HOME
BUYER'S QUICK CHECKLIST
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Buyer: |
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Inspection
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ROOFING |
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EXTERIOR |
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Not clearly visible |
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Cracks
in brick veneer or masonry |
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Shingles cupping or curling |
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Wood
siding rotted, cracked, warped |
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Shingles, slates, or tiles
missing |
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Concealed
areas behind shrubbery and vines |
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Pieces of shingles, slates,
tiles on the ground |
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Paint
peeling or exposed wood |
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Rusted or tarred flashing |
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Sheathing
or siding bulging or delaminating |
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Gutters or downspouts missing
or damaged |
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Wood
rotted on porches, decks, siding, trim |
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Settled
or shifted stoops or steps |
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PLUMBING |
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Missing,
loose, or hazardous railings. |
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Water off |
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Severe corrosion on main
water line |
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ELECTRICAL |
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Toilet loose or wetness on
the floor |
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Power off |
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Shower leaking into floor |
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Size of main
breaker or fuse |
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Water flow decreases
w/2nd-3rd faucet on |
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Obvious or
amateur repairs |
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Mixed metals |
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Ground fault
current interrupters |
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Corrosion at water heater |
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Mixed metals in
wiring (copper, aluminum) |
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Slow drains |
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Aluminum wiring
in branch circuits |
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Evidence of leaks |
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Broken switches,
receptacles, fixtures, etc. |
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Exposed wiring,
obvious missing parts |
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HEATING/FIREPLACE |
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Bonding jumper on
water meter, ground rod |
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No fuel or power off |
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Fails to Respond |
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AIR
CONDITIONING |
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Heat, soot, or smoke damage |
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Power off |
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Rust or cabinet damage |
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Fails to respond
or cool |
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Damaged controls |
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Cabinet damaged,
interior/exterior, blocked |
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Obvious or amateur repairs |
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No filter |
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No filter |
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Water in drip pan |
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Damaged ducts or piping |
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Blocked
condensate drain |
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Damaged mortar or loose
bricks in fireplace |
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Supply air very
cold |
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Insert or woodstove |
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Damaged ducts |
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Flue or chimney
leaning/cracked |
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Weather damage to flue |
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INSULATION |
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None or little |
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INTERIOR |
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Uneven
distribution in attic |
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Floors not level, uneven |
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Falling out into
crawlspace |
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Floors not solid |
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Hanging / falling
in crawlspace |
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Doors stick, bind or drag |
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Cracks at doors/windows |
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SITE |
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Damage from abuse |
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Site grading
slopes toward foundation |
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Damaged appliances |
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Deep cracks or
heaving in driveways / walks |
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Hazardous stairs/rails |
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Evidence of
floods, erosion |
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Stained or rotted wood in
attic |
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Damaged retaining
walls |
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Stains on ceilings |
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Damage
caused by trees; including tree roots |
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Joists / rafters severe
splitting or cracking |
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Swimming
pool, play equipment |
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Smoke detector(s) |
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Toxic concerns |
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This
quick inspection check list is not intended to be a substitute for a complete
home inspection. |
"Don't
buy a home without one…Get a Home Inspection and protect your
investment." |
compliments of MTC Engineering,
LLC.
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614-657-8666 or Fax: 614-540-7442 |