NW Inspect Buyers Checklist

First-Time Home Buyers – Checklist / Watch List (Print This Frame)

Address of Home: __________________ Date Viewed: ______________

Structure:	p	Dirt Floored Crawl Space /Less than 18" Clearance to Joists Horizontal Foundation Cracks at basement walls
	p
Basement:	p	Evidence of moisture stains at walls and/or floors Dirt Floor or Earth to Wood Contact
	p
Furnace:	p	Evidence of rust, debri or moisture/condensation Unheated areas of the home
	p
Plumbing:	p	Extensive rust or corrosion at fittings Evidence of moisture or decay at bathroom flooring
	p
Electrical:	p	Fuses and/or Multiple Sub-panels Knob & Tube Wiring
	p
Kitchen:	p	Deterioration at Flooring Appliances Aged or Broken
	p
Interior:	p	Sloping Floors Thermal deficiencies at windows
	p
Attic:	p	No vents at roofline/gable ends/soffits – Limited ventilation Moisture stains at ceilings
	p
Roof Covering:	p	Age / Black Spots / Decay / Moss Growth Moisture stains at Soffits
	p
Chimney/ Fireplace:	p	No Flue Liner Decay at Brick and Mortar
	p
Exterior:	p	Earth to Wood Contact Peeling Paint
	p
Decks & Porches:	p	Earth to Wood Contact No Access Underneath
	p
Grading:	p	Lawn sloping toward the home Moisture/Ponding along house wall
	p