Inspection Checklist
The points mentioned in this checklist are the most common and basic things that need to be checked for when buying a house. It can happen that specific cases do not need all these checks, or in fact, need some other things checked too. Nevertheless, you can use this inspection checklist as an important reference tool in your quest for looking out for that perfect home for you and your family.
| Home Inspection Checklist Form | ||||
| Item | Good | Average | Poor | Comments |
| Selling Price | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| House Age | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Exterior Condition | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Driveway | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Exterior Condition | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Area of Property | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Condition of Walls | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Condition of Ceilings | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Condition of Floors | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Doors | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Windows | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Main Electrical Panel | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Electrical Wiring | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Electrical Outlets | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Air Conditioning and Heating | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Kitchen | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Kitchen Appliances | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Bathroom | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Washroom | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Fireplace | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Roofing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Plumbing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Drainage | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Garage | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Foundation of Property | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Neighborhood | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Schools Nearby | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Shopping Centers | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Hospitals | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
Referring to a checklist lets you check all the aspects that you are looking out for while buying a house. It makes the whole process so much simpler. Otherwise you will either miss out on checking the important things you need to, or will take the word of the seller and later find out certain problems, or even may have to hire a professional to check the house or property on your behalf.
