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Notes from Rodeo Home Inspections LLC on Texas home buying: what an inspection covers, when to schedule it, how the option period works, and how to read the report when it lands in your inbox.

A Texas Hill Country barn with a rusted metal roof glowing at dusk, fenced grassland and live oaks around it
A San Antonio ranch-style home at sunrise with well-drained soil sloping away from the foundation

September 8, 2026

Why San Antonio Foundations Crack and When to Worry

San Antonio's clay soil swells when it rains and shrinks in the drought, and the slab moves with it. Here is how to tell routine cracks from a foundation that needs attention.

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A Rodeo Home Inspections LLC inspector testing the oven during a kitchen inspection

September 4, 2026

What a Texas Home Inspection Actually Covers

Wondering what your inspector will check? Here is the plain-English tour of a Texas home inspection, from foundation to roofline.

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A Rodeo Home Inspections LLC inspector checking an exterior wall vent while a client follows along

September 4, 2026

Buying in San Antonio? When to Schedule Your Home Inspection

The timing of your inspection matters as much as the inspection itself. Here is the buyer's timeline, from offer to option period to closing.

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An open ranch gate on a cedar fence line in the Texas Hill Country at golden hour

September 4, 2026

The Texas Option Period, Explained for Home Buyers

The option period is the buyer's escape hatch, and the inspection is its centerpiece. Here is how the window actually works in a Texas home contract.

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A Rodeo Home Inspections LLC inspector on a ladder pointing out roofline details during a pre-listing inspection

September 4, 2026

Why Texas Sellers Order a Pre-Listing Inspection

A seller's inspection is not a favor to the buyer, it is leverage. Here is what it can do for your sale, and what it cannot.

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An inspector checking the electrical panel, meter, and service equipment during a new construction inspection

September 4, 2026

New Construction Still Needs an Inspection

A brand-new house can have brand-new problems. Here is why a fresh build deserves a fresh set of eyes, before closing and again before the builder's warranty runs out.

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A Rodeo Home Inspections LLC inspector explaining kitchen findings to a San Antonio home buyer

September 4, 2026

How to Read Your Home Inspection Report Without Panicking

Inspection reports are long, and not every line is a disaster. Here is how to separate the deal-breakers from the paint touch-ups.

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A Texas ranch-style home at golden hour with an inspection ladder at the roofline and downspouts draining water away from the foundation

September 6, 2026

The Buyer's Home Inspection Checklist: 15 Things to Look For

Fifteen places where problems like to hide, from the roofline to the water heater, plus the two habits that make any inspection worth it: showing up and asking questions.

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A Texas ranch home's roofline at late afternoon with weathered shingles and copper flashing around the chimney

September 10, 2026

Roofs Under the Texas Sun: What Your Inspector Checks First

Hail, hundred degree heat, and years of UV take their toll on a San Antonio roof. Here is what an inspector reads on the roofline and in the attic, and how to tell age from trouble.

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