Checklist template

Building exterior and roof inspection

A ready-to-use checklist with 119 items in 6 sections, covering Roof, Drainage, Walls and facade, Windows and doors, Signs, Loading areas. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 119 Items
  • 106 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 136 Points

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1. Roof 22 items

  1. Roof type Choice
    • Single-ply membrane
    • Modified bitumen or built-up
    • Metal
    • Shingle or other
  2. The roof hatch or access door is locked from the inside Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The fixed roof ladder is firmly anchored at every bracket Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The guardrail around the roof hatch is firmly attached Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The membrane is free of punctures, cuts and tears Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Seams are fully adhered, with no open laps Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The membrane shows no blisters or ridges larger than a hand Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Flashing at the parapet walls is attached along its full top edge Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Boots around pipes and vents are sealed, with their clamps intact Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Pitch pockets are filled with sealant to the rim Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Metal coping caps are secured, with no lifted joints Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The roof is free of loose debris (screws, panels, used filters, branches) Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Walkway pads are in place on the routes to serviced equipment Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Earlier patches are fully adhered, with no lifting edges Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Skylight domes are free of cracks Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Flashing at skylight and equipment curbs is sealed on all four sides Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Conduit, gas lines and satellite dishes sit on supports, not directly on the membrane Yes / No 1 pt
  18. No area of the roof feels soft or spongy underfoot Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Top-floor ceiling tiles show no new water stains Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Number of roof leaks reported since the last inspection Number
  21. Date of the last inspection by a roofing contractor Date
  22. Roof condition Rating
    • No defects 5 pts
    • Minor defects to monitor 4 pts
    • Defects needing repair this season 2 pts
    • Active leak or open membrane 1 pt

2. Drainage 16 items

  1. Roof drains are free of leaves and debris Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Roof drain strainers are in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Scuppers are open through the parapet Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No ponding water remains on the roof 48 hours after rain Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Gutters are free of debris and standing water Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Gutters are firmly attached, with no sagging sections Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Downspouts are fastened to the wall with all their straps Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Downspouts discharge onto a splash block or into a drain, away from the foundation Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Overflow drains and overflow scuppers are unobstructed Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The ground slopes away from the building at the foundation Yes / No 1 pt
  11. There is no erosion or washout where downspouts discharge Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Catch basin grates near the building are in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Catch basins near the building are free of sediment to the outlet pipe Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No water stands against the foundation wall Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Fascia and soffits show no staining from ice dams or gutter overflow Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Drainage of the roof and site around the building Rating
    • Water drains freely everywhere 5 pts
    • Minor blockages cleared during the inspection 3 pts
    • Ponding, overflow or water against the building 1 pt

3. Walls and facade 20 items

  1. Masonry walls are free of stepped cracks and cracks wide enough to insert a coin Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Mortar joints are full, with no eroded or missing sections Yes / No 1 pt
  3. No brick or block faces are spalled or loose Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Walls show no white salt deposits from water moving through the masonry Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stucco or insulated finish panels are free of impact holes and cracks Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Metal wall panels are free of dents and loose fasteners Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Sealant in panel joints is continuous and adhered on both sides Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Paint and coatings are not peeling or chalking Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Steel lintels above openings are free of rust scaling and sagging Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Pipe, conduit and hose bib penetrations through the walls are sealed Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Walls are free of graffiti Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Shrubs and tree limbs do not touch the walls Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Soffit panels are all in place, with none sagging Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Awning fabric is free of tears and laced tight to its frame Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Canopy and awning frames are free of rust at their wall attachments Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The visible foundation is free of cracks with one side displaced from the other Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Gas meters and electrical equipment exposed to vehicles are protected by bollards Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Weep holes at the base of brick veneer are open Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The building address number is legible from the street Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Facade condition Rating
    • Sound and well kept 5 pts
    • Cosmetic defects only 4 pts
    • Defects letting in water or affecting appearance 2 pts
    • Loose material or structural concern 1 pt

4. Windows and doors 18 items

  1. Window and storefront glass is free of cracks and chips Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Insulated glass units show no fogging between the panes Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Sealant around window and door frames is continuous and uncracked Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Storefront frames are free of dents and corrosion Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Interior sills and the walls below windows show no water stains Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Entrance doors close and latch on their own when released from fully open Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Door closers show no oil leaks Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Door sweeps touch the threshold, with no daylight visible under the door Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Weatherstripping at the door jambs and head is intact Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Thresholds are firmly fastened, with no raised edge Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Doors swing without dragging on the frame or the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Automatic doors open fully when approached Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Automatic doors carry a current inspection sticker Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Exit devices on exterior doors release the latch in one motion Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Metal doors and frames are free of rust at the bottom Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Rear service doors show no pry damage Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Latch guards are in place on outward-swinging service doors Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Windows and doors Rating
    • Weathertight and operating correctly 5 pts
    • Minor adjustments or sealant touch-ups needed 3 pts
    • Broken glass, failed seals or doors that do not secure 1 pt

5. Signs 20 items

  1. Building-mounted signs are firmly attached, with no loose or missing fasteners Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Sign faces are free of cracks and holes Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Retainers and trim hold each sign face tight in its cabinet, with no face bowed or slipped out Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each channel letter sits tight on its mounts, with none tilted or pulled away from the wall Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Sign cabinets, channel letters and raceways hold no bird nests or standing water Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Sign cabinets and raceways are closed, with no open access panels Yes / No 1 pt
  7. No wiring is exposed at any sign Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Sign mounting and wiring penetrations through the wall are sealed Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The pylon sign structure stands plumb Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Anchor bolts at the pylon sign base are free of heavy corrosion Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Every panel of the pylon sign is present and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Masonry and cap stones of the monument sign base are tight, with no loose or displaced units Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The concrete footing of the pylon sign is free of cracks and exposed reinforcing steel Yes / No 1 pt
  14. An accessible parking sign stands at each designated stall Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Fire lane and no-parking signs are legible Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Traffic and directional sign posts are plumb and unbent Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Rear service doors are marked with a legible tenant name or number Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The hours-of-operation decal on the entrance is intact and current Yes / No 1 pt
  19. No banner or temporary sign is tied to a gutter, downspout, railing or light pole Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Condition of exterior signs Rating
    • All signs intact, closed and firmly attached 5 pts
    • Surface defects only, attachment sound 3 pts
    • Damaged, open or loose sign 1 pt

6. Loading areas 23 items

  1. The dock apron is free of potholes and heaved slabs Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Dock bumpers are all in place and not worn down to the steel Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Dock leveler plates sit flush with the dock floor when stored Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Dock leveler pits are free of debris and standing water Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Dock seals or shelters are free of tears Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Overhead door panels are free of dents that prevent the door from sealing Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The bottom seal on each overhead door is intact Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Overhead door tracks are straight, with no impact damage Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Bollards at dock corners and door jambs stand upright Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Dock stair treads are solid and free of rust-through Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Dock stair handrails are firmly attached Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Wheel chocks or a trailer restraint are available at each dock position Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Dumpster enclosure gates hang square and latch Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Dumpster enclosure walls are free of impact damage Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The dumpster pad concrete is not broken Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The compactor area is free of leaked hydraulic fluid Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Pallets and bales are stored away from the building wall, as company policy requires Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Pavement markings for dock positions and no-parking zones are visible Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Number of defects found that need a work order Number
  20. Name of the person who walked the roof Short text
  21. Name of the facility manager Short text
  22. Overall condition of the building exterior Rating
    • No defect needing repair 5 pts
    • Defects to repair on a scheduled work order 3 pts
    • Leak, loose material or unsecured opening needing repair now 1 pt
  23. Defects found and work orders to raise Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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