Open-home inspection sheet
A free walkthrough checklist for apartments and townhouses. Set the layout, tick Good / Ave / Bad on your phone, or print it for your clipboard — the QR code takes you back to the checklist.
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Good 0 · Ave 0 · Bad 0
StrataIQ — open-home inspection
Address: ______________________________________
2 bed · 1 bath · balcony · parking · Date ________ Time ______ Agent ______________
| Entrance & hallway | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door & lockSolid core / fire-rated door, self-closer works, deadlock | |||
| Intercom & smoke alarmTest intercom, smoke alarm present and in date | |||
| Ceiling & cornicesWater stains, cracks, sagging, fresh paint patches | |||
| WallsCracks, damp, bubbling paint, mould smell | |||
| FlooringHollow tiles, lifting boards, squeaks, underlay noise |
| Living & dining | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling & cornicesWater stains, cracks, sagging, fresh paint patches | |||
| WallsCracks, damp, bubbling paint, mould smell | |||
| Windows & sealsOpen/close, lock, rotten or leaking seals, condensation | |||
| FlooringHollow tiles, lifting boards, squeaks, underlay noise | |||
| Lighting & power pointsSwitch every light; count power points ___ | |||
| Heating & coolingRun the air-con; noise, drips, outdoor unit location | |||
| Noise from neighboursListen for footsteps, plumbing, lift or street noise |
| Kitchen | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinets & drawersAlignment, swelling under sink, hinges; count ___ | |||
| BenchtopsChips, joins lifting, burn marks | |||
| Sink & tapsWater pressure, hot water time, drainage, leaks below | |||
| Cooktop, oven & rangehoodTurn on; rangehood ducted outside or recirculating? | |||
| Dishwasher & appliancesIncluded in contract? Working? Age? | |||
| Ceiling & cornicesWater stains, cracks, sagging, fresh paint patches | |||
| WallsCracks, damp, bubbling paint, mould smell | |||
| Windows & sealsOpen/close, lock, rotten or leaking seals, condensation | |||
| FlooringHollow tiles, lifting boards, squeaks, underlay noise | |||
| Lighting & power pointsSwitch every light; count power points ___ |
| Bedroom 1 | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling & cornicesWater stains, cracks, sagging, fresh paint patches | |||
| WallsCracks, damp, bubbling paint, mould smell | |||
| Windows & sealsOpen/close, lock, rotten or leaking seals, condensation | |||
| FlooringHollow tiles, lifting boards, squeaks, underlay noise | |||
| Lighting & power pointsSwitch every light; count power points ___ | |||
| Built-in robeDoors run smoothly, mould at back wall |
| Bedroom 2 | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling & cornicesWater stains, cracks, sagging, fresh paint patches | |||
| WallsCracks, damp, bubbling paint, mould smell | |||
| Windows & sealsOpen/close, lock, rotten or leaking seals, condensation | |||
| FlooringHollow tiles, lifting boards, squeaks, underlay noise | |||
| Lighting & power pointsSwitch every light; count power points ___ | |||
| Built-in robeDoors run smoothly, mould at back wall |
| Bathroom 1 | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower & screenGrout cracks, silicone mould, water escaping the screen | |||
| Waterproofing signsStains on skirting/ceiling below, hollow or drummy tiles | |||
| Toilet & vanityFlush, rocking pan, leaks under vanity | |||
| Exhaust fanVented outside? Holds a tissue? | |||
| Water pressure & drainageRun shower + tap together; slow drains, smells | |||
| Ceiling & cornicesWater stains, cracks, sagging, fresh paint patches |
| Balcony / patio | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membrane & drainagePonding, blocked outlets, tiles sloping to the door | |||
| BalustradeFirm, height ≥1m, glass chips or rust stains | |||
| Concrete & soffitCracks, rust stains, spalling (concrete cancer) | |||
| Door sillWater entry signs at sliding door track |
| Garage / parking / storage | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car spaceLot number matches title/strata plan; exclusive use? | |||
| Garage door / accessRemote works, security gate | |||
| Storage cageIncluded on title or by-law licence? | |||
| Basement walls & ceilingWater seepage, efflorescence, pipe leaks | |||
| EV / powerPower point available, by-law permitting EV charging |
| Common property | G | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobby & corridorsCleanliness, maintenance standard, defect notices | |||
| Lifts & fire doorsWorking, service certificate displayed | |||
| Facade & roofCracking, cladding, scaffold, ongoing works | |||
| Bins & mailLocation, odour, secure mailboxes |
Prepared with StrataIQ. A walkthrough aid only — not a building or pest inspection. Glossary