If you are purchasing a home with a VA loan, you will be required to obtain a home inspection. The cost will vary by location but ranges from about $300 to about $500. You also will need to obtain an appraisal for the property. The VA inspection is much more in-depth than the home appraisal. The inspector will look at the home's structural integrity, plumbing and electric systems, HVAC, roof, attic and crawl spaces, wood-destroying insects, fungus and dry rot, radon gas, and if applicable, the well and septic systems. The primary defective concerns the VA will have if discovered during the home inspection include construction defects, poor workmanship, foundation problems, dampness, leaks, decay, and termites.