Home Inspection Checklist Template printable pdf download

Home Inspection Checklist

Exterior

_______ Roof need replacing? (missing shingles, fiberglass visible) Is flat roof? __________

_______ Siding needed? Wood trim on exterior needed? _________________________________________

_______ Windows needed? _____ glass panes only _____ entire windows (double-paned or rotted entirely)

_______ New front door needed? _______ Back door needed? (both only when rotted out or missing)

_______ Exterior need painting?

_______ Cracks in brick or stone exterior?

_______ Does it have central air?

_______ Lots of trash and left behind junk need to be hauled off?

_______ Electric meter still hooked up (red-tagged or missing can)?

_______ Gas meter still exists?

_______ Garage need repairs? _________________________________________ (only main stuff)

_______ Neighbors super trashy or hanging out in the front yard drinking all day? Broken down cars?

Interior

_______ Flooring needed? Any flooring already nice that can be left? ________________________________

_______ Sheetrock repair needed? Extent – Just some small cracks? # of cracks _____ Most needs replaced? _____

_______ Is there ugly paneling? Is there sheetrock behind it? ______

_______ Foundation sloping visibly? If so check around the outside of the slab for big cracks. ________

_______ How many interior doors needed? (just damaged doors, not dirty ones)

_______ Any trim needed? A lot or just a little (20 linear ft or less)?

_______ How many light fixtures need replacing?

_______ Are the electric outlets two prong or three? Is the interior panel fuses or circuit breakers? _____________

_______ Is there a central ac unit? Are there round air ducts in the ceilings? _____________

_______ Does the water heater need to be replaced?

_______ How many bedrooms? Do you have to go through a bedroom to get to another one? _________

_______ Is there a general bad layout issue with the house? Discuss

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Bathrooms

Need new tub? ______ Need new tub surround? _____ Need new sink? _____ Need new light? _______

Kitchen

Need cabinets? ________________________________________________ Can we just paint them? _______

Need new countertop? _________

Need new sink? _________

Does it have any appliances? Fridge _______ Stove ______ Dishwasher ______ Microwave _________

Which are in good shape and not outdated?

Is there a spot for a dishwasher that is missing? ___________

Pictures needed: Front ___ Sides ___ Back ___ Backyard ___ Every Room ___ Garage ___ Neighbors____

Home Inspection Checklist Template