Before the inspector comes to your house with his or her home inspection sheet, be ready! Set the stage for a positive home inspection report, and streamline your sale by addressing the items in this checklist before your inspection takes place.
Home Inspection Checklist |
What You’ll Need |
| Confirm that all utilities are on and pilot flames are ignited. | |
| Make sure keys for all doors and gates are available to the inspector. | |
| Make sure that all domestic animals are secured. | |
| Change or clean dirty heating and cooling filters | Materials: Filters |
| Clean kitchen range exhaust filter if there is a greasy build up. | |
| Check batteries in your smoke detectors. | Tools: Smoke Detector |
| Return windows that have been painted shut to regular operation. | Tools: Utility Knife |
| Replace torn weather stripping around exterior doors. | Materials: Weather stripping |
| Replace any missing switch or receptacle covers. | Materials: Switch Covers |
| Clean gutters and down spouts. | Tools: Extension Ladders |
| Trim back any tree limbs that may be touching the roof of the house. | Tools: Chain Saw |
| Keep foundation vents open, except in frigid weather. | |
| Have your HVAC control system serviced if it has been over a year since the last service. |