Home Inspection Checklist

The home inspection checklist is designed to give the real estate agent or prospective purchaser a systematic inspection report on the findings of any readily accessible major flaws or deficiencies in the significant components and systems of a home. It is not designed to, nor does it profess to facilitate, detection of all flaws, problems or occurrences that might exist in any given home.

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The Pillar To Post home inspection checklist is used to maximize time efficiency and to ensure all of the major sections of the home are taken into consideration. This home inspection checklist is a simplified overview of systems that Pillar To Post professional home inspectors use when they are inspecting a home.

General home inspection: List of items inspected

• Structural Elements.
  Construction of walls, ceilings, floors, roof and foundation.
• Exterior Evaluation.
  Wall covering, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fences, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights and exterior receptacles.
• Roof and Attic.
  Framing, ventilation, type of roof construction, flashing and gutters. It does not include a guarantee of roof condition nor a roof certification.
• Plumbing.
  Identification of pipe materials used for potable, drain, waste and vent pipes. including condition of toilets, showers, sinks, faucets and traps. It does not include a sewer inspection.
• Systems and Components.
  Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney and fireplace.
• Electrical.
  Main panel, circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fans and light fixtures.
• Appliances.
  Dishwasher, range and oven, built-in microwaves, garbage disposal and, yes, even smoke detectors.
• Garage.
  Slab, walls, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows and roof.