Oregon home inspection report template

Set up for Oregon

• The report records each item the standards list and indicates whether the property was satisfactory for each; a report listing only deficiencies does not meet the ruleOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (B)
• The report states the Construction Contractors Board license number of the businessOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (E)
• The report states the name, certification number and signature of the person who did the inspection; every report also carries the inspector's certification numberOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (E), (4)

Also required in Oregon

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

• The first page of the report carries, in bold capitals of at least 12 point, the statement that the report is intended only for the person who purchased the home inspection services and that no other person may rely on itOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (F), Contracts and Reports
• The report states whether any inspected system or component does not function as intended, allowing for normal wear and tear, and how, if at all, the habitability of the dwelling is affectedOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (C)
• The report states the inspector's recommendation to monitor, evaluate, repair, replace or take other appropriate actionOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (D)
• The report describes the systems and components the standards list for structure, exterior and site, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, central air conditioning, interiors, insulation and ventilation, and built-in kitchen appliancesOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (c) (A); 812-008-0205 to -0214
• The report states the methods used to observe the underfloor crawl spaces and attics and any inaccessible areas, and the method used to observe the roofingOAR 812-008-0205 (2) (c); 812-008-0207 (2)
• The report notes any 110 volt aluminum branch circuit wiring, the presence or absence of smoke alarms with their test where accessible, and whether the garage door opener reverses or stops on resistanceOAR 812-008-0209 (3); 812-008-0206 (2) (c)
• Before the inspection, the inspector and client sign a written contract that says the inspection follows division 8 of OAR chapter 812, describes the services and cost, states where it departs from the standard categories, says conspicuously whether a wood destroying organism inspection is included or available for a fee, and carries the same reliance statement on its first page; the client receives the Home Inspection Consumer Notice when signingOAR 812-008-0202 (2) (a), (d)
• An Oregon certified home inspector may not disclose results without the client's approval, take pay from more than one party without everyone's consent, pay or take referral compensation, inspect under contingent arrangements, or give an appraisal or opinion of market valueOAR 812-008-0201, Standards of Behavior
• A licensed home inspection business may not undertake, offer or bid on repair work on a structure an owner or employee inspected within the 12 months after the inspectionORS 701.450
• Oregon inspectors are not required to report on life expectancy, causes of repairs, correction methods or costs, code compliance, whether to buy, pests, cosmetic or underground items, or detached structures; inspections are visual and not technically exhaustiveOAR 812-008-0203, -0204

What is in it

• Structural componentsFoundation, Floors and floor structure, Walls and wall structure, Columns or piers, Ceilings and ceiling structure, Roofs and roof structure, Methods used to observe crawl spaces and attics; inaccessible areas, Signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration or condensation
• Exterior and siteWall cladding, flashings and trim, Entryway doors and all windows, Garage door operators (reverse or stop on resistance), Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches and railings, Eaves, soffits and fascias, Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways and retaining walls affecting the building
• RoofingRoof coverings, Roof drainage systems, Flashings, Skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations, Signs of leaks or abnormal condensation
• PlumbingWater supply and distribution, Drain, waste and vent system, Hot water systems, Above-ground oil storage and distribution systems, Sump pumps and sewage ejection pumps
• ElectricalService entrance conductors, Service equipment, grounding, main overcurrent device and distribution panels, Service amperage and voltage; overhead or underground, Branch circuit conductors and overcurrent devices, including any 110 volt aluminum wiring, Representative ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, Polarity and grounding of receptacles near plumbing fixtures, in the garage and outside, Ground fault and arc fault circuit interrupters, Smoke alarms (presence and test), Carbon monoxide detectors
• HeatingHeating equipment, Normal operating controls, Automatic safety controls, Chimneys, flues and vents, where readily visible, Solid fuel heating devices, Heat distribution: fans, pumps, ducts, piping, filters, registers and radiators, Installed heat source in each room
• Central air conditioningCooling and air handling equipment and normal operating controls, Distribution: fans, ducts, dampers, insulation, filters and registers
• InteriorsWalls, ceiling and floors, Steps, stairways, balconies and railings, Counters and cabinets, Doors and windows, Signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration, damage or condensation
• Insulation and ventilationInsulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; any absence next to heated areas, Ventilation of attics and foundation areas, Kitchen, bathroom and laundry venting systems, Attic ventilation fan and its thermostatic control
• Built-in kitchen appliancesInstalled dishwasher (through its normal cycle), Range, cooktop and installed oven, Trash compactor, Garbage disposal, Ventilation equipment or range hood, Installed microwave oven, Built-in refrigerators

Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full Oregon home inspection report requirements.