NEW HOME CHECKLIST TEMPLATE
LOCATION
PREPARED BY
DATE
THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR FINAL WALKTHROUGH
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ALLOW SEVERAL DAYS BETWEEN INSPECTION AND CLOSING
MAKE SURE ALL ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED AND FIXED
DO NOT RUSH!
GET IT IN WRITING
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HEATING & COOLING
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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
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LOCATE COLD AIR RETURNS. CHECK FOR PROPER PLACEMENT
ELECTRICAL
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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
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PLUMBING
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TURN ON AND OFF ALL FAUCETS
ALLOW WATER TO RUN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
CHECK DRAINAGE IN EACH BASIN
CHECK FOR LEAKS AND DRIPS
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CEILINGS, WALLS, AND FLOORS
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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
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CHECK FOR SCUFFS AND SCRATCHES
ENSURE CARPETING IS FREE OF RIPPLES AND TEARS
LOOK AT ALL CEILINGS FOR SIGNS CRACKS OR MOISTURE
DOORS
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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
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CHECK FOR GAPS UNDER DOORS AT THRESHOLDS
WINDOWS
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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
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CHECK HARDWARE, LOCKS AND HINGES
KITCHEN
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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
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CHECK APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY AND PROPER HOOK-UPS
BATH
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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
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FLUSH TOILETS
CHECK THAT TOILETS ARE PROPERLY SET FOR SAFETY AND LEAKS
CHECK CABINETS, CLOSETS, AND FLOORS FOR MOISTURE
EXTERIOR, PORCHES, AND DECKS
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ATTIC AND BASEMENT
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CHECK FOR MOISTURE / MOLD
INSPECT WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS FOR WATER DAMAGE
INSPECT ALL HVAC SYSTEMS
CHECK VENTILATION SYSTEM ELEMENTS
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INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF INFESTATION
GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES
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INSPECT DOORS
ENSURE THAT ANY REMOTE DOOR OPENERS ARE AVAILABLE
ASK ABOUT ANY LOCK CODES
CHECK FLOORS FOR CRACKS AND PROPER DRAINAGE
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MISCELLANEOUS
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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