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Welcome to the Upright Professional Inspections Guides page—your trusted resource for informative articles, practical advice, and inspection insights. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, our goal is to help you understand how to maintain your property and help you make informed decisions. This page will continue to grow with fresh content, including expert-written guides, how-to articles, and future video walkthroughs tailored to your needs.

Why Well Inspections Matter

What rural homeowners need to know about water safety

If your home relies on a private well, when did you last have it inspected? Well water quality and equipment condition can change without warning, and the risks of an ignored well go beyond inconvenience. Read our new guide on well inspection necessity at upright.pro. Buying a home with a well in Ce...

Pool Prep Before Swim Season

What to inspect before anyone gets in the water

Swim season is here in Central Texas, and before anyone gets in the water, your pool needs a thorough inspection. From water chemistry and filtration to structural integrity and safety equipment, there is a lot to check before opening day. Read our complete pre-season pool guide at upright.pro. And ...

De-Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

Get your irrigation ready before summer heat arrives

Summer is almost here in Central Texas, and that means it's time to get your irrigation system back up and running. De-winterizing your sprinklers the right way can save you from costly repairs and wasted water all season. Not sure what to look for? Read our new guide at upright.pro and make sure yo...

New Construction Problems

Brand-new does not mean problem-free

Buying a brand-new home? Don't skip the inspection just because it's new construction. Builders make mistakes: missed insulation, improper grading, HVAC installation errors, and code deficiencies are all common in new builds. An independent inspection before closing gives you documented proof of any...

5 Signs Your H.V.A.C. Is Failing

Catch these warning signs before summer

A Central Texas summer is no time for your AC to give out. Before temperatures hit triple digits, check for these warning signs: weak airflow, warm air, strange noises, frequent cycling, or rising energy bills. Any one of these can signal a system that's about to fail. If you're buying a home this s...

The Importance of Inspections

Skipping the inspection is never worth the risk

Spring is peak home-buying season in Central Texas, and a competitive market can pressure buyers into waiving contingencies to win a deal. Don't skip the inspection. A professional home inspection can reveal foundation issues, HVAC problems, roof damage, and more before you sign on the dotted line. ...

What Is a Draw Inspection?

How lenders verify work before releasing funds

Building or renovating in Central Texas? If you have a construction loan, your lender likely requires a draw inspection before releasing funds at each stage of the project. Upright Professional Inspections provides accurate, third-party draw inspections that keep your project on schedule and your le...

Spring Cleaning Saves Lives

The safety check most homeowners skip

Spring cleaning season is here, and while you're tackling closets and baseboards, don't skip the most important items in your home: smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Batteries should be replaced annually, and most detectors expire after 7 to 10 years. Not sure when yours were installed? It...

Spring Storms & Your Roof

hail & wind damage to your roof

Spring storms in Central Texas don't just look scary, they can leave real damage behind that isn't always obvious from the ground. Hail, high winds, and heavy rain are hard on your roof, gutters, and siding. If you've had a significant storm roll through Waco, Temple, Killeen, or the surrounding are...

Roof Growths

Identifying, Removing, and Preventing Roof Growths

September 25, 2025

As a professional home inspector, I’ve gotten on more than my fair share of roofs. The natural degradation of various roof coverings has become apparent to me. That degradation is often sped up by the growth of algae, moss, fungi, lichen, and even plants on roofs. Some homeowners are unaware of anyt...

Wood-Destroying Insects

Signs of Infestation, Inspections, & Treatments

August 16, 2025

Homeowners do everything they can to protect their homes. They install fences, locks, and security systems to keep intruders at bay. They install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to prevent it from burning to the ground. But what about protection from the silent invaders who use fences like hi...

Irrigation Winterization

Protect Your Sprinkler System from the Cold

Winterizing an irrigation system is the process of protecting it from freezing temperatures. If it's not protected, the freezing, expanding water can break your pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and backflow preventer. An unrepaired system in use can even damage your house. This guide will help you un...

New Homeowners

Condensed Version

Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and nerve-racking experiences of your life. I have created this guide to help anyone buying a home feel less overwhelmed and more prepared for becoming a homeowner. In this condensed guide, you will find the highlights from the other three guides. I will...

New Homeowners (3 of 3)

Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance

If "location, location, location" is the key to purchasing real estate, then "maintenance, maintenance, maintenance" is the key to being a good homeowner. I've separated the different types of maintenance required in owning a home into three phases. The first is the initial maintenance that is neces...

New Homeowners (2 of 3)

Paperwork - The Necessary Evil

If you're like me, you probably don't get excited about doing paperwork. However, now that you're a homeowner, there's a lot you need to maintain. Monthly Bills. Yearly Bills. Taxes. Home Insurance. Previous Repairs. Standard Maintenance. Future Upgrades. There's paperwork for all of it. This is why...

New Homeowners (1 of 3)

Become Familiar With Your House, Neighborhood, and City

Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and nerve-racking experiences of your life. I have created this guide to help anyone buying a home feel less overwhelmed and more prepared for becoming a homeowner. In it, I will outline a few simple steps you will need to take after you sign the dotted ...

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