Update the permanent home record

What goes in the home record

A whole-house remodel generates more documents than almost any other project. Organize them now while the project is fresh:

Permits and legal

• Certificate of Occupancy
• Issued building permit number and permit card
• All sub-permit records (electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
• Final lien waivers (all parties)

Design and construction

• Final permitted drawing set (as-built if available)
• Structural drawings and calcs
• Energy compliance package (WSEC-R forms, blower-door test results)
• Geotechnical report (if applicable)
• Lead and asbestos report + PSCAA clearance documentation

Systems and equipment

• Panel directory (updated by electrician)
• PSE account information (service address, meter number, service size)
• All appliance manuals and warranty registration
• HVAC equipment make/model, filter size, service contacts
• Water heater specs

Finishes

• Paint: brand, product name, color codes, finish, room-by-room
• Tile: product number, grout color, supplier
• Flooring: product, supplier, batch number (for future repairs)
• Cabinet door style and finish (for future replacements)

Contractor records

• GC contact information and L&I registration number
• Sub contact information by trade
• Warranty letter(s)

A well-organized home record reduces every future project from a discovery exercise to a reference lookup. It also directly supports insurance claims, refinancing appraisals, and eventual sale disclosure.