Neil Arnold
1/3/20261 min read

SCAM ALERT: HOME INSPECTION WARRANTIES

If you’ve seen a home inspection company advertising a “warranty” for their inspection, your instincts should kick in immediately.
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Neil Arnold
12/30/20251 min read

VIDEO: WHY PHASE 1 PRE-POUR FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS MATTER

This is the stage where everything that matters most is still visible — and still fixable.
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Neil Arnold
12/30/20251 min read

VIDEO: WOW...CAN'T BELIEVE THE BUILDER MISSED THIS?!

There were several findings on this home, but I want to focus on something simple — something easy to miss — and something that can quietly turn into a long-term problem.
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Neil Arnold
12/11/20251 min read

SHOULD I GET A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION BEFORE I SELL MY HOME?

You’d probably expect a home inspector to say yes every time. But here’s my honest answer...
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Neil Arnold
12/2/20251 min read

WATCH: THE #1 MISTAKE NEW CONSTRUCTION BUYERS MAKE: SKIPPING THE FOUNDATION ELEVATION SURVEY

Most people assume a brand-new slab is automatically “perfect.” Brand-new home. Brand-new foundation. No worries… right?
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Neil Arnold
11/10/20251 min read

SHOULD THE FOUNDATION REPAIR INDUSTRY BE LICENSED IN TEXAS?

At first glance, it sounds reasonable — if plumbing and electrical work are licensed, foundation repair should be too. But that logic collapses when you realize this...
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Neil Arnold
11/9/20251 min read

MUST READ: WHY I STOPPED SELLING FOUNDATION REPAIR

Once I saw the truth, I couldn’t unsee it. I could no longer convince families to spend their savings on a repair that I knew would likely cause long-term harm.
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Neil Arnold
11/9/20251 min read

WATCH: WHY I INSTALLED ROOT BARRIERS TO PROTECT MY FOUNDATION

Most folks already know roots can crack or push. The bigger problem is water...or lack thereof.
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Neil Arnold
9/30/20231 min read

VIDEO: DO NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES NEED A FOUNDATION ELEVATION SURVEY?

You might be tempted to think, It's new; I don't need to worry about foundation issues, right?
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Neil Arnold
8/26/20234 min read

MUST READ: DOES YOU HOME NEED GUTTERS? — ALL OR NONE

Do we actually need gutters installed everywhere or maybe just the in certain places?
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Neil Arnold
8/24/20231 min read

WHICH FOUNDATION REPAIR METHOD IS THE BEST IN HOUSTON, TX?

The world of foundation repair methods is vast and varied, each promising to address the ever-persistent issues that homeowners face. From steel piers to helical piers, concrete piles to concrete piers, and even slab jacking, the options can feel overwhelming. But the question remains: What type of foundation repair method is truly the best? In this article, we'll take a closer look at these methods and unveil a surprising truth that might change the way you think about foundation repairs.
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