For licensed inspectors
Home inspection checklist
A home inspection checklist is the list of systems and items an inspector reviews—roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, exterior, and interiors—so nothing obvious is skipped and the report stays consistent.
Field checklist structure for licensed inspectors. Buyers looking for what gets looked at should start with what a home inspection is—not this page.
Core systems
Roof covering, flashings, gutters. Exterior cladding, windows, grading. Foundation and visible structure. Electrical service, panel, and representative outlets. Plumbing supply, drains, water heater. Heating and cooling equipment. Attic and crawl space when accessible. Interior walls, floors, and moisture clues.
Add-ons—radon, sewer camera, pool, well, septic—are usually separate. Ask before the visit so they are on the calendar.
Same order every job
The same section order reduces missed items and makes photos easier to file. Software that already lays out sections is a checklist you fill, not a blank page. Prinsto uses that structure so field notes land in the report without retyping.
If you are buying a house
You do not need this field list. Read what a home inspection covers, use the buyer checklist to prepare, then hire a licensed inspector and read the buying and scheduling guides. Sellers preparing photos can use the pre-listing checklist. Prinsto is not a booking marketplace.
What does a home inspection cover
Common questions
- Is there one official checklist?
- Scope follows your standards of practice and state rules. Checklists vary by climate (heat pumps vs. boilers) and by property type (condo vs. farmhouse).
- Should buyers bring their own list?
- A short list of personal concerns (sump pump, old roof) is useful. A 200-item DIY inspection is not a substitute for a licensed inspector.
Is there one official checklist?
Scope follows your standards of practice and state rules. Checklists vary by climate (heat pumps vs. boilers) and by property type (condo vs. farmhouse).
Should buyers bring their own list?
A short list of personal concerns (sump pump, old roof) is useful. A 200-item DIY inspection is not a substitute for a licensed inspector.