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We offer you this pre-inspection checklist for your use when you are looking to buy or sell a home.  This checklist should not be used by you as a replacement for a professional inspection, however it may help you understand and uncover areas that may be or may become concerns for you. 

 

Interior Home Inspection Checklist

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Marilyn Parrish - Realtor®

11711 North Meridian - Suite 100

Carmel, Indiana  46032

Office:  (317) 331-7222

The Indy Home Team

Indianapolis Metro North

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Basement:

 

 

Heating & Air Conditioning

 

 

No large cracks

 

 

Inspect heating system for age and

general condition

 

 

No standing water

 

 

Check flue and vents

 

 

No water on walls or corners

 

 

System is clean and free of debris

 

 

Look for sagging floor joist

 

 

Turn thermostat to highest setting and check heating.

 

 

No damaged floor joist

 

 

Turn system to coolest setting and check the air conditioning

 

 

No rotted sill plate

 

 

Floors:

 

 

No cracks in plaster or wall board

 

 

Floors are even and true

 

 

No musty smell

 

 

No excessive creaking

 

 

No warped molding

 

 

Flooring material is not worn out

 

 

No water stains in ceiling

 

 

Hardwood floor is laid appropriately

 

 

Structure:

 

 

Carpet is tacked down properly

 

 

No cracks in plaster

 

 

Tile floors have no cracks

 

 

Floors do not bounce

 

 

Flooring material is appropriate to house

 

 

No sagging ceilings

 

 

Doors:

 

 

Windows fit tightly in openings

 

 

Doors open and close properly

 

 

Doors close tightly and latch

 

 

Fit well in opening

 

 

Check walls for bowing out or in

 

 

Hardware works properly

 

 

Plumbing