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Real Estate Buyers and Sellers : Buyers Tips

Interior Home Inspection Checklist Basement/Craw Space:
Wet Basement_____
Mold_____
Cracks on the interior foundation_____
Any settling_____
Any standing water_____
Stains indicating standing water_____

Floors:
Water damage near radiators_____
Dry or split wood near fireplace_____
Walls:
Settlement_____
Bulges_____
Water stains_____
Peeling wall paper_____
Peeling paint_____

Wiring:
Test all outlets/light bulbs_____
Look for GFI in bathroom and kitchen
Look for GFI in work shop and garage
Check all outlets for cracked switch plates
Check for blown fuses_____
Check for smoke damage on walls/floorboards
Are there breakers, and not fuses_____
Are the circuits labeled_____
Any sign of corrosion_____
Is copper wire mixed with older aluminum wire? Are Exposed splices_____
Evidence of burning_____
Frayed Wire_____

Fireplace:
Check for damage near fireplace_____
Check flu_____
Check carpet near fireplace_____
Check for smoke damage to exterior of fireplace_____
Check for bulges/soft spots_____
Check under the house for wet or dry rot floor boards_____

Heating & Cooling Systems:
Age_____
Duct system sealed and insulated_____
Asbestos involved_____
Well Vented system_____
Thermostats in good working order_____
Attic insulated and well vented_____

Plumbing:
Check for leaks near fixtures
Check for water damage to walls_____
Check for damage to tiles/grout_____
Check for mold on walls/ceiling_____
Check for water damage near tubs/showers_____
Check for water damage near near toilets_____
Water heater age_____
Water heater leaks_____
Water heater insulated_____
Water heater strapped down_____

Bathroom/Kitchen:
Check all faucets/toilets_____
Water damage near toilets_____
Water damage near Tub/Shower pans_____
Below sinks_____
Exhaust fan working_____
Bathroom well vented_____
test all toilets/sinks/shower,tub faucets_____
Test all appliances_____

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