Inspection Checklist
(courtesy of www.mobilehomeinfo.com)
Make: _____________________________ Model ___________________
Serial Number: ________________________ CSA Number ______________
Year ________________(not sure, forward Serial Number and Make and we may be able to Help )
Asking Price ___________________________
Exterior
Siding (note: on wooden siding check for dry rot and if metal check for missing or loose screws)
Material____________ Shape____________ Remarks_______________________
Roof
Material____________ Shape____________ Remarks_______________________
Exterior
2 x 2 _________ 2 x 3 __________ 2 x 4 ___________ 2 x 6 ____________
Skirting (bear in mind if you
are moving home this may not play a part as it normally does not usually
"fit" at new site)
Material____________ Shape____________ Remarks_______________________
Is it Vented _________________
Steps and Decks
At each door? __________ Remarks _______________________________________
General Shape__________ Remarks _______________________________________
Exterior doors (include patio and Garden doors)
Type __________________ Remarks ______________________________________
Seal ___________________ Do they open __________________________________
Storm __________________Screens: ____________ Remarks __________________
Windows
Type ___________________ Broken Glass _______________ Work_____________
Seals___________________ Screens_____________________
Remarks______________________________________________________________
Shutters (note: if wooden siding check for dry rot behind shutters)
Type ___________________ Shape _________________ Remarks _______________
Air Condition (remember if it is an "A" coil unit you will have to uncharged the unit prior to disassembly (DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO ATMOSPHERE - HAVE IT DONE PROFESSIONALLY)
Type ___________________Working _______________ Remarks _______________
OVERALL COMMENTS ON SHAPE OF EXTERIOR ______________________
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Under Home
Ground (is it wet? is there a grade on the lot?) __________________________________
Under-belly (is it intact, look at area under water heater) ___________________________
Dryer Vent (is it venting outside home/skirting___________________________________
Insulation (is it visible?) ___________________________________________________
Blocking (check type; shape; is any loose; is the bottom treated) ____________________
Vapor barrier (is it there? If not there is a possibility of increased humidity in home) ____________________
OVERALL COMMENTS OF SHAPE OF UNDER SIDE __________________________
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Inside Home
Kitchen
Ceiling (check for repair and water stain) __________ Remarks __________________
Light fixtures ______________ Remarks ____________________________________
Light switches & outlets (check they all work) ____________ Remarks _____________
Cabinets _________________ Remarks ____________________________________
Counter tops ______________ Remarks ____________________________________
Under sink (check for water damage) _____________ Remarks ___________________
Flooring (check for general condition & soft spots) _______ Remarks _______________
Sink / taps / drain / Veg. sprayer _______________ Remarks _____________________
Appliances (if included you may want to include serial number)
Fridge _____________________ Remarks ____________________
Stove / Range ________________ Remarks ____________________
Dishwasher __________________ Remarks _____________________
Range hood (venting inside or out) _______________________________
OVERALL COMMENTS ON SHAPE OF KITCHEN _____________________
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Bathroom (s)
Ceiling __________________________ Remarks ____________________________
Flooring (CHECK FOR SOFT SPOTS)____________ Remarks ______________________
Tub / Shower _________________________ Remarks ______________________
Sink / Vanity / Mirror (check underneath for water leaks and shape of the bottom board) ___________
Remarks __________________________________________________________
Vent / Fan _____________________ Remarks _____________________________
Lighting / outlets (gfi) _____________ Remarks _____________________________
Other considerations in bathroom
Sink and tub stoppers ______ Dripping or corroded taps ____________
Shower rods ______ Check rate of draining of tub _____sink ________toilet _______
Plunger visible ____________ (usually a sign of chronic problems)
OVERALL COMMENTS ON SHAPE OF BATHROOM (S) ____________________
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Bedrooms MstrBrm BdRm# 2 BdRm #3
Light fixture ______ _____ _______ Remarks___________
Light switch / outlets ______ ______ _______ Remarks___________
Floor (soft spots) ______ ______ _______ Remarks____________
Floor covering _______ ______ _______ Remarks____________
Windows _______ ______ ______ Remarks____________
Doors (check both sides) _______ ______ ______ Remarks____________
Walls _______ ______ ______ Remarks____________
OVERALL COMMENTS ON SHAPE OF BEDROOMS ____________________ __________________________________________________________________
Water Heater
Approx age ___________ Gas (convertible or not) or Electric __________________
General exterior appearance __________ Check all visible piping ________________
If gas check and make sure compartment is sealed _______
If gas check Chimney _____ Check water heater compartment floor ______________
OVERALL COMMENTS ON WATER HEATER & COMPARTMENT__________
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Furnace
Make __________ Type: Gas ______ Electric _______ Oil ________
Original or Replaced ________________________ Shape of chimney ____________
If it is an older model and you see an abundance of used matches or lighting material in the area we would suggest that you have furnace (fire box ) checked for cracks. Cost of replacing a gas furnace will run $1,100 plus.
OVERALL COMMENTS ON SHAPE OF FURNACE_______________________
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Utility room / Washer Dryer Area
Check floor _________________ Check washer connections ______________________
Washer (if included*) ______________ Dryer (if included*) _________________________
*If included you may want to record the serial numbers of the Washer and Dryer
OVERALL COMMENTS ON SHAPE OF UTILITY AREA / ROOM____________
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Any signs of mold? (check out www.toxic-black-mold-info.com/ )_____________
Conclusion ____________________________________________________________
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