How to Prepare Your Home for the Home Inspection
Now that your home is under contract, there are things you can do to help the inspection process go
smoothly and not have any delays with your inspections. This is a great checklist you can use to get
your home ready for the home inspection.
1. Are the utilities on?
๐ Gas burning appliances and heating units are turned on
๐ Water is turned on at all the fixtures and toilets
๐ Electrical breakers are turned on
2. Are all of the access panels accessible for evaluation?
๐ Plumbing and heating manifolds
๐ Water Heater closet is accessible
๐ Mechanical rooms are accessible
๐ Crawlspace and attics have been located
๐ Electrical panels are accessible
3. Is the exterior of the home accessible?
๐ Unlock or remove locks from access panels and crawlspaces
๐ Remove debris against the home that may prevent access
4. Remove or secure pets
a. Dogs and cats can prevent access to areas of the home
b. Inspectors are not responsible for monitoring pets
5. Disclose information about past events or damage to the home
๐ Past leaks that have been repaired
๐ Damage โ even if itโs only a cosmetic issue
๐ Full Disclosure will build trust with the Home Buyers
