RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION

           ***Additional fees apply if inspector is requested to return to complete inspection or evaluation***

• PRICE: Usually an inspector goes by the Appraisal districts listed square footage and the number of items outside the scope of the in normal inspection.
  
• (Texas Real Estate Commission: Standards of Practice).
  
• LENGTH of TIME: As a general rule of thumb the inspection is quoted at 1hr for every 1000 sq/ft.
  
• Present at Inspection: Here at A&K Real Estate Services, Inc. We generally either want the Buyer or Buyer’s Agent Present; however this is not required.
  
• Utilities: All utilities such as gas, electric, water MUST be working at the time of inspection.
• Replace all burned out light bulbs
  
• Test and replace all smoke detector batteries as needed
  
• Change all filters for the heating and air conditioning system
  
• Have keys available for all doors and locks.
  
• Remove all locks from gates and service panels so they can be accessed
  
• Repair all minor known defects; loose/ damaged gutters, leaking faucets, damaged fixtures and hardware.
  
• Remove all stored items and debris from around the foundation.
  
• Move all items from around access panels including; electric panels, plumbing access panels in the closets and the crawl space access opening.
  
• We all love our pets but it would be best if they visited a friend or are put away during the inspection
  
• The pool and hot tub equipment should be operational and accessible.
  
• Provide a copy of all recent receipts  for repairs and maintenance done to the house such as; roof, heating and air conditioning system, and major appliances
  
• Trim all trees and bushes away from the house
  
• Remember that all stored items in attics, closets and craw spaces will limit the inspectors view, you may want to remove them
  
• During the inspection the inspector will be operating almost everything in the house and garage