We asked our Inspectors to tell us common problems they find in the homes they inspect that are specific to homes in our area. If you're new to the area, or purchasing a home for the first time, these are conditions you should look for. 1. Gray and Black Clay Soil Gray and black clay soils are common to North Texas. This type of soil causes foundation movement because of the way it expands and contracts with weather changes. 2. Hard Water DFW water can be hard on fixtures and

This post is part of a weekly feature on CandysDirt.com, Upon Further Inspection. One of the biggest issues we find in the attic is water getting where it shouldn’t be. In the above photo, you can see that the roof decking in the attic has water stains. The water is getting in through poor flashing around the chimney on the roof. Flashing is material (usually aluminum or steel) placed around edges and joints to keep water from seeping in. The brick section you see in the phot

John shows us some of the things a home inspector is looking for on the outside of this Dallas area home.