ProVantage Inspections, PLLC

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09/01/2025

The day has finally come – effective TODAY, Karey Carter (TREC #22231) and his wife Dee, will be the new lead inspector and owners for ProVantage Inspections!

I could not be more excited and confident about passing the baton of ProVantage Inspections to them. The phone number (936-900-3421) to reach ProVantage Inspections will be the same as it's always been and the website will also stay the same - www.provantageinspections.com. Nothing is changing with that!

Please check out the brief video on the YouTube link with me introducing Karey and Dee Carter together!

YouTube Link to Video ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGXZmNcAb-4

I am really going to miss being in the inspection business. I am extremely grateful and honored for the trust you have placed in me for your inspection needs over the past decade. A huge thanks to my wife, Sherry ... I could not have done this without her help, bookkeeping, records, and encouragement! From the beginning, it has been a team effort starting with her popular quiche breakfasts at the real estate school.

For many reasons, this has been the most rewarding "job" I have ever had. I turned 69 two months ago, and it's time to hang up my tool belt and move on to what's next in life's journey. You will be hearing about what I will be doing next to serve real estate agents anywhere in Texas ... be looking for that announcement soon! We plan to have it up and running by January 1, 2026.

Introducing the new owners and lead inspector for ProVantage Inspections, Karey and Dee Carter. Karey (TREC Professional Inspector # 22231) has been with Pro...

07/21/2025

Sometimes you get a referral or two that really make your day! When I retire soon and pass the baton to Karey Carter, I'm really going to miss the rewarding relationships and many aspects of being an inspector.

In October 2018, I had a old friend use us for an inspection and his agent had never heard of us or used us before. After the inspection we did, she loved what she experienced and started referring us for her clients. She sent me the following text message the other day . . .

"Good morning... I am preparing my day with a ProVantage "Seller's Pre-Inspection Checklist." Why? My 2024 "chihuahua" of a listing (it's been an ankle biter that I haven't been able to clear my life of) is finally under contract and being inspected tomorrow morning. Even when ProVantage is not the inspector, ProVantage is involved. You have made a lasting impression on my life as a Raaltor. Thank you again for your professionalism, wisdom, knowledge, contacts and interesting stories and life shares."

Two weeks ago, I did an 1-year warranty inspection for a lady who was extremely unhappy with her builder and the experience she had (won't mention the builder) and was telling me how she was going to sue the builder. She told me she had called 4 other inspection companies and said I had the highest fee of the companies she had called. I told her I could give her the names of a couple of other inspection companies and then I would not be the highest anymore. She laughed. She said that her daughter said that, after reading all the reviews on the companies she had called, ProVantage Inspections was her choice regardless of the fee. I told her we would take good care of her. I was actually surprised when she called me back and hired us. Admittedly, I went to the house with some apprehension. After finishing the inspection, she posted another 5-Star Google review that was worth it all! She said . . .

"I had ProVantage Inspections inspect my home due to it being close to the end of the 1 year builders warranty. I am very impressed with how thorough and efficient Lee was. I learned things about my home that aren’t in the owners manual or that I hadn’t been able to get a straight answer from the construction manager. I receive a very professional and detailed report before the end of the day. It’s clear to me that I made the right choice going with ProVantage Inspections and highly recommend them to anyone needing home inspection services."

We are grateful for the trust placed in us and really love what we do! Thanks to all!