Gatesville native. Navy veteran. Twenty years in construction. TREC #27007.
He didn't learn about homes from a textbook — he's been building them his whole life.
Gregg Lewis didn't move to Gatesville to start a business — he grew up here. Coryell County is home. The people he inspects for are the same people he coached in youth sports, bowled league nights with, and raised four kids alongside.
After four years in the U.S. Navy, Gregg came home and spent the next two decades in construction and construction-based retail — framing walls, reading blueprints, sourcing materials, solving the problems that happen when wood meets weather and code meets reality.
Twenty years of that work taught him something most inspectors never learn: how buildings actually go together, where they fail, and what the signs look like before the failure becomes expensive.
Twenty years of construction means he doesn't just spot problems — he understands why they happened, how fast they'll get worse, and what it actually costs to fix them. That's the difference between an inspector who checks boxes and one who reads the building.
I've framed houses, hung drywall, run wire, and sweated pipe. When I crawl an attic or open a panel, I'm not just looking at what's there — I know what should be there, what shouldn't, and what's going to cause a phone call in two years.
When Gregg opens an electrical panel, he's not comparing it to a textbook diagram — he's comparing it to the thousands of panels he's seen over twenty years of hands-on work. When he evaluates a foundation crack, he knows whether it's the clay doing what clay does or the start of something structural.
That depth of field experience is what separates a Legacy inspection from a checklist walk-through.
A hairline crack isn't an emergency. A 15-year-old HVAC isn't a crisis. Real conditions documented with real severity — so you can make decisions, not panic.
Findings explained the way Gregg would explain them across the kitchen table. Severity, context, what to do next. No jargon walls.
The person who shakes your hand at the door is the person who writes your report and answers your call three weeks after closing.
Four kids. Wife's a schoolteacher. Gregg inspects every property the way he'd want someone inspecting the house his family sleeps in.
TREC #27007 — Licensed Real Estate Inspector, verifiable at trec.texas.gov.
ATI Certified — Graduate of ATI Home Inspector Training, one of the most rigorous hands-on programs in Texas.
U.S. Navy Veteran — Four years of service. The discipline carries over to every inspection.
Wingman 120 Warranty — 120 days post-purchase protection by Elite MGA, included free with every inspection.
E&O Insured — Current errors and omissions coverage per Texas Occupations Code.
Born and raised in Coryell County. Coaches youth sports. Bowls league nights. Married to a schoolteacher. Father of four. The families he inspects for are the same families he sees at Friday night football and Saturday morning Little League. That's accountability you can't fake.
A TREC-compliant inspection covers structural systems (foundation, framing), roofing and attic, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, interior components (walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows), exterior elements (siding, trim, soffits, decks), insulation, and built-in appliances. The inspector documents visible deficiencies with photos and plain-English explanations.
A standard residential inspection takes 2.5–4 hours depending on the home's size, age, and condition. Larger homes, older properties, and homes with additional systems like pools or septic may take longer. We recommend attending at least the final hour for the walkthrough summary.
Yes — attending is strongly recommended. You'll see issues firsthand, ask questions in real time, and get context that a written report alone can't fully convey. We recommend arriving for at least the last hour when Gregg walks through findings and explains what matters most.
You have several options: accept the home as-is if issues are minor, request the seller make specific repairs before closing, negotiate a price reduction or closing credit to cover future repair costs, or exercise your option period right to terminate the contract. Your agent will help you decide which approach fits your situation.
No — homes don't pass or fail an inspection. The inspector identifies conditions, documents them with photos and severity levels, and provides information so you can make an informed decision. Even homes with significant issues may still be worth buying at the right price.
A home inspection evaluates the physical condition of the property — structure, systems, safety. An appraisal determines the market value for the lender. They serve different purposes: the inspection protects you as the buyer, the appraisal protects the lender. Both are important but they examine different things.
Yes — new construction homes absolutely need inspection. Builders work on tight schedules with rotating subcontractors, and defects are common. A pre-closing inspection catches issues like improperly flashed valleys, missed drain connections, reverse-polarity outlets, and framing deficiencies that a final walk-through won't reveal.
Schedule as early in your option period as possible — ideally within the first 2–3 days after going under contract. This gives you maximum time for follow-up evaluations, specialist consultations, or repair negotiations before the option period expires.
As a buyer, make sure utilities are on at the property (gas, water, electricity). Clear your schedule to attend. Bring a notebook and comfortable shoes. Prepare questions about anything you noticed during showings. Don't stress — the inspector handles the technical work.
Legacy Inspections delivers same-day digital reports in nearly every case, typically within 6–12 hours of leaving the property. Reports include photos, severity flags, and plain-English explanations you can share directly with your agent, lender, and contractors.
Our reports are digital PDF documents with organized sections covering every inspected system. Each finding includes photos, a severity rating (informational, maintenance, repair, safety), and a plain-English explanation of what was found, what it means, and what you should do about it. Reports are designed to be shared with your agent, lender, and contractors.
Focus on items flagged as 'safety' or 'repair' — these are the findings that matter most for negotiation and decision-making. 'Maintenance' items are things to budget for over time. 'Informational' items are observations that don't require action. Don't panic about the report length — thorough documentation means your inspector did their job.
Absolutely — and you should. Your agent needs the report to advise you on negotiation strategy, repair requests, and contract decisions. The report is your document and you can share it with anyone: your agent, attorney, lender, contractors, or family members helping you evaluate the purchase.
In TREC terminology, 'deficient' means the inspector found a condition that does not meet the applicable standard or expectation. It doesn't necessarily mean the item is broken — it means it deviates from expected condition and should be evaluated, repaired, or monitored. Your inspector should explain the severity of each deficiency.
Clear answers before the house becomes yours. Twenty years of construction. The inspection he'd want for his own family.