! Ryan and Matt were early and were already working when we arrived. Ryan was inspecting the roof with his drone and let me put on vr goggles to see the roof for myself, which was amazing! Both inspectors were very attentive, and checked on things that we pointed out that we had questions about. They were both very informative about what to take care of in the near future. I would definitely recommend this company.

Luisa Bergeron

17:00 27 May 19

Mr. Bryan did an excellent job on inspecting the house. He was very professional and thorough. He explained every question we had and his findings. I was very impressed on the high quality service that was given. The report included pictures and explanations on all the findings. I highly recommend this company.

Syed R. Zaidi

14:55 24 May 19

Jeff was great! Came out, gave a very detailed analysis in every area of the property. Afterwards, he effectively put everything found into terms we could understand. The report itself was very easy to read, even on mobile. I HIGHLY recommend them for home inspections.

Andrew Peterson

23:16 22 May 19

This company was very easy to work wth. They work with you if you need to reschedule due to construction delays. The inspector was thorough and informative asked us if there was anything we thought he may have missed, or would like him to include in our report. The final inspection report was ready in less than we hours. Overall a great home inspection experience and well worth the money.

Betsy Walker

18:23 14 May 19

Rene and Alan were professional and thorough in their inspection and reporting. The report was easy to understand; and I appreciated the photos, the color coding of the items (stoplight coding in red, yellow, green) and the recommendations provided as it helped me to easily identify those items I really wanted the homeowner to pay attention to in readying the house for purchase. They also took the time to explain what they were funding when we arrived at the property. The report was received the same evening, within hours of the inspection. I would definitely recommend this company as well as the inspectors.

Ethan Stahl

21:27 10 May 19

My experience with Bryan and Bryan Inspections was very positive. The inspector arrived on time and performed a thorough inspection, explaining what he was looking at and what he was looking for. At the end of the inspection, he went over every finding line by line and explained why he noted it. The inspection took just over 2.5 hours and the inspector was kind and polite for the entire duration.

Ryan Mayberry

14:15 07 May 19

Excellent service! I was thrilled with the service and care that was provided by our inspector, Devin Evans. He was thorough and detailed in all of his inspection, and patiently walked me through every step of the process. He addressed all of my concerns. He was very detail-oriented, looking at every aspect of the home and giving me peace of mind. He was extremely friendly and personable, and is a credit to your company. I plan to use your company again if the need arises, and that decision is primarily because of Devin's wonderful customer service. Keep up the good work!

Maria Sanchez

14:50 04 May 19

Inspectors did a great job. They look very closely for every single and small details. They took their time . Love the way they took very good and clear pictures of everything. I would definitely recommend them. They're great inspiration team.

lorapalermo

10:12 02 Apr 19

Highly recommendable co. David met me at my home and explained the entire process to me. I felt very comfortable and confident with the inspection. The report that was provided just a few hours later was complete and easy to understand and navigate through. I’m very satisfied with your inspector David and the ladies who do the schedules at Bryan and Bryan. Thank you!

Giselle Pratt

14:21 30 Mar 19

I was referred to Bryan & Bryan by a good friend. They did not disappoint at all! The scheduling was easy and thoroughly explained as to what I should expect and will get with the inspection. The inspector, Kerri, was so knowledgeable and careful to explain and answer all my questions. He took time to walk me through all his concerns and showed me the report as to where to find each item. Even went so far as to recommend a different service that would be more helpful in knowing what may lay under my foundation due to the age of the house. He had the office refund the part of the inspection that he deferred to a plumbing company so I could put the money towards a more direct inspection that would tell me something very important. I highly recommend this inspection company!! The cost is definitely worth the service and detail you get from them. Five star service!!!

Ying Liu

22:45 05 Jul 18

My experience with Bryan and Bryan inspection was very happy. The lady who scheduled my home inspection was very helpful and very responsive to my inspection related requests. David and Daniel conducted the inspection very professionally and thoroughly. They spent almost 5 hours on the inspections, paid attention to all the details and explained their major findings to me in layman language. They then provided me a well organized report within two hours, which I had found very easy to navigate. I highly recommend Bryan and Bryan to everyone who need reliable and professional home inspection service.

rick haigwood

15:06 04 Jul 18

Bryan and Bryan were very prompt and communicative. Due to our relatively tight crawlspace they scheduled the perfect "Round peg for the round hole" Inspector. Larry was a pleasure to work with. He was very detailed in his inspection and went far beyond my expectations explaining the results and his recommendations for us moving forward. Terry and I would HIGHLY recommend Bryan & Bryan....and especially Larry to anyone including friends and family!! Thanks again Larry!

Bruce Stubbs

22:15 03 Jun 18

Met the inspector at the house while we were giving a walk through to family. The inspector was immensely knowledgeable. He talked to my wife and I about several items that he had noted by the time we arrived and went into detail about the issues and potential problems. The inspection report we received has been instrumental in our decision criteria regarding the house we have under option. There were some major issues unveiled that could serve to save us huge headaches down the road. We are currently trying to negotiate with the seller about the items we were made aware of. I am immensely grateful for the care and professionalism exhibited by this company in their inspection. I feel much better about where we stand and more able to make an educated decision. If we were not made aware of these issues, we could have potentially walked into a slew of unexpected expenses that could extend upwards of five figures. I'm trying to get a quote on the issues as I write this. It's Sunday, I'll have to wait until tomorrow. Well worth the money spent on the inspection. Moreover, when I talked with the service agent on the phone and shared the fact that the house had already been inspected and diagnosed with termite issues they didn't try to sell me on that service which I obviously didn't need. I was offered some optional services, which I declined, but they didn't employ sales tactics or try to pressure me into selling me something I didn't want. I can appreciate that in today's business climate. Thank you Bryan and Bryan! Without a doubt, if this house does not work out we will use you to inspect the next home we consider to purchase.

Emily Cao

16:26 03 Jun 18

We called Bryan & Bryan on a Friday and they were able to schedule an inspection the next day! A representative called to confirm the time and date and answered many logistical questions for me which helped my anxiety a lot. Kerry was at the house Saturday morning on time with all the right tools and inspected the home thoroughly and did not mind me tagging along and asking a million questions. As a first time home buyer he was very patient with me and explained why certain issues were major and some were minor and fixable. The inspection took a few hours and was worth every penny. Kerry made the inspection a positive experience and his many years of experience and vast knowledge made me feel at ease with the whole process. I highly recommend Bryan & Bryan!

ben westerlin

14:45 15 May 18

This company is a cut above in every way. From Jacquelyn's help and explanations of process to the easy quote and great prices to the actual inspection, this company was my favorite. David was my inspector. He and his partner answered all our questions, showed us areas of concern and educated us on causes/fixes. They were very thorough. If Washington had inspectors like these guys, it wouldn't be full of crooks. I can't say enough about them. Their report was thorough enough to show to a contractor and get a quote for work needed immediately. Best inspectors we have ever had. I highly recommend Bryan and Bryan Inspections.