Indiana home inspection report template

Set up for Indiana

• The written report identifies the licensee's name and Indiana license number, the address of the inspected dwelling, the name of the client it is prepared for, and the date of inspection878 IAC 1-2-1 (c) (1) (C)
• The report gives the address of the inspected residential dwelling, the client's name and the inspection date878 IAC 1-2-1 (c) (1) (C) (iii) to (v)
• The report lists any systems or components designated for inspection in the Board's standards that were present but not inspected, and the reason each was not inspectedIC 25-20.2-2-7 (3), (4) · 878 IAC 1-2-1 (c) (1) (B) (iv)

Also required in Indiana

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

• A home inspection report must report any system or component inspected that, in the inspector's professional opinion, is significantly deficient or near the end of its service life, with the reason why unless it is self-evidentIC 25-20.2-2-7 (1) · 878 IAC 1-2-1 (c) (1) (B) (i), (ii)
• The report includes the inspector's recommendation to remedy or monitor each reported deficiencyIC 25-20.2-2-7 (2) · 878 IAC 1-2-1 (c) (1) (B) (iii)
• The report includes a statement that it does not address environmental hazards (lead-based paint, radon, asbestos, cockroaches, rodents, pesticides, treated lumber, mold, mercury, carbon monoxide or other similar hazards), a statement that it does not address wood destroying insects and organisms, and a statement that it does not address subterranean systems or components, including sewage disposal, water supply, or fuel storage or deliveryIC 25-20.2-2-7 (5) to (7)
• The standards have the inspector describe the foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof structure, the exterior wall covering and roof covering, the piping materials, the water heating equipment and its energy source, the location of the main water and main fuel shut-off valves, the service amperage and voltage, the main disconnect and subpanel locations, the wiring methods, and the heating and cooling energy sources and methods, and report the methods used to inspect the crawl space, the attic and the roof878 IAC 1-2-1 (d) to (j), (l), (m)
• For the electrical system the licensee reports on the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring and the absence of smoke detectors878 IAC 1-2-1 (h) (1) (C)
• Unless exempt, no one may conduct a home inspection for compensation in Indiana without a home inspector license; a home inspection is a visual analysis for a professional opinion of the dwelling's condition and does not include a code compliance inspectionIC 25-20.2-5-1, 25-20.2-2-6 · IC 25-20.2-2-6
• Licensees may not inspect property they have a financial interest in, work on contingent arrangements tied to findings or the sale, pay agents for referrals, accept pay from more than one party without the client's agreement, or repair, replace or upgrade for pay any system covered by the standards for one year after the inspection878 IAC 1-2-2 (c)
• Inspection results and client information are not disclosed without the client's approval, except under a court order; the licensee may, at their discretion, disclose observed immediate safety hazards to occupants exposed to them when feasible878 IAC 1-2-2 (e) · IC 25-20.2-8-1 (1)
• The standards apply to buildings with five or fewer dwelling units and their garages or carports; they are not technically exhaustive, and a client may ask to exclude systems and components from the inspection878 IAC 1-2-1 (c) (2), (n)
• An action for damages based on a licensed home inspector's professional services must be filed within two years after the cause of action accruesIC 25-20.2-9-1

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 15, 2026. Read the full Indiana home inspection report requirements.