Gutters – Final Inspection Checklist
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.
Inspect windows to confirm they are intact and undamaged
Verify trim and siding are undamaged
Ensure sod, if present, is undamaged
Securely attach gutters to the house
Ensure gutters and downspouts contain only minor piecing
Verify there are no holes or gaps in the gutters
Install an adequate number of downspouts
Securely attach downspouts to the house, ensuring no gaps or bows
Ensure downspouts terminate no more than 6 inches from grade
Extend downspouts through the deck if necessary
Cut downspout holes through the deck smoothly and to the correct size
Install splashblocks or ensure they are in the garage
Verify water flow from downspouts is correct
Install splashguards in valleys
Clean the site and ensure it is free of debris
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