Home Inspection Checklist
A useful home inspection checklist you can use during your pre walk-through visits. Simply print
this checklist for a reference you can take with you on your house hunting.
These are some of the items
that a home inspector will identify and inspect for proper operation. Use this home inspection checklist as a guideline only.
Never open service panels to electrified "hot" equipment. Use common sense and hire a professional.
Grounds
Driveway
Sidewalks
Patios
Decks
Porches
Steps and Railings
Fences and Gates
Grading
Landscaping
Retaining Walls
Exterior of Structure
Foundation
Walls
Basement
Crawlspace
Slabs
Ext. Finish
Siding
Brick
Stucco
Trim
Chimney
Roof System
Flashing
Gutters
Windows
Crawlspace/Basement/Slab
Joists
Piers
Foundation Vents
Insulation Type/R-Factor and Condition
Subflooring
Plumbing
Penetrations
Plumbing Condition
HVAC Equipment
HVAC Ductwork
Condensation Lines
Exhaust and Venting
Crawlspace/Basement Drainage System
Sump Pumps
Wood Destroying Organisms
Unusual Fungi Growth
Electrical
Branch Wiring
Attic
Attic Access
Truss Conditions
Rafter Framing
Roof Sheeting
Roof Deck Penetrations
Adequate Ventilation
Insulation Depth/R-Factor and Condition
HVAC
Equipment
HVAC Ductwork
Electrical Branch Wiring
Electrical System
Service Type
Amperage
Entrance Cable Type
Proper Wiring Technique
Grounding
Subpanels
Branch Wiring
Outlets
Fixtures
GFCI's
Arc Faults
HVAC
Type
Sizing for sq ft
Fuel System
Operation
Condensation Lines
Suction Line Insulation
Air Return Seal
Filters
Ductwork Type
Ductwork Condition
Distribution System
Plumbing System
Main Line Type
Supply Line Type
Water Shut-Off Location
Water
Heater Type/Sizing/Location/Condition
Leaks?
Adequate Flow
Waste Drain Type
Waste Drain Condition
Leaks?
Type of Disposal System
Septic or Public Utilities
Septic System Location
Septic System Condition
Interior
Exterior Doors
Weatherstripping
Windows
Interior
Doors
Walls
Ceilings
Flooring
Fireplace Type/Condition/Operation
Flue Venting
Smoke Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Bathrooms
Sinks
Supply Lines
Drains
Stopper Valves
Cabinets
Toilets
Tubs
Jacuzzi Operation
GFCI
Shower Enclosures
Shower
Operation
Bath vent Fans
Interior Rooms and Closets
Kitchens
Range and Cooktops
Anti-tip Devices
Microwave Operation
Sinks
Ventilation
Cabinets and Counters
This home inspection checklist is a basic flow of an inspection. It can be customized to follow
a workflow that best suits the home in question.
Some of the systems outlined in this home
inspection checklist can only be inspected by qualified persons trained to inspect these items. It is recommended that a professionally
state licensed home inspector such as R.L. Blackburn be contracted to inspect the home and provide
you with a legal inspection report that can be used during the buying and selling process.
