Honestly, I get why they’re picky, but sometimes it feels like overkill. I just fixed the little stuff myself—door latches, loose outlet covers, whatever. No way I was paying someone for that. If you’ve got basic tools and a YouTube video, most of those “issues” are pretty easy to handle. I’d rather save the cash for things that actually matter, like plumbing or electrical problems. The VA checklist can be a pain, but it’s not always worth bringing in pros for every tiny thing.
If you’ve got basic tools and a YouTube video, most of those “issues” are pretty easy to handle.
That’s true for a lot of the minor stuff—door latches, paint touch-ups, etc. I’m with you on not paying for every little fix. Still, I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that even small things can trip up an inspection if they’re missed. The VA checklist is strict for a reason, but yeah, it does feel like overkill when you’re tightening screws instead of dealing with real safety issues. I’d just say double-check your work—one loose outlet cover cost me a week’s delay once. Not fun...
Yeah, those little things can sneak up on you. I’ve seen folks get tripped up by a missing handrail or a cracked window pane—stuff you’d never think twice about. The VA checklist really does cover a lot, but catching the small stuff early saves headaches later. Double-checking is smart, even if it feels nitpicky. Better to spend an extra hour now than lose a week waiting for a re-inspection... learned that one the hard way myself.
You nailed it—those tiny details can really derail the process. I once had a deal delayed over a loose outlet cover, of all things. The buyers were frustrated, the sellers were annoyed, and it was just this silly little fix that cost everyone time. It does feel nitpicky sometimes, but you’re right: catching it up front is way less painful than scrambling after the inspector flags it. VA’s got their quirks, but a little extra diligence pays off.
That’s actually kind of wild—a loose outlet cover? I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, though. I’ve been reading up on VA loan requirements and it seems like the inspection process is way more particular than I expected. It’s a little intimidating, honestly. I keep worrying I’ll miss something small and end up in a similar situation, with everything getting held up over something that takes five minutes to fix.
I get why they’re strict, but sometimes it feels like overkill. Still, I’d rather know about these things before the inspector shows up. My agent suggested doing a “pre-inspection” walkthrough just to catch stuff like that—loose covers, chipped paint, missing handrails... all those little things that could trip us up later. It sounds tedious, but after hearing stories like yours, I’m thinking it’s worth the extra effort. Better safe than sorry, right?
