Louisiana home inspection report template

Set up for Louisiana

• The report states the name and license number, and carries the signature, of every licensed home inspector who conducted the inspection, and identifies the lead inspector or qualifying licenseeLAC 46:XL.305 (B) (3) (d)
• The report specifies the municipal address of the home, the client or clients, and the date of the inspection; reports may not be resoldLAC 46:XL.123 (A)
• The report states which designated systems were inspected and any designated systems or components that were not inspected, with the reasonLAC 46:XL.305 (B) (3) (b)

Also required in Louisiana

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

• The written home inspection report goes to each person for whom the inspection is performed within five calendar days from the date of the inspectionLa. R.S. 37:1478 (A) (1) · LAC 46:XL.305 (B) (3)
• The report states any inspected systems or components that, in the inspector's professional opinion, are significantly deficient, unsafe or non-functioningLAC 46:XL.305 (B) (3) (c)
• The report describes the systems the standards specify, including the methods used to inspect or access crawl spaces, attics and the roof, wall cladding and roof covering materials, solid conductor aluminum branch wiring on 120 volt circuits, the presence or absence of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, and the garage door operator's safety reverseLAC 46:XL.305 (B) (3) (a); 46:XL.311 to 329
• If the inspector discovers visually observable evidence of suspected mold growth inside the structure while inspecting, the written report includes itLa. R.S. 37:1478 (A) (2) · LAC 46:XL.325 (B) (3)
• Home inspectors may not report on the presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents or insects, but may advise the client of damage to the building and recommend further inspection by a licensed wood destroying insect inspectorLAC 46:XL.309 (C) (5)
• A copy of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics goes to every client or their agent before services are rendered, or, when that is not practical, is attached to the completed reportLAC 46:XL.123 (B)
• For one year after the inspection, the inspector and their company may not solicit or do, for compensation, repair, replacement or upgrade work on anything the report noted as deficient, in need of repair or replacement, or unsafeLa. R.S. 37:1478 (B)
• Home inspectors may not report on market value or marketability, or on the advisability of purchasing the propertyLAC 46:XL.309 (C) (2), (3)
• A written pre-inspection contract, whenever possible, states that the inspection follows the Board's Standards of Practice, describes the services and cost, limits the inspection to the agreed systems, and carries the inspector's name, license number and signature; records are kept three years from the report date, or five years if the report is questionedLAC 46:XL.305 (B) (1); 46:XL.125 (C)

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 10, 2026. Read the full Louisiana home inspection report requirements.