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

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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 Exterior
FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE CONDITION
Front door Garage
Front screen door Outdoor lighting
Back door Parking
Back screen door Drainage
Screen and storm windows Retaining wall
Glass and frames Soil movement
Siding/brick, etc. Yard
Mailbox

Visible Condition of the Property: Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
Key Comments
M – Missing
G – Good condition
S – Scratched
D – Damaged
B – Broken
R – Repair/Replacements needed

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Doorbell
House number
Garbage container Dining Room
Recycling containers FEATURE CONDITION
Paint and trim Windows
Patios and decks Carpet or floor
Roof and flashing Walls
Chimney Ceiling
Gutters Lights and switches
Eaves Outlets
Driveway Baseboards
Shed Trim

Kitchen Living Room

FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE CONDITION
Windows Windows
Floor Carpet or floor
Walls Walls
Ceiling Ceiling
Lights and switches Outlets, including cable outlet
Outlets Lights and switches
Stove
Refrigerator Hallway and Stairwell
Sink FEATURE CONDITION

Visible Condition of the Property: Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
Key Comments
M – Missing
G – Good condition
S – Scratched
D – Damaged
B – Broken
R – Repair/Replacements needed

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Cabinets and counter Floor

Baseboards Walls
Trim Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Living Room Baseboards
FEATURE CONDITION Trim
Door Stair treads
Windows Stair structure
Carpet or floor Landing and handrail
Walls

Bedrooms CONDITION
FEATURE BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 4
Door
Windows
Carpet or floor
Walls
Ceiling
Lights and switches
Outlets
Closet
Baseboards

Visible Condition of the Property: Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
Key Comments
M – Missing
G – Good condition
S – Scratched
D – Damaged
B – Broken
R – Repair/Replacements needed

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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

Visible Condition of the Property: Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
Key Comments
M – Missing
G – Good condition
S – Scratched
D – Damaged
B – Broken
R – Repair/Replacements needed

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Fireplace Basement
FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE CONDITION
Damper Trim
Firebox Sump and pump
Chimney Stairs
Spark arrestor
Rain cap

Basement Plumbing
FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE CONDITION
Door Pressure
Windows Drainage
Floor Hot water
Walls Washer
Ceiling Dryer
Storage
Foundation
Lights and switches
Outlets
Baseboards

Visible Condition of the Property: Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
Key Comments
M – Missing
G – Good condition
S – Scratched
D – Damaged
B – Broken
R – Repair/Replacements needed

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Hot Water Heater Furniture

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

Visible Condition of the Property: Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
Key Comments
M – Missing
G – Good condition
S – Scratched
D – Damaged
B – Broken
R – Repair/Replacements needed

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