Hoss Home Inspections, LLC Website: http://HossHomeInspections.com Email: john@hosshomeinspections.com Phone: (518) 466-0424 Ballston Spa,NY   12020  Inspector: John Hostetter

  

Property Inspection Report
Client(s):	Calvin
Property address:	NY Street
Inspection date:	Thursday, May 29, 2008

This report published on 2/16/2009 10:02:11 PM EST

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How to Read this Report
This report is organized by the property's functional areas.  Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and is shown in bold type.  Items of concern follow descriptive information. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:

	Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Repair/Maintain	Recommend repair and/or maintenance
	Monitor	Recommend monitoring in the future
	Comment	For your information

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Table of Contents
General information
Roof and Ventilation
Walls Windows and Doors
Exterior and Landscaping
Attached garage
Attic
Master Suite Bathroom
2nd Floor Hallway Bathroom
1st Floor Bathroom
General Interior
Fireplace
Kitchen and Laundry
Electric service
Plumbing
Basement
Heating
Domestic Water Heater
Safety Concerns

General information

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Overview: A quiet residential neighborhood
Report number: 8
Inspector's name: John Hostetter
NYS License #: 1
Time started: 5pm
Time finished: 7:30pm
Present during inspection: Owner
Occupied: Yes
Age of building: 10 yrs
Type of building: Single family
Weather conditions: Clear
Temperature: Warm
Ground condition: Dry
Foundation type: Basement
The following items are excluded from this inspection: Shed, Playground equipment, Low voltage outdoor lighting

1) Numerous wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by furniture and/or stored items, preventing a full evaluation of some areas.

2) Concerning mold in a home / building. While we will report any substance that appears to be mold, the only true way to determine if mold is present is to have a mold company/specialist inspect and test for mold. Upstate Home Inspection Service does not perform mold testing or mold inspection's. Any mention of mold in this report should be considered a recommendation to bring in a mold specialist to inspect and test for mold. If you have a specific concern reguarding mold, consult a mold specialist for advice.

3) Recommend roofing contractor evaluate roof and repair or replace roof as necessary

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4) Recommend cleaning gutters.

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5) One or more downspout extensions are missing and/or ineffective. Recommend installing extensions such as splashblocks or a drain line where missing, or repairing where necessary so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure.

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6) Appears heat from grill warped siding.Recommend grilling a safe distance from house and having qualified person repair warped sections as needed.

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7) Tree(s) in contact with siding. Recommend pruning or moving tree(s) so there's at least a one foot gap between tree(s) and siding.

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8) Small area of deterioration of concrete. Recommend qualified person repair as needed.

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9) Garage-house door isn't auto-closing. Recommend installing hinges with springs or an automatic door closing device so door closes automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering building.

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10) Attic has no access. Recommend qualified person install access point to better assess attic conditions.

11) Monitor repaired crack in tub for repair failure.

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12) Monitor repaired area below shower head.

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13) Outlet in master bedroom located between bathroom and closet was loose. Recommend qualified person repair as needed.

14) Minor damage to wall in upstairs bedroom due to missing door stop.Recommend installing doorstop to prevent further damage.

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15) Crack in drywall above doorway in master bedroom. Recomend qualified person repair as needed

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16) All solid fuel burning appliances (woodstoves and fireplaces) should be inspected annually by a qualified chimney service contractor, cleaned and repaired as necessary.

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19) Some minro vertical cracking in drywall corners. Recommend qualified person repair as needed

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20) Dry water stain on ceiling tile in computer room of basment. Recommend monitor area shows signs of moisture.

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21) Recommend that this system be serviced every two years in the future by a qualified heating and cooling technician.

22) Unable to inspect furnace completely due to stored items not allowing access

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23) Unable to fully inspect water heater due to stored items.

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24) Area around Water Heater and Furnace should be clear of all combustible material as this could pose a fire hazard.

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25) Stairs leading to basement would be safer with installment of a hand railing.

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26) Outlet in master bedrom located bewtween closet and bathroom was loose. Recommend qulaified person repair as needed

27) Recommend updating all smoke detectors with new.
All outlets near a water source (kitchen, bathrooms, garage, basement) should be GFI protected.
All houses, buildings and each unit in a multi-family house should have a carbon monoxide (C/O) detector. The detector should be mounted low toward the floor as carbon monoxide is heavier than air. Several C/O detectors are best. One near the heating system and hot water supply and one on each floor of the home. Again, mount C/O detectors low toward the floor.