Block Foundations – Final Inspection Checklist

This checklist ensures that the block foundation work meets all quality standards, dimensional accuracy, and project specifications before the trade contractor leaves the site. It focuses on structural integrity, finishing details, material accountability, and site cleanliness. By completing this inspection, the foundation is confirmed as ready for the next construction phase, ensuring a safe and professional result.

Verify that all walls are true, plumb, and square

Check for cracks and ensure none exceed 1/4 inch in width or displacement

Confirm that variances do not exceed 1/2 inch out of level over 20 feet, with no ridges or depressions over 1/4 inch within any 32-inch measurement

Ensure foundation walls are no more than 1 inch out of level across the entire surface and no more than 1/2 inch out of square when measured diagonally in a 6x8x10-foot triangle at any corner

Use header blocks for all slab areas

Use cap blocks for all garage and drive-under walls

Fill every third cell in all foundation areas that are more than 36 inches in height

Fill all lines and pinholes

Remove all excess mortar between blocks

Apply a smooth stucco finish with a minimum of 3/8 inch Portland cement parging from footings to finish grade

Install anchor bolts 6 feet on center and no more than 12 inches from corners

Clear all trenches at foundation/footings of material and debris

Stack all excess material and protect it from weather

Clean the jobsite area and remove all excess runoff concrete from the driveway

Remove and stack footing batterboards with other excess material

Perform a field count of blocks used

Measure and verify the application of stucco in the field

Perform a field count of unused materials