This is a form that is  ery comprehensive.  I have used it as a contractor for inspections for my investor clients and rehabbers. This is similar to a NAHI approved inspection in all the areas that are listed 

General information
1 Inspector: ____________________      
2 Structures inspected: __________________________________________________      
3 Type: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Condo / Mfg / ____________       Age: ________      
4 Client: __________________________________________________      
5 Start: _______________       End: _______________      
6 Fee: ________       Payment method: Check / Cash / Invoiced / Escrow / ____________      
7 Present: Client / Owner / Tenant / Realtor / Builder / Contractor / ____________      
8 Occupied: Yes / No / No, but furnishings present / ____________      
9 Weather: Clear / Partly cloudy / Cloudy / Rain / Snow / Fog / ____________      
10 Temp: Cold / Cool / Warm / Hot / ____________       Ground: Wet / Damp / Dry / Frozen / ____________      
11 Front of structure faces: N / S / E / W / ____________       Entrance faces: N / S / E / W / ____________      
12 Foundation: Unfinished basement / Finished basement / Crawlspace / Slab / Post-pier / ____________      
13 Excluded: Septic / Security / Irrigation / Pool / Hot tub / Well / Shed / Playground / Sauna / Outdoor lighting / Vacuum / Water filter / Water softener / Sound / Intercom / Generator / Sport court / Sea wall / Outbuildings / ____________      
14 Excluded: Furniture, stored items: Many | Some       Winterized      
15 Utilities not on: Natural gas | Propane | Water | Electricity | Oil      
16 General warnings: Gas leak       No CO alarms       Pre-1979       Abandoned oil tank      

Exterior
1 Footing material: Concrete / Masonry / Logs / None / Not visible / ____________      
2 Foundation material: Concrete / Concrete block / Post-pier / Brick / Stone / Steel on block (mfg homes) / ____________      
3 Wall structure: Wood frame / Steel frame / Concrete block / Pan Abode / Log / Brick / Stone / Straw bale / ____________      
4 Wall cover: Wood clapboard / Wood panels / Comp wood clapboard / Comp wood panels / Cement-based clapboard / Cement-based panels / Wood shingles / Wood shakes / Vertical wood / Brick veneer / Stone veneer / Stucco / EIFS / Metal / CAB / Vinyl / Masonite / ____________      
5 Driveway: Asphalt / Concrete / Aggregate / Gravel / Dirt / Permeable concrete / Porous pavers / Cobblestone / None / N/A / ____________      
6 Sidewalk: Concrete / Aggregate / Paving stones / Gravel / Wood / Brick / None / N/A / ____________      
7 Exterior door material: SC Wood / SC Steel / SC Fiberglass / Sliding glass / Wood panel / Glass panel / HC Wood / ____________      
8 Excluded: Vegetation, stored items: Foundation and/or walls | Retaining walls      
9 Foundation: Cracks: Minor | Moderate | Major       Large tree near       Footing above grade      
10 Retaining walls: Missing or inadequate guardrails above      
11 Cracks or deterioration: Monitor, maintain | Repair-replace | Repair-replace w/ engineer      
12 Rotten timbers: Monitor | Repair-replace | Repair-replace w/ engineer      
13 Driveway: Minor cracks | Repair-replace | Trip hazard       Reseal asphalt       New gravel      
14 Drain: Missing | Inadequate | Clogged      
15 Sidewalks and patios: Minor cracks | Repair-replace | Trip hazard      
16 Undermined: Minor | Major, replace slabs      
17 Fences and gates: Repair-replace | Repair-replace (major)       Repair gates      
18 Soil contact: Soil w/in 6" of siding/trim | Soil w/in 6" of siding/trim, rot       Unlined wood planter boxes      
19 Rotten landscaping timbers: Replace | Replace steps      
20 Vegetation: <1' from exterior       Stump near exterior       Large tree, fall hazard      
21 Firewood contact       Trees against roof | Trees against roof with damage      
22 Drainage: Soggy yard or standing water       Negative perimeter slope: Soil | Pavement      
23 Downspouts: Loose or detached       Missing       Extensions missing or ineffective      
24 Dented, crushed, damaged       Terminate above roof surface      
25 Gutters: Missing       Damaged       Leaking       Poor slope       End caps missing       Rusted   26 Crawlspace vents: Blocked      
27 Screens: Missing       Deteriorated       Clogged       Wells: Missing       Inadequate      
28 Siding: Gaps at penetrations       Deteriorated       Incomplete or missing      
29 Composition wood fiber: Minor, maintain | Moderate, maintain/replace | Major, replace      
30 Brick veneer: Minor cracks | Moderate cracks/deterioration | Major cracks/deterioration      
31 Cement-asbestos: Asbestos warning       Deteriorated      
32 Stucco: Repair-replace EIFS       Repair-replace stucco      
33 Logs: Uncaulked up-facing cracks       Rot       Sealant failed       Masonry contact       Bark      
34 Soffits: Deteriorated       Rot       Water stains: Dry | Wet      
35 Soffit vents: Screens missing or deteriorated       Screens painted or blocked      
36 Cantilever: No soffit cover | No insulation or soffit cover       Unvented soffit      
37 Fascia: Deteriorated       Rot       Rafter ends rotten      
38 Deck: Reseal deck | Reseal deck & rail       Repaint deck | Repaint deck & rail       Narrow spacing      
39 Substructure: Excluded       Needs bracing       Ledger board: No lag screws       No flashing     
40 Soil at support posts | Soil at support posts with rot       Inadequate clearance to soil below      
41 Stairs: Wobbly       Rot: Base of stringers | Treads      
42 Non-uniform risers: Warning | Repair       Non-standard: Warning | Repair      
43 Hand rails: Missing       Ungraspable       Loose       Not continuous or too short      
44 Guardrails: Wide gaps       Missing       Wobbly       Low       Climbable      
45 Electrical: Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
46 Receptacles: Open ground, rewire or replace with 2-prong | Open ground, rewire      
47 Broken       Scorched       Hot-neutral reverse       Loose       No power       Worn      
48 Damaged waterproof cover | Not waterproof | Need in-use cover      
49 GFCI receptacles: Won't trip | Won't trip with tester       Won't reset       Energized when tripped 50 Non-GFCI outside within 6'-6" of ground       Damaged by paint       Bad GFCI, can't verify others      
51 Light fixtures: Inoperable       No bulb(s)       Loose or substandard       Deteriorated      
52 Not rated for use in wet location       No caulk around back plate      
53 Wiring: Exposed       Not terminated       Splices not in box       Extension cord       Lamp cord   54 Wires run overhead to trees      
55 Exposed wiring at disconnect switch: Install lock | Repair (emergency disconnect)      
56 Paint & caulk: Caulk missing or deteriorated       Paint or stain failing: Entire | Some areas      
57 Window glazing putty missing or deteriorated       Caulked head flashing      
58 Hose bibbs: No anti-siphon       No water       No handle       Need screws       Leaks       Winterized      
59 Supply pipes outside subject to freezing      
60 Vents: Vent caps: Deteriorated       Missing      
61 Plumbing vents: <3' above opening | <10' from opening      
62 Direct vent: Inadequate clearance to openings or ignition sources       Installed upside down     63 Propane tank: <3' from opening | <3' from electric meter | <10' from ignition source      
64 250/500 gal. tank <10' | 1000 gal. tank <25' | Underground 1000 gal. tank <10'      
65 Hornet, bee or wasp nest      
 
Roof
1 Roof inspection method: Traversed / From eaves / From ground / From windows / Not inspected / ____________      
2 Roof type: Gable / Cross-gable / Hipped / Cross-hipped / Pyramidal / Shed / Flat / Mansard / Gambrel / A-frame / ____________      
3 Roof covering: Composition / Wood shakes / Torch down / Built up / Metal / Concrete tile / Clay tile / Slate / EPDM / Rolled / ____________      
4 Estimated age of roof: ____________________      
5 Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum / Steel / Plastic / Copper / Galvanized / Wood / Built-in / None / ____________      
6 Roof ventilation: Adequate / Inadequate / None visible / Unable to determine / ____________ 7 Excluded: Couldn't traverse      
8 Snow obscures: Partially | Completely       Debris obscures: Partially | Completely      
9 Vegitation and maintenance: Clean gutters       Clean roof       Moss       Trees overhanging     10 Trees against roof | Trees against roof with damage      
11 Age: Beyond service life       < 5 yrs left      
12 New composition roof will need: Tear-off | Sheathing | Both      
13 Flashing: Deteriorated, rusted       Lead improper at top of vent pipes      
14 At chimney: Deteriorated, substandard       No counterflashing      
15 Rubber boots: Deteriorated       Lifting or improperly installed      
16 Roof design: Slope-slope | Slope-wall | Slope-flat       No cricket above wide chimney      
17 Siding in contact with shingles below      
18 Composition: Deteriorated or missing       Popped nails       Raised shingles       Pressure washed      
19 < 3/12 slope       Pabco HO25      
20 Shakes: Deteriorated | Clean and preserve | Both      
21 Metal: Dented or damaged       Failing paint       Rust       Asphalt or tar sealant      
22 Concrete or tile: Chipped or cracked       Slipped       Missing      
23 Flat roof: Coating failed       Ponding       Gaps: Seams | Penetrations | Both      
24 Parapet walls: Deteriorated, substandard flashing | Slopes towards exterior      
25 Masonite Woodruf: Warning | Repair-replace      
26 Vents: Improper B-vent termination      
27 Plumbing vent: <6" above surface | <12" from vert. surface       Blocked: Caps | Debris      
 
Garage
1 Excluded: Stored items: Perimeter | Perimeter and center | Vehicle door(s) | All      
2 Appliances with no protective barrier       Walls or ceiling not fire-rated      
3 Garage-house door: Not fire-rated | Pet door       No auto-close | Repair/replace auto-close      
4 Weatherstrip: Missing | Deteriorated | Both       Gaps around when closed      
5 Vehicle door: Replace | Repair/replace       Water stains - caulk, paint       Lock inoperable or difficult      
6 Not balanced       Broken spring       No restraining cable on springs       Difficult to open or close 7 Weatherstrip: Missing | Deteriorated | Both      
8 Vehicle door opener: Inoperable       Mechanical auto-reverse inoperable or needs adjustment 9 Lock not disabled       Infrared photo eyes: Too high | Inoperable | None      
10 Control button: Too low or within reach of children | Loose      
11 Entry door: Deteriorated entry       Weatherstrip missing or deteriorated       Hollow core      
12 Attic access: Hatch missing | Hatch not fire-rated       Pull-down stairs not fire-rated      
13 Stairs: Wobbly       Garage-house step missing      
14 Non-uniform risers: Warning | Repair       Non-standard: Warning | Repair      
15 Handrails: Missing       Ungraspable       Loose       Not continuous or too short      
16 Guardrails: Wide gaps       Missing       Wobbly       Low       Climbable      
17 Electrical: Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
18 Receptacles: Open ground, rewire or replace with 2-prong | Open ground, rewire      
19 Broken       Scorched       Hot-neutral reverse       Loose       No power       Worn      
20 GFCI receptacles: Won't trip | Won't trip with tester       Won't reset       Energized when tripped 21 Non-GFCI in garage (excluding 1 for freezer)       Damaged by paint       Bad GFCI, can't verify others      
22 Wiring: Exposed       Not terminated       Splices not in box       Loose       Extension cord       Lamp cord      
23 Rodent evidence: Light to moderate | Heavy      
 
 
Attic
1 Inspection method: Viewed from hatch / Traversed / Partially traversed / Not inspected / ____________      
2 Roof structure: Trusses / Rafters / Not visible / ____________      
3 Ceiling structure: Trusses / Ceiling beams / Not visible / ____________      
4 Insulation material: Fiberglass loose / Fiberglass roll/batt / Mineral wool loose / Mineral wool roll/batt / Cellulose loose / Cellulose roll/batt / Vermiculite / None / ____________      
5 Insulation depth: _______________       Estimated R value: ____________________      
6 Excluded: No attic | No access hatch | Hatch inaccessible | Some areas inaccessible      
7 <1" clearance to flue       Water stains on wood: Dry | Wet      
8 Ceiling insulation: Vermiculite, asbestos warning       Paper facing on batts exposed      
9 Substandard | Uneven | Missing in some areas | None | None at skylight      
10 In contect with recessed lighting: Not IC rated | No visible rating      
11 Exhaust fans: No duct | Duct broken or collapsed | No vent cap      
12 Access hatch: No insulation over | No weatherstrip       Uninsulated pull-down stairs      
13 Electrical: Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
14 Wiring: Not terminated       Splices not in box       Loose       Extension cord       Lamp cord      
15 Attic fan: Inoperable | Noisy, vibration      
16 Vents: Blocked | Screens deteriorated or missing       Inadequate ventilation      
17 Water pipe insulation: None | Repair      
18 Rodent evidence: Light to moderate | Heavy      
19 Hornet, bee or wasp nest      
 
Electric service
1 Service type: Underground / Overhead / ____________      
2 Protection: Breakers / Fuses / ____________      
3 Amperage: 60 / 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 400 / ____________       Upgrade to 200 amp service      
4 Voltage: 120 / 120/240 / 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 / ____________      
5 Location of main service switch: ________________________________________      
6 Location of sub panels: ________________________________________      
7 Location of main disconnect: Top / Bottom / Top bank / All / ____________      
8 Service entrance conductor material: Aluminum / Copper / Copper-clad aluminum / ____________      
9 System ground: Ground rod / Cold water / Concrete encased electrode / Copper / Rebar / ____________      
10 Main disconnect rating: 60 / 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / N/A / ____________      
11 Branch circuit wiring type: NM sheathed / BX / Knob and tube / Copper / Aluminum multi-strand / Aluminum solid-strand / ____________      
12 Aluminum wiring present: No / Yes / Can't verify / ____________      
13 Smoke detectors: Yes / No / ____________      
14 Excluded: Interior low voltage lighting      
15 Panel cover not removed: Stored items, debris       Paint/wallpaper       Arcing noises      
16 Shelving, cabinets or structure       Equipment energized       Water: On floor | Leaking into panel      
17 Service drop wires: Frayed       In trees      
18 < 10' above ground | < 12' above driveway | < 3' from openings      
19 <3' above 3/12 roof or steeper | <8' above a flat roof | <18" above roof ridge      
20 Service entrance wires: Frayed       Loose point of attachment      
21 Drip loop: None       Substandard      
22 Service mast: Loose       Bent       Broken or damaged      
23 Meter: Missing or broken seal       Tap before meter      
24 Federal Pacific       Zinsco panel | Zinsco breakers      
25 Service panel (substitute "sub panel" as needed): Inadequate working space      
26 Missing or inadequate legend       Tap before main       >6 switches or hand movements      
27 Bushing missing       Undersized wire       Wires not terminated       Contamination      
28 Double or multi tap       Doubled or bundled neutrals       Open knockout      
29 Burned or melted wires or insulation       No anti-oxidant       Old fuses: Eval | Replace      
30 Burned or damaged circuit breaker      
31 GFCI breaker: Won't trip       Won't reset      
32 AFCI breaker: Won't trip       Won't reset       Recalled (blue test button)      
33 Service panel cover: None or not installed       Not flush       Open closure      
34 Screws: Missing       Pointed or too-long       In contact with conductors      
35 Grounding and bonding: Plastic pipe       Dielectric connectors      
36 Clamp on rod: Missing | Loose | Rusted or corroded      
37 Clamp on pipe: Missing | Loose | Rusted or corroded      
38 Sub panel: Neutrals and grounds bonded at sub-panel      
39 Branch circuit wiring: Aluminum solid strand       Knob and tube: Energized | Abandoned      
40 Incompatible components: Undersized: Meter base | Service conductor | Main service panel      
 Water heater
1 Estimated age: ____________________       Type: Tank / Instantaneous / ____________      
2 Energy source: Electricity / Natural gas / Propane / Oil / ____________      
3 Capacity: 30 / 40 / 47 / 50 / 52 / 65 / 66 / 80 / Not visible / ____________      
4 Manufacturer: American / American Proline / American Standard / A.O. Smith / AquaStar / Bosch / Bradford White / Envi-Ro-Temp / General Electric / Hotpoint / Reliance / Rheem / Richmond / Row Con / Rudd / State / Takagi / U.S. Craftmaster / Vanguard / Whirlpool / ____________      
5 Model: ________________________________________      
6 Water temperature: ____________________      
7 Excluded: Shut off      
8 Obscured by: Insulated jacket | Stored items | Permanent enclosure      
9 Temp > 120       Flame or source of spark <18" from garage floor       Reverse plumbed      
10 Undersized       No catch pan or drain       Circulation pump installed      
11 Age: Near 8-12 years | 8-12 years or older | Unknown, may be old      
12 Corrosion: On tank | Water stains below | Both       On fittings      
13 Earthquake straps: Missing | Substandard      
14 Supply valve: Missing | Handle missing      
15 T-P valve: Missing | Leaking      
16 Drain line: Missing       Routed up       >6" from floor       <6" from floor       Undersized       In crawlspace       >4 elbows      
17 Electric: Substandard wiring       No insulated pad      
18 Gas: Inadequate combustion air       Melted insulation by draft hood      
19 No drip leg       Scorch marks       Scale on burner, pilot assemblies or at draft hood      
20 Flame: Yellow | Noisy (whistling) | Floats | Too high      
21 Flame sheild missing or loose: Inner | Outer | Both      

Heating and cooling
1 Estimated age: ____________________      
2 Primary heat energy source: Natural gas / Electric / Oil / Wood / Propane / Solar / Coal / ____________      
3 Primary heat type: Forced air / Heat pump / Baseboard / Fan wall units / Radiant / Hot water / Gravity / Circulating pump / Steam / Up draft / Down draft / Horz draft / Standard / Medium / High / Gas fireplace/stove / ____________      
4 Primary A/C energy source: Electric / Natural Gas / Propane / N/A / ____________      
5 Primary A/C type: Split system / Heat pump / N/A / ____________      
6 Distribution: Sheet metal / Flex / Metal pipe / Plastic pipe / Not visible / N/A / ____________      
7 Manufacturer: Amana / American Standard / Armstrong / Bryant / Carrier / Coleman / General Electric / Goodman / Heil / Intertherm / Janitrol / Lennox / Luxaire / Payne / Rheem / Ruud / Tempstar / Thermopride / Trane / York / ____________      
8 Model: ________________________________________      
9 Filter location: Return air above / Return air below / Behind grill / Base of furnace / Top of furnace / ____________      
10 Last service date: ____________________      
11 Excluded: <60 degrees, can't eval A/C       Can't verify heat source in every room      
12 No response: Furnace | Boiler | Heat pump | A/C      
13 Shut off: Furnace | Boiler | Heat pump | A/C condensing unit      
14 Age: Furnace: Near 15-20 years | 15-20 years or older | Unknown, may be old      
15 Heat pump condensing unit: Near 15-20 years | 15-20 years or older | Unknown, may be old     16 A/C condensing unit: Near 8-15 years | Older than 8-15 years | Unknown, may be old      
17 Service: Now & annually (heat pump or AC)       Now & annually (gas or oil)       Now & annually (hydronic)      
18 Now & every few years       Perform heat exchanger CO test      
19 Return air: Open in basement - gas & oil       Gaps in attached garage       No gaps below interior doors      
20 Fresh air: Fresh air timer not set       Keep air supply ports open 24-7      
21 Filters: Replace now | Wash now | Maintain in future      
22 Deteriorated | Not secure | Wrong size | None      
23 Ducts: Broken or disconnected       Broken hangers       Lying on ground      
24 Flex duct: Sagging | Supports > 5' apart | Narrow support straps | All      
25 Asbestos on ducts: Warning | Deteriorated      
26 Ducts need cleaning: Debris, dirt, dust | Rodents | Mold | New construction      
27 Insulation: None | Deteriorated      
28 Combustion air, clearances and disconnect: Inadequate combustion/dilution air      
29 Flame or spark <18" above floor in garage       <1" from B-vent flue       <2" from double wall flue      
30 Single wall flue: <18" w/o draft hood       <9" w/ draft hood and oil       <6" w/ draft hood and gas      
31 Cabinet: <6" from top or sides of furnace/boiler       <24" from front of oil furnace/boiler      
32 <18" from front of gas/electric furnace or boiler      
33 Gas: Rusted or cracked heat exchanger       No drip leg      
34 Gas supply lines: Rust       Flexible connector: Through cabinet | Subject to damage      
35 Flame: Yellow/orange | Floating | Noisy or dancing | Pop | Rollout | Changes with fan on      
36 Oil: Flame not orange to yellow-white, or sooty       Oil smell or soot      
37 Oil tank: Buy replacement insurance       Leaking | Rust      
38 Buy contamination & clean up insurance (for tanks still in use in WA state only)      
39 Oil supply lines: Leaking       Subject to damage       No shut-off valve       No filter      
40 Barometric draft damper: Defective       Spilling exhaust gases      
41 Air handler: Noise or vibration       Loose v-belt       No catch pan in attic - heat pump or A/C   42 Evaporator coils: Ice       Cooling fins: Deteriorated | Dirty | Both      
43 Outside condensing unit: Not level       Noise or vibration       No disconnect      
44 Refrigerant line insulation deteriorated or missing       Cooling fins: Deteriorated | Dirty | Both   45 Inadequate clearance: Vegetation | Structure      
46 A/C supply air: Not cool enough | Too cool      
47 Hydronic: Open system, Legionnaire's disease      
 
 
 
 
 

Plumbing and laundry
1 Water pressure: ____________________      
2 Location of main water shut-off: ________________________________________      
3 Location of main water meter: ________________________________________      
4 Location of main fuel shut-off: ________________________________________      
5 Visible fuel storage systems: ________________________________________      
6 Type: Public / Private / Community well / ____________      
7 Service pipe: Copper / Galvanized / PE / Lead / Not visible / ____________      
8 Supply pipe: Copper / Galvanized / CPVC / PE / Polybutylene / Not visible / ____________      
9 Vent pipe: Plastic / Galvanized / Cast iron / Copper / Not visible / ____________      
10 Drain pipe: Plastic / Galvanized / Cast iron / Copper / Not visible / ____________      
11 Waste pipe: Plastic / Galvanized / Cast iron / Copper / Not visible / ____________      
12 Excluded: Laundry appliances       Washer had clothes in it      
13 Main shut-off not found       Meter not found       Inspect, pump septic      
14 Pre-1986 lead solder warning       Lead service pipe       Polybutylene      
15 Public supply pressure: > 80 psi | < 40 psi, warn | < 40 psi, repair       Need expansion tank   16 Galvanized steel supply: Old, advise, monitor | Corrosion, leaks or low flow      
17 Copper supply: Pin holes or corrosion       Steel hangers      
18 Drain and waste: Active leak       Stains: Monitor | Repair      
19 Oakum packing deteriorated or missing       Hanger straps: Broken | Substandard      
20 Waste cleanout: Cap missing       Bad seal       Shows wear: Public sewer | Private septic      
21 Laundry: No catch pan or drain for washer | No visible drain       Fan timer not set      
22 Laundry sink: Unanchored       Concrete cracked | Concrete cracked and leaking      
23 Dryer duct: Plastic or foil       Kinked       Broken or disconnected       None      
24 Needs cleaning       Too long       Routed vertically       Sheet metal screws      
25 Water softener discharge: To septic system       To sump pump       Near foundation      
26 Air gap: None or substandard       Inaccessible      
27 Sump pump: Installed       Inoperable       Couldn't test       No GFCI       Not on dedicated circuit      
28 No check valve       No pit liner      
 
 
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
1 Fireplace type: Masonry / Masonry with metal liner / Metal prefab / ____________      
2 Woodstove type: Metal / Metal insert / Ceramic / ____________      
3 Chimney type: Masonry / Metal / ____________      
4 Excluded: Fireplace firebox obscured by ashes or debris      
5 Gas: No gas | No response | No controls found      
6 Hearth: <18" deep | Deteriorated      
7 Clean flue: Annually for all       Now: Fireplace | Woodstove      
8 Fireplace: Rusted liner       Gaps between firebox and face      
9 Fireplace firebrick: Minor cracks | Repair, replace      
10 Refractory panels: Repair | Replace      
11 Damper: Stuck open or closed       Deteriorated       Missing      
12 Woodstove: In garage       Replace firebrick       Eval and verify safe installation      
13 Inadequate clearances: Flue pipe | Stove | Heat shield      
14 Chimney: Missing: Screen | Rainproof cover | Both      
15 Too short       Pie plate       Wood burning flue shared with oil or gas flue      
16 Repoint mortar       Crown deteriorated       Cracked flue tiles       Major masonry repairs      
17 Unlined wood burning | Unlined with gas appliance | Unlined with oil furnace      
18 Gas: Vent-free warning       Glass: Fogged | Soot      
19 Conversion: Damper can close       No glass doors      
 
 
 
Basement
1 Insulation material: Fiberglass roll/batt / None / ____________      
2 Pier/support post material: Wood / Bearing wall / Concrete / Masonry / Steel / ____________      
3 Beam material: Solid wood / Built up wood / Laminated wood / Steel / ____________      
4 Floor structure above: Wood joists / Engineered wood joists / Wood trusses / 2x6 T&G / Not visible / ____________      
5 Structural: Post-beam missing ties       Overspanned: Joists | Beams      
6 Notches and bored holes: Joists, various substandard | Studs, various substandard      
7 Joist notches: In middle 1/3 | >1/6 of depth | >1/4 of depth at end      
8 Joist bored holes: <2" from edge | >1/3 of depth      
9 Stud notches: >40% of depth | >25% of depth, bearing wall      
10 Stud bored holes: Bored hole <5/8" from edge | >60% of depth | >40% of depth, bearing wall      
11 Water: Standing water or wet areas | Past water intrusion      
12 Entry door: Deteriorated entry       Repair/replace lockset      
13 Weatherstrip: Weatherstrip missing or deteriorated | Replace      
14 Stairs: Wobbly      
15 Non-uniform risers: Warning | Repair       Non-standard: Warning | Repair      
16 Hand rails: Missing       Ungraspable       Loose       Not continuous or too short      
17 Guardrails: Wide gaps       Missing       Wobbly       Low       Climbable      
18 Electrical: Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
19 Receptacles: Open ground, rewire or replace with 2-prong | Open ground, rewire      
20 Broken       Scorched       Hot-neutral reverse       Loose       No power       Worn      
21 GFCI receptacles: Won't trip | Won't trip with tester       Won't reset       Energized when tripped      
22 Damaged by paint      
23 Wiring: Exposed       Not terminated       Splices not in box       Loose       Extension cord       Lamp cord      
24 Rodent evidence: Light to moderate | Heavy      

Kitchen
1 Appliances older than 10 or 15 years      
2 Dishwasher: Inoperable       No water       No high loop or air gap | No air gap      
3 Loose or missing bracket       Water beneath       Noisy       Kick plate missing, loose or deteriorated      
4 Bad door seal       Door handle loose or missing       Leaking at air gap      
5 Refrigerator: Inoperable       Ice maker turned off       No ice or water      
6 Bad door seal       Broken or missing shelving       Door handle(s) loose or missing       Uses GFCI      
7 Range hood: None       Light: Light inoperable | Missing bulb(s)      
8 Fan: Inoperable       Noisy       Vents indoors       Filter(s) missing       Undersized exhaust duct   
9 Microwave: Inoperable       Turntable inoperable       No turntable       Digital display defective   10 Range/Oven/Stove top: Inoperable: Bake | Broil | Burner(s) | Oven light      
11 No anti-tip bracket       Knob(s) missing or damaged       Door handle(s) loose or missing      
12 Bake element standoffs missing or damaged       Downdraft exhaust: Inoperable | Noisy      
13 Food disposal: Inoperable       Noisy       Substandard wiring       Corroded or at end of life      
14 Hot water dispenser: Inoperable       Disconnected      
15 Electrical: Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
16 Receptacles: Open ground, rewire or replace with 2-prong | Open ground, rewire      
17 Broken       Scorched       Hot-neutral reverse       Loose       No power       Worn      
18 GFCI receptacles: Won't trip | Won't trip with tester       Won't reset       Energized when tripped  19 Non-GFCI within 6' of sink       Damaged by paint       Bad GFCI, can't verify others      
20 Light fixtures: Inoperable       No bulb(s)       Loose or substandard       Deteriorated      
21 Closet lighting: Open lamp       Incandescent <12" clearance | Fluorescent <6" clearance      
22 Exhaust fans: Inoperable or inadequate       Noisy      
23 Plumbing: Shut-off valve handle missing       Supply line leak      
24 Faucets: Loose or missing handle       Leaks when off       Leaks when on       Reverse plumbed      
25 Sinks: Sprayer inoperable or defective       Enamel deteriorated      
26 Sink drains: Leak       Clogged or drains slowly       Substandard repair       Flexible pipe      
27 No trap       S-trap      
28 Cabinets: Deteriorated       Loose       Missing shelving or components      
29 Hardware loose and/or missing       Drawers difficult to operate       No pulls or handles      
30 Water damage below sink: Minor | Needs repair      
31 Countertops: Minor deterioration       Deteriorated       Loose laminate      
32 Needs caulk at backsplash       Cracked or broken concrete      
33 Tile, stone and grout: Deteriorated       Reseal grout      
34 Floors: Refinish wood floor       Gaps between tiles in wet areas      
35 Vinyl: Deteriorated | Deteriorated in wet areas      
36 Tile, stone and grout: Deteriorated | Deteriorated in wet areas       Reseal grout      
 
 
Bathrooms
1 Electrical: Switch within reach of shower       Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
2 Receptacles: Open ground, rewire or replace with 2-prong | Open ground, rewire      
3 Broken       Scorched       Hot-neutral reverse       Loose       No power       Worn      
4 GFCI receptacles: Won't trip | Won't trip with tester       Won't reset       Energized when tripped      
5 Non-GFCI within 6' of sink       Damaged by paint       Bad GFCI, can't verify others      
6 Light fixtures: Inoperable       No bulb(s)       Loose or substandard       Deteriorated      
7 Closet lighting: Open lamp       Incandescent <12" clearance | Fluorescent <6" clearance      
8 Exhaust fans: None with shower       Inoperable or inadequate       Noisy      
9 Plumbing: Shut-off valve handle missing       Supply line leak      
10 Faucets: Loose or missing handle       Leaks when off       Leaks when on       Reverse plumbed      
11 Sinks: Enamel deteriorated       Cracked or broken       Loose       Stopper missing or defective 12 Sink drains: Leak       Clogged or drains slowly       Substandard repair       Flexible pipe      
13 No trap       S-trap      
14 Toilets: No water       Loose | Loose w/ wet or damaged floor       Clogged or weak flush      
15 Runs       Flapper valve did not reseat       Cracked or broken: Bowl | Tank | Tank lid | All      
16 Bathtubs: Enamel deteriorated       Clogged or drains slowly       Tile or grout deteriorated      
17 Caulk missing or deteriorated: At floor | At surround | At base of spout | All      
18 Jetted tub GFCI: None visible | No access, cannot verify      
19 Showers: Clogged or drains slowly       Tile or grout deteriorated       Diverter valve defective   20 Caulk missing or deteriorated: At floor | Around surround | All      
21 Cabinets: Deteriorated       Loose       Missing shelving or components      
22 Hardware loose and/or missing       Drawers difficult to operate       No pulls or handles      
23 Water damage below sink: Minor | Needs repair      
24 Countertops: Minor deterioration       Deteriorated       Loose laminate      
25 Needs caulk at backsplash       Cracked or broken concrete      
26 Tile, stone and grout: Deteriorated       Reseal grout      
27 Floors: Refinish wood floor       Gaps between tiles in wet areas      
28 Vinyl: Deteriorated | Deteriorated in wet areas      
29 Tile, stone and grout: Deteriorated | Deteriorated in wet areas       Reseal grout      
 
 
 
 
 

Interior rooms
1 Heating and cooling: No visible source of heat      
2 Recalled Cadet heaters, FW, FX, LX, TK, ZA, Z, RA, RK, RLX, RX, RW, ZC      
3 Registers: Missing       Loose or not flush       Damaged       Weak flow or no flow      
4 Baseboard heaters: Baseboard heater deteriorated       Electric receptacles above      
5 Electrical: Doorbell: Inoperable       Button loose or damaged      
6 Smoke alarms: None       >10 years old       Replace batteries       Too few | Damaged or missing | Both      
7 Cover plates: Missing | Broken      
8 Receptacles: Open ground, rewire or replace with 2-prong | Open ground, rewire      
9 Broken       Scorched       Hot-neutral reverse       Loose       No power       Worn       Childproof caps      
10 Few receptacles | 2-pronged receptacles | Few & 2-pronged receptacles      
11 GFCI receptacles: Won't trip | Won't trip with tester       Won't reset       Energized when tripped 12 Non-GFCI within 6' of sink       Damaged by paint       Bad GFCI, can't verify others      
13 Light fixtures: Inoperable       No bulb(s)       Loose or substandard       Deteriorated      
14 Old fixtures       Need 3-way switches at both ends: Hall | Stairs      
15 Closet lighting: Open lamp       Incandescent <12" clearance | Fluorescent <6" clearance      
16 Wiring: Exposed       Not terminated       Splices not in box       Extension cord       Lamp cord   17 Fans: Whole-house fan: Inoperable       Noisy      
18 Ceiling fans: Inoperable       Wobbly, unbalanced       <7' from floor      
19 Ceiling: Minor cracks       Dry stains, monitor       Wet stains: Roof leak | Plumbing leak      
20 Pre-1979 asbestos popcorn: Intact, warn | Deteriorated, needs repair or abatement      
21 Walls: Minor cracks      
22 Windows: Won't open       Lock missing or inoperable       Springs broken       Vents closed     23 Glass: Broken       Double pane seal(s) failed       Non-tempered w/in 18" of floor      
24 Screens: Missing       Holes or tears      
25 Bedroom egress: Too high | Won't open, or opening too small | Both      
26 Doors: Deteriorated interior       Won't latch       Binds in jamb       No gap for return air      
27 Keyed lock or deadbolt on interior door      
28 Locksets: Missing       Loose       Damaged       Installed backwards      
29 Entry door: Deteriorated entry       Weatherstrip missing or deteriorated       Hollow core      
30 Deadbolt: Key-only, no handle       Inoperable or difficult      
31 Sliding glass doors: Deteriorated       Difficult to open/close       Lock inoperable or difficult      
32 Double pane seal(s) failed       Handle missing or loose      
33 Sliding screen doors: None for only source of ventilation       Deteriorated      
34 Holes or tears       Difficult to open/close      
35 Stairs: Door swings out over stairs      
36 Non-uniform risers: Warning | Repair       Non-standard: Warning | Repair      
37 Handrails: Missing       Ungraspable       Loose       Not continuous or too short      
38 Guardrails: Wide gaps       Missing       Wobbly       Low       Climbable      
39 Floors: Not level       Refinish wood floor       Squeaky      
40 Vinyl: Deteriorated | Deteriorated in wet areas      
41 Gaps between tiles in wet areas      
42 Carpet: Loose | Loose with trip hazard       Needs cleaning       Deteriorated      
43 Tile, stone and grout: Deteriorated | Deteriorated in wet areas       Reseal grout      
44 Miscellaneous: 
45 Trim: Missing | Damaged | Both      
46 Fixtures: Missing | Damaged | Both      
47 Rodent evidence: Light to moderate | Heavy      
48 Lead paint: Intact | Poor condition