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Home Inspections can vary from house to house and each clients' needs are taken into consideration for the inspection(s) I perform. With this in mind, each inspection request is researched in a timely manner and prices and scheduling are calculated accordingly.

Feel free to call today
501-206-1839 to discuss your specific needs or concerns or simply request an inspection online.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection

A very common inspection.
In most cases these are completed within a few days after the acceptance of a sales contract.

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Seller Inspection

For homeowners who want to be proactive in the sale of their home and avoid last minute issues or surprises during the sale.
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Thermal Imaging Inspection

An advanced, non-invasive technology that can reveal hidden defects. An ancillary service but can often be added to a scheduled inspection for a discounted price. Ask for details when booking your inspection.

What is a Home Inspection?

A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the current condition of a home. Home buyers now entering the marketplace view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about what may be the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies at the time of purchase.

In most cases, home inspections are performed after a sales contract, conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection, has been accepted by the seller. The inspection can usually be arranged immediately to within a few days. The home buyer is typically encouraged to attend the inspection, so that he/she can can see first hand the workings of the home. It also provides an excellent opportunity for the prospective buyer to ask questions about the home or to discuss potential changes.

Home inspections should also highlight the positive aspects of a home.

In fact, many of the home inspectors observations or recommendations help to dispel home purchaser anxieties and provide useful repair suggestions.

The home inspectors service to the purchaser is primarily one of education. The goal of the inspector is to provide the purchaser with a better understanding of the physical condition of the home in order that they can make a well-informed decision. It is also the inspectors role to keep his findings in perspective for the buyer. After the inspection is completed, a comprehensive written report in narrative style is prepared for the home buyer, documenting the results of the inspection.

The home inspection should not be confused with an appraisal, a municipal code inspection, an environmental audit, or a home owners warranty.

Consumers should be very careful when shopping for a home inspector. Any home inspector or company should be properly trained and licensed. Home inspection companies that offer to do repair work, or recommend repair companies, should be avoided.

Things That Are Inspected
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
  • Foundation
  • Floor Structure
  • Wall Structure
  • Columns
  • Ceiling Structure
  • Roof Structure
EXTERIOR
  • Exterior Wall Covering
  • Flashing & Trim
  • Exterior Doors & Windows
  • Decks, Balconies, Porches, Steps & Railings
  • Eaves, Soffits & Fascia
  • Grading, Surface Drainage & Retaining Walls
  • Walkways, Patios & Driveways
ROOF SYSTEM
  • Roof Covering
  • Roof Drainage System
  • Roof Flashings
  • Skylights, Chimneys & Roof Penetrations
PLUMBING SYSTEM
  • Main Disconnect(s)
  • Interior Water Supply & Distribution Systems
  • Piping Materials, Supports & Insulation
  • Functional Flow & Leaks
  • Fixtures & Faucets
  • Drain, Waste & Vent Systems
  • Water Heating Equipment
  • Normal Operating Controls
  • Automatic Safety Controls
  • Vent Systems, Flues & Chimneys
  • Fuel Storage & Fuel Distribution Systems
  • Drainage Sumps, Sump Pumps & Related Piping
FIREPLACES & SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES
  • System Components
  • Vent Systems, Flues & Chimneys
  • Proper Clearances
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Electrical Service Drop
  • Service Entrance Conductors, Cables & Raceways
  • Amperage & Voltage Rating
  • Service Equipment & Main Disconnects
  • Service Grounding
  • Interior Components of Service Panels & Sub Panels
  • Conductors
  • Overcurrent Protection Devices
  • Lighting Fixtures, Switches & Receptacles
  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
  • Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
HEATING SYSTEMS
  • Installed Heating Equipment
  • Normal Operating Controls
  • Automatic Safety Controls
  • Main Fuel Shut Off
  • Distribution System
  • Vent Systems, Flues & Chimneys
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
  • Installed Central Cooling Equipment
  • Normal Operating Controls
  • Refrigerant Lines
  • Main Power Shut Off
  • Distribution System
INTERIOR
  • Walls, Ceilings & Floors
  • Steps, Stairways & Railings
  • Countertops & Cabinets
  • Doors & Windows
  • Garage Doors & Openers
INSULATION & VENTILATION
  • Insulation & Vapor Retarders in Unfinished Spaces
  • Attic & Foundation Insulation
  • Mechanical Ventilation Systems
My inspections meet and exceed the Arkansas Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics.

Quality Reports with Photographs

  • State of the art reporting software.
  • Reports that are easy to read, understand and navigate.
  • Report is narrative style.
  • Includes digital photos (and video as needed) to better convey the findings of the inspection.
  • Most reports are 50 - 70 pages.
  • A report summary is included at the front to direct your attention to important issues.
  • Each section of the report gives descriptions of the components, states observations that were made and includes any necessary comments or limitations that may affect the inspection process.
  • All reports meet or exceed the Arkansas Standards of Practice & International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) standards of practice.
  • Report is usually available within 24 hours after the inspection.
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