About Patricia
Patricia Brown is a certified home inspector based in Houston, Texas, with over 12 years of experience conducting residential property inspections across the Gulf Coast region. As a reviewer for Home Project Cost Guide, Patricia evaluates cost guides and calculator assumptions from an inspection perspective — identifying areas where hidden conditions, deferred maintenance, and structural issues commonly cause budget surprises for homeowners. Her review focus is especially valuable for roofing, HVAC, and bathroom guides, where concealed damage behind walls, under roofing materials, or in ductwork frequently changes the scope and cost of a project. Patricia holds ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) certification and has completed over 3,000 residential inspections. She also advises real estate agents and homebuyers on repair cost expectations as part of the pre-purchase inspection process.
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Patricia reviews the following cost guides on this site:
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Patricia's work follows the editorial standards and methodology described in our Editorial Policy and Methodology pages. All content is subject to review, fact-checking, and periodic updates.
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