Printable PDF

Home Building Checklist

A 13-page printable checklist for every stage of building a new home, from choosing the land to getting the keys.

$7.99

13 printable pages, US Letter
8 stages, from land to move-in
Punch list with space for 18 fixes, plus a site visit log
Print and fill in by hand
Instant digital download

Get more and saveHome Building Planner BundleComplete Home Building Planner + Home Building Budget Planner. $24.99 instead of $29.98 separately.

The problem

The costly mistakes are the ones nobody caught

A home build comes with a thousand decisions, and the expensive mistakes are usually the ones nobody caught in time. A lot that needs costly site work, a contract with no change order rules, or an outlet in the wrong spot after the drywall is up. This checklist walks you through each stage so you know what to check, what to ask, and when. Take it to every site visit and builder meeting, and check items off as you go.

Who it's for

First-time home builders who want the steps in order
Custom, semi-custom, and owner-managed builds
Anyone who wants a simple list to bring to site visits
Buyers who want a quick starting point before a full planning binder

What you'll be able to do

Catch it while it's still easy to fix

Check the lot before you buyZoning, survey, soil and perc tests, utilities, and road access.
Know your all-in numberLand, site work, utilities, permits, contingency, and construction loan questions.
Hire and sign with careVet builders, compare bids, and know what the contract should cover.
Walk every stageFoundation, framing, rough-ins, and finishes, checked before they get covered up.
Finish cleanA room-by-room punch list, closing steps, warranties, and your first year.

What's included

Everything in your download

Home Building Checklist (PDF, 13 pages): Start Here, Land + Site, Budget + Financing, Builder + Contract, Plans, Permits + Selections, Site Work + Foundation, Framing + Dry-In, Rough-Ins + Before Drywall, Exterior + Interior Finishes, Final Walkthrough + Punch List, Closing + Move-In, and a Site Visit Log

How it works

Print it, walk it, check it off

Print itPrint the pages at home. They are mostly white, so they print well.
Walk the siteTake it to every site visit and builder meeting.
Check it offWrite dates, names, prices, and questions as you go, and print extra punch list and log pages as needed.

Delivery

How you get it

This is a digital download. After checkout you get your download link right away and by email. Print the PDF at home and take it to every site visit. Nothing ships.

For personal use. See the license and refund policy. This checklist is general guidance, not legal, financial, engineering, or inspection advice. Building codes, permits, and loan rules vary by state, county, and lender, so confirm details with your local building department and licensed professionals.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is the PDF fillable?

No. It is a printable checklist made to fill in by hand.

Can I print more punch list pages?

Yes. Print extra punch list and site visit log pages whenever you need them.

Does it work if I'm managing my own build?

Yes. It works for custom, semi-custom, and owner-managed builds.

How is it different from the Complete Home Building Planner?

The checklist is a short list of what to check at each stage. The planner is a 65-page binder with worksheets for budgets, bids, selections, and payments.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you get a download link on screen and by email.

Reviews

What customers say

No reviews yet. If you've used this tool, we'd love to hear how it went.

Write a review

Check every stage of your build

$7.99

Buy now · $7.99