GreenHome Inspection Checklist

Assessor Name*

First Last

Assessor Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Assessor Company*

Main contact name*

First Last

Main contact Email

Main contact phone

Address of Audit*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Date of audit*

Home Energy Score*

If any

Building # Home Energy Score

If any

Overall Expressed Goals & Concerns of Team Leader*

Remediation measures

LEAD Inspection for Pre 1978 Homes*

Notes on LEAD

Check for Asbestos*

Asbestos details

Knob & Tube Wiring Present?*

Visible Mold Present?*

Mold Details

Moisture meter readings in basement / ground connected floors*

Any Structural issues present?*

Water Management Around Foundation*

Install water management system to prevent issues

Adequate roof ventilation?*

Old Chimney present?*

Detail structural issues and recommendations for updates

Radon Testing

Radon Results

Radon Test Kit # if activated

Water leak testing*

Water Leak Details

Water Pressure Test

Water pressure detials

Safety Issues

Gas leakage testing*

Gas leak details

Combustion Analyzation Testing*

Combustion spillage details & CAZ depressurization @ PA

Ambient CO @ PPM*

Cooking stove type*

Gas Stove/Oven CO @ PPM*

Carbon Monoxide Detector Details*

Are cleaners, solvents or other toxic chemicals within view or reach?*

Example, under the sink, exposed in the basement, near ventilation system or sitting out in a garage.

Explain any potential indoor air quality issues*

Examples include toxic chemicals under the sink, in the basement in the garage, 2nd or 3rd hand smoke off-gassing, animal smells and etc.

Spot Ventilation

Bathroom ventilation details*

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

All Bath fan(S) vent to exterior
All Bath fan(s) ducts are insulated in unconditioned attic
All Bath fan(s) vent to attic
All Bath fan(s) are energy efficient
All Bath fan(s) are running through an ERV/HRV
Other
No bath fan present

Bath fan notes & CFM Rates*

Put in at the very least all CFM rate of each bathroom

Bathroom #2 ventilation details

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

ONLY 1 BATHROOM
All Bath fan(S) vent to exterior
All Bath fan(s) ducts are insulated in unconditioned attic
All Bath fan(s) vent to attic
All Bath fan(s) are energy efficient
All Bath fan(s) are running through an ERV/HRV
Other
No bath fan present

Bath fan #2 notes & CFM Rates

Put in at the very least all CFM rate of each bathroom

Kitchen Hoodrange Details*

Hoodrange needs to be vented outdoors to prevent moisture issues in attic

A vented Hoodrange needs to be added

Hoodrange CFM*

Type unvented if not vented

Is the dryer properly vented?*

Dryer Vent details

Other Items to improve

Are the hot water pipes wrapped?*

Rim Joist Detail*

Rim Joist Details

Lighting in high use rooms & outdoors*

Lighting Recommendation

Are appliances Energy Star?*

Dryer
Washer
Fridge
Dishwasher
No appliances in the home
None of the appliances are energy star

Check all that are

Average Bathroom Faucet Flow Rate (Gallons Per Minute)

Notes on Faucet / Aerator updates

Average Shower Flow Rate (Gallons Per Minute)

Notes on shower head updates

Average Toilet Gallons Per Flush

Make sure to average. If dual flush take the low flush x 2 + high flush and divide by 3.

Notes on toilet updates

MERV Filtration

Remove mature plants away from foundation

Mature plants near foundation?

Details about carpeting*

No or minimal carpeting
Some
A lot
Carpeting in moisture rich areas
Carpeting in basement?

Solar PV Potential

Home appears to be shaded greatly
Home may be shaded lightly
No shading on the roof
Older roof - needs replacement
Adequate spacing facing East, West or South
NA

Check all that apply

Review solar potential

Review solar potential but replace roof first

General Photos from Inspection

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HES Feature Notes

Basement or Crawlspace notes

Basement / Crawl insulation detail

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HVAC + Water heating details

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Above grade wall insulation details

Above grade wall insulation details PHOTO

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Attic insulation details

Attic insulation details PHOTO

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Recommendations to improve your home & score

Auditor Notes*

Drop in other details or recommendations for the home

What is needed to get GreenStar Certified?

These items below are what you need to achieve basic certification. Please also review your assessors report as there may be further details not captured here.

This home is likely in compliance with GreenStar Certification standards

More details may need to be provided by assessor besides this.

Increase your home energy score to 5 or higher

Review your HES Report to determine how and talk with your assessor! If you are not using HES that is fine but the energy program must show equivalent MMBTU / Year for your area.

Lead details need to be sent to Brett.Little@greenhomeinstitute.org or your assessor

You must detail how you plan to deal with asbestos

Detail how you plan to deal with knob and tub wiring

You must address and remediate all mold and the issues causing them

Moisture in the slab was over 20

This may or may not require action, check your reports https://www.delmhorst.com/blog/when-are-moisture-meters-useful-for-concrete-testing