Home Inspection Report
A visual, non-invasive review of a home's major systems and components, with each item rated and every defect paired with a clear recommendation.
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Sample notes, 153 words
Client: Dana Whitfield Inspector: Sam Ortega License: TREC 24811 Date: October 3, 2026 1408 Larkspur Lane, Austin, TX 78704 ...
We sorted 14 items into 8 sections and flagged 4 to fix first.
- Fix firstElectrical
Main panel has a double tapped breaker and an open splice in the attic junction box.
- Fix firstElectrical
No GFCI protection at the kitchen counter outlets.
- Fix firstGarage
Garage door opener did not reverse when it hit the test board.
Still to add
- RecommendedNotes for cooling
- RecommendedNotes for fireplaces and chimneys
Filled in for you
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What goes in it
Every home inspection report from ReportDraft follows the same professional structure, so clients and reviewers find things where they expect them.
- RoofRoof covering, Flashing, Skylights, chimneys and penetrations, Gutters, downspouts and roof drainage
- ExteriorWall cladding and trim, Exterior doors and windows, Decks, porches, balconies, steps and railings, Walkways, driveways, grading and drainage
- Structure and foundationFoundation, Basement or crawlspace, Floor structure, Wall, ceiling and roof structure
- HeatingHeating equipment, Ducts, vents and distribution, Flue and venting, Thermostat and controls
- CoolingCooling equipment, Condensate drainage, Operation and temperature differential
- PlumbingWater supply and distribution, Drain, waste and vent, Water heater, Fixtures and faucets, Sump pump
- ElectricalService entrance and grounding, Main panel and overcurrent protection, Branch wiring, GFCI and AFCI protection, Receptacles, switches and fixtures, Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Fireplaces and chimneysFireplace, firebox and hearth, Chimney, flue and cap, Damper
- Attic, insulation and ventilationAttic access, Insulation, Attic ventilation, Bath, kitchen and dryer exhaust
- InteriorWalls, ceilings and floors, Interior doors and windows, Stairs, handrails and guards, Cabinets and countertops
- Built-in appliancesRange, oven and cooktop, Dishwasher, Built-in microwave, Food waste disposer
- GarageGarage door and opener (auto-reverse), Fire separation and entry door, Floor, walls and ceiling
How it works
1. Add your notes. Type or paste what you saw. Rate items with one tap if you like.
2. Get a draft. Findings, recommendations and a summary are written for you, in your report's structure.
3. Check, sign, send. A completeness list shows anything missing. Sign to lock the PDF and download Word too.
Why it pays for itself
Home inspection report rules by state
The key rule in each state, linked to the official text. Each guide lists every rule with its sources, and each template is set up for that state. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
| State | Key rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaTemplate | Inspection methods for the crawl space, attic and roof, and the shut-off valve locations | Ala. Admin. Code 355-18-1-.01 (3) to (9), (11), (12) |
| AlaskaTemplate | The report is valid 180 days from the date you sign and date it | AS 08.18.023 (d) |
| ArkansasTemplate | Inspection methods, shut-off valve locations, and whether smoke and CO alarms are present | ASHI Standard of Practice 3.1 B, 5.1 B, 6.1 B, 7.1 B |
| CaliforniaTemplate | The pool isolation fence statement (printed for you when a pool or spa is present) | Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code s. 7195 (c) |
| ConnecticutTemplate | The smoke and carbon monoxide detector details the rule lists | Regs. Conn. State Agencies s. 20-491-10 (c) |
| DelawareTemplate | How you inspected the crawl space, attic and roofing | 24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.2.2, 18.3.2, 18.4.2 |
| FloridaTemplate | A reason for every system or component that was present but not inspected | Florida Statutes s. 468.8323 (1) (c), Home inspection report |
| IllinoisTemplate | The report to the client within 2 business days | 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1410.200 (e) |
| IndianaTemplate | Inspection methods for the crawl space, attic and roof, and the shut-off valve locations | 878 IAC 1-2-1 (d) to (j), (l), (m) |
| LouisianaTemplate | The written report within five calendar days | La. R.S. 37:1478 (A) (1) |
| MarylandTemplate | The report within 7 business days unless a written agreement sets another date | Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. s. 16-4A-01 (b) |
| MassachusettsTemplate | Any obstruction or condition that prevented an inspection | 266 CMR 6.03 (1) (c) 8. |
| New HampshireTemplate | How the crawl space, attic and roofing were observed, and attic service flooring | N.H. Admin. Rules, Home 603.02 (c), (l) |
| New YorkTemplate | The written report to the client within five business days | N.Y. Real Prop. Law s. 444-g (3); 19 NYCRR 197-4.3 |
| OklahomaTemplate | The number of roof covering layers and how you inspected the roof | Okla. Admin. Code 158:70-1-3 (e) (2), (3) |
| OregonTemplate | What does not function as intended and how habitability is affected | OAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (C) |
| PennsylvaniaTemplate | The scope, naming the structural elements, systems and subsystems covered | 68 Pa.C.S. s. 7508 (a) (1) |
| Rhode IslandTemplate | Say so when an associate home inspector did the inspection | R.I. Gen. Laws s. 5-65.1-6 (c) (2); 440-RICR-10-00-5, s. 5.24.3 (D) (4) |
| South DakotaTemplate | How you observed the roof, its apparent life, hail and wind damage, and the sections you could not see | ARSD 20:74:06:08 (2) |
| TennesseeTemplate | Smoke alarms by room, with replacement advice for covered or over-ten-year alarms | Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-12-.10 (9) (d) |
| TexasTemplate | Each inspector's name and TREC license number | TREC Rules, 22 TAC ยง535.222(b)(1), Inspection Reports |
| VirginiaTemplate | The CSST statement, if yellow CSST is seen in a home built before May 1, 2008 | Code of Virginia s. 54.1-517.2:1 |
| WashingtonTemplate | The descriptions the standards call for (structure, roof, electrical service, plumbing, heating, insulation) | WAC 308-408C-110 (1) (a), Electrical system |
| West VirginiaTemplate | A written report on the conditions on inspection day, in the agreed time | 103 CSR 7, ss. 24.1, 8.2.j, 11.1 |
| WisconsinTemplate | The method used to observe the roof | Wis. Admin. Code SPS 131.32 (4) (b), (c) |
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Questions
What goes in a home inspection report?
A visual, non-invasive review of a home's major systems and components, with each item rated and every defect paired with a clear recommendation. ReportDraft lays it out in 12 sections: roof, exterior, structure and foundation, heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, fireplaces and chimneys, attic, insulation and ventilation, interior, built-in appliances, garage.
Do my state's rules change the report?
Pick your state when you start. Where we have checked a local requirement against official sources, it is added to your completeness list with a link to the source.
Can I edit the draft?
Yes. Every finding, rating and sentence is editable before you sign. Your own entries always win over anything drafted from your notes.
What do I get at the end?
A signed, locked PDF for your client and an editable Word file, both with your company details. Signed reports keep a fingerprint so later changes are visible.
Which plan covers it?
ReportDraft Inspection covers a home inspection report along with roof inspections. Home Inspections is also sold on its own.
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