Repair Checklist

Repair & Cleaning Checklist

Front Door:

  • Newly painted
  • Doorbell operating
  • Door brass polished
  • Hinges oiled

Exterior of House:

  • House recently painted
  • Gutters recently cleaned
  • Exterior lights operating
  • Missing shingles replaced
  • Moss removed from roof

Windows:

  • Window trims painted
  • Windows operating freely
  • Cracked windowpanes replaced
  • Windows washed

Driveway:

  • Resurfaced
  • Potholes patched
  • Recently sealed

Patios:

  • Wood stained or painted
  • Fencing secure

Lawn:

  • Lawn in good condition
  • Grass mowed
  • Edges trimmed

Trees/Shrubs:

  • Dead branches pruned
  • Dead shrubs replaced
  • Overgrown shrubs pruned

Entry:

  • Entry lights operating
  • Floors cleaned
  • Closet cleaned
  • Closet light operating

Living Room:

  • Recently painted
  • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
  • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
  • Wallpaper secured
  • Woodwork repainted
  • Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
  • Drapes/blinds opened
  • Carpets cleaned
  • Furniture positioned to show space

Kitchen:

  • Sink free of stains
  • No dripping faucets
  • Appliances in good working order
  • Walls, cabinets free of stains
  • Countertops cleared and cleaned
  • Pantry neatly arranged
  • Pantry hardware replaced
  • Refrigerator defrosted
Family Room:

  • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
  • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
  • Wallpaper secured
  • Woodwork repainted
  • Windows washed
  • Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
  • Windows operating freely
  • Drapes/blinds opened
  • Carpets cleaned
  • Hobby supplies put away

Bedrooms:

  • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
  • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
  • Wallpaper secured
  • Woodwork repaired
  • Windows washed
  • Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
  • Floor waxed/refinished
  • Carpets cleaned
  • Beds made
  • Laundry put away
  • Floor free from clutter

Basement:

  • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
  • No evidence of water penetration
  • Dampness removed
  • Cold water pipes covered
  • Dehumidifier installed
  • Sump pump installed
  • No musty odors
  • Drains cleared
  • Furnace cleaned
  • Storage neatly arranged
  • Excess storage removed
  • Floor swept
  • Light fixtures operating
  • Handrail secure
  • Stairway runner secure

Dining Room:

  • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
  • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
  • Wallpaper secured
  • Woodwork repaired
  • Windows washed
  • Drapes/blinds open to view
  • Floor waxed/refinished
  • Carpets cleaned

Bathrooms:

  • Sink stains removed
  • Leaky faucets repaired
  • Grouting stains removed
  • All joints caulked
  • Missing tiles replaced
  • All fixtures operating
  • Floors cleaned
  • New shower curtain
  • All supplies stored
  • Guest

Possible work orders
The following is a list of some possible work orders. The work orders must be completed prior to closing and the seller is responsible for having them done. Check with your local authorities for specific requirements.The following conditions may require a work order:

  • Broken windows.
  • Debris in crawl space.
  • Dry rot or deteriorated wood.
  • Earth-wood contact.
  • Overgrown shrubbery.
  • Electrical not in working condition.
  • Gutters and downspouts blocked or missing.
  • A hot water tank without a 3/4″ discharge line.
  • Inadequate foundation ventilation.
  • Inadequate attic ventilation.
  • Less than four feet of waterproof material around tub enclosures (tile, formica, etc.).
  • Less than 18″ clearance between soil and floor joists under entire house.
  • Peeling or missing paint.
  • Plumbing not in working condition.
  • Single oil or gas space heaters to heat entire house.
  • Water damage inside home.

You might have to:

  • Paint the exterior and interior if in bad condition.
  • Hook up to public water or sewer if available.
  • Get county certification if home is on septic or well.
  • Remove unused oil tanks or fill with cement-slurry or polyurethane foam.

Other items to remember:

  • Inspectors will need access to the attic.
  • Leased equipment cannot be included in the sale (i.e. hot water tank, alarm system, etc.).
  • All assessments must be paid.
  • Joint maintenance agreements will be required for common road easements for maintenance on home where property line is within 3′ of structure.

* Check with local authorities for specific requirements.