NEW HOME CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

LOCATION	PREPARED BY	DATE

THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR FINAL WALKTHROUGH
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
ALLOW SEVERAL DAYS BETWEEN INSPECTION AND CLOSING
MAKE SURE ALL ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED AND FIXED
DO NOT RUSH!
GET IT IN WRITING

HEATING & COOLING
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
RAISE AND LOWER THERMOSTAT TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION
CHECK ALL VENTS / RADIATORS FOR PROPER FUNCTION
ALLOW HEAT TO RUN AND SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY
ALLOW A/C TO RUN AND SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY
LOCATE COLD AIR RETURNS. CHECK FOR PROPER PLACEMENT

ELECTRICAL
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
TURN ON AND OFF ALL SWITCHES AND FIXTURES
PLUG A RADIO OR LAMP INTO EACH OUTLET
TEST DOORBELL
CHECK THAT HEAVY-DUTY LINES EXIST WHERE NEEDED

PLUMBING
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
TURN ON AND OFF ALL FAUCETS
ALLOW WATER TO RUN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
CHECK DRAINAGE IN EACH BASIN
CHECK FOR LEAKS AND DRIPS

CEILINGS, WALLS, & FLOORS
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
INSPECT ALL FINISHES FOR COLOR AND QUALITY
INSPECT DRYWALL FOR SEEMS, NAILS, CRACKS, AND HOLES
INSPECT MOLDINGS FOR QUALITY AND GAPS
INSPECT ALL TILING FOR MISSING GROUT, CRACKS, AND CHIPS
CHECK FOR SCUFFS AND SCRATCHES
ENSURE CARPETING IS FREE OF RIPPLES AND TEARS
LOOK AT ALL CEILINGS FOR SIGNS OF CRACKS OR MOISTURE

DOORS
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
CHECK THAT ALL DOORS OPEN EASILY AND PROPERLY
ENSURE LATCHES CATCH
OPEN DOORS TO CHECK FOR PROPER STOPPER ALIGNMENT
CHECK ALL DOOR LOCKS FOR FUNCTIONALITY
CHECK FOR GAPS UNDER DOORS AT THRESHOLDS

WINDOWS
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
INSPECT ALL GLASS FOR BREAKS AND CRACKS
OPEN AND CLOSE ALL WINDOWS
CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS BY HOLDING A MATCH OR LIGHTER
CHECK THAT SCREENS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION
CHECK HARDWARE, LOCKS, AND HINGES

KITCHEN
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
INSPECT CABINETRY FIXTURES AND FINISHES
INSPECT COUNTERTOPS FOR CRACKS AND SCRATCHES
CHECK CABINETRY FOR STURDY SHELVING AND HINGES
CHECK DRAWERS FOR SMOOTH OPENING AND CLOSING
CHECK APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY AND PROPER HOOK-UPS

BATH
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
ALLOW SHOWERS / TUB FIXTURES TO RUN
CHECK FOR PROPER FLOW AND TEMPERATURE
ALLOW WATER TO "PUDDLE" TO CHECK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE
CHECK BASINS FOR CHIPS / CRACKS
FLUSH TOILETS
CHECK THAT TOILETS ARE PROPERLY SET FOR SAFETY AND LEAKS
CHECK CABINETS, CLOSETS, AND FLOORS FOR MOISTURE

EXTERIOR, PORCHES, & DECKS
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
CHECK SIDING / BRICK FOR CONDITION AND EVEN COVERAGE
CHECK SIDING / BRICK FOR APPEARANCE
CHECK GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS, AND DRAINAGE AREAS
CHECK SIDEWALKS AND PORCH AND PATIO FLOORS FOR CRACKS
ENSURE STURDINESS OF ALL RAILINGS
CHECK FOR LOOSE / EXPOSED NAILS AND SCREWS
CHECK STURDINESS OF PORCHES AND DECKS

ATTIC & BASEMENT
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
CHECK FOR MOISTURE / MOLD
INSPECT WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS FOR WATER DAMAGE
INSPECT ALL HVAC SYSTEMS
CHECK VENTILATION SYSTEM ELEMENTS
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF INFESTATION

GARAGE & ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO
INSPECT DOORS
ENSURE THAT ANY REMOTE DOOR OPENERS ARE AVAILABLE
ASK ABOUT ANY LOCK CODES
CHECK FLOORS FOR CRACKS AND PROPER DRAINAGE

MISCELLANEOUS
TASK / ITEM	ADDITIONAL INFO

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS