Items Checked
Roof
- flashings
- penetrations and boots
- condition of roof covering
- estimated life remaining
- venting
Gutters
- do they need cleaning
- downspouts
- down spout extensions
Chimney
- condition of top
- condition of exterior
- condition of sealant/flashing
- condition of flue
Grade
- is it properly draining water away from foundation
Exterior walls
- siding
- caulking
- gaps/entry points for water/insect/vermin
- foundation
- basement windows
- outlets
- location of gas/propane shut off
Doors and windows
- general operation
- caulking
- seals
Garage
- operation of opener
- operation of door
- interior walls
- attic if applicable
- outlets
Decks/porches
- framing
- condition of material
- preservative evaluation
- safety hazards
Foundation
- walls
- joists
- beams
- columns
- sump pump
- water intrusion
- washer and dryer hookup
Furnace
- make
- age
- flue
- filter
- ductwork
- blower
- exchanger
- cabinet
Ac Unit
- disconnect
- line insulation
- platform
- fins
- make
- age
Laundry hookup
- leaks
- proper drainage
- type
Water heater
- make
- age
- condition
Visible Supply and Waste Lines
- condition of connections
- condition of materials
- location of main shut off
Electrical Service
- main shut off location
- rated protection
- safety hazards
Kitchen and Bathrooms
- plumbing
- gfci outlets
- drains
- toilets anchored to floor
Attic-head and shoulder inspection
- insulation and R-value
- venting
- mold
- structural damage
- asbestos
Safety
- smoke detectors
- CO detectors
- handrails
- guards
- trip hazards
- garage safety
- dryer vent
- obvious fire hazards
Education-if needed
- changing the furnace filter
- resetting a GFCI
- shutting off water
- locating breakers
- testing smoke/CO detectors
- checking the sump
- cleaning the dryer vent
- checking gutters
- identifying the furnace shutoff