This page (constantly evolving) is designed as a courtesy to assist my clients and customer who would like contact information on local lenders, inspectors, residential service companies and utility companies.

Heritage Texas Properties, LP and its agents do NOT recommend companies to buyers. For your convenience, you are being provided with a partial list of local lenders, inspectors, residential service companies and utility companies. Please be aware that Heritage Texas Properties, LP and its agents are in no way representing, warranting or recommending any of the listed companies as to the quality or performance of service. Heritage Texas Properties, LP and its agents are not making recommendations or statements which you should rely upon in selecting a service provider.

LOCAL LENDERS:

Derek Taylor
Cherry Creek Mortgage Co
713-539-1406 (Direct)
832-565-1037 (Fax)
www.loanwithderek.com
INSPECTION COMPANIES:

Whether new construction or a resale property it is recommended that you have a Mechanical, Structural and Termite Inspection. Where applicable a Pool/Spa, Septic System and/or Sprinkler System Inspection is also recommended. 

Master Craft Home Inspections 
281-635-0298
Foresight Engineering and Inspections
Victor Varma
713-661-9200
victor@bestinspections.org

Sealy Engineering
Taylor Sealy
713-667-3994
sealyeng@nstci.com
www.sealyeng.com

Additional inspectors can be found at www.harei.com

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE COMPANIES:

Please carefully review the coverage that each company offers as coverage does vary from one company to another.

**When you have made a selection please provide me with the name of the company and the coverage you would like to order.**

www.americanhomeshield.com (American Home Shield)
www.orhp.com (Old Republic)
www.homewarranty.firstam.com (First American)

UTILITY INFORMATION:

Service providers will vary with property location.

www.powertochoose.org (information on electric service providers)
CenterPoint Energy (natural gas)800-752-8036/713-659-2111
Entergy/Gulf States Utilities (electric) 800-368-3749
Reliant Energy (electric) 866-222-7100 or 713-207-7777
TXU Energy (electric) Sign up 24/7 http://www.txu.com  
1-888-398-8309 
Southwestern Bell Telephone 800-499-7928 
Verizon (telephone) 800-483-4400
TXU (telephone) 866-225-5898
Time Warner Communications (cable) 281-774-7222
Charter Communications (cable) 281-367-8900
City of Houston Water 713-371-1400
The Woodlands Water Districts (MUD) 281-367-1271
AquaSource (MUD) 713-983-3602
Hays Utility (MUD) 281-353-9756
TNG (MUD) 281-350-0895
Harris County Toll Road Authority 281-875-1400
Waste Management (garbage) 281-364-9390
BFI (garbage) 713-635-6666

REMINDERS:

Please remember to have all applicable utilities transferred into your name so as to avoid service disruption. This transfer should be arranged at least 7-10 days ahead of closing and made effective on the date of closing.

Please remember to contact your insurance representative and arrange for a homeowner's policy. You should begin making the arrangements for your homeowner's policy immediately after your offer has been accepted by the Seller. Request that your insurance company send a 'binder' well in advance of your closing date to the Lender and/or Title Company that will be closing your transaction. Should you need assistance with locating a company that is currently writing policies in Texas please contact me promptly.

You will need to bring a cashier's check with you to closing to cover your portion of the settlement costs. You should have the dollar amount you will need to bring 24 to 48 hours prior to closing. You will also need to bring (2) forms of ID which can include your current driver's license or passport.  Some transactions may require that you bring your social security card.