"From country homes and wooded acreage at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest to new construction along I-45 — John Leonard Jr. and Sunrise Home Inspections bring a State of Texas certified, roof-to-foundation inspection to every home, with a detailed report within 24 hours."
New Waverly is a small Walker County town along Interstate 45 between Conroe and Huntsville, best known as a gateway to the Sam Houston National Forest and the deep Piney Woods that surround it. It's a quiet, country community that's steadily becoming a bedroom town for the region — a place of wooded acreage, ranch and country homes, forest homesites, and new subdivisions filling in near the highway, with lake and creek access not far away. Sunrise Home Inspections, LLC — owned and operated by John Leonard Jr., a State of Texas Certified Real Estate Inspector (TREC License #24516) — is based just south in Conroe and inspects properties throughout New Waverly and Walker County.
John has inspected the full range of New Waverly-area homes, from wooded country properties on septic and well to established homes in town and brand-new subdivision construction. Handling every inspection personally, he brings the “every nook and cranny” thoroughness clients rave about — the kind of service that has earned Sunrise a perfect 5-star Google rating across nearly 100 reviews. He walks the home with you, explains findings in plain language, and delivers a photo-rich digital report within 24 hours.
Living at the edge of the national forest is beautiful, but it calls for a careful, experienced inspection. The deep, damp Piney Woods drive moisture, roof debris, and wood-destroying-insect concerns, country properties depend on septic and well systems, and new construction can hide builder defects — all on top of the expansive clay soils and heavy storms that stress foundations, roofs, and drainage across Southeast Texas. As a State of Texas Certified Real Estate Inspector (TREC #24516) who offers comprehensive home inspections, new-construction checks, and environmental testing for mold, radon, septic, and termites, John gives New Waverly buyers the full, honest picture — call him at 936-521-9205 to schedule.
Every inspection is handled personally by John — thorough, photo-documented, and delivered within 24 hours. Here's what Sunrise offers across New Waverly and Walker County:
A complete top-to-bottom evaluation of the home's structure, systems, and safety — the foundation of every confident purchase.
Docks, boat lifts, piers, and bulkheads on Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston — the structures a standard inspection leaves out.
Mold, radon, septic, termite, and Chinese drywall testing — the health and safety concerns that matter most.
Foundation, structure, grading, and settlement — critical given Southeast Texas's expansive clay soils.
Roof covering, flashing, and attic — your home's first line of defense against Gulf Coast weather.
Commercial buildings, foreclosure evaluations, builder-warranty checks, and new construction inspections.
Real reviews from Conroe-area homeowners who have trusted John and Sunrise Home Inspections with their biggest investment.
"John was absolutely amazing! He was punctual, quick and thorough, also very knowledgeable and such a down to earth genuine guy. The results were emailed in less than an hour after the inspection was completed… super fast! We'll definitely be using him again for the next home inspection coming up."
— Anthony Rasso
Google Review
"We are extremely pleased with the home inspection services provided by Mr. John. His communication was excellent from start to finish. The inspection was very thorough and detailed, and his report was organized and easy to follow. We really appreciated his strong focus on safety. Highly recommend Mr. John!"
— Crystal Hill
Google Review
"John was professional, honest, and incredibly thorough. I was working on a very tight option-period timeline, and he went above and beyond by delivering my full inspection report in under 12 hours. I would highly recommend Sunrise to my family, friends, and anyone in need of a reliable, trustworthy home inspector!"
— Anabel T.
Google Review
Sunrise Home Inspections is based just south in Conroe and serves New Waverly and southern Walker County — from the wooded acreage at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest to the country homes and new subdivisions along the I-45 corridor.
Answers to the most common questions New Waverly-area homeowners ask before scheduling a home inspection.
A Sunrise comprehensive inspection is a complete top-to-bottom evaluation of the home's roof, foundation, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, and interior and exterior — performed by a State of Texas Certified Real Estate Inspector. Every finding is documented with photos and explained in plain language.
Yes. Beyond the standard home inspection, John offers waterfront dock and pier inspections plus environmental testing for mold, radon, septic, termite, and Chinese drywall — the specialized services New Waverly-area properties often call for.
For an average New Waverly-area home, plan on a few hours on-site. Larger homes, waterfront, or older properties may take longer. John never rushes — he checks every nook and cranny.
Yes — John encourages it. He personally walks the home with you, so you can see findings firsthand, ask questions in real time, and get honest advice as he goes.
Your detailed digital report — with photos and structural summaries — is typically emailed within 24 hours, and often sooner. On tight option-period timelines, John has delivered reports in under 12 hours.
Yes — John Leonard Jr. is a State of Texas Certified Real Estate Inspector (TREC #24516). The fastest way to schedule is to call 936-521-9205 or use the form on our contact page.
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