Home Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist during your walkthrough or while reviewing the written inspection report. It covers visible concerns across the roof, exterior, foundation, structure, water damage, mold, and plumbing.

Each item can be marked OK, Repair, or Pro. That makes it easier to separate minor notes from concerns that may need a licensed specialist before closing.

Use this visual checklist to guide your home inspection. Pay special attention to the red flags marked below, as they may indicate costly repairs that could affect your buying decision.

The checklist also covers electrical, HVAC, insulation, windows, doors, interior condition, pests, and safety items. These areas can affect comfort, safety, insurance, financing, or repair planning.

Use the red flag section to identify bigger-cost concerns, including major foundation movement, active leaks, old electrical systems, roof age, mold, pests, and unsafe stairs or railings.

The follow-up section helps you track major issues, specialist estimates, seller requests, and due diligence notes. It is built to help you stay organized before your contingency deadline.

You will also find questions to ask the inspector, including which findings are safety issues, which repairs should happen before closing, and which items need a licensed specialist.

Before closing, review the full written inspection report, not just verbal findings. Get written estimates for costly or safety-related repairs, and confirm whether any issues affect insurance, financing, or occupancy.

This checklist supports your review, but it does not replace a licensed home inspection or specialist evaluation.