Free printable checklist
Home inventory checklist, room by room
After a fire, a break-in or a flood, your insurer will ask what you owned and what it was worth. Go room by room with this list: photograph each thing, note what it is and roughly what it cost, and tick it off. Or print it. No sign-up.
For each thing, keep
- A photo of each thing, and of each room, closet and open drawer.
- What it is: the brand and model, and the serial number for electronics and appliances.
- Roughly when you got it and what you paid.
- What it would cost to replace today.
- Receipts or appraisals for valuable things.
Living room
0/4Kitchen
0/5Dining room
0/2Bedrooms
0/5Kids’ rooms
0/4Bathrooms
0/3Home office
0/3Laundry and utility
0/3Garage and shed
0/4Basement, attic and storage
0/4Outside
0/2Valuables
0/4Keep it safe
0/4Free from BoxTrack: box-track.com/free/home-inventory-checklist
Questions
What should a home inventory include?
Everything that would cost money to replace: what it is, its brand and model, roughly when you got it and what you paid, and a photo. Add serial numbers for electronics and appliances, and keep receipts or appraisals for valuable things.
Do renters need a home inventory?
Yes. Renters insurance covers your belongings, and after a loss you’ll be asked to list them, just like a homeowner. Leave out what belongs to the landlord, such as appliances that came with the place.
Where should I keep my home inventory?
Somewhere you can reach if your home can’t be: online, or a copy with someone you trust. Add to it when you buy something, and look over it once a year.
Is a video enough?
A video walk-through is a good start, and far better than nothing. A written list with values and serial numbers is easier to hand to your insurer, so use the video to make the list.