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Build/Rehab Inspection Report
Rob Morris

Build/Rehab Inspection Report

The Entry and Exit reports provide evidence of the condition of the premises at the beginning and ending of tenancy. These documents may be referred to as evidence if there is a dispute over the security deposit refund at the end of the tenancy.

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Free Build/Rehab Inspection Report Checklist

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Title Page

  • Property Address:

  • Report Name: (Copy Address from above here)

  • Unit # (If applicable)

  • Inspector Name:

  • Auto-Generated Report #:

  • Conducted on

  • Inspector:
    1. Inspect the premises.
    2. Mark each item with the appropriate answer.
    3. Make a note of any extra items in the add notes section.
    4. Take Pictures to show true condition and add them under appropriate items.

Property Inspection

Entry

  • Add Entry

    • Entry

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visable drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visable screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Screens/Shades

  • Closet

  • Is there a closet rod present and functional?
    Is there shelving present and functional/clean?

  • Lights/Ceiling Fans

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

  • Doorbell

Living Room

  • Add a Living Room

    • Living Room

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Screens/Shades

  • Closet

  • Is there a closet rod present and functional?
    Is there shelving present and functional/clean?

  • Lights/Ceiling Fans

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

Dining Room

  • Add Dining Room

    • Dining Room

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visable drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visable screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Screens/Shades

  • Lights/Ceiling Fans

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

Kitchen

  • Add a Kitchen

    • Kitchen

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Screens/Shades

  • Lights/Ceiling Fans

  • Electrical (GFCI/Outlets/Switches)

  • Smoke Detector

  • Sink

  • Are pee traps and drains installed?
    Does the hot and cold water work?
    Do any of the faucets drip?
    Is there access to plumbing connections?
    Are all the correct shut off valves installed?
    Are there any leaks?

  • Cabinets (Drawers/Shelves)

  • Are there any open cutouts in the back of vanities and base cabinets?
    Are there any exposed nail or screw heads inside the cabinets?
    Do all the cabinet and vanity door open and close correctly?
    Do all the vanity and cabinet hinges have all there screws installed?
    Are there any gaps around the vanity or cabinet trim?
    Is the trim glued or nailed on?

  • Countertops

  • Is the sink sealed to the countertop?
    Are the joints in the countetops uniform and sealed?
    Are there any gaps in the countertop corners?
    Is the backsplash installed correctly and sealed?

  • Stove

  • Range Hood/Vent

  • Microwave

  • Garbage Disposal

  • Dishwasher

  • Refrigerator

  • Ice Maker

  • Caulking

  • Are their any holes or gaps where water can get through?
    Is the caulking neat and present where it should be?

Bedroom

  • Add a Bedroom

    • Bedroom

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Screens/Shades

  • Lights/Ceiling Fans

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

  • Smoke Detector

  • Closet

Bathroom

  • Add a Bathroom

    • Bathroom

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Lights

  • Screens/Shades

  • Electrical (GFCI/Outlets/Switches)

  • Bath/Shower

  • Are pee traps and drains installed?
    Does the hot and cold water work?
    Do any of the faucets drip?
    Is there access to plumbing connections?
    Are all the correct shut off valves installed?
    Are there any leaks?

  • Tub/Shower Surround

  • Toilet

  • Is it properly plumbed?
    Does it flush properly?
    Is it level/flush with the floor and not wobbly?

  • Exhaust Fan

  • Sink

  • Are pee traps and drains installed?
    Does the hot and cold water work?
    Do any of the faucets drip?
    Is there access to plumbing connections?
    Are all the correct shut off valves installed?
    Are there any leaks?

  • Drawers

  • Vanity

  • Closet

  • Is there a closet rod present and functional?
    Is there shelving present and functional/clean?

  • Caulking

  • Are their any holes or gaps where water can get through?
    Is the caulking neat and present where it should be?

  • Towel Racks / Shower Rod

Laundry

  • Add Laundry

    • Laundry

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Lights

  • Exhaust Fan

  • Screens/Shades

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

  • Smoke Detector

  • Washing Machine

  • Is the it plumbed correctly?

  • Dryer

  • Is the it vented correctly?

Shed

  • Add a Shed

    • Shed

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    Are the interior doors undercut to clear for the carpet and for circulation?

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Lights

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

Mechanical

  • HVAC

  • Do all the register work properly?
    Is the duct work installed and sealed correctly?
    Does the Unit turn on/off as it should?
    Is it properly vented?

  • Thermostat

  • Air Filters

  • Water Heater

  • Is the it plumped correctly?
    Is there proper drain valves and pipe?
    Is there a drain pan installed?

  • Electrical Panel

  • Is the panel labeled correctly?
    Is the panel grounded correctly?
    Is the panel wiring neat and safe?

  • Utilities

  • Is the electricity on and working properly?
    Is the gas on and working properly?
    Is the water on and working properly?

Exterior

  • Overall Condition

  • Driveway

  • Siding/Paint

  • Exterior Foundation

  • Fence

  • Roof

  • Chimney/Roof Vent Boots (properly installed)

  • Soffits/Facia (are they in good shape, no rot or damage)

  • Gutters (are they clear, no major debris or clogs)

  • Front Entry Door

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do self closing doors should latch on closing?
    Is there weather-stripping on all exterior doors?
    Are there door sweeps at the bottom of exterior doors?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Is there visible light around the perimeter of the exterior doors?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Is the door threshold seal to prevent water intrusion?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    If we have closers at the top of doors do they work properly?

  • Read/Side Entry Door

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do self closing doors should latch on closing?
    Is there weather-stripping on all exterior doors?
    Are there door sweeps at the bottom of exterior doors?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Is there visible light around the perimeter of the exterior doors?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Is the door threshold seal to prevent water intrusion?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    If we have closers at the top of doors do they work properly?

  • Any Sign of Pests (Termites, mice, place were animals could enter)?

  • Electrical Hookups from the line to the house and ground wire in proper order?

  • Gas meter and pipes look to be in good shape?

Attic and Crawlspace

  • Do we have access to the attic and is it insulated correctly?

  • Is there proper attic ventilation

  • Crawlspace/Basement

  • Any signs of water (currently or in the past)?
    Any current moisture, use moisture meter on all joists and sill?
    Any rotten wood? (even if sistered or repaired?) (especially sills/joists)
    Are the piers/columns tight against the joists?
    Are joist hangers on all joists and properly attached to sill?
    Any holes/critter access points?
    Is the Sump Pump and/or Dehumidifier working and present?
    Any cracked block or foundation?
    Is insulation all present and properly installed?

Pool

  • Add a Pool

    • Pool

  • Overall Condition

Lawn and Garden

  • Add a Lawn and Garden

    • Lawn and Garden

  • Lawn

  • Plants

  • Trees

  • Garden Hose Bib

  • Watering System

Garage/Carport

  • Add a Garage/Carport

    • Garage/Carport

  • Structure

  • Lights

  • Doors

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do self closing doors should latch on closing?
    Is there weather-stripping on all exterior doors?
    Are there door sweeps at the bottom of exterior doors?
    Do all the doors close tightly and lock properly?
    Do the door hinges have all their screws?
    Is there visible light around the perimeter of the exterior doors?
    Does the door threshold create a tripling hazard?
    Is the door threshold seal to prevent water intrusion?
    Are there gaps between the door frame and the wall?
    Are all door stops installed?
    If we have closers at the top of doors do they work properly?

  • Roof

  • Windows

  • Check frames for damage
    Do all open and close smoothly?
    Do all close tightly and lock properly?
    Are there any broken windows?
    Is there any moisture between glass panes?

  • Screens

  • Electrical (Outlets/Switches)

  • Ceiling

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints? Check with natural light and with the lights on.
    Are there any holes around light fixtures, vents and cover plates?
    Are there any cracks in the ceiling?
    Are smoke detector installed and working correctly?
    Are there any visible screw heads

  • Walls

  • Are there any visible drywall tape joints not properly sanded or missing paint?
    Are there cracks around the windows or doors?
    Are there any visible screw heads?
    Is there adequate paint coverage?
    If walls are textured is it uniform?
    Do you notice any gouges, dings or any damage in the corners
    Are there any broken grout pieces on tile walls?
    Are walls covering secured at wall ends and corners
    Are the any trim pieces tight to the wall with no gaps?

  • Flooring

  • Are there frayed ends on carpet?
    Does the flooring transition correctly in each room?
    Is the tile floor grouted correctly ?
    Are all the floors flat?
    Is there any damage to the flooring in any of the rooms?
    Are there gaps between the flooring and trim?
    Are carpet seams visible?
    Are the transition strips installed where needed?

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Build/Rehab Inspection Report
Rob Morris

Build/Rehab Inspection Report

The Entry and Exit reports provide evidence of the condition of the premises at the beginning and ending of tenancy. These documents may be referred to as evidence if there is a dispute over the security deposit refund at the end of the tenancy.

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