House Inspection List
Look for the following items. If you see any of these problems, place a checkmark in the box next to the item.
		stains on basement walls		leaking, plumbing, especially the main water line (turn on the water and look at the pipes.
		moss, mildew, or stains on lower siding		main electrical service that is too small (turn on lots of lights and appliances at the same time to see if they blow a fuse or circuit breaker.
		stains or mildew on underside of roof		extension cords running a long way
		soggy areas to yard		odd smells, such as sewer gas
		eroded areas in walkway or driveway		lack of insulation in attic (there should be thick insulation on the floor or ceiling)
		roof that sags in the middle		signs of termites or ants
		walls that curve in and out		old flaky paint on sills or trim
		windows or doors that look crooked		flaky paint on the outside
		porches that lean or sag		floor covering that is worn in large areas
		diagonal cracks above doors and windows		siding that is wavy or spongy underneath
		slipping or shifted foundation		roof cover that is seriously worn or has many layers
		floors that feel spongy or uneven		inside doors or windows that don't fit
		houses that are built on wood posts or sill beams on ground		very high heating or air conditioning bills (ask the owner if you can look at the bills)
Make sure that you take the time to do a thorough job of evaluating each property before making a decision.