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    Eric Sweet

    Home Inspector AR HI-2136

    Eric Sweet

    Home Inspector AR HI-2136

    Hi and welcome! I’m Eric Sweet, owner of Sweet Real Estate Inspections. I’m an Arkansas licensed <HI#2136> and certified home inspector who believes in giving my clients the best service possible. I inspect every home as if it were my own. 

    For full transparency in real estate transactions, I am also a licensed AR Realtor under 725 Foundation Properties at 1201 Garrison Ave in Fort Smith, AR.  I do not work as home inspector for 725 Foundation Properties but am independently owned and can not perform any inspections on any property that I may be compensated from the sale.

    Contact me today to book an appointment or feel free to ask any questions. I am here to help you!

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    Priority Maintenance for Home Buyers

    There are so many home maintenance and repair items that are important; it can be confusing trying to establish which are the most critical. To simplify things, we have compiled a short list of our favorites. These are by no means all-inclusive, nor do they replace any of the information in a home inspection report. They should, however, help you get started on the right foot. Remember, any items marked as priority or safety issues on your home inspection report need immediate attention.

    One-Time Tasks

    1. Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as required, according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Know the requirements in your area.
    2. Make any electrical improvements recommended in the home inspection report.
    3. Remove any wood/soil contact to prevent rot and insect damage.
    4. Change the locks on all doors. Use a dead bolt for better security and to minimize insurance costs.
    5. Correct trip hazards such as broken or uneven walks and driveways, loose or torn carpet or uneven flooring.
    6. Correct unsafe stairways and landings. (Railings missing, loose, too low, et cetera.)
    7. Have all chimneys inspected before operating any of these appliances.
    8. Locate and mark the shut-offs for the heating, electrical and plumbing systems.
    9. Label the circuits in electrical panels.
    10. If there is a septic system, have the tank pumped and inspected. If the house is on a private water supply (well), set up a regular testing procedure for checking water quality.

    Regular Maintenance Items

    1. Clean the gutters in the spring and fall.
    2. Check for damaged roofing and flashing materials twice a year.
    3. Cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof and air conditioning system as needed.
    4. Clean the tracks on horizontal sliding windows annually, and ensure the drain holes are clear.
    5. Test ground fault circuit interrupters, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors using the test button, monthly.
    6. Service furnace or boiler yearly.
    7. Check furnace filters, humidifiers and electronic air cleaners monthly.
    8. Check the bathtub and shower caulking monthly and improve promptly as needed.
    9. If you are in a climate where freezing occurs, shut off outdoor water faucets in the fall.
    10. Check reversing mechanism on garage door opener monthly.
    11. Check attics for evidence of leaks and condensation and make sure vents are not obstructed, at least twice a year. (Provide access into all attics and crawl spaces.)

    Line drawings are from the Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Training Program and Home Inspection Software Tool – Horizon

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  • Various Pics From Previous Home Inspections
    Roof Shingles Sliding Off
    Roof Damage
    Temporary Roof Fix
    Rust Inside Electrical Panel
    Active Knob & Tube Wiring
    More Knob & Tube Wiring
    Rot
    Rot or Insect Damage
    Rotted wood found behind an interior baseboard
    More Rot
    Crawlspace Moisture and Disturbed Insulation
    Loose Ductwork with missing insulation

Sweet Real Estate Inspections
PO Box 10144 Fort Smith, AR 72917
479-414-3325

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