Foundation repairs are among the most expensive a homeowner can face. We evaluate the foundation, structure, and drainage — especially important given Southeast Texas soils — so you know what you're standing on.
A foundation and structure inspection is an assessment of the home's foundation and structural components — along with the grading, drainage, and any signs of settlement or movement that affect them. John Leonard Jr. evaluates the visible and accessible structure and documents his findings.
Foundation problems are especially relevant here: Southeast Texas is known for expansive clay soils that swell and shrink with moisture, putting stress on slabs and framing over time. Poor drainage around the home only accelerates the process.
John performs foundation and structure inspections throughout Conroe and Montgomery County as a State of Texas Certified Real Estate Inspector (TREC License #24516). Findings are documented with photos and delivered in a detailed digital report, typically within 24 hours.
John evaluates the visible foundation and structure and the conditions that affect them.
The visible foundation — slab or pier-and-beam — and its condition, including signs of movement.
Structural and load-bearing components visible during the inspection, and signs of stress or damage.
How the site is graded and how water is directed around — or toward — the foundation.
Cracks, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows that can point to foundation movement.
Foundation issues rarely announce themselves clearly. They show up as hairline cracks, a door that suddenly sticks, or a floor that feels slightly off — small signs that can point to something serious underneath. Left unaddressed, the repairs can run into the tens of thousands.
In our expansive-clay soils, drainage is everything. Water that pools against the foundation, or a lot that slopes the wrong way, puts uneven pressure on the structure year after year. Spotting these conditions early gives you room to act before they worsen.
Whether you're buying and want to rule out a costly structural surprise, or selling and want to know where you stand, a foundation and structure inspection gives you the facts before they cost you.
Your inspection delivers a detailed digital report — with photos and clear summaries — explained in plain language.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's exactly what to expect.
Call 936-521-9205 or use our contact form. Appointments are required, but Sunrise keeps flexible availability — including urgent closing windows.
John personally inspects the property, checking every nook and cranny. You're encouraged to attend and ask questions.
You receive a detailed digital report — with photos and structural summaries — typically emailed within 24 hours, often sooner.
John walks you through the findings in plain language, explains any defects, and offers advice so you feel confident in your next steps.
It covers the visible and accessible foundation and structural components, along with grading, drainage, and signs of settlement or movement — cracks, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows. John documents what he finds with photos and explains it in plain language.
No — and it's an important distinction. A home inspection is a thorough visual evaluation that identifies signs and concerns. If John finds evidence that warrants it, he'll recommend a licensed structural engineer for a formal engineering assessment, so you get the right expert for the situation.
Our region has expansive clay soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry. That constant movement puts stress on foundations and framing over time, which is why grading, drainage, and signs of settlement get special attention in every Sunrise inspection.
Cracks in walls or the slab, doors and windows that stick or won't latch, sloping or uneven floors, and gaps around trim can all point to movement. John looks for these signs and documents them so you understand the home's condition.
Sunrise Home Inspections is based in Conroe and serves Montgomery County and the surrounding Lake Livingston area, including Huntsville, Livingston, Madisonville, Magnolia, Montgomery, New Waverly, Onalaska, Spring, The Woodlands, Trinity, and Willis. Give us a call to confirm your area.
TREC Licensed #24516 • 5-Star Rated • Reports Within 24 Hours • Serving Conroe & Montgomery County