Plano’s established neighborhoods are full of homes built in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and Texas Inspection Services helps buyers see how roofs, foundations and mechanical systems have held up over the years.
Plano grew from a small farming community into one of the most sought-after suburbs in North Texas, with much of that growth arriving between the 1970s and the late 1990s. As a result, many neighborhoods here are filled with solid, well-kept homes that are now thirty to fifty years old. Toyota’s North American headquarters and the Legacy West district helped draw a new generation of buyers, and the Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike keep commutes manageable. Texas Inspection Services travels from Haslet to give Plano buyers a detailed, honest look at these established homes.
As owner of Texas Inspection Services, Anthony Ivory is also the inspector who will be on site for your Plano home. He is a Certified Master Inspector (CMI®), an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector, and is licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission as a Professional Inspector, #24660. Over 15 years, he has learned how homes from each building era in North Texas tend to age. All of his inspections are performed to the TREC Standards of Practice, giving Plano buyers and agents a report in the familiar Texas format.
Anthony is known for being thorough without being alarmist. He takes the time to explain what is a normal sign of age, what needs repair and what is a safety concern, and he encourages clients to attend so nothing in the report comes as a surprise. His Spectora reports are photo-rich, organized and easy to share with agents, lenders or contractors. Plano real estate professionals and mortgage firms trust the quality of his work, and many clients come back when they buy their next home. That loyalty shows in a 5.0-star average from 30 reviews.
Age is the biggest factor for many Plano properties. Roofs may be on their second or third replacement, and hail from spring storms has a way of shortening their lifespan. Original HVAC systems from the 1980s or 1990s are often near the end of their service life after years of hot Texas summers, and water heaters, plumbing fixtures and electrical components can show their age too. The clay soil in Collin County expands and contracts, so foundation performance, drainage and past repair work all deserve close attention. Anthony documents these conditions clearly so you can plan ahead or negotiate before your option period ends.
Whether you are moving into Plano for its schools and parks, selling a home you have owned for years, or investing in a commercial property, Anthony can help. His services include comprehensive home inspections, pre-listing inspections for sellers, roof and attic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and foundation inspections, new construction phase and 11-month warranty inspections, and commercial property inspections. You get a careful inspector, a clear report and real answers to your questions. When you are ready, call 817-829-6967 to set up your Plano home inspection and get the clear information you need.
From a full home inspection to new-construction phases and commercial properties — every inspection is performed by Certified Master Inspector Anthony Ivory.
Full top-to-bottom inspection to TREC Standards of Practice.
Pre-pour, framing and final inspections for homes being built.
Find first-year defects before your builder warranty ends.
Roof covering, flashing, ventilation and insulation.
Panels, wiring, grounding and GFCI/AFCI protection.
Supply, drains, fixtures and water heater.
Heating and cooling run and evaluated for function and safety.
Signs of movement from North Texas clay soil, plus drainage.
Inspections for investors, businesses, lenders and banks.
"Solid home inspector! He explains everything clearly and makes sure to cover every detail during the inspection. I won't use anyone else for future home inspections. Highly recommend!"
"Anthony, thank you for the outstanding job you did on the property inspection. Your attention to detail, clear explanations, and professionalism made the entire process smooth for both me and my client."
"Mr. Anthony Ivory is a very thorough man. He saw and explained things that I would have never have seen until it would have become a problem. I highly recommend him."
Texas Inspection Services is based in Haslet and serves Plano along with communities across Tarrant County, Denton County and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Homes from that era often have roofs that have been replaced once or more, HVAC systems and water heaters approaching the end of their service lives, and foundations that have been through decades of clay soil movement. Anthony inspects each system to TREC standards and explains which items need attention now and which can be planned for.
Yes. Plano is part of the Texas Inspection Services service area. Anthony schedules inspections across the city, from older neighborhoods in east Plano to the areas around Legacy. Call 817-829-6967 as soon as you are under contract to secure a time within your option period.
Yes. Anthony Ivory is a TREC-licensed Professional Inspector (#24660) and a Certified Master Inspector (CMI® #05041876). Every home inspection follows the Texas Real Estate Commission Standards of Practice.
Absolutely. Reports are delivered online through Spectora with photos and clear explanations. View our sample reports to see exactly what you’ll receive.
We encourage it. Anthony is happy to walk you through what he finds and answer questions on site — one of the things clients mention most in their reviews.
Call or text Anthony at 817-829-6967, or use the form on our Contact page. Booking early gives you more time during your option period.
Based in Haslet and serving Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Denton County and the greater Metroplex. Click any town to learn more.
Certified Master Inspector • TREC Licensed #24660 • 15 Years of Experience • Serving Haslet, Fort Worth & All of DFW