Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Inspection Experts in Austin, TX
Residential Improvement Services is a professional, family-owned home inspection company serving Austin and surrounding areas in Texas. With over 11 years of combined experience, our InterNACHI Certified inspectors deliver thorough evaluations of residential properties. We prioritize customer satisfaction, offering detailed reports within 48 hours and maintaining strict compliance with Texas inspection standards.Our team provides tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, and builders, including pre-listing inspections and 90-day warranties. As a locally operated business, we emphasize transparency and education to empower informed real estate decisions while adhering to the highest ethical standards in the industry.
Services
Buyer Inspections
Commercial Inspections
Pre-Listing Inspections
New Construction
Builder Warranty
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Our team holds InterNACHI Certification with over 11 years of combined inspection experience
- We provide detailed reports within 48 hours of inspection completion
- Offering 90-day inspection warranties for buyer protection
- Maintain strict compliance with Texas construction code standards
- Family-owned business prioritizing local community service
Associations and certifications
- InterNACHI
What people say
Thorough inspections
Timely reporting
Detailed documentation
Professional service
Services
Buyer Inspections
Our buyer inspections provide comprehensive property evaluations for prospective homeowners. We examine structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC to identify potential issues. This service helps protect your investment by revealing hidden problems before closing, allowing for informed negotiation.
Commercial Inspections
Tailored commercial property assessments cover structural integrity and mechanical systems for business real estate transactions. Our certified inspectors evaluate building systems to ensure compliance with Texas standards, providing critical information for commercial buyers and investors.
Pre-Listing Inspections
Pre-listing inspections help sellers identify property issues before marketing their home. This proactive approach prevents surprises during buyer negotiations and helps achieve faster sales with fewer contingencies, backed by our detailed reporting process.
New Construction
We perform final inspections on new homes before builder warranties expire. Our assessment covers construction quality and system functionality, identifying warranty-eligible issues while ensuring homeowners receive proper documentation for builder follow-up.
Builder Warranty
Specialized builder warranty inspections identify eligible repair items before one-year warranties expire. Our detailed reports help homeowners document existing issues, ensuring builders fulfill their contractual obligations for covered defects.
People
James Hudson
Inspector
InterNACHI Certified inspector with over 11 years of experience in residential inspections. Holds Texas Real Estate Commission license #20042.
Questions
What types of inspections do you offer?
We provide buyer inspections, commercial inspections, pre-listing inspections, new construction assessments, and 11th month builder warranty inspections in Central Texas.
How long does a home inspection take?
Standard inspections typically take 2-3 hours depending on property size and complexity. Reports are delivered within 48 hours of the inspection visit.
Are your inspectors certified?
Yes, our team holds InterNACHI Certification and complies with Texas Real Estate Commission standards for professional home inspectors.
Do you offer inspection warranties?
We include a 90-day inspection warranty with every service, covering qualifying issues that arise after our assessment and before closing.
Can you inspect commercial properties?
Yes, our certified inspectors perform commercial property assessments covering structural components and mechanical systems for business real estate transactions.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Contact us at (512) 809-6239 or through our website schedule form to book inspections for residential or commercial properties in Austin and surrounding areas.
Reviews (6)
Laird Wetzel
Feb 02, 2020
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I have used RIS a few times for home improvements and most recently a large roof job. I worked with Tyler to get in touch with his crew run by Geronimo. Not only did Geronimo promptly answer texts and get a quote for me fast, he also helped communication with my insurance company. All the employees are very professional and the the work they did was fantastic at a great price. Will be working with them again!
Katie S.
Feb 21, 2019
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We thought we could install an over-the-range microwave on our own, but it ended up being a more difficult job than anticipated so we hired the professionals at RIS Austin. James was timely, efficient, friendly, informative and thorough. He ended up having to remove a whole line of tile in our backsplash and the end result is perfect. Would highly recommend!
Renee C.
Nov 12, 2018
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After massive wind and hail damage it was determined that all of my shingles, essentially the entire roof, needed to be replaced and even completely repaired in some areas. Additionally, I have a two story home and my ceiling in my master bedroom downstairs started leaking water. I wasn't in a good situation, because at that time, we were getting days of rain causing more damage every day. Geronimo came out, assessed the damaged and immediately climbed my roof to add a tarp until the material arrived.
Within a few more days, Geronimo and his crew returned and not only took care of my roof, but my interior walls, and the fence that was also damaged during the storm. They did an incredible job and it was nice to work with just Geronimo for all of my repairs. I am completely satisfied with their work and would refer Geronimo with RIS to anyone that needs this level of home repair. Thanks for great service!
Within a few more days, Geronimo and his crew returned and not only took care of my roof, but my interior walls, and the fence that was also damaged during the storm. They did an incredible job and it was nice to work with just Geronimo for all of my repairs. I am completely satisfied with their work and would refer Geronimo with RIS to anyone that needs this level of home repair. Thanks for great service!
Christopher W.
Nov 07, 2018
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Geronimo and his crew are amazing. Very professional experience and the work is top notch. I personally refer his as my preferred vendor.
Wesley I.
Sep 06, 2018
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We hired Geronimo Barajas for our gutter and other roofing project. Trust me on this as we've hired over 8 different contractors over the last 6 months. He was simply AMAZING. First, his customer service skills are second to none. He spoke to me as an equal and helped me understand exactly what I should do to achieve the goals of the project. I never felt pressured or worried the work wouldn't get done. Second, his work ethic was on point!
He started and finished the job when he said he would. Geronimo even spent a day to complete work that his subcontractor backed out on. He never asked me for a penny more than we originally agreed upon. He brought with him the highest standards at the fairest price out there. I loved how he walked the site with his workers BEFORE asking us to walk the site. Doing so made sure it was absolutely perfect. Personable, honest, and down to earth. Nice job, Geronimo and thank you for making this the best contractor experience ever! Love my vent hood exhaust and gutters for ever! Your company is lucky to have you, sir!
He started and finished the job when he said he would. Geronimo even spent a day to complete work that his subcontractor backed out on. He never asked me for a penny more than we originally agreed upon. He brought with him the highest standards at the fairest price out there. I loved how he walked the site with his workers BEFORE asking us to walk the site. Doing so made sure it was absolutely perfect. Personable, honest, and down to earth. Nice job, Geronimo and thank you for making this the best contractor experience ever! Love my vent hood exhaust and gutters for ever! Your company is lucky to have you, sir!
Scott Goodrich
Aug 30, 2018
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I am very satisfied with the work and the process provided by RIS. Geronimo was very knowledgeable and made sure that every detail was completed. I hope to use them again in the future.