Kitchen Inspection Checklist for Move-In
Kitchens have many surfaces, appliances and hidden points that are easy to miss. A checklist helps you record the condition before belongings cover it, report issues under the lease and compare the room at move-out. RoomLedger can store photos, inventory, serial numbers and reports; it does not replace an electrical or plumbing inspection.
Check surfaces first
Take a wide photo, then inspect the floor, walls, ceiling, cabinets, worktop, doors, handles, sealant and sink. Photograph cracks, dents, damp marks or stains with a location and close-up. Record the date and anything you could not inspect.
Check equipment within the permitted scope
List the cooker, oven, fridge, extractor, dishwasher, washing machine and accessories. Record brand, model, serial number, condition and label photos. Do not claim that an appliance is safe or perfect from a quick look; write “not tested” when appropriate.
Observe signs of leaks, the area below the sink and electrical outlets, but do not dismantle or repair anything yourself. Report issues through the correct channel. Start with RoomLedger to group images by room and export a report.
At handover, record which appliances were tested, which were not, which keys or accessories were supplied and which points need the landlord’s confirmation. Photograph a meter reading with its date when relevant, but do not infer payment responsibility unless the lease says so. Give each issue a separate item, source photo, descriptive priority and owner rather than one broad repair request.
Before sending the report, review it by room and open the files. Keep a snapshot dated at move-in. If an appliance is repaired or replaced later, create a new timeline entry instead of rewriting the baseline. For a kitchen with many appliances, use one item per device and include the installation position for built-in equipment.
Note: RoomLedger organizes a checklist; it is not a technical inspection or legal-advice service.