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Home Inspection Checklist

Address: Date:

Note: This checklist is for personal use only. It should not be used in place of an official home inspection. This list may not be
comprehensive. Contact a qualified ASHI certified home inspector for an official inspection.

M - missing, S - scratched, D - damaged, B - broken, R - repair/replace, W - Water Damage, L - Leaking

Exterior Good OK Bad Roof Good OK Bad


Back Doors Chimney
Deck, porch, patio Gutters and downspouts
Doorbell Soffits and fascia
Driveway When was it last replaced? Are there encroaching trees?

Front Doors Notes:


Garage Doors
Garbage receptacle
House number
Mailbox
Outdoor lights Garage Good OK Bad
Paint and trim Ceiling
Parking Doors
Recycling receptacle Floors
Sidewalks Lights
Siding (brick/stone/cement) Storage
Traffic noise Walls
Windows Windows
Are things loose, cracked, damaged, rotted, bug infested? Is the garage door opener operating properly?

Notes: Notes:

Yard Good OK Bad Fireplace Good OK Bad


Drainage Blockages
Fences and gates Carbon Monoxide Detector
Retaining wall Mantle
Shed Soot
Sprinklers Tiles
Swimming pool Any buildup inside? Damage where connected to roof?

Trees, shrubs and lawn dead, dying or bug infested? Notes:


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Bathrooms Bathroom 1 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 3
Good OK Bad Good OK Bad Good OK Bad
Baseboards
Cabinets, shelves, & drawers

Ceiling
Counter
Doors
Floors
GFCI outlet
Lights
Mirror
Outlets and switches
Sink
Toilet
Towel hook
Trim
Tub and shower
Walls
Window
Fixtures secure? Condition of tiles and calking? Leaks or water pressure issues? Mold? Drawers and cabinets working?

Notes:

Bedrooms Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3


Good OK Bad Good OK Bad Good OK Bad
Baseboards
Ceiling
Closet
Doors
Floors
Lights
Outlets and switches
Trim
Walls
Windows
Check ceilings for sloping and/or water damage. Are floors weak in places? Damaged windows or window screens?

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Dining Room Good OK Bad Living Room Good OK Bad
Baseboards Baseboards
Ceiling Ceiling
Floors Ceiling fan
Lights Doors
Outlets and switches Floors
Trim Lights
Walls Outlets and switches
Windows Trim
Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors? Walls
Notes: Windows
Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors?

Notes:

Kitchen Good OK Bad


Baseboards
Cabinets and drawers Den Good OK Bad
Ceiling Baseboards
Counter Ceiling
Dishwasher Ceiling fan
Floors Doors
Garbage Disposal Floors
GFCI outlet Lights
Lights Outlets and switches
Outlets and switches Trim
Oven Walls
Refrigerator Windows
Sink Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors?

Smoke Detectors Notes:


Stove
Trim
Walls
Windows
Leaking sink or appliances? Cabinet & drawer condition?

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Attic Good OK Bad Hallways Good OK Bad
Insulation Baseboards
Ladder Ceiling
Ventilation Closets
Leaks, water damage, mold? Sufficient insulation? Floors
Notes: Lights
Outlets and switches
Skylights
Trim
Walls
Basement Good OK Bad Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors?

Baseboards Notes:
Ceiling
Doors
Floors
Foundation
Lights Stairs Good OK Bad
Outlets and switches Floors
Stairs Landing
Storage Lights
Sump pump Railing
Trim Treads
Walls Walls
Washer and dryer Weak stairs? Railings available and secure?

Windows Notes:
Damp, musty or moldy? Beam damage? Bugs?

Notes:

Utilities Good OK Bad


Air conditioning
Other Good OK Bad Circuit breakers
Asbestos Drainage
Odor Furnace
Wood-eating insects Hot water heater
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in place? Main electrical panel
Notes: Water pressure
Functioning properly? Are they new or old?

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