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Dedicated. Rigorous. Thorough.
Each of our homes in Houston undergoes an extensive inspection process to ensure quality all the way from the foundation to the final finishing touches.

1. Structural

• Pre-pour: The design engineer inspects the foundation prior to each slab being poured.

2. Frame

• The standard process for most builders is to rely on city code officials to ensure the accuracy of the construction relative to the design and code.
• In addition to the code official review, InTown Homes requires each frame to undergo a comprehensive inspection by the design engineer or our in-house specialized frame inspector.

3. Exterior Inspections: These 3rd party exterior inspections are intended to ensure that the house is protected from the elements.

• 1. Envelope Inspection:
  • Most people view the exterior cladding as what makes a home waterproof. However, the real waterproofing layer is the weather barrier system. Our Typar Weather Protection System consists of the house wrap, the flashings, and tapes, which seal the home from external elements.
  • InTown Homes performs a 3rd party envelope inspection to ensure the full Typar Weather Protection System is properly installed.
• 2. Lathe Inspection:
  • This inspection checks for the proper installation of the flashings as well as the metal lathe for homes with stucco.
  • Out of our comprehensive list of exterior inspections, this is the only inspection the city of Houston performs as a part of their exterior inspections.
• 3. Roof Inspection:
  • A dedicated roof inspector inspects each composition shingle roof for the adequacy of the roof installation.
• 4. Final Inspection:
  • The final inspection is performed near the completion of the homes. This visual inspection checks for the overall quality of the cladding installations.
  • Most importantly, this inspection also checks the application of the sealants.

4. Air Infiltration Inspections

• 1. Pre-Drywall Inspection – One of the largest factors negatively impacting energy efficiency is having a leaky home. Each home is 3rd party inspected and verified for tightness of the insulation and air sealing application.
• 2. Final Inspection – During the Final Inspection, the 3rd party energy rater performs a Blower Door and Duct Blaster test to verify that the home meets and exceeds home and duct air leakage standards.

5. Quality Assurance Inspections

• 1. Final QA – Upon completion, each home passes a complete cosmetic and workmanship inspection by our dedicated in-house quality assurance personnel.