Where/how to hire property inspectors when purchasing home?

[Bryan Tasumi]

Where/how to hire property inspectors when purchasing home? I am planning on purchasing a remodeled home around Houston, TX built in the 1940's and would like the property checked out to ensure I have a thorough and accurate understanding of the condition of everything. 

I don't want to suddenly have to repair this and that once I buy the house. I also want to know the estimate of when the next repair for each item will be so I can compare it to that of a newly built home. Do property inspectors do this and more? Where is the best place to find an independent property inspector?