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The Smart Inspector is a locally owned, TREC-licensed home inspection company headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Every home inspection Arlington TX clients book follows the TREC Standards of Practice and includes complimentary thermal imaging, a same-day web-based report, and an in-person walkthrough of the findings with your inspector. Book online or call (817) 842-0330.
What a home inspection in Arlington includes
A home inspection Arlington TX buyers schedule with The Smart Inspector is a visual, non-invasive review of the readily accessible systems of the house on the day of the visit. Our inspectors work through the property the way TREC defines it and report every item as Inspected, Not Inspected, Not Present, or Deficient on the TREC Property Inspection Report form.
- Structural systems: foundation, roof covering, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows
- Electrical: service panel, wiring, outlets and safety devices
- HVAC: heating and cooling equipment, ducts and thermostat operation
- Plumbing: supply and drain lines, water heater, fixtures and visible leaks
- Appliances: built-in kitchen appliances, garage door openers and dryer vents
- Optional systems when present: irrigation, pool and spa equipment, and outbuildings
Thermal imaging is folded into that process at no extra charge, which helps our inspectors spot moisture and insulation gaps that a flashlight alone can miss. For a full breakdown of the scope, read what a home inspection covers in Texas.
Local considerations for Arlington homes
Arlington is home base for The Smart Inspector. The company is headquartered here, and owner Forest Ivey lives in North Arlington, so our inspectors are not driving in from across the Metroplex to reach you.
Housing in Arlington runs from older established neighborhoods to newer subdivisions, and that range shapes what we look for. Like most of Tarrant County, Arlington sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so foundation movement, cracked brick and doors that stick get careful attention on homes of any age. On older streets, cast-iron or clay sewer lines and mature tree roots are a real concern, which is why many buyers add a camera inspection through our sewer scope service in Arlington.
Buying a newly built house in one of the newer subdivisions? A builder’s own quality check is not a substitute for an independent set of eyes. See our Arlington new construction inspection page, and if the home has a pool or sprinkler system, the pool inspection and sprinkler inspection add-ons cover them.
What you get with every Arlington inspection
Some of what The Smart Inspector includes as standard is sold as an upgrade elsewhere. In Arlington, every inspection comes with the following.
Included at no extra charge: complimentary thermal imaging, a same-day web-based report with photos, and an in-person walkthrough at the property. If you cannot be there, your inspector reviews the report with you by phone.
Your inspection is performed by a TREC-licensed Professional Inspector: Forest Ivey (TREC #23646), Brian Cain (TREC #24824), Chris Hudson (TREC #24844), Chris Sarris (TREC #25954) or Antoine Razzouk, who goes by Tony (TREC #26582). You can request any of them by name when you book, or choose first available. Meet them on the team page.
The Smart Inspector is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating and has more than 250 Google reviews. Our inspectors have a reputation for being extremely picky and for explaining what they find in plain language, so you leave knowing what matters and what does not.
Inspection types available in Arlington
Buyers make up most of our Arlington work, but a full home inspection is only one of the services on the booking form.
- Full home inspection for buyers during the option period
- Pre-listing inspection for sellers who want to find surprises before the buyer does
- New construction, pre-drywall and 1-year builder warranty inspections
- Re-inspection of repairs after negotiations
- Single component inspection when you only need the roof or foundation checked
- Duplex and multiplex inspections, one side or both
Add-ons such as a termite (WDI) inspection, a foundation level measurement or a water sample test can be attached to any of these when you book.
Home inspection Arlington TX: how to book
There are three ways to schedule. Book directly through the online booking form, where you can pick your inspector, note whether the home is slab or pier and beam, and add any extras. Call (817) 842-0330 and Candice Dubois, our administrator, will get you on the calendar. Or, if you want a price first, send the address and square footage through the quote form.
Pricing for a home inspection Arlington TX clients request depends on the home’s square footage, age and any add-ons, so we quote each property individually rather than publishing a single base rate.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve all of Arlington, TX?
Yes. The Smart Inspector is headquartered in Arlington and inspects homes throughout the city, from the older neighborhoods to the newer subdivisions. Because Arlington is our home base, our inspectors are close by for buyer's inspections, pre-listing inspections, re-inspections and single component checks. If you are unsure whether an address just outside the city limits is covered, call (817) 842-0330 and we will confirm.
How soon can you inspect a home in Arlington?
Availability changes daily, so the fastest way to see open dates is the online booking form, which shows current openings for each inspector. If your option period is short, call (817) 842-0330 and our administrator will find the earliest slot. Once the inspection is done you will not wait on the report: it is delivered the same day and reviewed with you in person at the property.
Do you inspect new construction homes in Arlington?
Yes. We inspect newly built homes in Arlington at three points: pre-drywall, before the final walkthrough with the builder, and again around the eleventh month before the builder's one-year warranty expires. Each is a full TREC-format inspection with thermal imaging. A new house has never been lived in, so problems have not had a chance to show themselves, which is exactly why an independent home inspection Arlington TX buyers arrange themselves is worth scheduling.
Can I add a sewer scope to my Arlington home inspection?
Yes. A sewer scope is a $300 add-on that sends a camera through the main drain line from the house toward the city connection. A standard home inspection does not cover underground sewer pipe, and Arlington's clay soil and older cast-iron or clay lines make it a common request on established homes. Select it when you book online, or ask when you call, and it is done during the same visit.
Ready to schedule? Every inspection includes complimentary thermal imaging, a same-day report and an in-person walkthrough.