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Mold and moisture inspection checklist
Find the water first. The mold is where it has been. A resident says the unit smells musty, or a ceiling stain appears below a bathroom. What happens next — who pays, who fixes, whether anyone argues — depends on the record made that day. This is the built-in moisture and mold template: every place water collects in a unit and around the building, a photo and a note at each, the extent measured, and the next step written down before anyone leaves.
25 items in 9 areas · the built-in “Moisture & mold walk” template, as it ships
How to run it
Three passes, in walking order
Start with the report
Write down what was reported, by whom and when, and whether the unit is occupied. Then follow the water: kitchen, bathrooms, windows, utility closet.
Photograph where it is worst
Staining, swelling, condensation, visible growth, the corner where the smell is strongest. If you carry a moisture meter, record the reading at the worst spot and measure how far the damage runs.
Outside, then the next step
Gutters, grading and the roof above the area are where a lot of indoor water starts. Close the walk with whether the source is stopped, whether a licensed remediator is needed, and who was told.
The checklist
Moisture & mold walk
Leaks, staining, odor and visible growth, recorded where they are found.
Built-in template, as it ships · reviewed against the app on 2026-09-18
| The report | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What was reported, by whom, and when | ||||
| Unit or area occupied; resident present |
| Kitchen | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under-sink cabinet: leaks, swelling, staining | ||||
| Dishwasher, refrigerator line & surrounding floor |
| Bathrooms | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tub & shower caulk and grout | ||||
| Toilet base & supply line | ||||
| Exhaust fan runs and vents | ||||
| Ceiling & upper walls: staining or visible growth |
| Living areas | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window sills & frames: condensation, staining | ||||
| Exterior walls & corners behind furniture | ||||
| Ceiling stains below a bathroom, roof or unit above | ||||
| Musty odor (where it is strongest) |
| Utility | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater & pan | ||||
| Washer hoses & drain | ||||
| HVAC drain line, pan & air handler closet |
| Below grade | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basement or crawlspace: standing water, efflorescence | ||||
| Sump pump runs |
| Exterior | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutters & downspouts discharge away from the building | ||||
| Grading & drainage at the foundation | ||||
| Roof, flashing & penetrations above the area |
| Readings | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture meter reading at the worst spot (if a meter was used) | ||||
| Extent of affected area, measured |
| Next steps | Good | Fair | Poor | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source found and stopped, or not yet | ||||
| Licensed remediator or assessor needed | ||||
| Resident and owner or board notified |
In the app an item can also answer as pass/fail, done/not done or a number, and any Fair or Poor item becomes a work order in one tap. The PDF prints the checklist as shown, with a notes line per item and a signature block.
When not to use it
- — Clearance after remediation — the remediator or an independent assessor signs that, often with lab results.
- — Health complaints — record the walk, then follow your lease, your state's rules and the resident's doctor, not a checklist.
What goes wrong
- — Painting over a stain before the source is found.
- — Photographing the stain and not the leak above it.
- — No date on the first report, so nobody can show how fast the response was.
What this is not
A visual moisture walk by whoever manages the property. It is not a mold assessment, a lab sample or a remediation clearance, and it does not replace a licensed assessor or remediator where your state, your lease or your insurer requires one.
The finished report
Complete the walk and the PDF exists
Every item with its rating, notes and photos; an action-items table by priority; signatures captured on the phone or through a link. No export step. See a finished one before you sign up.
Built for property managers
Property manager
Move-ins, move-outs, routine walks, turnovers — and the vendors who keep the units running.
Pick “Property manager” at signup — or start from this page and it's already picked — and the app leads with this template and speaks the trade's words.
Questions
Moisture & mold: what people ask
Is this a mold inspection?
It is a visual moisture walk — the record of what can be seen and measured with a moisture meter. It does not sample the air or surfaces, identify the type of mold, or clear a remediation. Some states license mold assessors and remediators; where they do, the licensed professional does those parts.
When is it a job for a professional?
The EPA's mold guidance treats about ten square feet as the line: smaller areas can usually be cleaned by maintenance staff; larger ones, anything in the HVAC system, or water from sewage, call for a professional. Your state, lease and insurer may set a stricter line.
How fast does water damage turn into mold?
The EPA advises drying water-damaged materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent growth. Walk it the day it is reported; the dated photos are what show how fast you acted.
Can the findings go straight to a vendor?
Yes. Any item can become a work order for a plumber, roofer or remediation company with the photos attached, and a verification walk closes it when the work is done.
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