Landscaping – Final Inspection Checklist
This checklist ensures that all landscaping work meets quality and aesthetic standards before the trade contractor leaves the jobsite. It emphasizes proper grading, water drainage, and the health and appearance of sod, seed, trees, and shrubs. Additionally, it includes confirming the cleanliness and overall presentation of the yard.
Remove and stack formboards in the garage
Verify that drives and walkways are undamaged
Finalize swales and berms
Ensure there is a minimum of 6 inches of fall within 10 feet of the house
Verify a minimum of 8 inches between the bottom of siding and final grade in all areas
Confirm water flow and direction are correct
Ensure there are no low areas that allow water pooling
Ensure the yard has a level and attractive appearance
Verify there are no hills, gullies, washes, low spots, or bulges in yard areas
Inspect sod to ensure it is healthy, with no gaps, and that it has been stapled and rolled
Seed the yard and confirm seed is visible when straw is moved aside
Apply fertilizer and confirm it is visible when straw is moved aside
Ensure sod and seed have been watered
Neatly edge planter areas and apply pine straw
Firmly plant, water, and inspect trees and shrubs to ensure they look healthy
Apply pine straw to areas not requiring grass, ensuring they are neat in appearance
Clean the yard and ensure it is free of trash and debris
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