Alaska home inspection report template

Set up for Alaska

• The written report includes the home inspector's registration numberAS 08.18.023 (b)
• The written report reviews the condition of each system and component identified as within the scope of the intended inspectionAS 08.18.023 (b)
• Inspecting a home not previously occupied as a residence requires registration as a home inspector for new homes, and a previously occupied home requires registration for existing homes (a joint registration covers both)AS 08.18.011 (c), 08.18.171 (6), (10)

Also required in Alaska

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• The client is told in writing of defects noted during the inspection, with any recommendation that experts be retained for further evaluation by a qualified professional, tradesperson or service technician to determine the extent of the defects and the corrective action neededAS 08.18.023 (a) (2)
• A home inspection report is valid for 180 days after the date the home inspector signs and dates itAS 08.18.023 (d)
• Before the inspection, the client receives a written document with the inspector's registration number that specifies the scope of the intended inspection and says the inspector will report defects in writing with any recommendation for further evaluationAS 08.18.023 (a)
• A report on new construction financed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation or another lender may be in the form that lender requires; an oral report may be given in addition to the written oneAS 08.18.023 (b), (c)
• A home inspection is a visual examination, under the department's standards of practice, of the readily accessible parts of the heating and air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems, built-in appliances, roof, attic and visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, foundation and basement, visible interior and exterior structures, and drainage to and from the residence; the scope may include moreAS 08.18.171 (8), 08.18.023 (a) (1)
• An associate home inspector must be employed and supervised by a registered home inspector registered in the same category of home inspectionAS 08.18.011 (d) · 12 AAC 22.020 (b)
• A home inspector may not offer repairs for an added fee on a property their company reported on in the past 12 months, inspect property they have a financial interest in, pay for referrals, share a report without the client's written consent (except with a later client for the same home or in a legal proceeding), take pay from more than one party without everyone's written consent, accept commissions, or take work whose fee depends on the findings or the close of escrowAS 08.18.152
• A lawsuit based on a home inspection report must be brought within one year (except for gross negligence or intentional misconduct), only by a party to the transaction or someone who received the report with the client's written consent or inherited the property, and a contract clause limiting the inspector's liability to the inspection fee is voidAS 08.18.085
• Advertising and business cards show the inspector's name, mailing address and registration number; renewing a registration takes at least eight contact hours of continuing competency activities per licensing period; and home inspectors also need an Alaska business licenseAS 08.18.053 (b) · 12 AAC 22.300 (a) · Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing: Home Inspectors

What is in it

• 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

Rules last reviewed October 14, 2026. Read the full Alaska home inspection report requirements.