Home Inspection Checklist

When a buyer makes an offer on your home, they may ask to have a home inspection completed. Here is a complete home inspection checklist to prep you for the inspection:

• Foundations, Basements and Structures - Basement floor and walls, proper drainage and ventilation, evidence of water seepage.

• Exterior Siding, Windows, Doors - Exterior walls, windows, and doors; porches, decks, and balconies; garage

• Roof - Roof type and material, condition of gutters and downspouts

• Interior Plumbing System - Hot and cold water system; the waste system and sewage disposal; water pressure and flow; Hot water equipment

• Electrical System - Type of service, the number of circuits, type of protection, outlet grounding and the load balance

• Central Heating System - Energy source, heating equipment, fans or pumps, ducts or pipes, and the thermostat

• Central Air Conditioning System - Energy source, type of cooling equipment, capacity, and distribution

• Interior Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Windows and Doors - Walls, floors, ceilings, stairways, cabinets, and counter tops

• Attic - Structural, insulation, and ventilation

• Fireplace - Chimney, damper, and masonry

• Garage - Doors, walls, floor, opener

• Appliances - Includes a wide range of built-in and other home appliances, smoke detectors, and T.V./Cable hookups

• Lot and Landscaping - Ground slope away from foundation, condition of walks, steps, and driveway