Free checklist
Home inventory checklist
A room-by-room checklist for documenting everything you own, for insurance, a move, or peace of mind. Free, no email, nothing to unlock.
Work through it one room at a time. For each item, note what it is, roughly what it is worth, and a serial number where it has one. A photo of each thing is worth more than any description.
No email form, no locked PDF. Print it, screenshot it, or just read it here. If you want the why behind it, the home inventory for insurance guide walks through what insurers actually ask for, and Itemlist does the same job on your phone. If you would rather build the record in a spreadsheet, the free home inventory template has the columns ready in Excel and CSV.
Kitchen
- Fridge, freezer, oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave (record model and serial number, photograph the serial plate)
- Small appliances: coffee machine, blender, toaster, air fryer, kettle
- Cookware, knife sets, and small electricals
- Dishes, glassware, and cutlery (count by set)
Living room
- TV (make, model, serial number, photograph it)
- Speakers, sound system, streaming boxes, game consoles
- Sofa, armchairs, coffee and side tables
- Rugs, lamps, art, and framed prints
Bedrooms
- Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, dressers
- Bedding and linen sets (count them)
- Clothing by category: coats, suits, dresses, shoes (count and a fair per-item value)
- Tablets, e-readers, and other personal electronics
Bathroom
- Hair dryer, straightener, electric shaver, electric toothbrush
- Scales and any other small electricals
- Towels and linens (count by set)
Home office
- Laptop and desktop (serial numbers, photograph them)
- Monitors, printer, docking and networking gear (router, NAS)
- Desk, chair, and shelving
- Cameras, drones, and other kit that lives here
Garage, shed, and outdoor
- Power tools and hand tools
- Lawn mower and garden equipment
- Bikes and e-bikes (record the frame serial number)
- Sports and camping gear, patio furniture, the grill, ladders
Attic, basement, and storage
- Seasonal decorations and off-season clothing
- Spare furniture, luggage, and boxed keepsakes
- Labelled bins (log what each bin holds so you can search it later)
Jewelry and valuables
These often sit under a per-item limit on a standard policy, so document each one on its own with a clear photo. Keep any appraisal or receipt with the record.
- Rings, watches, necklaces, and heirlooms
- Loose stones and precious metals
- Collectibles, designer bags, and anything you had appraised
Important documents
Not for a claim value, but the hardest things to replace. Photograph them and keep copies somewhere outside the house.
- Passports, birth and marriage certificates
- Property deeds, vehicle titles, wills
- Insurance policies and warranties
Keep going
Related reading
- Home inventory for insurance: the full method and what insurers accept
- Free home inventory template, the spreadsheet version (Excel + CSV)
- Itemlist, the home inventory app that keeps the list searchable
- The best home inventory apps in 2026, compared honestly
- Declutter your home, and build the inventory in one pass
Or skip the paper. The app is the checklist.
Itemlist walks the same rooms with you, holds a photo and serial number on every item, and keeps it searchable long after the ink on a printout has faded. Free to start on iPhone and iPad.
Free to start on iPhone and iPad