Inspection checklist

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Take a close look at your property to identify the areas which need your attention.

Exterior

Exterior of the home Good Work needed
Walkways free of clutter, toys, weeds, etc.?
 
 
Fences, gates painted and working?
 
 
Letterbox clean and straight?
 
 
Gutters clean and fastened?
 
 
House looks freshly painted?
 
 
Roof in good condition?
 
 
Chimney and TV antennas firmly secured?
 
 
Windows clean, not cracked, working?
 
 
Front door freshly painted?
 
 
Does the doorbell work?
 
 
Clean doormat?
 
 
All exterior lights working?
 
 
Rubbish bins clean and out of sight?
 
 
Lawn and garden Good Work needed
Is the lawn green, mowed, edges trimmed?
 
 
Are shrubs and trees trimmed?
 
 
Flowering plants where needed?
 
 
Planting beds weeded and neat?
 
 
 
Garage and Driveway Good Work needed
Stains and cracks removed from driveway?
 
 
Garage clean and tidy?
 
 
Workbench area clean, clutter free?
 
 
Suitable storage areas?
 
 

Interior

Kitchen Good Work needed
Ceiling clean and in good condition?
 
 
Walls clean and in good condition?
 
 
Floor clean and in good condition?
 
 
Paint and/or wallpaper look new?
 
 
Blinds or curtains clean and functional?
 
 
Sink scrubbed, working, no leaks, and no drips?
 
 
Counters clean and uncluttered?
 
 
Refrigerator and oven clean?
 
 
All appliances in working order?
 
 
Pantry and cabinets clean and uncluttered?
 
 
Adequate ventilation?
 
 
Light fittings clean and functional?
 
 
 
Bathrooms and Toilets Good Work needed
Ceiling clean and in good condition?
 
 
Walls clean and in good condition?
 
 
Floor clean and in good condition?
 
 
Paint and/or wallpaper look new?
 
 
Tiles uncracked? Caulking in good repair?
 
 
New floor mats?
 
 
Light fittings clean and functional?
 
 
Blinds or curtains clean and functional?
 
 
Sealant around bath or shower clean and watertight?
 
 
Adequate ventilation?
 
 
Heating (towel, ceiling, underfloor) operational?
 
 
 
Dining room Good Work needed
Ceiling clean and in good condition?
 
 
Walls clean and in good condition?
 
 
Floor clean and in good condition?
 
 
Paint and/or wallpaper look new?
 
 
Tiles uncracked? Caulking in good repair?
 
 
New floor mats?
 
 
Light fittings clean and functional?
 
 
Blinds or curtains clean and functional?
 
 
 
Lounge Good Work needed
Ceiling clean and in good condition?
 
 
Walls clean and in good condition?
 
 
Floor clean and in good condition?
 
 
Paint and/or wallpaper look new?
 
 
Light fittings clean and functional?
 
 
Blinds or curtains clean and functional?
 
 
Furniture clean and functional?
 
 
 
All Bedrooms Good Work needed
Ceiling clean and in good condition?
 
 
Walls clean and in good condition?
 
 
Floor clean and in good condition?
 
 
Paint and/or wallpaper look new?
 
 
Uncluttered?
 
 
Light fittings clean and functional?
 
 
Blinds or curtains clean and functional?
 
 
Furniture clean and functional?
 
 
 
Other Rooms Good Work needed
Ceiling and walls clean?
 
 
Paint and/or wallpaper look new?
 
 
Floor clean and in good condition?
 
 
Curtains, drapes, windowsills clean?
 
 
Door hardware works? Polished?
 
 
Room uncluttered?
 
 
Excess furniture removed?
 
 
Fireplace clean?
 
 

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