Home Inspection Checklist to Discuss With Your Inspector
Here’s a preliminary home inspection checklist for home buyers to discuss with your Inspector before the Home Inspection. You see so many homes it’s difficult to remember all of the details; take this home inspection checklist with you when you go house hunting to keep track of details to help you evaluate the homes on your short list.
This checklist is not a substitute for a home inspection conducted by an ISHI Certified Inspector. However, it can also be used to bring up areas of concern to the home seller, your agent or your home inspector.
Address_________________________________________________
Asking Price______________________Taxes__________________
Bid Price (My Offer) ________________ Lot Size______________
School District___________________________________________
Year Built_____________House Style________________________
No. of Bedrooms_____ No. Of Bathrooms_____ Sq. Ft._________
Amenities________________________________________________
Real Estate Agent’s Name__________________________________
Real Estate Agent’s Tel No._____________FAX No.____________
Date________Comments________
EXTERIOR
Land Grading Satisfactory___ Low Spots___ Needs Regarding___
Landscaping Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Privacy Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Driveway Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Walkways Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Garage Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Attached___ Detached ___ No. Cars___
Decks Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Patios Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Porches Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Retaining Walls Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Roof (Type) Asphalt Shingles___ Slate___ Tile___ Cedar___ Other___
Roof (Condition) Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Sags___
Roof Leaders & Gutters Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Chimney Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Not Plumb___
Exterior Facades (Type) Wood Siding___ Aluminum Siding___ Vinyl Siding___
Stucco___ Stone___ Brick___ Wood Shingles___ Asbestos Cement Shingles___
Exterior Facades (Condition) Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Bulges___
Exterior Trim Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Windows (Type) Single Glazed___ Double Glazed___
Windows (Condition) Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Exterior Doors Good___ Fair___ Poor___
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INTERIOR
Ceilings (Type) Sheetrock___ Plaster___ Paneling___ Acoustic Tiles___ Tin ___
Ceilings (Condition) Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Evidence Of Water Damage___
Cracks___ Peeling Paint___ Needs Repainting___
Walls (Type) Sheetrock___ Plaster___ Paneling___ Wallpaper___
Walls (Condition) Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Cracks___ Peeling Paint___
Needs Repainting___ Needs Removal of Wallpaper___
Needs Removal of Paneling___ Evidence of Water Damage_____________
Floors (Type) Hardwood___ Ceramic Tile___ Marble Tile___ Vinyl___ Carpet___
Slate___ Other___
Floors (Condition) Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Squeaks___ Uneven___
Closets Adequate___ Inadequate___
Window Treatments Included___ Not Included___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Built-In Furniture Included___ Not Included___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Ceiling Fixtures Included___ Not Included___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Doors Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Source of Heat in Each Room Yes___ No___
Source of Air-Conditioning in Each Room Yes___ No___
Comments _____________________________________________________
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KITCHEN
General Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Needs Remodeling ___
Appliances Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Exclusions ______________________
Cabinets & Counters Adequate___ Inadequate___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Pantry Space Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Eat In Kitchen ___
Comments ___________________________________________________
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BATHROOMS
Number Full___ Half___ Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Remodel ___
Fixtures Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Faucets Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Cabinets Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Jacuzzi___ Steam Shower___
Wall Tile Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Fiberglass Enclosures Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Re-tile___
Comments ___________________________________________________
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LAUNDRY
Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Exclusions______________________
Comments_____________________________________________________
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ATTIC
Type Walk-up___ Access via Hatch___ Room for Storage___
Insulation Adequate___ Inadequate___
Ventilation Adequate___ Inadequate___
Evidence Of Past Water Intrusion No___ Yes (Location)_______________
Roof Structure Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Cracked Structure___ Sags___
Comments ___________________________________________________
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BASEMENT
Type Full___ Partial___ Crawl___ Room For Storage___
Foundation Walls Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Cracks___ Bulges___
Basement Structure Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Cracked Structure___
Sags___ Water/Insect Damage___
Evidence Of Past Water Intrusion No___ Yes (Location)_______________
Sump Pump___ Dehumidifier___
Comments ___________________________________________________
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service to House Overhead___ Underground___
Amperage 30___ 60___ 100___ 125___ 150___ 200___
Voltage 110___ 110/220___ Service Panel Circuit Breakers___ Fuses___
Electrical Outlets Adequate___ Inadequate___
Lighting Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Exclusions ________________________
Comments ______________________________________________________
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Source of Water Municipal___ Community___ Private Well___
Private Well Pump, Pressure Tank Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Water Pressure Adequate___ Inadequate___
Domestic Hot Water Source Separate Tank___ Oil Fired___ Gas Fired___
Electric___ Integral with Space Heating System___
Domestic Hot Water Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Aged___
Water Pipes Copper___ Brass___ Steel___ Lead___ Plastic___
Water Pipe Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Leaks___ Asbestos___
Drainage, Waste, Vent Pipes Copper___ Cast Iron___ Steel___ Plastic___
Drainage, Waste, Vent Pipe Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Sanitary Waste Disposal Municipal___ Community___ Private___
Comments ______________________________________________________
HEATING SYSTEM
System Type Steam___ Warm Air___ Hot Water___ Hydroaire___
Heat Pump___ Electric Resistance Heaters___
System Fuel Oil___ Natural Gas___ Propane Gas___ Electric___
System Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Aged___
Number of Systems/Zones 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ Other___
Oil Tank Visible___ Buried___
Piping/Duct Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Leaks___
Duct Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Evidence of Asbestos Insulation on Pipes/Ducts Yes___ No___
Heating Source Radiators___ Heating Baseboards___ Heating Registers___
Fireplaces Masonry___ Prefabricated___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___
Comments ____________________________________________________
AIR-CONDITIONING
System Type Central___ Window/Wall Units___
System Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Aged___
Number of Systems/Zones 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ Other___
Duct Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Asbestos___
Comments ____________________________________________________
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