Tim's Home Inspections

Tim's Home Inspections Tim Shupp
Professional Real Estate Inspector
TREC License #23037

05/23/2026

Do you see what I see growing in this new build attic?

Do you see what I see?This was a warranty inspection of a one year old home. This photo shows an attic with a valley raf...
05/02/2026

Do you see what I see?

This was a warranty inspection of a one year old home.

This photo shows an attic with a valley rafter (on the left) which is barely resting on a double top plate (2x4s), and a rafter to the right, resting on the valley rafter.

The double top plate has a gap and is missing bracing under it, to support the load being directed towards it. You can see the 2x4 on the double top plate is splitting from the displaced load, and the right side, load bearing 2x4, under the top plate, is splitting from the load.

The valley rafter is not resting flush on the double top plate, so the downward load is not distributed across the top plate evenly, adding to the splitting,

and the valley rafter and double top plate do not have sufficient load bearing studs (bracing under the double top plate below it), to support the load.

The other rafter does not have sufficient nails (toe nails) securing it to the valley rafter, and it is not cut correctly.

Let’s just say two layers of shingles under a metal roof is not a very good idea! Do you see what I see? Roofers and ins...
04/03/2026

Let’s just say two layers of shingles under a metal roof is not a very good idea!

Do you see what I see? Roofers and inspectors need not respond.

This is an eave with a metal roof above. The square in the bottom left corner is the end of a gutter. The bottom right is the exterior wall.

What do you see?

Do you see what I see? This a sediment trap on a gas line.There is a leak at the sediment tap. The liquid on the floor o...
03/20/2026

Do you see what I see? This a sediment trap on a gas line.

There is a leak at the sediment tap. The liquid on the floor of the deck is from the sediment trap above, and it also a gas leak.

Get it inspected!

I am looking at an attic floor. Do you see what I see?Get it inspected!Get it inspected!We are looking at an attic with ...
03/02/2026

I am looking at an attic floor. Do you see what I see?

Get it inspected!

Get it inspected!

We are looking at an attic with 3/4 inch decking covering the entire attic floor, and 1~inch of asphalt covering the decking.

Just imagine:
-The added weight to the attic structure
-The fire hazard of the asphalt
-The fumes in the summer
-The lack of airflow

02/27/2026

Do you see what I see?

This is a rusted and leaking, cast iron sewer line. Cast iron was used though the early 1970s and has a 50-60 year life expectancy. It is also very expensive to replace.

Get it inspected!

Do you see what I see, for the power coming into this metal building?
12/05/2025

Do you see what I see, for the power coming into this metal building?

08/29/2024

Thankful to be able to serve:

“After purchasing a new house from a builder, I wanted to have a thorough understanding of everything in the house and ensure the builder completed all the work correctly. I asked Tim to conduct inspections even before they broke ground and he tracked the progress from frame to final. His reports were invaluable in identifying errors so I could alert the builder and get the corrections made before I even moved in. My 11 month inspection was just completed and again, Tim's complete inspection gave me the peace in knowing I have a well-built and safe home. I recommend him for anyone who wants the assurance that they are getting all they pay for in their home and the care and attention you would show your own family. Thank you Tim!”

02/02/2024

Every home has a story to tell.

Anything wrong here? I am in a townhouse attic, looking at the HVAC in another townhouse attic.
01/13/2024

Anything wrong here? I am in a townhouse attic, looking at the HVAC in another townhouse attic.

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1605 Camp Court
Northlake, TX
76247

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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

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