Home Inspection Checklist 1

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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 Listing agent’s name and phone number Listing agent’s e-mail address Price Taxes School district Lot size (sq. feet) Lot dimensions House size (sq. feet) No. of bedrooms No. of bathrooms House style and color House faces north___ south___ east___ west___ Daytime street traffic Air traffic Sidewalks Train traffic Yes___ No___ Children nearby Pets nearby Nighttime street traffic Nearby playgrounds No. of floors Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Proximity to schools Maintenance records available Proximity to shopping 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 Comments Page 2 of 9 Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Visible Condition of the Property Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item. Key MG S D B R - Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Comments Page 3 of 9 Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Exterior Exterior FEATURE CONDITION Front door FEATURE Outdoor lighting Front screen door Parking Back door Drainage Back screen door Retaining wall Screen and storm windows Soil movement Glass and frames Yard Siding/brick, etc. Other CONDITION Mailbox Doorbell Dining Room House number Garbage container FEATURE Recycling containers Windows Paint and trim Carpet or floor Patios and decks Walls Roof and flashing Ceiling Chimney Lights and switches Gutters Outlets Eaves Baseboards Driveway Trim Shed Other Garage Key MG S D B R - Comments Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Page 4 of 9 CONDITION Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Kitchen Living Room FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE Windows Windows Floor Carpet or floor Walls Walls Ceiling Ceiling Lights and switches Outlets, including cable outlet Outlets Lights and switches CONDITION Stove Hallway and Stairwell Refrigerator Sink Cabinets and counter FEATURE Baseboards Floor Trim Walls Other Ceiling Lights and switches Outlets Living Room Baseboards FEATURE CONDITION Trim Door Stair treads Windows Stair structure Carpet or floor Landing and handrail Walls Other Key MG S D B R - Comments Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Page 5 of 9 CONDITION Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Bedrooms FEATURE CONDITION Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Door Windows Carpet or floor Walls Ceiling Lights and switches Outlets Closet Baseboards Trim Other Key MG S D B R - Comments Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Page 6 of 9 Bedroom 4 Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Bathrooms FEATURE CONDITION Bathroom 1 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 3 Door Window Floor Walls Ceiling Sink Tub/shower Toilet Cabinet, shelves, closet Towel bars Lights and switches Outlets Baseboards Trim Other Key MG S D B R - Comments Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Page 7 of 9 Bathroom 4 Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Basement Fireplace FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE Damper Trim Firebox Sump and pump Chimney Stairs Spark arrestor Other CONDITION Rain cap Other Plumbing Basement FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE Door Pressure Windows Drainage Floor Hot water Walls Washer Ceiling Dryer Storage Foundation Lights and switches Outlets Baseboards Key MG S D B R - Comments Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Page 8 of 9 CONDITION Home Inspection Checklist [Address of the house] Furniture Hot Water Heater FEATURE CONDITION FEATURE Properly strapped Couches Reasonable temperature Lamps Pressure control Desks Other Desk chairs Bookshelves Beds Heating and Cooling FEATURE Mattresses CONDITION Furnace Dressers Other Air conditioning Other Furniture FEATURE CONDITION Kitchen chairs Tables End tables Lounge chairs Key MG S D B R - Comments Missing Good condition Scratched Damaged Broken Repair/Replacements needed Page 9 of 9 CONDITION