Gutters – Final Inspection Checklist for Home Builder
This checklist ensures that guttering installation is completed to high standards of quality and functionality before the trade contractor leaves the jobsite. It includes verifying the secure attachment of gutters and downspouts, proper water flow, and protection of surrounding features. Additionally, it emphasizes site cleanliness and ensuring all components, such as splashblocks and splashguards, are correctly installed.
1Inspect windows to confirm they are intact and undamaged——Add yours
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2Verify trim and siding are undamaged——Add yours
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3Ensure sod, if present, is undamaged——Add yours
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4Securely attach gutters to the house——Add yours
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5Ensure gutters and downspouts contain only minor piecing——Add yours
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6Verify there are no holes or gaps in the gutters——Add yours
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7Install an adequate number of downspouts——Add yours
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8Securely attach downspouts to the house, ensuring no gaps or bows——Add yours
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9Ensure downspouts terminate no more than 6 inches from grade——Add yours
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10Extend downspouts through the deck if necessary——Add yours
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11Cut downspout holes through the deck smoothly and to the correct size——Add yours
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12Install splashblocks or ensure they are in the garage——Add yours
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13Verify water flow from downspouts is correct——Add yours
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14Install splashguards in valleys——Add yours
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15Clean the site and ensure it is free of debris——Add yours
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You found the SOP
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