Home Inspection Checklist
This list illustrates the chief items a home impector will analyze, though an actual inspection report will be more detailed. The Checklist might also educate the eye of a buyer who is locking over a property, or help in a final buyer walk-through before a closing.
Interior Spaces
Walls, Ceilings, and Floors
» Overall condition
» Water stains
» Cracks
» Settlement
» Decay
Basement and Crawl Spaces
» Walls
» Floor
» Water penetration
Kitchen
» Cabinets
» Countertop
» Floor
Bathrooms
» Toilets (tank and operation)
» Floor (around tub, shower, and toilet)
» Shower (check controls)
» Tub (check controls)
» Tile
Garage
» Doors
» Floor
» Walls
Exterior Conditions
» Roof
» Siding
» Windows/Doors
» Steps and stairs
» Decks/Porches
» Pool and accessories
» Sprinkler
» Landscaping
» Drainage
Mechanical Systems
Heating
» Age, condition, and operation of main system
» Thermostat(s)
» Room-by-room heating
Cooling
» Age, condition, and operation of main system
» Thermostat(s)
» Room-by-room cooling
Electrical
» Adequacy of service
» Light switches
» Door bells
» Exterior lighting
Plumbing
» Overall
» Water heater
Waste (Sewers or Septic)
» Flush toilets
» Consult owners on condition
» Obtain service record
Appliances
» Range
» Oven (all controls)
» Dishwasher (run full cycle)
» Refrigerator/Freezer
» Compactor
» Disposal
» Washing Machine
» Dryer
» Other
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