Delaware home inspection report template

Set up for Delaware

• The report lists the designated systems and components that were present but not inspected, and the reasons they were not inspected24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.1.3.4

Also required in Delaware

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

• The home inspector's report must be in writing and legible; oral reports are prohibited24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.1.3, 17.3.2
• The report identifies the systems and components inspected that, in the licensee's professional judgment, are not functioning properly, significantly deficient, unsafe, or near the end of their service lives24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.1.3.1
• The report recommends correcting, or monitoring for future correction, each reported deficiency, or names items needing further evaluation24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.1.3.2
• The report explains the nature of any reported deficiency that is not self-evident24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.1.3.3
• The report describes the methods used to inspect under-floor crawl spaces and attics, the foundation and the floor, wall, ceiling and roof structure, the siding, and the roofing materials with the methods used to inspect the roofing24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.2.2, 18.3.2, 18.4.2
• The report describes the water supply, drain, waste and vent piping materials, the water heating equipment and its energy sources, and the location of the main water and fuel shut-off valves24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.5.2
• The report describes the service's amperage and voltage rating, the location of main disconnects and panels, the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring and visible knob and tube wiring, the absence of smoke detectors, and the type of wiring24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.6.2
• The report describes the heating and cooling energy sources and systems, insulation and vapor retarders in accessible unfinished spaces (and any absence of insulation at conditioned surfaces), and fireplaces, solid fuel burning appliances, chimneys and vents24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-18.7.2, 18.8.2, 18.10.2, 18.11.2
• A registered home inspector trainee may assist in completing a report and co-sign it while actively and personally supervised; the supervising licensed home inspector reviews and signs every report the trainee prepared and accepts total responsibility for it24 Del. C. s. 4109 (b), (c)
• Home inspectors may not inspect property they have a financial interest in, work on contingent terms, pay agents for referrals, take pay from more than one party without the client's agreement, take pay for recommending contractors, or repair, replace or upgrade for pay anything the standards cover for one year after the inspection; they report objectively and keep results confidential24 Del. Admin. Code 4100-17.1, 17.2

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, Main water and main fuel shut-off valves
• 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 10, 2026. Read the full Delaware home inspection report requirements.