Home Inventory Checklist
Catalogue everything you own, room by room. Record quantities and estimated values, then tick each item off as you photograph it — so you're ready for an insurance claim, a move, or peace of mind.
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About Home Inventory Checklist
A home inventory is a room-by-room record of everything you own, along with how many of each item you have and what it would cost to replace. The Home Inventory Checklist makes that record easy to build: it starts you with a sensible list across eight areas of the home — living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, home office, garage and outdoor, electronics and valuables, and general storage — so you never face a blank page.
For each item you can set a quantity and an estimated unit value, and the tool keeps a running total of your contents — the single number a contents-insurance policy is built around. Tick each item off as you photograph and record it so you can see exactly how much of the house you've covered. The eight starter areas are fully editable — rename them, delete ones you don't have, or add your own (a garage, garden room, or rental unit). Everything is stored only in your browser's local storage: there is no account, no sign-up, and nothing is uploaded to a server. Use Export for a JSON backup, "Download PDF" for a printable record to file with your insurer, and pair this with the Checklist Generator for one-off lists.
How to Use Home Inventory Checklist
- Enter a property name (handy if you keep inventories for more than one home), your insurance policy number if you have one, and your currency.
- Work through the home one room at a time. Remove any default item you don't own using the trash icon, and add anything that's missing in the "Add an item" field — press Enter or tap the + button.
- Make the areas fit your home: click an area's title to rename it, use the trash icon in its header to delete one, or tap "Add area" to create new ones like a garage, garden room, or storage unit.
- Set the quantity and an estimated replacement value for each item. The room value and the total at the top update instantly.
- Photograph each item as you go — ideally with any serial numbers, model labels, or receipts visible — then tick its box to mark it documented.
- Watch the progress bar to see how much of your home is recorded, and the total estimated value to check it against your policy's contents limit.
- Click Export to download a JSON backup. Store a copy off-site — in cloud storage or emailed to yourself — so it survives if the house doesn't.
- Revisit every few months. Use Untick all to re-verify items after big purchases, or Import to reload a saved inventory on another device.
Tip: photos and receipts are what actually get claims paid. The checkbox here means "I have proof of this item filed away," not just "I typed its name."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my inventory private?
Yes. Everything is stored only in your browser's local storage on this device. Nothing is uploaded to any server, and there's no account. Clearing your browser data will erase the inventory, so keep a JSON export as a backup.
Why should I keep a home inventory?
If you ever need to make a contents-insurance claim after a theft, fire, or flood, the insurer will ask for a list of what you lost and its value. Most people drastically underestimate how much their belongings are worth. A pre-made inventory speeds up claims and helps you choose the right cover amount in the first place.
What value should I enter — what I paid or replacement cost?
Most policies pay either "replacement cost" (what a new equivalent costs today) or "actual cash value" (replacement cost minus depreciation). Check your policy and enter the figure it uses. When unsure, replacement cost is the more useful planning number.
Does it store photos or serial numbers?
Not directly — to keep everything lightweight and private it records item names, quantities, and values. Keep your photos and serial-number shots in your phone's photo library or a cloud folder, and use the checkbox here to mark which items you've documented.
Can I add, rename, or delete areas?
Yes. Click any area's title to rename it, use the trash icon in its header to delete the whole area and its items, and the "Add area" button below the grid to create your own. Your custom areas are saved along with everything else.
Can I print or save a PDF for my insurer?
Yes. Click "Download PDF" for a clean, printable inventory report listing every area, item, quantity, unit value, line total, and your overall estimated value, with a box showing which items you've documented. In the print dialog choose a printer for a paper copy or "Save as PDF" to attach to a policy or store off-site.
Can I keep inventories for more than one property?
Yes. Finish one, click Export to save it as a JSON file named after the property, then Reset and build the next. Use Import any time to reload a saved inventory.
How often should I update it?
Review it once or twice a year and after any major purchase. High-value items like jewellery, art, or cameras often need separate "scheduled" cover above a standard policy's single-item limit, so flag those for your insurer.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, your inventory lives in local storage and works offline. Just open it on the device where you saved it — your data doesn't travel between devices unless you Export and Import it.