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Habitat Wake New Home Walk-Through Checklist

by Ellie Trent, from the Community

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A practical guide for Habitat for Humanity homeowners to complete a new home walk-through and orientation. It outlines warranty terms and exclusions, emergency and non-emergency procedures, utility transfer requirements, and operations and maintenance. The checklist covers exterior items, foundation and drainage, HVAC and condensate lines, GFCI and electrical, kitchen and appliances, bathrooms and fixtures, crawlspace and attic, and final acknowledgements to confirm orientation completion.

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