Handover Inspection Checklist
Project Name:
Project Location:
Project Handover Prepared by:
Date:
M - missing, S - scratched, D - damaged, B - broken, R - repair/replace, W - Water Damage, L - Leaking
Exterior Good OK Bad Roof Good OK Bad
Back Doors Chimney
Deck, porch, patio Gutters and downspouts
Doorbell Soffits and fascia
Driveway When was it last replaced? Are there encroaching trees?
Front Doors Notes:
Garage Doors
Garbage receptacle
House number
Mailbox
Outdoor lights Garage Good OK Bad
Paint and trim Ceiling
Parking Doors
Recycling receptacle Floors
Sidewalks Lights
Siding (brick/stone/cement) Storage
Traffic noise Walls
Windows Windows
Are things loose, cracked, damaged, rotted, bug infested? Is the garage door opener operating properly?
Notes: Notes:
Yard Good OK Bad Fireplace (If available) Good OK Bad
Drainage Blockages
Fences and gates Carbon Monoxide Detector
Retaining wall Mantle
Shed Soot
Sprinklers Tiles
Swimming pool Any buildup inside? Damage where connected to roof?
Trees, shrubs and lawn dead, dying or bug infested? Notes:
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Bathrooms Bathroom 1 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 3
Good OK Bad Good OK Bad Good OK Bad
Baseboards
Cabinets, shelves, & drawers
Ceiling
Counter
Doors
Floors
Lights
Mirror
Outlets and switches
Sink
Toilet
Towel hook
Trim
Tub and shower
Walls
Window
Fixtures secure? Condition of tiles and calking? Leaks or water pressure issues? Mold? Drawers and cabinets working?
Notes:
Bedrooms Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
Good OK Bad Good OK Bad Good OK Bad
Baseboards
Ceiling
Closet
Doors
Floors
Lights
Outlets and switches
Trim
Walls
Windows
Check ceilings for sloping and/or water damage. Are floors weak in places? Damaged windows or window screens?
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Dining Room Good OK Bad Living Room Good OK Bad
Baseboards Baseboards
Ceiling Ceiling
Floors Ceiling fan
Lights Doors
Outlets and switches Floors
Trim Lights
Walls Outlets and switches
Windows Trim
Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors? Walls
Notes: Windows
Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors?
Notes:
Kitchen Good OK Bad
Baseboards
Cabinets and drawers Hallways Good OK Bad
Ceiling Baseboards
Counter Ceiling
Dishwasher Closets
Floors Floors
Garbage Disposal Lights
GFCI outlet Outlets and switches
Lights Skylights
Outlets and switches Trim
Oven Walls
Refrigerator Wall damage? Sloping ceiling? Weak floors?
Sink Notes:
Stove
Trim
Walls
Windows
Leaking sink or appliances? Cabinet & drawer condition? Stairs Good OK Bad
Notes: Floors
Landing
Lights
Railing
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Attic (If available) Good OK Bad Treads
Insulation Walls
Ladder Weak stairs? Railings available and secure?
Ventilation Notes:
Leaks, water damage, mold? Sufficient insulation?
Notes:
Utilities Good OK Bad
Air conditioning
Basement Good OK Bad Circuit breakers
Baseboards Drainage
Ceiling Furnace
Doors Hot water heater
Floors Main electrical panel
Foundation Water pressure
Lights Functioning properly? Are they new or old?
Outlets and switches Notes:
Stairs
Storage
Sump pump Other Good OK Bad
Trim Asbestos
Walls Odor
Washer and dryer Wood-eating insects
Windows Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in place?
Damp, musty or moldy? Beam damage? Bugs? Notes:
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Home Inspection Checklist
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