Residential Home Inspection Walkthrough Checklist - www.forteelectric.com
For New homes, used homes, additions, renovations and kitchen and bath remodels
Get yourself a plug in tester, which you can pick up for less that $20. With it you can check all
receptacles for polarity, power and test GFCI’s.
Check every toilet with toilet paper to be sure there are no stoppages. Be sure each hot and
cold faucet works and is right as in hot is hot and cold is cold. Make certain all drains drain
properly. When checking interior, check inside closets. When checking exterior it is good to
see the property after a good rain or water it to be sure there are no pooling or drainage
problems.
Interior – Electrical
____ All receptacles and switches work, proper polarity checked
____ GFCI receptacles tested and working
____ Switches and receptacles are the proper color
____ All device plates installed straight and tight to the walls
____ Light bulbs installed in all fixtures and all in working condition
____ Telephone Jacks working
____ Cable TV Jacks working
____ Network jacks working
____ Door Bell working
____ Electrical Panel or panels labeled accordingly
____ Final Electrical Certificate issued if needed
Interior – Plumbing
____ Correct fixtures and colors
____ Toilets all working
____ Faucets all working
____ Showers and bathtubs all working
____ Whirlpool Tub working
____ No scratches, chips or nicks on any plumbing fixtures
____ Hot water heat, each zone working properly
____ Outdoor spigot working
____ Final Plumbing Certificate issued if needed
Interior – General
____ Painting satisfactory in all rooms, closets and stairways no touch-ups required
____ Walls, no dents, scratches, nicks or bad finish
____ Windows all working and sealed properly
____ Doors all working and sealed properly. All keys acquired
____ All glass in windows and doors good with no cracks or chips
____ Wood floors properly installed and finished with no stains or marks
____ Carpets properly installed with no stains and all seams match
____ No squeaking floors or walls
____ Wall coverings installed properly with no damage
____ All interior wood trim and moldings in place and properly installed with no open miters or
cracks
____ All Air Conditioning working properly
____ Heating units working properly
____ Appliances are the correct color and models
____ Appliances are all working properly
____ All cabinets and countertops checked for scratches, nicks, cuts, cracks or burns
____ All cabinet doors open and close properly
____ All cabinet hardware installed properly
____ Basement checked for evidence of dampness, cracks in foundation and leaks
Exterior
____ All windows and doors tightly sealed
____ Exterior house finish, siding, brick or mortar matching
____ Exterior shows no cracks or damage
____ Ground graded properly away from the structure
____ Shrubbery at least 2-3 feet from the foundation
____ Gutters and leaders all installed and not damaged
____ Roofing installed flat with no missing shingles and the proper color
____ Landscaping meets contract requirements
Miscellaneous
____ Jobsite is clear of all debris
____ Check all options such as garage door opener, garbage disposal etc.
____ Received all instruction manuals, directions and warranties
____ Fireplace works properly, Draft and damper working
____ All proper paperwork received and Certificate of Occupation
____ All items in the house are the right color, model and size as specified in contract
____ Special instructions for care of floors, finishes, counters etc have been reviewed