Gatesville is a different kind of inspection market, and I’m prepared for it. The properties here tend to be older, and farmland settings mean crawl spaces, pier-and-beam construction, septic systems, and homes that carry decades of history. I’ve inspected homes in the Gatesville area going back to the late 1800s, and that kind of construction requires a different eye than a new subdivision build.
For crawl space access, I use a robotic camera specifically so I can get a thorough look without sending anyone into an unsafe space. Snakes, skunks, and tight quarters are real concerns in rural crawl spaces, and this approach lets me document what’s under the house properly without cutting corners.
Older homes in Coryell County often carry solid original construction, but electrical systems from earlier eras weren’t built for modern appliance loads. I’ll tell you honestly what I find and where you’ll want a licensed specialist to take a closer look.
In Gatesville, I inspect older homes, farmhouses, and rural properties in Coryell County, including crawl space access using robotic camera equipment. Thermal imaging and moisture testing are included in every standard inspection, and sewer scope is available for older properties where cast iron lines or ground movement are concerns. Septic system inspections is also available for properties not in the city sewer system.
I'm the owner and the only inspector at L7. Every client gets the same thorough, attention to detail, hands-on inspection from someone who's spent 25 years understanding how buildings are actually built and where they fail.
Most inspectors charge extra for infrared camera work. I include it in every standard inspection, along with moisture meter verification, so I'm triple-checking anything that looks suspicious before I write it up.
I don't disappear once I send your report. Call me, text me, I'll answer your questions. You deserve to understand what I found, and I'm not done until you do.
José López is a licensed home inspector and Army veteran based in Temple, Texas, serving buyers across Central Texas including the Waco, Killeen, and Temple areas. He brings 25 years of military construction experience to every inspection, with a hands-on approach that includes thermal imaging and moisture testing as standard. A solo operator, José personally inspects every property, delivers reports within 24 hours, and stays available after the inspection for follow-up questions. He offers a Hero Discount for military, veterans, first responders, and K-12 educators, and provides bilingual inspection reports in English and Spanish.