House Hunters

Here's a preliminary home inspection checklist for home buyers.

You see so many homes, it's difficult to remember all of the details;

take this home inspection checklist with you when you go househunting to

keep track of details to help you evaluate the homes on your short list.

!!Caution!!

This checklist is not a substitute for a home inspection conducted by

a Licensed Certified Inspector, but can be used to bring areas

of concern to the attention of your home inspection engineer.

Address_______________________________________________

Asking Price______________________Taxes_________________

Bid Price (My Offer)________________ Lot Size_______________

School District__________________________________________

Year Built_____________House Style_______________________

No. Of Bedrooms_____ No. Of Bathrooms_____ Sq. Ft._________

Amenities______________________________________________

Real Estate Agent's Name_________________________________

Real Estate Agent's Tel No._____________FAX No.____________

Date________

Comments_____________________________________________________________

EXTERIOR

Land Grading

Satisfactory___ Low Spots___ Needs Regrading___

Landscaping

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Privacy Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Driveway

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Walkways

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Garage

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Attached___ Detached ___ No. Cars___

Decks

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Patios

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Porches

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Retaining Walls

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Roof (Type)

Asphalt Shingles___ Slate___ Tile___ Cedar___ Other___

Roof(Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Sags___

Roof Leaders & Gutters

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Chimney

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Not Plumb___

Exterior Facades (Type)

Wood Siding___ Aluminum Siding___ Vinyl Siding___ Stucco___

Stone___ Brick___ Wood Shingles___ Asbestos Cement Shingles___

Exterior Facades (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Bulges___

Exterior Trim

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Windows (Type)

Single Glazed___ Double Glazed___

Windows (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Exterior Doors

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Comments ________________________________________________________

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INTERIOR Ceilings (Type)

Sheetrock___ Plaster___ Paneling___ Acoustic Tiles___ Tin ___

Ceilings (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Evidence Of Water Damage___ Cracks___ Peeling Paint___ Needs Repainting___

Walls (Type)

Sheetrock___ Plaster___ Paneling___ Wallpaper___

Walls (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Cracks___ Peeling Paint___ Needs Repainting___

Needs Removal Of Wallpaper___ Needs Removal Of Paneling___

Evidence Of Water Damage_____________

Floors (Type)

Hardwood___ Ceramic Tile___ Marble Tile___ Vinyl___ Carpet___

Slate___ Other___

Floors (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Squeaks___ Unlevel___

Closets

Adequate___ Inadequate___

Window Treatments

Included___ Not Included___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Built-In Furniture

Included___ Not Included___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Ceiling Fixtures

Included___ Not Included___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Doors

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Source Of Heat In Each Room

Yes___ No___

Source Of Air-Conditioning In Each Room

Yes___ No___

Comments _________________________________________________________________

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KITCHEN

General Condition Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Needs Remodeling ___

Appliances

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Exclusions _______________________________________

Cabinets & Counters

Adequate___ Inadequate___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Pantry Space

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Eat In Kitchen ___

Comments _________________________________________________________________

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BATHROOMS

Number___

Full___ Half___

Condition

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Remodel ___

Fixtures

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Faucets

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Cabinets

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Jacuzzi___

Steam Shower___

Wall Tile

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Fiberglass Enclosures

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Re-tile___

Comments _______________________________________________________________

Dehumidifier___

Comments _______________________________________________________________

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service To House

Overhead___ Underground___ Amperage 30___ 60___ 100___

125__150___ 200___ Voltage 110___ 110/220___

Service Panel

Circuit Breakers___ Fuses___

Electrical Outlets

Adequate___ Inadequate___

Lighting

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Exclusions ____________________________________________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________

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PLUMBING SYSTEM

Source Of Water

Municipal___ Community___ Private Well___ Private Well Pump

Pressure Tank

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Water Pressure

Adequate___ Inadequate___

Domestic Hot Water Source

Separate Tank___ Oil Fired___ Gas Fired___ Electric___

Integral With Space Heating System___

Domestic Hot Water Condition

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Aged___

Water Pipes

Copper___ Brass___ Steel___Lead___ Plastic___

Water Pipe Condition

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Leaks___ Asbestos___

Drainage, Waste, Vent Pipes

Copper___ Cast Iron___ Steel___ Plastic___

Drainage, Waste, Vent Pipe (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Sanitary Waste Disposal

Municipal___ Community___ Private___

Comments ______________________________________________________________

HEATING SYSTEM System (Type)

Steam___ Warm Air___ Hot Water___ Hydroaire___ Heat Pump___

Electric Resistance Heaters___ System Fuel Oil___ Natural Gas___

Propane Gas___ Electric___

(System Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Aged___

Number Of Systems/Zones

1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ Other___

Oil Tank

Visible___ Buried___

Piping/Duct (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Leaks___

Duct (Condition)

Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Evidence Of Asbestos Insulation On Pipes/Ducts

Yes___ No___

Heating Source

Radiators___ Heating Baseboards___ Heating Registers___

Fireplaces Masonry___

Prefabricated___ Good___ Fair___ Poor___

Comments ______________________________________________________________

AIR-CONDITIONING

System Type

Central___ Window/Wall Units___

System Condition

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Aged___

Number Of Systems/Zones

1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___ Other___ Duct Condition

Good___ Fair___ Poor___ Asbestos___

Comments ______________________________________________________________

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