Home Inspection Checklist

Home Inspection

Your Initial Inspection

Foundation: Look at the base of the walls and the ceilings in each room. Are there obvious cracks or apparent shifts in the foundation? Do the same around the outside. Are there any trees encroaching on the foundation?

Lot: Does the drainage appear to be away from the house? Any obvious

soggy areas?

Roof: What is the overall condition? When was it last replaced?  Are there any trees encroaching on it?

Exterior: Does the house look like it will need repairs or repainting soon? Are gutters and downspouts firmly attached? Are there loose boards? Dangling wires? roof-rear angle?

Attic: How does the interior of the roof structure look? Any signs of leaks? Check insulation.  What R factor is it?

Interior evidence of leaks: Check ceilings and around windows in each room.

Basement: Is there dampness? Adequate insulation? (If there’s a crawlspace instead of a basement, you might want to leave this for the professional home inspection.) Close off half save on heating bills. Bilco doors

Electrical: Do the switches work? Are there any obvious malfunctions? Is the electrical system up to date? Check of ceiling outlets and dimmers

Plumbing: Any unusual noises or malfunctions? cooper or galvanized-rusted?

Appliances: If these are included, what is the age and condition of the stove, dishwasher, refrigerator?Gas Stove Refrig

Heating/cooling system: Does it seem to do the job? How old is the furnace?

 No central air one A/C included

Environmental:  Ask your home inspector if he offers an environmental report which searches government databases and will inform you if the home is located near any potential source of contamination such as leaking underground storage tanks and landfills.  Many home inspectors now offer this service for under $150.