A local inspector for Houston homes
I’m Alex Mathew, a Missouri City-based TREC Professional Inspector (#22145). I don’t pretend to cover every Houston ZIP from Bush Airport to the Ship Channel equally.
My honest Houston focus is south and southwest Houston, specifically the Meyerland, Westbury, Sharpstown, and Fondren belt and nearby neighborhoods I can reach on a realistic route from Missouri City. If your address is outside that corridor, send it and I’ll tell you plainly whether the timing works.
Inspection services in Houston
Buyer’s inspection
See what is fine, what needs work, and what may be worth negotiating before you commit to the home.
Seller or pre-listing inspection
Find issues before buyers do so you can repair, disclose, or price the property with fewer surprises.
New construction and phase inspections
Document punch-list items during builder walk-throughs, pre-drywall, and final inspections when scheduled.
Homeowner or maintenance inspection
Get a clear look at systems and structure when something feels off, after storms, or before major repairs.
What to know about Houston homes
ZIP codes
Primary southwest examples include 77096, 77035, 77025, 77074, 77036, 77071, and 77031. This page does not claim coverage of all 100-plus Houston ZIPs.
Neighborhoods and communities
Meyerland, Westbury, Braeswood and Braeswood Place, Willow Meadows, Fondren Southwest, Brays Oaks, Sharpstown, Braeburn, Westwood, and nearby southwest neighborhoods.
Expansive clay foundations
Houston coastal prairie clays shrink and swell with moisture, making drainage and foundation symptoms important inspection topics.
Brays Bayou flood history
Meyerland, Westbury, and nearby areas experienced major floods, including Harvey. Project Brays reduced risk for many structures but did not erase flood risk; check the property’s FEMA map and elevation history.
Mid-century homes and rebuilds
Many southwest streets mix postwar homes with renovations and rebuilds. Roofs, HVAC, prior flood repairs, and electrical updates vary house to house.
Honest service radius
Cypress, The Woodlands, and far-west edges are separate route conversations. This page is for south and southwest Houston coverage from Missouri City.
What homeowners say
Read recent 5-star reviews from Google.
“Alex is great, he’s very thorough and transparent. Cares a lot about his clients and will go the extra mile to make sure each property is inspected fully!”
Questions about inspections in Houston
Do you inspect anywhere in Houston?
I focus on south and southwest Houston from my Missouri City base. Send the address; if it is outside a practical route, I’ll tell you.
Do you inspect Meyerland and Westbury?
Yes. Those Brays Bayou corridor neighborhoods are in my primary Houston focus.
Will you say if a house is in a flood zone?
I can discuss visible drainage and grading and recommend that you verify FEMA zones and flood-insurance needs. Flood-zone determination is map and insurance territory, not a substitute for surveying.
How do I book?
Call or text (832) 726-4841 or use the request form.
Plan around the property address
From Missouri City into southwest Houston is typically about 10–20 miles depending on neighborhood and traffic.
Ready to schedule?
Call or text (832) 726‑4841, or send the property address through the inspection request form.