Ensure Your Lawn Irrigation System Is Working as Intended
Sprinkler System Inspections in San Antonio, TX
A properly functioning sprinkler (irrigation) system is essential for maintaining healthy landscaping and avoiding water waste or property damage. At Priority Inspection Services, we offer sprinkler system inspections as an optional add-on to your home inspection. Whether you're buying a home or preparing to sell, we’ll help you verify that the system is performing safely and efficiently.
What We Inspect:
During a sprinkler system inspection, our team checks the accessible and visible components of the irrigation system, including:
- Controller functionality and settings
- Visible piping and connections
- Backflow prevention device (visual only)
- Sprinkler heads (coverage, function, and damage)
- Operation of each zone or station
- Signs of leaks, pooling, or overspray
Please note: This is a non-invasive, visual inspection intended to determine basic operation and potential concerns. It does not include digging or pressure testing.
Thermal Imaging Inspection (Non-Exhaustive)
Detect Hidden Issues Behind Walls, Ceilings, and More
At Priority Inspection Services, we offer non-exhaustive thermal imaging as an optional service to enhance your home inspection. Using advanced infrared technology, we can detect temperature anomalies that may indicate hidden problems not visible during a standard visual inspection.
This is a non-invasive, non-exhaustive evaluation, meaning we scan select, accessible areas of the property to identify potential concerns—without physically opening walls or systems.
What We May Identify with Thermal Imaging:
- Moisture intrusion behind walls, ceilings, and around windows
- Missing or improperly installed insulation
- Overheating electrical breakers or wiring
- HVAC duct leaks and airflow irregularities
- Roof leaks (under the right conditions)
- Air leakage around windows, doors, or penetrations
Important Note:
This is a limited, non-exhaustive screening and is not a full thermal survey of the property. Only readily accessible and visually safe areas are scanned, and further evaluation may be recommended based on findings.
Why Add Thermal Imaging to Your Inspection?
- Gain insight into hidden issues before they become major repairs
- Help detect problems early, especially with moisture and insulation
- Great for buyers of older homes or energy-conscious homeowners
- Adds valuable documentation to your inspection report
📅 Add thermal imaging to your next inspection or call us at (210) 625-5412.
Pool & Spa Inspections
Safety, Functionality & Peace of Mind for Buyers and Owners
A swimming pool or spa can be a great asset to your property—but it can also come with hidden safety or maintenance concerns. At Priority Inspection Services, we offer pool and spa inspections as an optional add-on to your home inspection. Our goal is to help you understand the current condition of these systems and identify any visible safety or operational issues.
What We Inspect:
Our pool and spa inspections are visual, non-invasive assessments that focus on the accessible and operable components, including:
✅ Pool & Spa Inspection Checklist:
- Pool surface (plaster, vinyl, concrete, etc.)
- Coping, decking, and tile condition
- Pool structure (cracks, movement, settlement)
- Circulation system (visible piping, pump, filter)
- Heater (if present)
- Skimmers and returns
- Lights and electrical bonding (visual)
- Pool/spa access and safety barriers
- Spa overflow and control valves (if applicable)
- Time clocks, automation systems (basic operation)
Please note: This is a non-exhaustive, operational check and does not include pressure testing, chemical analysis, or disassembly of equipment.
Why Schedule a Pool or Spa Inspection?
- Identify potential leaks or equipment failure
- Ensure safe operation of electrical and circulation systems
- Evaluate surface wear, cracks, or structural movement
- Determine if the system is functioning as intended
- Make informed decisions before purchasing or selling a home
Detailed and Easy-to-Understand Reports
We provide detailed and easy-to-understand reports, including photographs, to help you understand the condition of your prospective home. Our reports are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection.
HUD Compliance Certifications for Manufactured Homes
Permanent Foundations, Tie-Downs & Structural Modifications Evaluated by Professionals
At Priority Inspection Services, we provide HUD-compliant inspections and certifications for manufactured and mobile homes. These inspections are often required for FHA, VA, or USDA loans to ensure the home is permanently secured and structurally safe.
What We Evaluate:
Type 1 – Permanent Foundation Certification
HUD requires manufactured homes to be permanently affixed to a foundation. We inspect and certify the following:
✅ Permanent foundation system (per HUD Handbook 4930.3G)
✅ Support piers and load transfer systems
✅ Tie-down anchoring system to resist wind and seismic loads
✅ Grading and drainage to prevent standing water or erosion under the home
Type 2 – Additions/Modifications
Additions such as porches, decks, carports, or room extensions must not compromise the structure or load path of the manufactured home. We inspect:
✅ Structural integrity and attachment of modifications
✅ Support systems added to exterior structures
✅ Compliance with HUD's standards for modifications
Type 3 – First Permanent Location Certification
For homes that have never been installed on a permanent site before:
✅ Verifies the home is permanently installed on its first site
✅ Required for certain loan underwriting conditions
✅ Inspected to ensure permanent installation, anchoring, and drainage
When Is a HUD Compliance Certification Required?
- FHA / VA / USDA loan approval
- Property appraiser or lender requires it
- Relocated or newly installed manufactured home
- Additions/modifications to the original structure
- Re-installation after storm damage or re-anchoring
Roof Inspections Using Drones
Safe, Effective Roof Evaluations When Physical Access Is Limited
At Priority Inspection Services, your safety—and ours—is a priority. When a roof is too steep, slippery, fragile, or otherwise unsafe to walk, our certified inspectors use drone technology to complete the evaluation.
Our drones capture high-resolution aerial images and video, allowing us to inspect hard-to-reach areas and provide a clear view of the roof’s condition—without compromising safety.
What We Look for with Drone Inspections:
- Damaged or missing shingles
- Exposed underlayment or flashing issues
- Clogged or misaligned gutters
- Ponding water or drainage concerns
- Chimney, skylight, and vent penetration issues
- General roof wear and aging
Benefits of Using a Drone:
- Accesses roofs that are otherwise unsafe or inaccessible
- Provides high-quality documentation in your inspection report
- Ensures no part of the roof is left uninspected
- Maintains TREC-compliant evaluation standards using visual methods
- Helps you make confident decisions—no guesswork
📸 Drone images are included in your digital inspection report, and we’re happy to explain the findings in detail.
📅 Schedule your home inspection today or call us at (210) 625-5412 to learn more about how we use drones to keep inspections safe and complete.
