Home inspection
Home Inspection Watch list
Although a property inspector will do a professional inspection of the home you are planning to buy, it is a good idea to check couple things yourself:
- Property Inspection
Age | Waste Disposal | Ceiling Heights |
Floor Plan | Wiring | Appearance |
Square Footage | Insulation | Heating System |
Traffic Pattern | Entrances | Air Conditioning |
Stair Width | Basement | Plumbing |
Hall Width | Attic | Water Supply |
Structural damage | Foundation | Framing |
- Room Inspection
Try all lights and switches | Turn the oven on bake and broil |
Turn all faucets on and off | Test the garage disposal |
Flush the toilets | Run the dishwasher |
Turn on the furnace and air conditioning | Open and close all windows and doors |
Test all stove burners | Try everything you can think of |
- Interior Features
Walls | Woodwork | Wall coverings |
Paint | Ceiling | Floors |
Floor coverings | Doors | Windows |
Window treatments | Lightning | Appliances |
Fixtures | Built-ins | Storage |
Ventilation | Closets | Electrical outlets |
Duct work | Masonry work | Cracks |
Tips for successful inspection:
- Schedule Home Inspection right after contact is ratified
- Go to the inspection and walk around with the inspector
- ask a lot of questions as you go along
- Use the opportunity to learn about the home you’re buying