SAVE25 when you book online - Schedule nowFort Worth is really several housing markets in one city. A 1910 Craftsman in Fairmount, a 1965 ranch in Wedgwood and a 2024 build in far north Fort Worth each fail in their own ways, and a good inspection is tuned to the house in front of it. Our office is in North Richland Hills, about twenty minutes from downtown, and our inspectors are in Fort Worth most days of the week. Here is what a Fort Worth home inspector looks for, what it costs, and what you get.
Buying a home in Fort Worth is a major investment, and a showing rarely shows you what is behind the walls, under the slab, or on the roof. An independent inspection gives you an honest, unbiased read on the home’s condition before you close, so you can negotiate repairs, budget for what is coming, or walk away inside your option period. We do not do repairs, so we have no reason to inflate or hide anything.
Timing matters in Texas. Most contracts give you a short option period, often seven to ten days, and the inspection has to happen early enough to leave room for a repair request. We hold same-day and next-day slots for Fort Worth buyers for exactly that reason, and the report arrives the same evening.
Near Southside, Fairmount, Ryan Place, Mistletoe Heights (76104, 76110). Early-1900s homes on pier-and-beam foundations. We spend extra time in the crawlspace looking at piers, sills and moisture, and we check for remnants of knob-and-tube wiring, undersized panels and cast-iron drain lines that are reaching the end of their life.
Arlington Heights, Ridglea, Westcliff, Tanglewood, Wedgwood (76107, 76109, 76116, 76133). Mostly 1940s to 1970s homes on slab or pier-and-beam. The common findings are foundation movement from the clay, galvanized supply lines, original electrical panels, and roofs that have been through several hail seasons.
Far north Fort Worth, Alliance, Heritage, Presidio and the Haslet and Saginaw edge (76131, 76137, 76177, 76179, 76244). New construction and homes under 20 years old, usually on post-tension slabs. New does not mean finished: we routinely find grading that drains toward the house, missing flashing, attic ventilation shortcuts and HVAC installs that were never commissioned. Many of these homes are still inside a builder warranty, which is why our 11-month warranty inspection is popular here.
East and south Fort Worth, Meadowbrook, Eastchase, Wedgwood South, Crowley and Burleson (76112, 76120, 76123, 76140). A mix of 1950s to 1990s homes where drainage, roof age and water heater and HVAC condition decide most of the repair negotiations.
West side, Benbrook, White Settlement, Walsh and Aledo (76108, 76116, 76126). Older ranches next to brand-new master-planned communities, so the inspection can look very different from one street to the next.
Fort Worth sits on expansive clay from the Eagle Ford and Woodbine formations, so seasonal foundation movement is the issue we document most. Clay swells in a wet spring and shrinks in an August drought, and the slab moves with it. We measure floor elevations when the home or the cracking warrants it, and we always look at the drainage that drives the movement: grading, downspouts, gutters and the sprinkler zones nearest the foundation.
Hail is the second local constant. Tarrant County takes several hail events most years, so we look at every roof slope for bruising, lifted shingles and patched areas, and we check the age of the covering against what the seller disclosed. Summer heat works the HVAC harder than almost anywhere in the country, so we test cooling output, look at the condensate drain and note systems past their service life. The February freezes of recent years put attic plumbing and unprotected hose bibs on the list too.
Every inspection follows the Texas TREC Standards of Practice and covers foundation and structure, roof and attic, electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing, exterior and drainage, interior, and built-in appliances. You get a same-day digital report with clear photos, plain-language explanations and severity levels, plus a summary your agent can drop straight into a repair request. Add-ons like a sewer scope, pre-drywall inspection, termite inspection and thermal imaging are available where they make sense for the house.
Prices are published, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Most Fort Worth homes fall in the first two rows.
| Home | Price |
|---|---|
| Home inspection, up to 1,500 sq ft | $399 |
| 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft | from $449 |
| 2,501 to 3,000 sq ft | from $499 |
| New construction (final walkthrough) | from $399 |
| Condo or townhome | from $349 |
| Pre-listing inspection for sellers | from $349 |
| Annual 5-point checkup | from $299 |
Popular add-ons: sewer scope $250, pool or spa $100, zip-level foundation survey $75, fence $50, sprinkler system $35, thermal imaging $25. Larger homes are priced by square footage and quoted instantly when you book. See the full DFW pricing guide.
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Every inspection is performed by a TREC-licensed professional inspector, never a trainee working alone. Ian Warren, our founder and head inspector (TREC #26517), leads the team, with Brandon (TREC #23702, also a licensed termite inspector), Clinton (TREC #23252) and Troy (TREC #25238). Buffalo Property Inspections is veteran-owned, InterNACHI certified, BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, and rated 5.0 across more than 200 Google reviews. Meet the team.
We inspect throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County: downtown and the Near Southside, Fairmount, Ryan Place, Mistletoe Heights, TCU and Berkeley Place, Arlington Heights, Ridglea, Westcliff, Tanglewood, Wedgwood, Meadowbrook, Eastchase, Alliance, Heritage, Presidio and far north Fort Worth, plus Benbrook, White Settlement, Crowley, Burleson, Saginaw, Haslet and Aledo. We also serve the neighboring cities of Keller, North Richland Hills and Arlington.
Home inspections start at $399 for homes up to 1,500 square feet, from $449 up to 2,500 square feet and from $499 up to 3,000. Condo, townhome and pre-listing inspections start at $349. Add-ons such as a sewer scope ($250) or pool inspection ($100) are priced separately, and your exact price is confirmed when you book online.
Most homes take two to three hours on site. Larger homes, pier-and-beam crawlspaces and add-ons such as a sewer scope add time. The digital report is delivered the same day, usually that evening.
Yes. Homes in Fairmount, Ryan Place and Mistletoe Heights are often 100 years old or more, so we look closely at pier-and-beam foundations, crawlspace moisture, older wiring and panels, and cast-iron drain lines.
Yes. New does not mean flawless. Independent inspections of new builds in Alliance, Heritage and Presidio routinely find drainage, flashing, framing and attic ventilation defects, often while they are still covered by the builder warranty. A pre-drywall inspection and an 11-month warranty inspection catch the rest.
North Texas clay swells and shrinks with moisture, and the slab or piers move with it. We document movement, measure floor elevations when the home warrants it, and look at the drainage, gutters and sprinklers that are driving it.
Yes. You receive your digital report the same day, usually the evening of the inspection, with photos, severity levels and a summary your agent can use for a repair request.
Yes, and we encourage it. Most buyers join for the last 30 to 45 minutes so the inspector can walk them through the findings in person. If you cannot attend, the report and a follow-up call cover everything.
Same-day reports, every time. Book online or call/text (817) 767-3740.
