Jim Waddell
Jim Waddell

Jim Waddell

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Inspection Checklist

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Get a Home Inspection!!!

Home Inspectors are Deal Makers, not Deal Breakers.  You think that you are buying a quality, well maintained home.  Be sure.  Even the best of homes have issues.  You want to know up front what the faults are and be able to use them in your negotiating phase.  Sellers are often willing to fix a problem just to get the home sold.

While previewing homes it might be useful to have an inspection check list for your own use.  Please do not think that you can scrimp on getting a Home Inspection by using this list...they know what to look for!!!

Look Closely

Date _____________

Address________________________________

City_____________________Zip____________

Asking Price________________Taxes_____________

Offer_________________

Lot Size________________

Roof (Type)

  • Asphalt Shingles______
  • Slate______
  • Tile_____
  • Cedar______
  • Metal______
  • Other_____

Roof (Condition)

  • OK_______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Sags________
  • Location__________________

AIR-CONDITIONING

System Type

  • Central _______
  • Window/Wall Units_______
  • Compressor Present
  •      Yes
  •      No
  • System Condition
  •      OK_______
  •      Repair_______
  •      Replace_______
  •      A/C Source in Each Room
  •           Yes
  •           No

Land Grading

  • OK ____________
  • Low Spots____________
  • Needs Re-grading_____________

Landscaping

  • OK______
  • Concerns_________________________

Driveway

  • OK______
  • Cracked______
  • Re-pour______

Walkways  

  • OK______
  • Cracked______
  • Re-pour______

Garage

  • OK _____
  • Attached______
  • Detached ______
  • # Cars______
  • Door_______

Decks  

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______

Patios 

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______

Porches

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______

Retaining Walls

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Masonry________
  • Railroad Ties_______

Gutters

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______

Chimney

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Not Plumb________
  • Concerns___________

Exterior Type

  • Brick_____
  • Wood_____
  • Aluminum _____
  • Vinyl _____
  •  LP _____    DEFECTIVE
  •  Stucco_____
  •  Stone______
  •  Wood Shingles_____
  • Asbestos______
  • Cement Shingles______
  • Cement Board______

Exterior Facades

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Bulges________

Exterior Trim

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______

Windows

  • Single Glazed______
  • Double Glazed______
  • Broken_______
  • Fogged_______

Exterior Doors

  • OK_______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______

Ceilings

  • OK_______
  • Repair_____
  • Replace_____
  • Water Damage_____
  • Location_________

Walls (Condition)

  • OK_______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_____
  • Peeling Paint______
  • Wallpaper_______

Floors (Type)

  • Hardwood______
  • Tile_____
  • Vinyl_____
  • Carpet_____
  • Slate_____
  • Other_______

 

 

Use a Flashlight

Floors (Condition)

  • OK_____
  • Repair______
  • Replace______
  • Squeaks______
  • Unlevel________

Ceiling Fixtures

  • OK_____
  • Missing_______
  • Replace______

Switch plates

  • OK______
  • Missing_______
  • Replace______

Doors  

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______

KITCHEN

General Condition

  • OK______
  • Needs Remodeling ______________

Appliances  

  • Stove____
  • Oven______
  • Cooktop_____
  • Refrigerator ______
  • Dishwasher______

Faucets

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______

Sink

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______
  • Double Sink_____
  • Single Sink______
  •  Stainless Steel_________
  • Porcelain_____

Cabinets

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______
  • Painted______
  • Stained_____

Counters

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______
  • Painted______
  • Stained_____

BATHROOMS

Number

  • Full______
  • Half_______
  • Condition OK_____
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______

Fixtures

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______

Faucets

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_____

Cabinets 

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______

Bathtub/Shower  

  • Combo_____
  • Tub______
  • Jetted Tub_____
  • Shower_______
  • Garden Tub______

Walls

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______
  • Tile_____
  • Wallpaper_____
  • Paint_____

Type Tub

  • OK______
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______
  • Fiberglass_______
  • Porcelain__________

LAUNDRY

Location

  •  Separate Room____________
  • Hall____________
  • Garage______________
  • Kitchen__________

Condition

  • OK_______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace__________

ATTIC

Type

  • Walk-up____
  • Pull down Stairs_____
  • Access Via Hatch_____
  • Room For Storage_______

Insulation

  • Adequate______
  • Inadequate________
  •      Type
  •               Blown__________
  •               Bat_____________

Ventilation

  • Adequate_____
  • Inadequate________

Evidence Of Past Water Intrusion

  • No______
  • Yes (Location)___________________

Roof Structure

  • OK_______
  • Repair______
  • Replace______
  • Cracked Structure______
  • Sags_______

Comments_____________________________

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If it doesn't look right, it...

BASEMENT

     Type

  • Full____
  • Partial____
  • Crawl______
  • Room For Storage____________________

Foundation

  • OK_______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  •      Poured Concrete______
  •      Block____
  •      Brick_____
  •      Stone______
  •      Cracks____
  •      Bulges_______

Basement Structure

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Cracked Structure______________
  •  Sags__________
  • Water/Insect Damage___________
  • Evidence Of Past Water Intrusion  _________
  •  Sump Pump_________________
  • Dehumidifier________________

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service To House

  • Overhead_______________
  • Underground_______________

Amperage

  • 30______
  • 60______
  • 100______
  • 125______
  • 150______
  • 200______

Voltage

  • 110____
  • 110/220____
  • 110/208/220____
  • Service Panel  Circuit Breakers_____
  • Fuses_____

Electrical Outlets

  • Adequate______
  • Inadequate______
  • 3 Prong______
  • 2 Prong______
  • GFI at water sources_____

PLUMBING SYSTEM

Water Source

  • Public_______
  • Private Well_______

Water Heater

  • OK_________
  • Repair______
  • Replace_______
  • Gas_______
  • Electric_______
  • Exp Tank______

Water  Pipes

  • Copper______
  • Brass_______
  • Steel_______
  • Lead_______
  • Plastic______
  • Polybutylene _____DEFECTIVE

Water  Pipe Condition

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Leaks____­­­­­­__
  • Asbestos_______

Drainage, Waste, Vent Pipes

  • Copper_______
  • Cast Iron_______
  • Steel_______
  • Plastic_______

Drainage, Waste, Vent Pipe Condition

  • OK________
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_________

Sanitary Waste Disposal

  • Public Sewer Connected ______
  • Septic Tank_______

HEATING SYSTEM

System Type

  • Natural Gas_______
  • Propane Gas_______
  • Electric_______

System Condition

OK______

Repair_______

Replace________

Piping/Duct Condition

  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Leaks______

Insulation On Pipes/Ducts

  • Yes_____
  • No_____

Fireplaces

  • Masonry______
  • Prefab_______
  • OK______
  • Repair_______
  • Replace_______
  • Board Up________

 

 

Repair/Replacement Cost Estimate

EXTERIOR____________________________

INTERIOR____________________________

KITCHEN____________________________

BATHROOMS_________________________

LAUNDRY ___________________________

ATTIC______________________________

BASEMENT__________________________

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM__________________

PLUMBING SYSTEM____________________

HEATING SYSTEM_____________________

AIR CONDITIONING___________________

 

 

  •               TOTAL REPAIRS__________
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