The Online Inspector's Preliminary Checklist

Basics

What is the home's zip code?
_______________
What year was it built (approximate)? 
_______________
Does it have air conditioning?
Yes
No
Siding type
Brick
Vinyl
Metal
Roof material
Asphalt
Wood
Other
Chimney material
Brick
Framed
Other
Water supply source
Well
Municipal
Heat type
Furnace
Boiler
Electric
Foundation type
Basement
Crawl
Slab
Basement type (If applicable)
Finished
Unfinished
Electric panel type
Breakers
Fuses


WHAT TO LOOK FOR

The exterior ground slope 
To the home 
Away
Level
Exterior protection
Gutters
Sump pump discharge pipe
Window condition
Old
New
Visible basement cracks
Yes
No
If yes, what type?
Vertical
Horizontal
Interior wall cracks
Yes
No
If yes, what type?
Vertical
Horizontal
Water pipe material
Steel
Copper
Plastic
Drain material
Steel
Copper
Plastic
Water Heater 
Burn marks
Rust
Stains
Water stains
Ceilings
Walls
Basement


SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Do the walks have cracks you can trip on?
YES
NO
Do all stairs, decks and balconies have railings?
YES
NO
Are critter holes visible?
YES
NO
Are bath and kitchen outlets GFCI protected?
YES
NO
Do you see any signs of mold?
YES
NO
Are any pipes wrapped in a white material?
YES
NO
Are there any oil tanks present? 
YES
NO

Contact Us

Home Inspection Services Plus
700 N. Lake St. Suite 201
Mundelein, IL
(847) 949-5856
homeinspectionservicesplus@hotmail.com