Poured Wall Foundations – Final Inspection Checklist for Home Builder
This checklist ensures the quality and accuracy of poured wall foundations before the trade contractor leaves the jobsite. It emphasizes precise alignment, proper sealing, and cleanup to meet project specifications and prepare the site for subsequent construction phases.
1Ensure all walls are true, plumb, and square——Add yours
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2Inspect for cracks and confirm there are none——Add yours
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3Verify the foundation variance does not exceed 1/2 inch out of level over 20 feet, with no ridges or depressions greater than 1/4 inch within any 32-inch measurement——Add yours
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4Confirm foundation walls are no more than 1 inch out of level over the entire surface and no more than 1/2 inch out of square when measured along the diagonal of a 6x8x10-foot triangle at any corner——Add yours
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5Fill all lines and pinholes——Add yours
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6Inspect for honeycombs and ensure there are none——Add yours
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7Break off all ties and fill all tie holes——Add yours
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8Seal seams between the foundation and footing to be watertight——Add yours
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9Ensure trenches are free and clear of all debris——Add yours
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10Install anchor bolts 6 feet on center and no more than 12 inches from corners——Add yours
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11Stack and protect all excess materials from weather——Add yours
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12Clean the jobsite, ensuring all debris is removed, and relocate excess concrete to the driveway——Add yours
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13Remove all formboards and stack them with excess material——Add yours
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14Ensure field measurements match those on the Trade Contractor’s invoice——Add yours
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