Home Inspection Checklist      

Century 21 American Properties

1935 Lejeuene Blvd

cpate@ncfreedom.net

910-330-1424                       

It's a good idea to hire an experienced inspector to thoroughly check your potential new home.  Many items will require the skilled eye of a professional to determine if there is a problem.  Many items will require the skilled eye of a professional to determine if there is a problem.  Plus, the time you spend with the inspector can give you a wealth of important and invaluable information  This is an opportunity to lean all you can about the house; you shouldn't miss it.

Before you hire a professional to examine the house, you need to do your own inspection.  The following checklist will help you determine any potential and/or existing problems with the house.  You may want to print this form out so you will have a record.

1. Is there dampness under the house?      yes (  )        no(  )      
2. Are there footprints or ribbed patterns in the dirt under the house indicating when it rains, water creeps in? yes (  )        no(  )                                                                                                                                                                                                              
3. Is there mold (black or green) on wood under the house indicating heavy moisture? yes (  )        no(  )                                                                                                                    
4. Does the ground outside slope away from the house? (If it slopes into the house you've got serious problems.    yes (  )        no(  )                                                                                 

1. Do you see cracks in the foundation when you walk around the exterior of the house? (Hairline cracks almost always occur and should be disregarded).
2.  yes (  )        no(  )
3. Are the cracks wider at the top than at the bottom?  (This indicates actual breakage, a serious problem if the top of the break is a quarter inch or more.)     yes (  )        no(  )
4. Is there an actual separation in the foundation?  (This indicates not enough steel reinforcement was used when the foundation was built).  yes (  )        no(  )
5. In a slab house, does the floor feel uneven when walk over it indicating cracks hidden under the carpet or tile? yes (  )        no(  )
6. Under the house, do any of the girders sag?  This indicates that the foundation has slipped.  yes (  )        no(  ) 

1. Is the color of the shingles good, or are they starting to fade (a sure sign of Wear)?  yes (  )        no(  )
2. Are the edges of the shingles curling up? (A sign of wear in hot climates.)  yes (  )        no(  )
3. Are there any bar spots on the roof? yes (  )        no(  )
4. Are there any signs of leakage in the ceiling or on walls?     yes (  )        no(  )

1. Are there shingles of the color fading or peeling? (The shingles may keep the weather out, but will look terrible). yes (  )        no(  )
2. Are there any dents or separations in the shingles indicating someone has walked on them?  yes (  )        no(  )
3. Are there any signs of leakage in the ceiling or on walls inside the house?   yes (  )        no(  )