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.
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Listing agent’s name and phone number |
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Listing agent’s e-mail address |
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Price |
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Taxes |
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School district |
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House size (sq. feet) |
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No. of bedrooms |
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No. of floors |
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House style and color |
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House faces |
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Air traffic |
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Sidewalks |
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Children nearby |
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Pets nearby |
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Proximity to schools |
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Proximity to shopping |
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Maintenance records available |
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Location on the block |
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Age and condition of electrical |
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Age and condition of plumbing |
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Age and condition of heating |
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Age and condition of air conditioning |
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Landscaping features |
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Garden |
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Architectural features |
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Condition of neighboring houses |
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Why seller wants to sell |
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Using the key below, apply the letter that best describes the condition of each item.
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Missing |
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G |
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Good condition |
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Scratched |
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D |
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Damaged |
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B |
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Broken |
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R |
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Repair/Replacements needed |
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Exterior |
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Front door |
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Front screen door |
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Back door |
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Back screen door |
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Screen and storm windows |
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Glass and frames |
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Siding/brick, etc. |
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Mailbox |
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Doorbell |
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House number |
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Garbage container |
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Recycling containers |
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Paint and trim |
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Patios and decks |
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Roof and flashing |
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Chimney |
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Gutters |
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Eaves |
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Driveway |
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Shed |
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Garage |
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Outdoor lighting |
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Parking |
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Drainage |
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Retaining wall |
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Soil movement |
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Yard |
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Other |
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Dining Room |
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Windows |
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Carpet or floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Lights and switches |
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Outlets |
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Baseboards |
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Trim |
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Other |
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Kitchen |
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Windows |
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Floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Lights and switches |
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Outlets |
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Stove |
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Refrigerator |
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Sink |
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Cabinets and counter |
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Baseboards |
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Trim |
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Other |
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Living Room |
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Door |
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Windows |
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Carpet or floor |
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Walls |
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Windows |
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Carpet or floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Outlets, including cable outlet |
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Lights and switches |
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Hallway and Stairwell |
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Condition |
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Floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Lights and switches |
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Outlets |
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Baseboards |
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Trim |
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Stair treads |
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Stair structure |
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Landing and handrail |
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Other |
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Bedrooms |
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Bedroom 1 |
Bedroom 2 |
Bedroom 3 |
Bedroom 4 |
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Door |
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Windows |
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Carpet or floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Lights and switches |
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Outlets |
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Closet |
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Baseboards |
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Trim |
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Other |
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Bathrooms |
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Bathroom 1 |
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Bathroom 3 |
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Door |
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Window |
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Floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Sink |
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Tub/shower |
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Toilet |
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Cabinet, shelves, closet |
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Towel bars |
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Lights and switches |
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Outlets |
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Baseboards |
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Trim |
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Other |
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Fireplace |
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Feature |
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Damper |
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Firebox |
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Chimney |
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Spark arrestor |
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Rain cap |
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Other |
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Basement |
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Condition |
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Door |
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Windows |
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Floor |
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Walls |
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Ceiling |
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Storage |
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Foundation |
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Lights and switches |
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Outlets |
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Baseboards |
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Trim |
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Sump and pump |
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Stairs |
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Other |
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Plumbing |
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Feature |
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Pressure |
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Drainage |
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Hot water |
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Washer |
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Dryer |
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Hot Water Heater |
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Feature |
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Properly strapped |
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Reasonable temperature |
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Pressure control |
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Other |
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Heating and Cooling |
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Condition |
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Furnace |
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Air conditioning |
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Other |
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Furniture |
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Feature |
Condition |
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Kitchen chairs |
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Tables |
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End tables |
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Lounge chairs |
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Couches |
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Lamps |
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Desks |
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Desk chairs |
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Bookshelves |
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Beds |
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Mattresses |
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Dressers |
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Other |
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