Example
of an actual mail order checklist 
FOUNDATION
□No Reportable Issues
71. SLAB on Grade ____% of edge exposed for inspection
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Exposed Edge (Monolithic slabs): □Significant undercutting____ □Common
cracks____ □Chips/aggregate popping ____
Problematic Cracks: ENGR □Displacement_______________ □Multiple______________ □Widening ______________
72. WALL □No
problematic cracks obs □Earth min 6 to siding/framing □Evidence of
dampproofing
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Common Cracks: □Front □Right
side □Left side □Rear □In Parge coat only __________________________________
□θ Rcmd
common/settlement cracks be Repaired/Sealed to prevent
further deterioration. Monitor. ___________________
Problematic Cracks: ENGR □Displacement □Horizontal □Multiple □Stair step □Widening □Bulging
/Bowing /Leaning
Walk Out / Up: □Railing Loose / Missing □Wall
Leaning/Cracked_______ DOOR: ___________________________
Cone of Compression: □Compromised ENGR _____________________________________________________________
□NOT
INSPECTED DUE TO: ___________________ CELLAR/CRAWLSPACE
73. GENERAL □Candidate
for Closing Off Space □No Reportable Issues
□No visible efflorescence □Appears essentially dry □Insulation intact □Earth/wood clearances OK
□99+% Vapor retarder coverage (6 mil) □Adequate cross ventilation □No WDN □No WDO observed
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________□ θRCMD MOISTURE
CONTROL SPECIALIST
Floor/Drainage: □Wood/debrisθRcmd removal □Musty smell □Visible
Wetness/Standing water _____________________
Walls □Efflorescence □Visible moisture □Minor cracks □Problematic cracks ENGR ______________________________
Columns: □Improper
footing / Bearing at top □No termite shield _______________________________________________
Beams/Girders: □Improper bearing ___________ □WDO______________□WDN_______________ □Moisture______%
Joists/Trusses: □Improper bearing/Hanger support □WDO______________□WDN _______________□Moisture______%
Rim/Band Board/Anchor Bolts: □Not visible □WDO______________□WDN __________________ □Moisture______%
Natural Ventilation: □Non-existent/Inadequate/Marginal/Inoperable/Blocked ______________________________________
Insulation: □None/Limited/Missing
in areas/Falling/Wet/Ineffective/Ripped
________________________________________
Floor Vapor Retarder: □None/Limited/Pulled back/Torn θRcmd install
6 mil plastic _____________________________
Flexible/Metal Ducts (HVAC): □Improperly secured □Disconnected/Loose joints □Rusted/Corroded/Torn/Damaged____
Electrical: □θRcmd
GFCI □No Lighting / Outlets □Open
Junction box SS______ □Dangling wires SS _____________
Plumbing: □Exposed Supply Pipes subject to freezingθRcmd insulate
□Corroded Pipes/Hangers
□Leaking waste
HH____
74. LOC:#1 #2 Viewed from □Ground □Roof CHIMNEY(S)
□□Spark
arrestor □□Rain cap □□Roof clearance
OK □No Reportable Issues
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Attachment to house: □Leaning C □Caulking
deteriorated /missing ____________________________________________
Ash Dump/Door: □Not installed □Not operable □Filled with
debris ____________________________________________
Brick & Mortar: □Problematic Cracks C _____ □Bricks Decayed /Spalling □Mortar Decayed /Missing □Efflorescence
Cap: □Missing Rain cap / Spark arrestorθRcmd install □Cracks/Missing mortar___________________________________
Flue (Clay/Insert): □UNABLE TO
INSPECT-inaccessible □Mod {>1/8} / heavy
creosote buildup SS CS________________
Cricket/Saddle Flashing: □θRcmd cricket
(>30) □Flashing needs repairs / regunking ___________________________