TLC Home Inspections

TLC Home Inspections: property inspections in Austin and San Antonio

TLC Home Inspections is a residential and commercial property inspection company operating in the Austin and San Antonio, Texas areas. Its work focuses on evaluating homes before purchase, during construction, and within the builder's warranty period, so that clients have detailed information before making decisions.

The company presents itself as a service with certified inspectors and technical equipment, and offers a comprehensive report within 24 hours. Its website indicates a 4.9-star rating based on thousands of reviews, and mentions a 200% guarantee and the option to pay at close.

Inspection services

TLC Home Inspections' catalog covers a wide variety of inspections for homes and commercial properties:

• General home inspection: covers exterior, interior, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• New construction inspection: performed before the final walk-through with the builder.
• Sewer scope inspection.
• Mold inspection and sampling.
• Pool and spa inspection.
• Termite inspection.
• Guest house and casita inspection.
• Outdoor kitchen inspections.
• Water well inspection.
• Sprinkler system inspection.
• Builder's warranty inspection.
• Boat dock inspection.
• Phase inspections.
• Foundation evaluation through an associated engineering firm.
• Manual J, S & D reports.

Equipment and methodology

The company uses thermal cameras, sewer scope technology, Zip Level foundation elevation readings, and mold sampling. These resources make it possible to detect problems not visible to the naked eye and document findings in the report.

Packages and pricing

The website shows several inspection packages with starting prices. The Basic package starts at $350 and includes a general inspection and thermal imaging scan, for homes up to 1,000 square feet. The Premium package starts at $425 and adds Zip Level foundation elevation readings and sprinkler inspection for up to 12 zones. The Ultimate package starts at $675 and includes a general inspection, thermal imaging scan, Zip Level, irrigation, termite (WDI) inspection, and sewer scope. Additional services such as Zip Level and irrigation are also offered for $50 each or $75 for both.

For new construction, there is an all-phases package with savings of $200 to $250 when booking multiple inspections together: three inspections with discounts of $50, $50, and $100, or four inspections with discounts of $50, $50, $50, and $100. The phases include pre-pour, pre-drywall, final new construction inspection, and builder's warranty inspection.

Additional benefits

The company includes at no extra charge a HomeBinder subscription, a platform for storing the inspection report, maintenance reminders, and appliance recall notices. It also offers a concierge service to simplify moving and setting up utilities, with comparison of quotes from providers.

Service and coverage

Phone service hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week, and online scheduling is available 24 hours a day. The company operates in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and its website mentions that it serves both residential and commercial properties.

Location and contact

Phone: (512) 900-2191