Flat-Rate $189 Inspection | Independent Diagnostic Report | Bilingual Service
Get an objective, single-visit HVAC & Electrical diagnostic report for a flat $189. Conducted by our dual-certified Master Tech leadership—never subcontracted assessors.
- Master Electrician: ME #35631
- Electrical Contractor: EC #20093
- Class A HVAC Contractor: TACLB00016884E
Grid-Ready Home Inspection — $189 Flat Price
Defined-Scope • Written Diagnostic Report • Yours to Keep
- No Pushy Sales Pitches: You own the written diagnostic report. Hand it to any contractor for follow-on work—Service First, a competitor, or for your own home planning. The report is the deliverable; this is not a sales funnel disguised as an inspection.
- 100% Fee Credit: If you choose to proceed with recommended work through Service First, 100% of your $189 inspection fee is fully credited against any service order over $1,500.
- Veteran Discount: Permanent 10% veteran discount available with VA Card, DD-214, or TexVet directory verification.
- Year-Round & Bilingual: Available year-round across Central Texas. Spanish-language inspections available at no additional cost.
1. Manual J Cooling-Load Review (HVAC)
Conducted per ACCA Manual J (8th Edition) by our named TDLR-licensed Class A HVAC contractor. We evaluate your existing cooling system’s true capacity, duct efficiency, and air distribution against Central Texas extreme heat profiles—eliminating guesswork on HVAC performance.
2. NEC Electrical Panel Audit (Electrical)
Conducted per NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) by our named TDLR Master Electrician. We perform a documented load calculation to determine your panel’s current capacity to safely absorb modern electrification upgrades—including Level 2 EV chargers, heat pump conversions, or 200A service upgrades.
Austin Energy “Plug-in Austin” Rebate Walkthrough
Planning an EV charger installation? Every inspection includes a complete walkthrough of Austin Energy’s Plug-in Austin home charging rebates. We assess equipment eligibility on-site and handle all customer-side paperwork to ensure you maximize your utility cash-back savings.
ERCOT Summer 2026 Grid Outlook
With ERCOT forecasting high summer peak demand exceeding 92,000 MW, Central Texas homes face increased stress from extreme heat waves and localized power distribution constraints.
- Extreme Heat & Peak Demand: High Texas power demand continues to challenge local residential electrical panels.
- HVAC Strain: Uncalibrated or improperly sized cooling systems drive up electricity bills during peak pricing hours.
- Electrification Bottlenecks: Unprepared electrical panels risk breaker trips when adding high-draw appliances like Level 2 EV chargers or heat pumps.