Free Homeowner Checklists
You're welcome to use these. They're free, and they're here to help you ask the right questions before a small problem turns into an expensive one.
- They work right on your phone. No notebook or logbook to carry around. What you enter stays on your phone.
- The checklists don't collect anything. Nothing you type into them is sent to us or anyone else.
- No sign-up needed. Just tap a checklist and start.
Please keep this in mind: these checklists are a starting point, not the whole list. Every property, house and project is different. The items we've marked to check are only the beginning. You still need to do your full due diligence, talk to the right offices and qualified professionals, and don't assume these checklists cover everything.
Free checklist + printable worksheet
Bid Comparison
Got two or three contractor bids? Line them up side by side, see what each one leaves out, and get the questions to ask before you sign.
For: remodels, roofs, additions, repairs
Compare my bidsFree checklist
New Home Walk-Through
Go room by room at your final walk-through. Mark problems, take pictures, and send your builder the punch list.
For: buying a newly built home
Start my walk-throughFree checklist
Land Check-Up
Twelve quick questions before you buy land to build on, with who to call, what to say, and a worksheet to add up the real cost.
For: buying land or a homesite
Check my landWant tips on the topics you care about?
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Please read: These checklists are general education to help you organize your own research. They are not a home inspection, a land survey, or legal, engineering or financial advice, and they do not tell you whether a property can be built on, whether a price is fair, or whether a contract is complete. Rules vary by state and county. Always confirm with your local offices and qualified professionals.