Home  Inspection  Checklist

   
   
    
A helpful checklist to bring, when you accompany your Home Inspector on your Inspection.   The following House Data Form is designed to assist in organizing general property information, as well as organizing the information that will be generated from the Inspection.  

The information below will also be useful to bring along with you when previewing homes, before making an offer.  The House Data Form will make house comparisons much easier.  

     

- - -  HOUSE  DATA  FORM  - - -

    
General Information:

- - - - - - - - - - - - PROPERTY  INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Address: ____________________________       Sale Price: $_______________

House Type: ___Rambler   ___Split Level   ___Two Story   ___1-1/2 Story

                     ___1-1/4 Story   ___Tuck Under   ___Other:__________________

House Style: ___Contemporary   ___Traditional   ___Other:_________________

Age of House: _____ yrs.     Total Sq. Ft.: _________    Orientation:  N  S  E  W

  

- - - - - - - - - - - - NEIGHBORHOOD  INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - - - -

Average Family Income: $__________   Average Home Prices: $____________

Services: ___Police    ___Fire    ___Garbage Collection    ___Other:___________

Special Assessments Outstanding (Y/N): _______    -    $________________

Distance From:

     Public Schools: _______________________

     Business District: ______________________

     Shopping Centers: _____________________

     Recreational Areas: ____________________

     Churches: ____________________________

     Other: ________________________________

Proximity To Hazards / Nuisances:

     (Chemical storage tanks, airports, electrical sub-stations, road noise, etc.)

     ____________________________________________________________

Utilities: ___City Water    ___City Sewer    ___Natural Gas    ___Telephone

              ___Private Well    ___Septic    ___Propane (L/P)    ___Cable TV

              ___Other: _______________________________________________    

   

- - - - - - - - - - - - ROOMS  AND  SIZES - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Dining room: __________________

Living room: ___________________

Family room: __________________

Kitchen: ______________________

Bathrooms: _____1    _____2    _____3    _____4    _____5

Bedrooms:  _____1    _____2    _____3    _____4    _____5

Basement: ____________________             Finished (Y/N):_______

Garage: ___Attached   ___Detached   ___Tuck Under   ___Car Port   

             ___None   ___Other:________________________________

Other Structures: ___Deck    ___Patio    ___Enclosed Porch    ___Storage Shed

    
Structural  And  Component  Information:

- - - - - - - - - - - -  GENERAL  STRUCTURAL  INFO  - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Foundation Type: ___Poured Concrete   ___Block   ___Structural Wood

                             ___Stone   ___Brick   ___Other:___________________

Wall Framing:       ___Platform   ___Post & Beam   ___Other:______________

Roof Type:            ___Standard Gable   ___Hipped   ___Flat   ___Gambrel

                             ___Mansard   ___Other:_________________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  EXTERIOR  COMPONENTS - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Roof Covering: ___Composition Shingles    ___Rubber    ___Rolled Roofing

                         ___Wood Shakes    ___Tile    ___Other: ___________________

Age & Condition of Roof Covering: ______ yrs.  -  _______________________ 

Gutters & Downspouts (Y/N): _____         Type: ___Metal   ___Vinyl   ___Galv.

Type of Exterior: ___Vinyl   ___Steel   ___Cedar      ___Wood Lap    ___Stucco

                           ___Brick/Stone    ___Aluminum    ___Hardboard    ___Other

Condition of Exterior Surfaces: ______________________________________

Type of Windows: ___Double Hung   ___Awning   ___Casement   ___Slider

                             ___Other:_________________________________________

Window Frames: ___Wood   ___Vinyl   ___Metal   ___Other: ______________

Condition of Windows: _____________________________________________

Decks/Patios: ___Wood    ___Concrete   ___Other:_______________________

Condition of Decks/Patios:___________________________________________

Type of Driveway/Sidewalks: ___Concrete   ___Asphalt   ___Gravel   ___Brick

Condition of Driveways/Sidewalks: ____________________________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  HEATING  &  AIR-CONDITIONING  - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Type of Furnace: ___Forced Air    ___Hot Water Boiler    ___Electric Baseboard

                           ___Other: ___________________________________________

Type of Fuel: ___Natural Gas   ___Propane (LP)   ___Fuel Oil   ___Electric

Age & Condition of Furnace: _____ yrs.  -   _____________________________

Air-Conditioner Present (Y/N): _____

Age & Condition of A/C: ______ yrs.  -  _________________________________

Fireplaces: ___Wood    ___Gas       Condition of Fireplace: ________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  PLUMBING  - - - - - - - - - - - -

Type of Main Water Line: ___Steel   ___Copper   ___Lead   ___PVC

                                        ___Other: __________________________________

Type of Water Piping: ___Steel   ___Copper   ___Lead   ___Plastic

Type of Waste Lines: ___Cast Iron   ___PVC   ___Steel   ___Copper

Condition of Plumbing Lines: ________________________________________

Water Heater Capacity (Gallons): ___30   ___40   ___50   ___80   ___100

Type of Fuel: ___Natural Gas   ___Propane (LP)   ___Fuel Oil   ___Electric

Age & Condition of Water Heater: _____ yrs.  -   ________________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  ELECTRICAL  - - - - - - - - - - - -

Main Service Capacity (AMPS):  ___60    ___100    ___125    ___150    ___200

Service Panel Type:  ___Fuses    ___Breakers        Number of Circuits: _____

Condition of Wiring: ________________________________________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  INTERIOR  &  FINISHES  - - - - - - - - - - - -

Wall & Ceiling Material: ___Plaster   ___Drywall   ___Paneling   ___Other:________

Condition of Walls/Ceilings: _____________________________________________

Condition of Windows/Doors: ___________________________________________

Floor Finishes: ___Carpet    ___Wood    ___Tile    ___Vinyl    ___Stone    ___Other

Condition of Floor Finishes: _____________________________________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  APPLIANCES  - - - - - - - - - - - -

Oven/Range: ____________________________

Refrigerator: ____________________________

Dishwasher: ____________________________

Microwave: _____________________________

Range Hood/Vent: ________________________

Garbage Disposal: ________________________

Trash Compactor: ________________________

Clothes Washer: _________________________

Clothes Dryer: ___________________________

Water Softener: __________________________

Central Vac: _____________________________

Central Alarm System: ____________________

Lawn Sprinkling System: __________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  ENERGY & INSULATION  - - - - - - - - - - - -

Wall Insulation Thickness: ___3"    ___4"     ___6"

Wall Insulation Type: ___Batts    ___Blown/Loose Fill    ___Rigid Board    ___Other

Attic Insulation Thickness:  ___0 - 5"     ___6 - 10"     ___11 - 15"     ___16+"

Attic Insulation Type: ___Batts    ___Blown/Loose Fill    ___Other:_____________

R Values:  Floors:___________     Walls:___________   Ceilings:__________

Energy Upgrades Made To House (Appliances / Components):

     Windows/Doors:_________________

     Furnace:_______________________

     Air-Conditioner:_________________

     Thermostat:_____________________

     Insulation:______________________

     Other:_________________________

 

- - - - - - - - - - - -  GARAGE  - - - - - - - - - - - -

Is Overhead Door Large Enough For Your Vehicles (Y/N): ____     

Automatic Opener (Y/N): ____    Safety Auto-Reverse Operational (Y/N): ____

Is Garage Large Enough (Y/N): ____     Can The Doors Be Locked (Y/N): ____

Electrical Supplied To Garage (Y/N): ____   

Condition of Electrical In Garage: ______________________________________ 

Overall Condition of Garage: __________________________________________     

  

   

  

            

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