Carpet – Final Inspection Checklist

This checklist ensures that carpet installation meets quality standards and adheres to project specifications before the trade contractor leaves the jobsite. It emphasizes proper fitting, stretching, and finishing of the carpet while ensuring transitions and seams are seamless and visually appealing. Additionally, it includes cleanup and proper storage of leftover materials.

Ensure the floor is level with no lumps, bumps, hilly areas, or depressions

Cut carpet to within 1/8 inch of the wall

Install transition strips between vinyl and carpet, ensuring they are firmly seated

Attach the pad and carpet securely to the tack strip

Butt the carpet firmly against parquet and hardwood flooring

Ensure no gaps are visible between the carpet and adjacent finishes

Ensure seams are inconspicuous

Stretch the carpet tightly to remove wrinkles

Inspect for uniform color with no obvious variations

Inspect the carpet under normal interior lighting and sunlight from windows

Store leftover carpet in the garage, storeroom, or laundry area

Clean the house and remove all debris

Clean the jobsite