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Website: http://www.FloridaInspectorCertified.com
Email: FloridaInspector@hotmail.com
Phone: (352) 361-8065
FAX: (352) 671-1300
2300 S Pine Ave Suite A 
Ocala, FL 34471
Inspector: Michael Vanek
NACHI ID 05040685

  

Professional Home Inspection
Client(s): Clients of - Mattie Williams - Coral Shores Realty
Property address: 1 Spruce Ln
Ocala, FL
Inspection date: 7/21/2010
This report published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:39:15 PM EDT

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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:
SafetyPoses a risk of injury or death 
Repair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing 
Repair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance 
Minor DefectCorrection likely involves only a minor expense 
MaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance 
EvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist 
CommentFor your information 

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Table of Contents
General information
Exterior
Roof
Attached garage
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and air conditioning
Attic
Plumbing and laundry
Well
Interior rooms

 
General information Return to table of contents
Payment & Billing: To Be Paid by Mattie Williams
Structures inspected: Home
Occupied: No
Age of building: 3 years
Type of building: Single family
Outside temperature: 90 to 94
Outside condition: Sunny
Number of bedrooms: Three
Number of bathrooms: Two
1) Maintain, Comment - The home structure and components were found to be in great condition. Some minor issues were found and need taken care of. Regular maintenance is required to keep the home in such good condition over the years to come. It was our pleasure to inspect such a nice home.
2) Comment - The water came out dirty at first from all the facets then cleared up.
 
Exterior Return to table of contents
Footing material: Poured in place concrete
Foundation material: Poured in place concrete
Apparent wall structure: Concrete block
Wall covering: Stucco
Driveway material: Poured in place concrete
Sidewalk material: Poured in place concrete
Exterior door material: Solid core steel, Sliding glass
Water pressure (psi): 50 psi
Exterior wall condition: Good
3) Repair/Maintain - Found small cosmetic chip in the exterior wall. Recommend repair.

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Roof Return to table of contents
Number of Remaing Years of Life: 16 to 18 Years
Roof type: Hipped
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 3 years
Gutter & downspout material: None
Roof ventilation: Adequate
Roof Condition: Good
4) Comment - The roof was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector did not find any major concerns to report at this time.

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Attached garage Return to table of contents
5) Safety, Repair/Replace - The automatic door closing device (sprung hinge, etc.) on the garage-house door doesn't work as intended. This door should close and latch automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering living spaces and/or to slow the spread of fire from the garage to living spaces. Adjustments or repairs should be made, or the automatic closing device should be replaced if necessary, so this door closes and latches automatically.
 
Electric service Return to table of contents
Primary service type: Overhead
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service amperage (amps): 150
Service voltage (volts): 120-240
Location of sub panels: Garage Wall
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panel
Main disconnect rating (amps): 150
Smoke detectors present: Yes
Electrical panel condition: Good
Outlets and switches condition: Good
6) Safety, Minor Defect - One or more smoke detectors are emitting "chirping" noises, indicating that batteries need changing. Recommend changing the batteries in all the smoke detectors now and annually in the future. For more information on smoke detectors, please review the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Document #5077 Test All Smoke Alarms (Detectors) and Annually Replace Batteries
Develop and Rehearse an Escape Plan.

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7) Comment - The Electrical Panel was in Good Condition during the Inspection. The inspector did not find and concerns to report.

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Water heater Return to table of contents
Estimated age of Water Heater: 3 years
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity
Capacity (in gallons): 40
Water temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 118 degrees
Water heater condition: Good
8) Comment - The Water Heater was inspected and was in good condition. The inspector did not find any concerns to report.

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Heating and air conditioning Return to table of contents
Heating system energy source: Electric
Heat system type: Heat pump
A/C energy source: Electric
Distribution system: Flexible ducts
Filter location: At the base of the furnace
Air conditioned temperature difference: 12° fair
9) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - Last service date of this system is more than one year ago or is unable to be determined. Recommend asking seller when it was last serviced. If unable to determine or if more than one year ago, recommend that this system be inspected, cleaned, serviced and repaired if necessary by a qualified heating and cooling technician. Recommend that this servicing be made annually in the future or as recommended by the heating and cooling contractor.

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10) Maintain - This system is equipped with washable filter(s). They appear to be dirty. Recommend washing filter(s) now and every 2 months in the future if the thermostat's fan position is set to "Auto", or monthly if it's set to "On".

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Attic Return to table of contents
Inspection method: Viewed from hatch
Roof structure type: Trusses
Insulation material: Cellulose loose fill
Insulation depth: 12 inches
Insulation estimated R value: R 30
11) Comment - The attic was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector did not find any concerns to report at this time.

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Plumbing and laundry Return to table of contents
Water service: Private
Supply pipe material: CPVC
Vent pipe material: Plastic
Drain pipe material: Plastic
Waste pipe material: Plastic
Plumbing condition: Good
12) Comment - The Plumbing componets of the home were found to be in good condition during the inspection.
 
Well Return to table of contents
Location of well equipment: Back Left Corner of Property
Location of tank shut off valve: At Well
13) Repair/Replace, Comment - The pressure gauge is defective. Recommend having a qualified plumber or well contractor replace the gauge. The evaluation of the well equipment is limited due to the gauge being defective.

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Interior rooms Return to table of contents
Interior door condition: Good
Windows operating condition: Good
Appliance condition: Good, Need repairDishwasher not working
Flooring condition: Fair
14) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The doorbell appeared to be inoperable at the time of inspection. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.

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15) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Garage light fixtures are inoperable. Recommend having a qualified electrician evaluate and repair or replace fixture(s) as necessary.

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16) Repair/Replace - One or more doors don't latch when closed. Recommend making repairs as necessary such as adjusting latch plates or lockset mechanisms.

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17) Repair/Replace - The dishwasher was not working during the inspection as it should. Recommend repair.

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18) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - Refrigerator main was not cooling properly. Recommend further Evaluation and repair if needed.
19) Repair/Maintain - Range hood fan is inoperable. Recommend repairing as necessary.

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20) Repair/Maintain - There is a loose outlet box over the stove cabinet that needs secured.

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21) Repair/Maintain - The kitchen closet door is loose and needs repaired.

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1. INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the home/building and to provide CLIENT with a written inspection report identifying the defects that INSPECTOR both observed and deemed material. INSPECTOR may offer comments as a courtesy, but these comments will not comprise the bargained-for report. The report is only supplementary to the sellers disclosure.
2. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the inspection in accordance to the current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm. CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.
3. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the use of CLIENT, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repairpersons, and other interested parties. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties. INSPECTORS inspection of the property and the accompanying report are in no way intended to be a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. Any and all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded by this Agreement.

4. INSPECTOR assumes no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future. CLIENT acknowledges that the liability of INSPECTOR, its agents, employees, for claims or damages, costs of defense or suit, attorneys fees and expenses and payments arising out of or related to the INSPECTORS negligence or breach of any obligation under this Agreement, including errors and omissions in the inspection or the report, shall be limited to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the fee paid to the INSPECTOR, and this liability shall be exclusive. CLIENT waives any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building even if the CLIENT has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages are not intended as a penalty but are intended (i) to reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical to ascertain; (ii) to allocate risk among the INSPECTOR and CLIENT; and (iii) to enable the INSPECTOR to perform the inspection at the stated fee.

5. INSPECTOR does not perform engineering, architectural, plumbing, or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the inspection is taking place, unless the inspector holds a valid occupational license, in which case he/she may inform the CLIENT that he/she is so licensed, and is therefore qualified to go beyond this basic home inspection, and for additional fee, perform additional inspections beyond those within the scope of the basic home inspection. Any agreement for such additional inspections shall be in a separate writing.

6. In the event of a claim against INSPECTOR, CLIENT agrees to supply INSPECTOR with the following: (1) Written notification of adverse conditions within 14 days of discovery, and (2) Access to the premises. Failure to comply with the above conditions will release INSPECTOR and its agents from any and all obligations or liability of any kind.
7. The parties agree that any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be filed only in the Court having jurisdiction in the County in which the INSPECTOR has its principal place of business. In the event that CLIENT fails to prove any adverse claims against INSPECTOR in a court of law, CLIENT agrees to pay all legal costs, expenses and fees of INSPECTOR in defending said claims.
8. If any court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. All prior communications are merged into this Agreement, and there are no terms or conditions other than those set forth herein. No statement or promise of INSPECTOR or its agents shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by INSPECTOR. No change or modification shall be enforceable against any party unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. CLIENT shall have no cause of action against INSPECTOR after one year from the date of the inspection.
9. Payment of the fee to INSPECTOR (less any deposit noted above) is due upon completion of the on-site inspection. The CLIENT agrees to pay all legal and time expenses incurred in collecting due payments, including attorneys fees, if any. If CLIENT is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, the person signing this Agreement on behalf of such entity does personally guaranty payment of the fee by the entity.
CLIENT HAS CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING, AGREES TO IT, AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT.