Know Exactly WhatYou're Buying.
A thorough evaluation of every visible and accessible system and component — delivered in a clear, photo-rich Spectora report within 24 hours. Understand the documented findings before closing.
- Roof, attic & structural components
- Electrical panel, wiring & outlets
- Plumbing supply, drain & water heater
- HVAC heating & cooling systems
- Foundation, framing & crawl space
- Interior — walls, ceilings, floors, doors
- Windows, insulation & ventilation
- Exterior — siding, grading & drainage
- Garage, fireplace & built-in appliances
- Full photo-documented Spectora report
Every System. Every Component. Every Time.
Southeast Texas homes have unique demands — pier and beam foundations, Gulf Coast humidity, expansive clay soils. Troy has inspected these conditions since 2004 and knows exactly where to look.
Structural & Foundation
Foundation type, visible framing, pier and beam conditions, crawl space moisture, and visible indicators of foundation performance. For additional measurements and engineering involvement, explore our foundation evaluation service.
Electrical Systems
Main panel, subpanels, wiring types, breaker condition, GFCI and AFCI protection, outlets, fixtures, and safety hazards throughout the home.
Plumbing
Supply and drain lines, water heater age and condition, fixtures, shut-offs, water pressure, and visible pipe materials including polybutylene identification.
HVAC Systems
Air handler, condenser, ductwork, condensate drainage, thermostat, filters, and overall system performance — critical in Southeast Texas heat and humidity.
Roof & Attic
Shingle condition, flashings, gutters, attic insulation, ventilation, moisture intrusion, and signs of previous repair — Troy walks roofs when safe to do so.
Interior & Exterior
Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, grading, drainage, siding, decks — documented with photos and clear plain-language findings in your Spectora report.
Your Inspection in Practice
Which Services Should You Add?
A home inspection evaluates accessible systems and components. Specialty services address additional questions about the property. Ask about foundation elevation measurements and Noble Engineering evaluations, a sewer camera inspection, pool and spa inspection, or a WDI inspection performed by Champion Termite & Pest Control.
For a quote, share the property address, approximate square footage, age, foundation type, and requested services. FTGU confirms the fee and scope before scheduling.
Simple. Thorough. Fast.
From booking to report delivery, we make the process easy so you can focus on your decision.
Book Online or Call
Book online through Spectora to choose your services and view available appointments, or call (409) 363-9868. Available 7 days a week.
On-Site Inspection
Troy arrives on time, performs a thorough top-to-bottom inspection, and welcomes you to attend and ask questions.
Report Delivered
Your full photo-documented Spectora report arrives within 24 hours — mobile-friendly and easy to share with your agent.
Negotiate with Confidence
Use your report to request repairs, price reductions, or walk away fully informed. Knowledge is leverage.
20+ Years. 400+ Google Reviews.
Troy Priddy is a U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years of full-time inspection experience in Southeast Texas. When you hire FTGU, you get the owner — not a franchise inspector you've never met.
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Military discipline, attention to detail, and honest reporting on every inspection — no matter the price of the home.
Clear, Court-Defensible Reports
Delivered via Spectora — photo-documented, plain language, mobile-friendly. Reports your agent and attorney can actually use.
Local SETX Expertise
Pier & beam foundations, Gulf Coast humidity, expansive clay soils, hurricane retrofitting — Troy knows Southeast Texas conditions inside and out.
Buyer's Inspection FAQ
Most single-family homes take 2.5 to 4 hours depending on size, age, and complexity. Larger homes, pier and beam foundations, or homes with pools and additional systems will take longer. Plan to attend — it's well worth your time.
Absolutely. Attending lets you see conditions firsthand, ask questions in real time, and understand the difference between a major concern and normal wear. You'll leave far more informed than reading the report alone.
Your Spectora report is delivered within 24 hours. It's fully photo-documented, mobile-friendly, and formatted to share directly with your real estate agent and lender.
Yes — Troy physically walks roofs when it is safe and accessible to do so, which is increasingly uncommon in the industry. Walking the roof allows for a far more thorough evaluation than drone or binocular inspection alone.
Every finding is documented with photos and plain-language descriptions. Your agent can use the report to negotiate repairs, request credits, or adjust the purchase price. Significant findings may also give you grounds to walk away from the contract entirely.
Yes. Troy Priddy holds TREC Professional Inspector License #7259-PI and carries full errors & omissions and general liability insurance. FTGU is also InterNACHI certified, iGo Network member, and A+ BBB accredited.
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Available 7 days a week · Reports within 24 hours · Serving Southeast Texas since 2004
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