Inspections are required after obtaining permits. Building inspections are needed for construction and demolition of residential and commercial properties inside the City limits. The Building Official / Inspector will review and approve prospective building plans. After construction has begun, a building inspector will perform a number of inspections to insure that the building meets local and state codes. All of these inspections can be scheduled by calling the building inspection department at 409-735-6801.
Information Needed to Request an Inspection
When requesting an inspection, please have the following information available:
- Name of the contractor
- Permit number
- Proper address
- Type of inspection
Projects Requiring Permits & Inspections
Permits and inspections are required for:
- All new construction
- Building additions / alterations
- Culverts
- Electrical plumbing and mechanical work
- Fences
- Garages, storage sheds and barns
- House moving
- Lawn sprinkler systems
- Mobile homes
- Roof reconstruction
- Signs
- Slab correction
- Structure demolitions
- Swimming pools
- Water and sewer work