Home Inspection Checklist

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

2 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 Page 2 of 9

3 Visible Condition of the Property Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item. Page 3 of 9

4 Exterior Exterior Front door Front screen door Back door Back screen door Screen and storm windows Glass and frames Siding/brick, etc. Outdoor lighting Parking Drainage Retaining wall Soil movement Yard Mailbox Doorbell House number Garbage container Recycling containers Paint and trim Patios and decks Roof and flashing Chimney Gutters Eaves Driveway Shed Garage Dining Room Carpet or floor Page 4 of 9

5 Kitchen Living Room Floor Stove Refrigerator Sink Cabinets and counter Living Room Door Carpet or floor Carpet or floor, including cable outlet Hallway and Stairwell Floor Stair treads Stair structure Landing and handrail Page 5 of 9

6 Bedrooms Door Carpet or floor Closet Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Page 6 of 9

7 Bathrooms Door Window Floor Sink Tub/shower Toilet Cabinet, shelves, closet Towel bars Bathroom 1 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 3 Bathroom 4 Page 7 of 9

8 Fireplace Basement Damper Firebox Chimney Spark arrestor Sump and pump Stairs Rain cap Basement Plumbing Door Floor Pressure Drainage Hot water Washer Dryer Storage Foundation Page 8 of 9

9 Hot Water Heater Furniture Properly strapped Reasonable temperature Couches Lamps Pressure control Desks Desk chairs Bookshelves Heating and Cooling Furnace Beds Mattresses Dressers Air conditioning Furniture Kitchen chairs Tables End tables Lounge chairs Page 9 of 9