Residential Foundation, Basement & Crawl Space Moisture Inspection Checklist
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The Residential Foundation, Basement & Crawl Space Moisture Inspection Checklist is a comprehensive tool designed to help home inspectors, contractors, and property managers systematically evaluate moisture-related risks in residential properties. It covers critical areas including exterior grading, gutters, downspouts, surface drainage, and foundation condition to ensure nothing is overlooked.
This template is ideal for licensed home inspectors, real estate professionals, and building contractors who need a standardized approach to documenting foundation moisture issues. It captures essential property details, inspector credentials, weather conditions, and specific observations about drainage systems such as French drains, window wells, and swales.
By using this digital checklist, inspection teams can eliminate paper-based inefficiencies, produce consistent reports, and provide property owners with clear, actionable documentation. Customize it to fit your inspection workflow and ensure every residential property is assessed to the highest professional standard.
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32Questions
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Dropdown ×4
Multiple Choice ×4
Long Text ×3
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Email
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Page 1Property & Inspection Details11 questions
Property & Inspection Details
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Inspection Report Number
*Short Text
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Inspection Date
*Date
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Inspector Name
*Full Name
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Inspector Email
*Email
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Inspector Phone Number
*Phone
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Property Address
*Short Text
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Property Type
*Dropdown
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Year Built (Approximate)
*Dropdown
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Foundation Type
*Dropdown
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Areas Inspected
*Multiple Choice
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Weather Conditions at Time of Inspection
*Dropdown
Page 2Exterior Foundation & Drainage Assessment7 questions
Exterior Foundation & Grading Inspection
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Grading Slopes Away from Foundation (Min. 6 inches over 10 feet)
*Single Choice
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Exterior Foundation Deficiencies Observed
*Multiple Choice
Gutter, Downspout & Surface Drainage
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Gutters and Downspouts Present and Functional
*Single Choice
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Downspout Extensions Direct Water at Least 4 Feet from Foundation
*Single Choice
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Window Wells Present and in Good Condition
*Single Choice
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Exterior Drainage System (French Drain/Swale) Observed
Single Choice
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Exterior Observations & Notes
Long Text
Page 3Interior Basement & Crawl Space Moisture Assessment8 questions
By signing below, the inspector certifies that this inspection was conducted in accordance with standard residential moisture inspection practices and that the findings documented herein are accurate to the best of their knowledge at the time of inspection.
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I certify that the information provided in this report is accurate and complete to the best of my professional knowledge.
*termsandconditions
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Inspector Signature
*Signature
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