Home Inspection Checklist

Print this checklist and take it with you when you’re taking a close look at a home before making an offer on it. Use it to record your observations and note defects. This checklist is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for the services of a qualified inspector.

Address [Home Address] Listing agent’s name & phone number Listing agent’s e-mail address Price Taxes School district Lot size (sq. feet) Lot dimensions No. of floors House size (sq. feet) No. of bedrooms No. of bathrooms House style and color House faces north south east west Daytime street traffic Yes No Nighttime street traffic Yes No Air traffic Yes No Train traffic Yes No Sidewalks Yes No Nearby playgrounds Children nearby Pets nearby

Proximity to schools Proximity to shopping Maintenance records available Yes No Location on the block Age and condition of electrical Age and condition of plumbing Age and condition of heating Age and condition of air conditioning Landscaping features | Garden Architectural features Condition of neighboring houses Why seller wants to sell

Exterior FEATURE CONDITION Front door Front screen door Back door Back screen door Screen and storm windows Glass and frames Siding/brick, etc. Mailbox Doorbell House number Garbage container Recycling containers Paint and trim Patios and decks Roof and flashing Chimney Gutters Eaves Driveway Shed	Exterior FEATURE CONDITION Garage Outdoor lighting Parking Drainage Retaining wall Soil movement Yard Dining Room FEATURE CONDITION Windows Carpet or floor Walls Ceiling Lights and switches Outlets Baseboards Trim

Kitchen FEATURE CONDITION Windows Floor Walls Ceiling Lights and switches Outlets Stove Refrigerator Sink Cabinets and counter Baseboards Trim Living Room FEATURE CONDITION Door Windows Carpet or floor Walls	Living Room FEATURE CONDITION Windows Carpet or floor Walls Ceiling Outlets, including cable outlet Lights and switches Hallway and Stairwell FEATURE CONDITION Floor Walls Ceiling Lights and switches Outlets Baseboards Trim Stair treads Stair structure Landing and handrail

Bedrooms	CONDITION

FEATURE	Bedroom 1	Bedroom 2	Bedroom 3	Bedroom 4
Door
Windows
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Closet
Baseboards
Trim

Bathrooms	CONDITION

FEATURE	Bathroom 1	Bathroom 2	Bathroom 3	Bathroom 4
Door
Window
Floor
Walls
Ceiling
Sink
Tub/shower
Toilet
Cabinet, shelves, closet
Towel bars
Lights and switches
Outlets
Baseboards
Trim

Fireplace FEATURE CONDITION Damper Firebox Chimney Spark arrestor Rain cap Basement FEATURE CONDITION Door Windows Floor Walls Ceiling Storage Foundation Lights and switches Outlets Baseboards	Basement FEATURE CONDITION Trim Sump and pump Stairs Plumbing FEATURE CONDITION Pressure Drainage Hot water Washer Dryer

Hot Water Heater FEATURE CONDITION Properly strapped Reasonable temperature Pressure control Heating and Cooling FEATURE CONDITION Furnace Air conditioning	Furniture FEATURE CONDITION Kitchen chairs Tables End tables Lounge chairs Couches Lamps Desks Desk chairs Bookshelves Beds Mattresses Dressers