A home inspection checklist is an essential tool for anyone buying or selling a home.
This tool helps ensure that all areas of the property are thoroughly inspected for any issues or repairs needed. Also, this home inspection checklist includes categories such as exterior, interior, kitchen, bathrooms, attic, basement, and general safety.
What’s included in the Home Inspection Checklist?
The main areas in these templates:
- Exterior: Inspecting the roof condition, checking gutters and downspouts, examining siding for damage, inspecting the foundation for cracks, checking for proper drainage.
- Interior: Testing all electrical outlets, inspecting plumbing for leaks, checking the HVAC system, testing smoke and CO detectors, inspecting windows and doors.
- Kitchen: Testing appliances, checking under sinks for leaks, inspecting countertops and cabinets, testing exhaust fans, checking for mold or mildew.
- Bathrooms: Testing faucets and showers, inspecting caulking and grout, checking toilets for proper flushing, inspecting tiles and flooring, testing exhaust fans.
- Attic: Checking for proper insulation, inspecting for signs of pests, examining the roof structure, checking ventilation, looking for water damage.
- Basement: Inspecting foundation walls, checking for moisture or leaks, inspecting the sump pump, checking the electrical panel, looking for signs of pests.
- General Safety: Checking fire extinguishers, inspecting for trip hazards, reviewing the emergency plan, testing the security system, ensuring all locks work properly.
For Whom?
Basically, this checklist is suitable for home buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and home inspectors. Because it helps ensure that all aspects of the property are ok for inspections for any issues or repairs.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of inspection tasks for all areas of the home
- Suitable for both individuals and real estate agencies
- Priority levels to highlight urgent tasks
- Detailed task descriptions for thorough inspections
- Editable and printable
Available in both Excel and PDF formats. Download now to feel safe while buying or selling your property.