
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.
Drainage
-
Is there dampness under the
house? yes ( ) no(
)
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Are there footprints or ribbed patterns in the dirt under the house
indicating when it rains, water creeps
in?
yes ( ) no( )
-
Is there mold
(black or green) on wood under the house indicating heavy moisture?
yes ( ) no( )
-
Does the ground outside slope away from the house? (If it slopes into the
house you've got serious
problems. yes ( ) no(
)
Foundation
-
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).
-
yes ( ) no(
)
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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( )
-
Is there an actual separation in the foundation? (This indicates not
enough steel reinforcement was used when the foundation was
built).
yes ( ) no( )
-
In a slab house, does the floor feel uneven when walk over it indicating
cracks hidden under the carpet or
tile?
yes ( ) no( )
-
Under the house, do any of the girders sag? This indicates that the
foundation has
slipped.
yes ( ) no( )
Roof
Composition Shingles
-
Is the color of the shingles good, or are they starting to fade (a sure
sign of
Wear)?
yes ( ) no( )
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Are the edges of the shingles curling up? (A sign of wear in hot
climates.) yes ( ) no(
)
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Are there any bar spots on the
roof? yes ( ) no(
)
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Are there any signs of leakage in the ceiling or on
walls?
yes ( ) no( )
Aluminum Shingles
-
Are there shingles of the color fading or peeling? (The shingles may keep the
weather out, but will look
terrible).
yes ( ) no( )
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Are there any dents or separations in the shingles indicating someone has
walked on
them?
yes ( ) no( )
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Are there any signs of leakage in the ceiling or on walls inside the
house? yes ( ) no(
)
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