Pre-Closing/Pre-Warranty Expiration Checklist

Please use this Checklist during the walk-through that should be taken within twenty four hours prior to the home's closing and/or warranty expiration. This is to ensure there have been no significant or noticeable changes since the home inspection. Between your home inspection and closing, a period of time could have allowed for a home's conditions to change. A home's components/appliance/systems can fail at any time, so we urge you to operate/inspect them all prior to closing. Ensure you bring light bulbs, and inspect behind any remaining furniture/items left by the property owner(s).
 
Address:
Date and Time:
     
  "OK" "NOT OK"
Anticipated Conditions    
All agreed repairs and improvements completed?    
All operating manuals, warranty papers, service contracts been received?    
     
Exterior    
Any visible damage(windows, doors, gutters, downspouts, siding, etc)?    
Any water pooling/flooding around building's perimeter?    
     
Roof    
Overall condition?    
Any damaged, water pooling areas?    
     
Garage    
Door operates correctly?    
Remote(s) operate door(s)?    
Interior of garage appear undamaged?    
     
Interior    
Any new wall, ceiling, or floor stains?    
Any already identified wall, ceiling, floor stains become bigger?    
Any leaks?    
Any broken mirrors or window glass?    
All windows operate (open, close, and lock) properly?    
All doors operate (open, close, and latch/lock) properly?    
Floors clear of any damage?    
     
Plumbing    
All plumbing fixtures present?    
All pluming fixtures function properly?    
All sinks and tubs fill properly?    
All sinks, tubs, and showers drain properly?    
All toilets flush properly?    

Hot water present(check if water heater is turned on)?

   
All water drains freely, with no backups?    
     
Electrical    
All permanent fixtures(lights, chandeliers, etc.) present?    
All light switches function properly?    
Door bell work?    
     
Basement/Crawlspace    
Any new leaks or stains?    
Any already identified stains become bigger?    
All sump pumps functioning properly?    
     
Heating and Cooling    
Heat properly respond to thermostat(s)?    
If Outside > 60F: Air Conditioning properly respond to thermostat(s)?    
Air flowing properly through all registers?    
     
Attic    
Any new leaks or stains?    
Any already identified stains become bigger?    
     
Kitchen    
All appliances present and operating properly?    
     
Laundry    
Washing machine and Dryer operating properly?    
     
Pools/Spas    
Pool and/or spa recently inspected by Certified Pool Inspector?    
     
Any "NOT OK" condition should be compared to home inspection report and seller's discloser form(s). If a change has occurred since home inspection, condition should be discussed with property owner, before closing.
For assistance, feel free to contact us at ABC Inspection Services, Inc.