During a house inspection, when buying a house, what should i ask? The last house that I was ready to buy, had too many issues. What should I ask the inspector about this next house?

In a flood zone?
Mold/radon/lead paint issues.
Foundation solid (older homes cannot be insured for this.)
Roof age.
Insulation.
Electrical age.

These are the biggies.
Most likely to be costly later.

Thanks Soufie and nice1. I'm getting a house inspection tomorrow morning and I'm tagging along. This inspector is very thorough. What do I ask him?

Absolutely anything that occurs to you as you tag along.
For instance, maybe it shows no mold, you might ask how
to tell if it ever was an issue.

It might note 'settling cracks' which covers all, but is
the foundation cracked causing the house to settle?

I might carry a copy of their disclosure form to see if it
matches what the inspector finds.

See the house in full daylight as that is when walls and
ceilings are best appraised.

Do NOT count on any proffered 'home warranty' at your expense
as I have heard it is never worth it.

I would check the price history of the house, to see if it has
passed through foreclosure..which allows a bank to disclaim all responsibility for any known defects at some point. So if
something were wrong it might not get passed along to a
new buyer.

If it's a pre-owned home (and most are) you can ask about having the sellers purchase a warranty for the major items like the furnace so it something happened to it after, assuming you purchased the house, it would be covered for repairs or replacement.

Anything negative that the inspector finds lets you renegotiate the terms or purchase price. The seller would either repair or replace the as needed before you buy or lower the price to your satisfaction so you could make the repairs.

Make sure your inspector goes into and thoroughly inspects the attic, if there is one, and that any additions to the original structure are up to code.

Ask him to show you the property lines or have the county show you.

Let your gut and common sense guide your emotions. My best to you.

If it needs a new bathroom or kitchen let me know, I'll do discounts for mingles2 members although the travelling may be an issue
Here we have surveys, sounds like the your inspection is a similar thing. could ask about timber treatment, electrical/gas testing. also planning permission for the area, many times people here have been sold the ideal property only to find new housing being built next door soon after. good luck

Not sure if they offer it where you are but ask about the Homeowners warranty Insurance that covers pipes,electrical ect.. My daughter bought it with her first house due to it was not new.. When she had some plumping issues shortly after it covered it.. Until you actually get in a house there will be some things that may be missed or not seen it is fixing to happen.. At least get it for the first year..

Find a reputable firm.. first and foremost, 2) they will do a complete " head to toe" evaluation of the house and forward a very detailed report o what is right.. and wrong.

On average they should spend a few hours at the house ( depending on the size) AND they need to provide a very detailed report on the finding

termite
plumbing
electrical
gas
roofing
leaks
interior
land leaks
water damage
fire place condition
structure condition

good luck