Home Inspection Checklist Template
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Always start by mentioning any of your own concerns.
Interior Checklist
Attic / Basement
Fireplace / HVAC
Can you get to the attic easily?
Is the mortar on the fireplace
Is the attic well ventilated?
crumbling or loose?
Are there any signs of water
Do you see smoke stains around
damage in the attic?
the exterior of the firebox?
Does the basement smell damp or
Is there any creosote buildup in the
musty?
firebox?
Are there any signs of water
Do I need a heating, ventilation,
damage in the basement?
and air conditioning (HVAC)
Are there any cracks in the
inspection?
foundation?
Water / Electricity
Walls, Floors, Windows and Doors
Is the shut-off switch on the water
Are there any water spots on
heater easy to access?
ceilings, walls, or floors throughout
Will the size of the water heater suit
the house?
your needs?
Is the drywall pulling away?
Is the fuse box/main panel easy to
Are there any cracks in the walls?
access?
Do any of the floors slope?
Is the electrical up to code and
Are any of the doors or windows
good enough for this home?
broken?
Are there enough outlets in each
Are the doors properly sealed?
room?
Are there any signs of mold/mildew
Do all of the electrical outlets work?
on the windows/sills?
Bathroom
Kitchen
Is the bathroom well ventilated?
Is there ventilation above all
Is the caulking around the bathtub
cooking appliances in the kitchen?
or shower moldy or missing?
Are the kitchen cabinets secured to
Is the tub or shower cracked?
the wall?
Run the faucets. How is the
Run the faucet. How is the
pressure? Do they drain properly?
pressure? Does it drain properly?
Does the bathroom floor feel
Are there any signs of leaking
spongy and/or have any loose
under the kitchen sink or
tiles?
refrigerator?
Does the kitchen floor feel spongy
and/or have any loose tiles?
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