Whether you are buying, selling or simply looking to maintain your home, Three S Home Inspection provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our licensed home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you’d like to learn. We strictly follow the standards and practices established by InterNACHI, the leading home inspection association.
We use Cutting-edge technology to get the job done! Drones are just one tool that we use to give us an edge to view places that are hard to reach.
Home Inspections aren’t just for buying and selling!
People in the U.S. spend about 70% of their lives inside their home, let’s make sure yours is healthy!
🏡 Why Homes Need Gutters: More Than Just Rain Management
Gutters aren’t just accessories—they’re essential guardians of your home’s structural health. Every time it rains, your home faces the risk of water intrusion, erosion, and foundation damage. Fortunately, gutters perform the critical task of channeling water safely away from the house. Let’s explore why every home deserves a properly functioning gutter system.
💧 Foundation Protection
Water Control Matters
When water runs off the roof uncontrolled, it gathers around the base of your home. Over time, this can:
Long-Term Consequences
Poor water management leads to thousands in repair costs. Gutters help mitigate this by redirecting runoff away from the structure.
🪴 Landscaping Preservation
Protecting Curb Appeal
Runoff damage can:
Smart Downspout Strategy
By placing extensions and splash blocks strategically, you can prevent landscape erosion and maintain visual charm.
🏠 Siding & Fascia Defense
Exterior Longevity
Rain streaming down walls can cause:
Moisture Control
Proper guttering keeps siding dry, prolongs its lifespan, and minimizes the need for frequent repairs.
🕸️ Pest Prevention
Stop Infestation Before It Starts
Water pooling near the home attracts:
Keep the Perimeter Dry
With functioning gutters, water is diverted and the environment around your home stays uninviting for pests.
🧰 Cost Reduction Over Time
Preventative Savings
Skipping gutters may cost you later. Homeowners may face:
Gutters = Smart Investment
For a relatively low upfront cost, gutters offer substantial protection and reduce long-term liability.
🛠 Final Thoughts: A Silent Hero of the Home
While they may seem minor, gutters play a monumental role in preserving your home’s structural and aesthetic value. As a home inspector, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when they’re ignored—damage creeps in slowly until major repairs are unavoidable.
Investing in quality gutters—and keeping them clean—is one of the smartest moves a homeowner can make. Think of them as your home’s first line of defense every time the skies darken.
Thermal Imaging: What That Cold Spot Really Means
When a home inspector scans your walls with a thermal camera, those vibrant swirls of blue, red, and yellow aren’t just eye-catching—they’re telling a deeper story. So what does it mean when a cold spot shows up on thermal imaging? Is it just a draft… or something more?
🔍 What Is a Cold Spot?
Cold spots appear when an area’s surface temperature is noticeably lower than its surroundings. On a thermal image, these typically show up as blue or purple blobs. But interpreting them correctly requires more than just a glance—it requires context, expertise, and experience.
🚧 Possible Causes of Cold Spots
Here’s what a cold spot might reveal:
🧠 Why Interpretation Matters
Seeing a cold spot is just the start. Understanding what it means—and whether it requires action—depends on pairing the image with physical inspection. For example, moisture meters, insulation probes, and attic evaluation help validate what the infrared lens suspects.
At Three S Home Inspection, we don’t just hand you colorful images—we provide a clear narrative backed by data, experience, and actionable guidance.
✅ What Should You Do?
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Houston Metro Area including: Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, Cypress, Sugarland, Pearland and more.
713-303-9632
Team@3shomeinspection.com
TREC Lic # 24548
TDA Lic# 0870874
After our inspector walks through the home with you, they will explain the general condition of the home and it’s systems to you and your agent. They will highlight and talk through any major issues that need to be addressed. They will also mention the items that you should keep an eye on for future maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read Spectora report, that will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. The report will allow you to review the items we discussed, providing images for reference.