Home Inspection Checklist

Living room, dining room, bedrooms Inspection

• Examine the walls

Check if there are any cracks, bulges, water stains, peeling paints or wallpaper, missing mortal, rotten siding or flaking bricks on the walls

• Examine the ceiling

Check if there are any peeling paints, sagging plasters or other mechanical damages on the ceiling

• Examine the floor

Check if there are any carpet baldness's, bulging of linoleum, damages or lack of floor tiles, large stains or demanded areas, deteriorated coverings or cracked ceramics on the floor

• Examine the electrical equipment

Test all light switches, electrical outlets and their fixedness, outlets' grounding

• Examine the windows

Check if all windows can be opened and closed easily and glasses are safe, ensure that windows are not painted shut and the hardware is working properly

• Test all blinds and curtains
• Ask the seller to replace or fix damaged details

Kitchen Inspection

• Examine the walls

Check if there are any cracks, bulges, water stains, peeling paints or wallpaper, missing mortal, rotten siding or flaking bricks on the walls

• Examine the ceiling

Check if there are any peeling paints or sagging plasters or other mechanical damages on the ceiling

• Examine the floor

Check if there are any swellings, large stains or demanded areas, lack of floor tiles or cracked ceramics on the floor

• Examine the electrical equipment

Test all light switches, electrical outlets and their fixedness, outlets' grounding

• Examine the windows

Check if all windows can be opened and closed easily and glasses are safe, ensure that windows are not painted shut and the hardware is working properly

• Test all blind and curtains
• Check if all appliances are working
• Examine the exhaust system of ventilation, faucets and sinks

Check if the exhaust fans, faucets, sinks and drains are working. Examine the color of the water, the time that it takes to get hot. Examine if there is no moisture under the sink, check the water pressure

• Ask the seller to replace or fix damaged details

BathroomInspection

• Examine the walls

Check if there are any cracks, bulges, water stains, peeling paints or wallpaper on the walls

• Examine the ceiling

Check if there are any peeling paints, sagging or other mechanical damages on the ceiling

• Examine the floor

Check if there are any bulging of linoleum, damages or lack of floor tiles, large stains or demanded areas on the floor

• Examine the electrical equipment

Test all light switches, electrical outlets and their fixedness, outlets' grounding

• Examine the windows

Check if all windows can be opened and closed easily, ensure that windows are not painted shut and the hardware is working properly

• Test all blind and curtains
• Examine the exhaust system of ventilation, faucets and sinks

Check if the exhaust fans, faucets, sinks and drains are working. Examine the color of the water, the time that it takes to get hot, check the water pressure

• Examine the bathtub and shower

Check if the bathtub and shower work properly and there are no damages on the walls around them

• Examine the toilet

Check if there is no dripping from valves behind the toilet after flushing it and after the tank is full

• Check if there is no cracks and delaminations on the mirror
• Ask the seller to replace or fix damaged details

AtticInspection

• Check if the attic has sufficient insulation and examine its condition
• Check if there are normal air vents
• Check if there are no chinks or sagging in the roof.
• Check if there is no any sign of animals
• Ask the seller to replace or fix damaged details

Electrical Inspection

• Check if the electrical connections are solidly attached to the house and re-taped
• Check if there are no wires rubbing against the house, the distance between the ground or driveway and lines
• Check if the exterior lights work
• Check the breakers, terminals and splices
• Ask the seller to fix damaged details

BasementInspection

• Check if there are no large cracks or bulges in the wall
• Check the floor joists and beams
• Check if there are no stains indicating that there is water at times
• Check the supports and sump pump
• Check the stairs and entry
• Ask the seller to fix damaged details

Occupants' interview

• Ask the occupants about the age of the house
• Ask the occupants if there are any existing or repaired structural problems in the house
• Ask the occupants if there are any signs...

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