Darbo Inspections will provide a prompt, (usually within 24hrs.), multi-page report containing specific photographs and observations of any possible deficiencies and /or concerns of each property.  Each report will include the results of electronic moisture intrusion testing* (EIFS), and visual inspection of the exterior wall cladding system. These findings along with the digital photographs will be summarized within a straightforward, uncomplicated report that will serve as professional opinion of what was observed during the inspection. Upon completion, this inspection report will be e-mailed in PDF format to the client or clients.

*NO MOISTURE TESTING IS DONE ON CEMENT PLASTER STUCCO, OR WHAT IS KNOWN AS "HARD-COAT STUCCO".  *MOISTURE INTRUSION TESTING IS ONLY PERFORMED ON EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish Systems).  All industry approved moisture probe meters along with the non-invasive Tramex Wet Wall Detector were developed to be used on structures with EIFS cladding that have wood or gypsum based sheathings behind the EIFS.  NON-DESTRUCTIVE MOISTURE TESTING TOOLS will not work on CEMENT PLASTER STUCCO due to the presence of the metal lath.  While it is possible to perform probe testing on cement plaster stucco, it would be the same as probe testing on brick, stone, siding, or any other cladding besides EIFS.  The secondary moisture barrier (Tyvek, Felt Paper, etc.) required behind all of these claddings would have to be penetrated to actually test the moisture content of the sheathing materials.  As one can imagine, these tests are very inconclusive, and only represent the moisture content of the sheathing in a "dime" sized area.  If you happen to be off by as little as 1/2 inch in either direction, you would not gain a correct reading, negative or positive.  Destructive testing in any cladding other than EIFS, requires written consent from the owner, and the hiring of a repair contractor to repair all holes that must be drilled, along with damage that results from the invasive testing.  It is my opinion that the value and reliability of the information gained during probe testing does not justify the cost and damage to the CEMENT PLASTER "HARD-COAT" STUCCO wall. 

* Any Inspector that claims they can provide a conclusive moisture intrusion analysis on a CEMENT PLASTER STUCCO "HARD-COAT" structure by using EIFS Industry approved moisture probe meters without a considerable amount of destructive and invasive testing, along with the associated repairs that WILL BE NOTICEABLE, is not being honest. 

*Darbo Inspections will meet with anyone and/or any inspector at any property that claims to be able to perform or not perform any of the issues that are listed on this website.

Currently, there are only two reputable and qualified EIFS and/or Cement Plaster Stucco EXPERTS within the North Texas Area.  Darbo Inspections is one of them.  A simple call or email to any or all of the top producing EIFS/Stucco Realtors in North Texas will provide you with this information.  *Please go to my Links page and contact any of the listed agencies to confirm the qualifications of the inspector that you may be considering. 

REPAIR CONTRACTORS:  A list of certified, reputable repair contractors will be included in each Residential EIFS or Stucco Evaluation Report. *Darbo Inspections is not associated with these firms and their information is provided as a courtesy only.  Darbo Inspections is not liable for any agreements entered into and/or work done by these firms.

We perform Stucco Inspections and EIFS Inspections all over the United States, with the majority of our work being conducted in North Texas.  Here are some cities where we've conducted Stucco Inspections or EIFS Inspections recently:  Addison, Allen, Arlington, Austin, Benbrook, Bridgeport, Cedar Hill, Colleyville, Dallas, Denton, Flower Mound, Frisco, Ft. Worth, Garland, Gun Barrel City, Heath, Highland Park, Houston, Irving, McKinney, Murphy, Parker, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Southlake, Trophy Club, Tyler, Van Alstyne, University Park, Westlake