Home Tour Checklist – Here’s part 2 of Boston.com‘s Boston Home Tour Checklist to keep handy when you’re looking at your potential new home.
BATHROOMS
No damage to exposed pipes under the
sink
Faucet runs hot and cold water
There is a three-holed plug outlet with
a ground-fault circuit interrupter (a
test button designed to prevent
electrocution in wet areas)
Windows open, close, and lock
Door closes and latches
The floor is level and in good condition
Tub and shower drain
Toilets flush
test button designed to prevent
electrocution in wet areas)
Windows open, close, and lock
Door closes and latches
The floor is level and in good condition
Tub and shower drain
Toilets flush
COMMON AREAS
Sliding doors work, and there is no
standing water in the tracks
Heating and cooling systems work
There is a three-holed plug outlet on
every wall
Windows open, close, and lock
All doors open, close, and latch
The floor is level and in good condition
The fireplace masonry appears to be in
good condition
The fireplace damper opens and closes
Check for signs of vermin/pests and
any potential entry points for them to
get into the house
Sliding doors work, and there is no
standing water in the tracks
Heating and cooling systems work
There is a three-holed plug outlet on
every wall
Windows open, close, and lock
All doors open, close, and latch
The floor is level and in good condition
The fireplace masonry appears to be in
good condition
The fireplace damper opens and closes
Check for signs of vermin/pests and
any potential entry points for them to
get into the house
BEDROOMS
The doors open, close, and lock
There is a three-holed plug outlet on
every wall.
The windows open, close, and lock
The floor is level and in good condition
The doors open, close, and lock
There is a three-holed plug outlet on
every wall.
The windows open, close, and lock
The floor is level and in good condition
ATTIC
With a pull-down attic, the hinges
work, and the ladder is in good
condition
Wood framing is in good condition (no
water stains or blackened sections)
There is at least 9 inches of insulation
(a foot is preferred)
Space is properly ventilated (soffit and
roof vents should be clean and clear of
any insulation found in the attic, and
there shouldn’t be any signs of mold or
moisture)
Attic fans should work, and HVAC
systems should be in good condition
There shouldn’t be any signs of pests/
vermin/birds living in the attic
With a pull-down attic, the hinges
work, and the ladder is in good
condition
Wood framing is in good condition (no
water stains or blackened sections)
There is at least 9 inches of insulation
(a foot is preferred)
Space is properly ventilated (soffit and
roof vents should be clean and clear of
any insulation found in the attic, and
there shouldn’t be any signs of mold or
moisture)
Attic fans should work, and HVAC
systems should be in good condition
There shouldn’t be any signs of pests/
vermin/birds living in the attic
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