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Home Inspection Checklist

A comprehensive, system-by-system checklist used by licensed home inspectors. 75+ inspection points covering all major systems. Free to use and print.

75+ inspection items7 major systemsPrintable layout

Roof & Attic

  • Roof covering material condition (shingles, tiles, membrane)
  • Ridge, hips, and valleys — check for sagging or gaps
  • Flashings at chimneys, skylights, and wall transitions
  • Gutters and downspouts — attachment, slope, and discharge
  • Fascia and soffit — rot, damage, pest entry points
  • Attic access hatch — insulation, weatherstripping
  • Attic ventilation — soffit vents, ridge vents, power fans
  • Attic insulation — depth, coverage, condition
  • Roof sheathing — visible damage, staining, rot
  • Chimney masonry and mortar condition
  • Chimney cap and crown condition

Exterior & Foundation

  • Foundation type (slab, crawlspace, basement, pier-and-beam)
  • Foundation walls — cracks, bowing, efflorescence
  • Exterior wall cladding — cracks, damage, missing sections
  • Windows and doors — operation, sealing, glazing condition
  • Exterior trim — paint, rot, gap sealing
  • Driveway and walkways — trip hazards, drainage
  • Decks and porches — structural integrity, railings, ledger board
  • Grading — positive slope away from foundation
  • Vegetation clearance from structure
  • Garage door operation and auto-reverse function
  • Crawlspace — moisture, vapor barrier, ventilation, pests

Electrical System

  • Service entrance conductors — condition and clearances
  • Main electrical panel — amperage, labeling, condition
  • Breaker types — check for double-tapping, recalled brands
  • Sub-panels — bonding, grounding, cover plate
  • Wiring types — knob-and-tube, aluminum branch circuit
  • GFCI protection — all required locations (kitchen, bath, garage, exterior)
  • AFCI protection — bedrooms and living areas
  • Outlets — polarity, grounding, operation
  • Smoke and CO detector placement and function
  • Ceiling fans and light fixtures — secure mounting
  • Exterior fixtures — weatherproof covers

Plumbing System

  • Water supply type (public/well) and main shutoff location
  • Water pressure — test at fixtures (40–80 psi normal)
  • Supply pipe material (copper, PEX, galvanized, polybutylene)
  • Drain, waste, and vent pipe material and condition
  • Water heater — age, capacity, TPR valve, flue/venting
  • All fixture operation — sinks, toilets, showers, tubs
  • Toilet — flush, fill, seat, stability
  • Under-sink cabinets — leaks, evidence of past leaks
  • Sump pump — presence, operation, discharge location
  • Exterior hose bibs — operation, backflow prevention
  • Sewage disposal type (public sewer or septic)

HVAC System

  • Heating system type (forced air, boiler, heat pump, radiant)
  • Furnace/boiler age, brand, and condition
  • Heat exchanger — visual inspection for cracks
  • Flue venting — connections, pitch, clearances
  • Cooling system type (central AC, mini-split)
  • AC condenser — condition, clearance, refrigerant lines
  • Air handler / air coil condition
  • Thermostat operation — heating and cooling
  • Supply and return registers — flow and balance
  • Ductwork — visible sections, insulation, sealing
  • Filter location and current condition
  • Combustion air supply adequacy

Interior

  • Ceilings — cracks, staining, sag
  • Walls — cracks, moisture staining, damage
  • Floors — soft spots, squeaking, level, finish condition
  • Stairs — tread depth, riser height, handrail graspability
  • Interior doors — operation, latching, gaps
  • Windows — operation, lock function, seal failure (fogging)
  • Kitchen — appliance operation, ventilation, GFCI
  • Bathrooms — exhaust fan, moisture, caulking, grout
  • Basement — moisture, staining, radon mitigation system
  • Attic hatch insulation and air sealing
  • Fireplace — damper, firebox, hearth, clearances

Garage

  • Garage door — auto-reverse, balance, manual operation
  • Door from garage to living space — fire-rated, self-closing
  • Floor — cracks, drainage, staining
  • Electrical in garage — GFCI protection, panel if present
  • CO risk — vehicle exhaust, gas appliances
  • Walls and ceiling — drywall condition, fire separation

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