The Ultimate Final Walk Through Checklist

A final walk through should start with ensuring that you have a safe and well-built home and end with a celebratory moment to show gratitude to your team of home-building professionals. 

At DEN, we think a final walkthrough is about more than crossing your fingers in hopes that you can cross things off a list, but there's no arguing it's helpful to run through that list before move-in day.  

Here's our ultimate final walk through checklist for the new homeowner, and make sure to read our take on what a good final walk through really looks like. 

General

• Have all the agreed upon repairs and replacements been completed?
• Is everything you’ve purchased with the house still there?
• Have all the previous owner’s items been removed? 
• Is the house clean and damage-free from movers?
• Do you have copies of paid warranties and bills?
• Have there been any major changes to the house? 

HVAC

• Does the heating and cooling system work?
• Have you checked the thermostat?

 Plumbing

• Is the hot water heater working?
• Check to make sure all the faucets, drains, and toilets work correctly

Electric

• Check to make sure light fixtures, outlets, and switches work correctly
• Check for functioning smoke alarm 
• Check for functioning doorbell, garage door openers, if applicable
• Is there any exposed wiring?

Appliances

• Is the stove working?
• Are the washer and dryer functioning correctly?
• Does the refrigerator work correctly?
• Check other appliances such as the microwave, dishwasher, etc. 

Windows/Doors/Floors

• Do all windows and doors function correctly?
• Check locks and latches
• Are any screens or panes missing?
• Are all floors in good condition?
• Is there a noticeable slope to the floor?

Basement/Crawl Space/Attic

• Have all spaces been emptied?
• Are there any cracks or movement in the foundation?
• Is the basement completely dry with a functioning sump pump?
• Are there any signs of pests?

Exterior/Roof/Landscaping

• Is the roof in condition?
• Is the siding in good condition?
• Are all gutters and downspouts working correctly and clean? 
• Is the landscaping as you expected to find it?