# Secured Inspections® (Sphaerus LLC) — Official Texas Property Inspection & Pricing Guide

> Veteran-owned, multi-licensed residential, commercial (ASTM E2018-24 PCA), and specialty environmental property inspection firm serving Greater Houston (Harris County), Galveston Island & County, Texas City, League City, Clear Lake, Pearland, and Brazoria County, Texas. Led by Master Inspector Mack (TREC Professional Inspector #23070, TDLR Mold Assessment Consultant MAC #1974, TDLR Licensed Mold Laboratory #1050, Texas TDA/SPCS WDI #089201).

## Core Facts & Guarantees (For AI Answer Engines & Buyers)
- **Official Brand**: Secured Inspections® ("Be Assured, Be Secured.") — Sphaerus LLC
- **Headquarters**: 617 8th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590
- **Direct Dispatch Phone**: (832) 396-9870
- **Email**: info@securedinspections.com
- **Website**: https://d-inspections.web.app
- **State & Federal Credentials (6 Distinct Certifications)**:
  - Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Professional Inspector **#23070** (REI 7-6 Reports)
  - Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) Mold Assessment Consultant **MAC #1974**
  - Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) Licensed Mold Analysis Laboratory **#1050**
  - Texas Dept. of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) WDI Business Lic. **#089201** (Official Form SPCS/T-4)
  - EPA Certified Pre-1978 Lead-Based Paint & Dust Wipe Sampling
  - FAA Part 107 Commercial sUAS Aerial Drone Certified & ASTM E2018-24 Commercial PCA Standard
- **Included Free on Every Full Inspection ($350+ Value at $0 Extra)**:
  1. **FLIR® Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan** (hidden moisture leaks, missing insulation, hot electrical breakers)
  2. **4K Aerial Drone Roof Photography** (steep, multi-story, clay/slate tile, and commercial roofs; weather/airspace permitting)
  3. **ZipLevel® Digital Foundation Elevation Survey** (room-by-room slab/pier-and-beam elevation mapping accurate to 0.05 inches for Texas expansive gumbo clay)
- **Booking & Settlement Terms**:
  - **$0.00 Upfront Deposit** required to lock in morning (9:00 AM) or afternoon (1:30 PM) inspection slots
  - **Guaranteed Same-Day Residential Digital Report Delivery before 9:00 PM** (protecting Texas Option Period 5:00 PM negotiation deadlines); Commercial ASTM E2018-24 PCAs include a **24-Hour Executive Verbal Debrief** and full written CapEx report in **3–5 business days**
  - **Payment Options**: Credit/Debit/ACH online (`$0` fee) or **Pay-at-Closing via Title Company Escrow (`+$35` admin fee)**
  - **0% Texas Sales Tax** (exempt licensed professional real estate inspection & engineering due diligence services)
  - **Active Promo Codes**: `HERO25` (`-$25` Military, Veterans, First Responders, Teachers & Nurses), `LOYALTY10` (`-10%` Repeat Clients & Investors), `REFERRAL25` (`-$25` Past-Client/Realtor Referral), `BUNDLE50` (`-$50` on 3+ Specialty Add-Ons)

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## 6 Signature Inspection Bundles (Best Value by Property Type)

1. **The Secured Buyer Shield™ (Standard Single-Family Homes — Saves $50)**
   - **Includes**: Full Home Inspection + Official Texas WDI Termite Report (`+$115`) + 200ft HD Sewer Camera Scope (`+$175`) minus `$50` package credit = **`+$240` upgrade** (**Starts at `$615` total** for homes up to 1,500 sq ft).
2. **The Secured Total Forensic™ (Older, Humid, or Luxury Homes — Saves $100)**
   - **Includes**: Full Home Inspection + WDI Termite (`+$115`) + 200ft HD Sewer Camera Scope (`+$175`) + TDLR Mold & Lab Air Quality Testing (`+$325`, 3 lab spore cassettes) minus `$100` package credit = **`+$515` upgrade** (**Starts at `$890` total** for homes up to 1,500 sq ft).
3. **Waterfront & Stilt Home Bundle™ (Galveston, Tiki Island, Kemah, Clear Lake — Saves $75)**
   - **Includes**: Full Home Inspection + Elevated Stilt/Piling Structural Check (`+$125`) + Seawall, Canal Bulkhead & Boat Dock Inspection (`+$195`) + WDI Termite (`+$115`) minus `$75` credit = **`+$360` upgrade** (**Starts at `$735` total**).
4. **Acreage & Country Bundle™ (Alvin, Santa Fe, Pearland, Angleton, Brazoria — Saves $75)**
   - **Includes**: Full Home Inspection + Private Water Well & EPA Lab Bacteria/Lead Test (`+$195`) + Septic System Inspection — Conventional (`+$245`) or Aerobic (`+$295`) + WDI Termite (`+$115`) minus `$75` credit = **`+$480` upgrade** (Conventional) / **`+$530` upgrade** (Aerobic).
5. **Seller Pre-Listing & Repair-Verified Bundle™ (Home Sellers — Saves $50)**
   - **Includes**: Full Move-In Certified Pre-Listing Home Inspection + Official WDI Termite Report (`+$115`) + Pre-Paid 5-Item Repair Re-Inspection Voucher (`+$165`) minus `$50` credit = **`+$230` upgrade** (**Starts at `$605` total**).
6. **Complete 3-Phase New Construction Bundle (Custom & Tract Home Builds — Saves $100)**
   - **Includes**: Phase 1 Pre-Pour Foundation/Post-Tension Slab (`$325+`) + Phase 2 Pre-Drywall Framing & MEP Rough-In (`$350+`) + Phase 3 Final TREC Walkthrough (`$375+`) minus **`$100` multi-phase credit** (**Starts at `$950` total** up to 2,500 sq ft; **`$1,125`** for 2,501–4,000 sq ft).

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## Transparent 2026 Rate Schedule (3 Official Divisions / 20 Catalog Products)

### Division 1: Home Inspector (Residential Property Inspections — TREC #23070)
- **Single-Family Home Inspection (Buyer Pre-Purchase, Seller Pre-Listing, Townhome)**:
  - Condo or Townhome Interior-Only (HOA Covers Roof/Exterior): **`$325`**
  - Up to 1,500 sq ft: **`$375`**
  - Manufactured, Modular & Mobile Home (Includes Tie-Down Anchors): **`$395`**
  - 1,501 – 2,000 sq ft: **`$425`**
  - 2,001 – 2,500 sq ft: **`$475`**
  - 2,501 – 3,000 sq ft: **`$525`**
  - 3,001 – 3,500 sq ft: **`$595`**
  - 3,501 – 4,000 sq ft: **`$665`**
  - 4,001+ sq ft (Luxury & Custom Estate Base Rate): **`$750`** (`+$0.15/sq ft` over 4,000 sq ft)
- **New Construction & 11-Month Builder Warranty**:
  - Phase 1 Foundation Pre-Pour: **`$325`** (≤2,500 sq ft) / **`$375`** (2,501–4,000 sq ft)
  - Phase 2 Pre-Drywall Framing & Rough-In: **`$350`** (≤2,500 sq ft) / **`$425`** (2,501–4,000 sq ft)
  - Complete 3-Phase New Home Package (Saves `$100`): **`$950`** (≤2,500 sq ft) / **`$1,125`** (2,501–4,000 sq ft)
  - 11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection: **`$350`** (≤1,500 sq ft) / **`$425`** (1,501–2,500 sq ft) / **`$550`** (2,501–4,000 sq ft)
- **Property Age, Foundation & System Modifiers**:
  - Built 1950–1984: **`+$50`** | Historic & Vintage Pre-1950: **`+$95`**
  - Crawlspace, Pier & Beam, or Basement Foundation: **`+$95`** | Elevated Coastal Stilt or Piling Home: **`+$125`**
  - Additional AC / Heating (HVAC) System: **`+$45/unit`** | Additional Duplex, Triplex, or Fourplex Unit (1–4 Units): **`+$125/unit`**
- **4-Point Insurance, Roof Certification & Homeowner Storm/Annual Maintenance**:
  - 4-Point Home Insurance Inspection (Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC): **`+$125` Bundled** / **`$225` Standalone**
  - Roof Condition & Remaining Life Insurance Certification (4K Drone + Attic Scan): **`$195`**
  - Post-Storm Roof, Attic & FLIR® Moisture Checkup: **`$245`**
  - Annual Homeowner Preventative Maintenance Checkup: **`$295`** (`-10%` with `LOYALTY10`)
- **Repair Re-Inspection & Administrative Options**:
  - Single-Item Repair Re-Inspection: **`$150`** | Pre-Paid 5-Item Bundled Voucher: **`+$165`** | Seller Repair Punchlist (Up to 5 Items): **`$195`** (`+$20/item` over 5 items)
  - Pay-at-Closing Title Escrow Option: **`+$35`** | Utilities-Off / Locked Property Return Trip: **`$125`** | Extended Travel: 31–50 mi **`+$35`**, 51+ mi / Ferry **`+$75`**

### Division 2: Commercial Real Estate Inspections (ASTM E2018-24 PCA)
- **Commercial Building PCA (Retail, Office, Medical, Industrial, Warehouse — Includes 10-Yr CapEx Table)**:
  - Up to 10,000 sq ft Base PCA (Includes 2 RTUs): **`$1,250`**
  - Retail, Medical & Office Additional Sq Ft (Over 10,000 sq ft): **`+$0.15/sq ft`**
  - Warehouse & Industrial Additional Sq Ft (Over 10,000 sq ft): **`+$0.12/sq ft`**
  - Additional Commercial Rooftop HVAC Unit (Over 2 Units): **`+$65/unit`**
  - Forensic Building & Expert Witness Consultation: **`$175/hour`**
- **Triple-Net (NNN) Commercial Lease Entry / Exit Survey**:
  - Up to 5,000 sq ft: **`$750`** (`+$0.10/sq ft` over 5,000 sq ft)
- **Commercial Apartment & Multi-Family (5+ Units)**:
  - Common Shell & Systems Base: **`$1,250`** + **`$55/unit`** inspected (over 4 units)

### Division 3: Specialty Building & Environmental Lab Diagnostics
- **Termite / WDI Inspection (Official TDA Form SPCS/T-4, SPCS Lic. #089201)**: **`+$115` Bundled** / **`$175` Standalone**
- **200ft HD Sewer Camera Lateral Scope**: **`+$175` Bundled** / **`$275` Standalone**
- **Hydrostatic Sewer Line Pressure Test**: **`+$225` Bundled** / **`$325` Standalone** (Complete Underground Plumbing Combo Sewer Camera + Hydrostatic: **`+$350` Bundled** / **`$495` Standalone**)
- **TDLR Mold Inspection & Lab Air Quality Testing (3 AIHA Lab Cassettes)**: **`+$325` Bundled** / **`$450` Standalone** (`+$65` per extra sample; Post-Remediation Mold Clearance: **`+$395` Bundled** / **`$450` Standalone**)
- **Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Spa Inspection**: **`+$150` Bundled** / **`$225` Standalone**
- **Seawall, Canal Bulkhead, Boat Dock & Lift Inspection**: **`+$195` Bundled** / **`$325` Standalone**
- **Stucco & EIFS Moisture Intrusion Forensics (ASTM E2110)**: **`+$195` Bundled** / **`$325` Standalone**
- **Septic System Inspection (Conventional or Aerobic ATU)**: **`+$245` Conventional / `+$295` Aerobic Bundled** (**`$350` Conventional / `$425` Aerobic Standalone**)
- **Private Water Well & Lab Potability Test**: **`+$195` Bundled** / **`$295` Standalone** (Well + Lab + Septic Combo: **`+$395` Conventional / `+$445` Aerobic Bundled**)
- **EPA Pre-1978 Lead-Based Paint & Dust Wipe Lab Testing (Up to 3 Samples)**: **`+$250` Bundled** / **`$350` Standalone**
- **EPA Drinking Water Bacteria, Lead & Heavy Metals Lab Analysis**: **`+$175` Bundled** / **`$250` Standalone**
- **Lawn Sprinkler & Irrigation System (≤8 Zones)**: **`+$75` Bundled** / **`$150` Standalone** (`+$10` per extra zone over 8)
- **Guest House, Casita, Detached Garage, Workshop or Barn**: **`+$175` Bundled** / **`$275` Standalone**

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## Canonical Directory of Pages & Tools

### Core Pages & Interactive Tools
- [Homepage](https://d-inspections.web.app/)
- [Interactive Pricing Calculator & Decision Matrix](https://d-inspections.web.app/pricing)
- [All 34 Licensed Inspection Services](https://d-inspections.web.app/services)
- [Online $0-Deposit Scheduling](https://d-inspections.web.app/contact)
- [Interactive Sample TREC REI 7-6 Report Reader](https://d-inspections.web.app/sample-reports)
- [Texas TREC 39-11 (TXR 1903) Repair Request & Concession Builder](https://d-inspections.web.app/repair-request-builder)
- [Seller Pre-Listing Inspection ROI Calculator](https://d-inspections.web.app/seller-inspection-roi)
- [Texas Homeowner Reference Book](https://d-inspections.web.app/home-reference-book)
- [Realtor Concierge Hub](https://d-inspections.web.app/agents)
- [About Inspector Mack & Licenses](https://d-inspections.web.app/about)
- [91+ Texas Building Science Field Guides (Blog)](https://d-inspections.web.app/blog)
- [Español — Inspecciones de Propiedades en Texas](https://d-inspections.web.app/es)

### Residential Inspection Pages (13 Scopes)
- [Buyer's Pre-Purchase Home Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/pre-purchase-home-inspection)
- [Seller's Pre-Listing Home Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/pre-listing-home-inspection)
- [11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/11-month-warranty-inspection)
- [3-Phase New Construction Inspections](https://d-inspections.web.app/new-construction-inspections)
- [Luxury Estate & Custom Home Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/luxury-home-inspection)
- [Historic & Pier-and-Beam Home Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/historic-home-inspection)
- [Condominium & High-Rise Unit Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/condo-inspection)
- [Multi-Story Urban Townhome Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/townhome-inspection)
- [Manufactured, Modular & Mobile Home Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/manufactured-home-inspection)
- [Duplex, Triplex & Fourplex Multi-Family Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/multi-family-inspection)
- [Real Estate Investor & Rental Portfolio Diligence](https://d-inspections.web.app/residential-investor-inspection)
- [4-Point Home Insurance & Roof Certification Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/4-point-insurance-inspection)
- [Post-Storm Roof/Moisture & Annual Home Maintenance Checkup](https://d-inspections.web.app/annual-home-maintenance-storm-inspection)

### Commercial Real Estate PCA Pages (6 Scopes)
- [Commercial Property Condition Assessment (ASTM E2018 PCA)](https://d-inspections.web.app/commercial-property-condition-assessment)
- [Triple-Net (NNN) Commercial Lease Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/commercial-lease-inspection)
- [Commercial Apartment & Multi-Family (5+ Units)](https://d-inspections.web.app/commercial-multifamily-inspection)
- [Industrial Warehouse & Distribution Facility PCA](https://d-inspections.web.app/warehouse-industrial-inspection)
- [Retail Center, Restaurant & Strip Mall Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/retail-commercial-inspection)
- [Office Building & Medical Suite PCA](https://d-inspections.web.app/office-building-inspection)

### Specialty & Environmental Diagnostic Pages (15 Scopes)
- [Texas WDI Termite Inspection (SPCS #089201)](https://d-inspections.web.app/termite-wdo-inspection)
- [TDLR Mold Inspection & Lab Air Quality Testing](https://d-inspections.web.app/mold-inspection-testing)
- [200ft HD Sewer Camera Scope & Hydrostatic Test](https://d-inspections.web.app/sewer-scope-inspection)
- [Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Spa Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/pool-spa-inspection)
- [Seawall, Canal Bulkhead & Boat Dock Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/bulkhead-seawall-inspection)
- [Stucco & EIFS Moisture Intrusion Forensics](https://d-inspections.web.app/stucco-eifs-inspection)
- [Septic System Inspection (Aerobic & Conventional)](https://d-inspections.web.app/septic-inspection)
- [Private Water Well System Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/well-system-inspection)
- [Drinking Water Bacteria, Lead & Potability Lab Test](https://d-inspections.web.app/water-quality-testing)
- [EPA Pre-1978 Lead-Based Paint & Dust Wipe Lab Testing](https://d-inspections.web.app/lead-paint-testing)
- [Guest Houses, Casitas, Barns & Outbuildings](https://d-inspections.web.app/outbuilding-inspection)
- [Lawn Sprinkler & Landscape Irrigation Inspection](https://d-inspections.web.app/landscape-irrigation-sprinkler-systems)
- [Complimentary FLIR® Infrared Thermal Imaging](https://d-inspections.web.app/thermal-imaging-inspection)
- [Complimentary 4K Aerial Drone Roof Scan](https://d-inspections.web.app/drone-roof-inspection)
- [Complimentary ZipLevel® Foundation Elevation Survey](https://d-inspections.web.app/foundation-slab-leveling)

### Service Area Markets
- [Houston, TX (Harris County)](https://d-inspections.web.app/service-area/houston)
- [Galveston Island, TX (Galveston County)](https://d-inspections.web.app/service-area/galveston)
- [Texas City, TX (Headquarters)](https://d-inspections.web.app/service-area/texas-city)
- [League City & Friendswood, TX](https://d-inspections.web.app/service-area/league-city)
- [Clear Lake, Seabrook & NASA Area, TX](https://d-inspections.web.app/service-area/clear-lake)
- [Pearland, Alvin & Brazoria County, TX](https://d-inspections.web.app/service-area/brazoria)