Arkansas Home Inspection Checklist

The standard home inspector's report will cover the condition of the home's heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement and structural ...

The home inspector will do a visual inspection by looking at the home's various systems, including interior and exterior components. The inspector will check exterior components including roofing, flashing, chimneys, gutters, downspouts, wall surfaces, windows, doors, the foundation and the grading around it.

Provide open access to areas that need to be checked. Clear the perimeter. Check the roof. Keep a clean house. Replace any bulbs that are out. Make sure your toilets are functioning properly. Put in a fresh furnace return filter.

Top reasons home inspections fail Electrical problems: The most common electrical issues include wiring that's not up to code, frayed wiring, or improperly wired electrical panels. Plumbing issues: Leaky pipes (and resulting water damage), failing water heaters, and sewer system problems are some of the most expensive.

Remember, as the seller, you don't have to fix anything but the warranted items; generally, those are considered to be certain items that are necessary in order to live in the home, such as air-conditioning, electricity and plumbing.

Here's what to expect during a home inspection: A home inspector will look at a house's HVAC system, interior plumbing and electrical systems, roof, attic, floors. windows and doors, foundation, basement and structural components, then provide a written report with results.

It's a good idea for the buyer to attend the home inspection because it'll be the perfect chance to ask the inspector how the home's various systems work and hear about maintenance.There's another reason why the buyer's agent should be present: the agent can use the findings during negotiations.

Well and septic system. If your inspector works in areas where wells and septic systems are common, for an extra fee ($150) he might test your well water and check that your septic system is running correctly. But if most houses he inspects are on public well and water, you'll have to hire a well inspector.

Buyers Who Do Their Own Home Inspections. Periodically a buyer will decide that he or she wants to do his or her own home inspection.For example, a home inspector must be able to detect wood destroying organisms and understand the rather complex electrical, plumbing and heating systems.

Nationwide, the average cost of a well inspection is $300 to $500. The price depends on the inspector's rates, the types of water tests they conduct to check your water quality, and whether they provide a septic inspection at the same time.