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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): Gary Gross
Property address: 47 Cedar Tree Drive
Ocala, FL
Inspection date: 6/8/2010
This report published on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 8:02:29 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 
MonitorRecommend monitoring in the future 
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
Payment & Billing

 
General information Return to table of contents
Payment & Billing: To be Paid at Closing $305 Home and Termite Inspection
Structures inspected: Home
Occupied: No
Age of building: 4 years
Type of building: Single family
Outside temperature: 80 to 84
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.
 
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 wood, Sliding glass
Water pressure (psi): 50 psi
Exterior wall condition: Good
2) Maintain, Monitor - There is some large soil areas in the back yard that need to be filled in to prevent trip hazards. Unknow the cause. Moniter for movement.

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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: 4 years
Roof ventilation: Adequate
Roof Condition: Good
3) 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
Garage door condition: Excellent
4) Comment - The garage was in good condition at the time of the inspection. The inspector did not find and issues or concerns to report.

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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: Excellent
Outlets and switches condition: Good
5) 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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6) 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: 4 years
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity
Capacity (in gallons): 50
Water temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 115 degrees
Water heater condition: Good
7) 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
Air conditioning type: Heat pump
Distribution system: Flexible ducts
Filter location: Behind return air grill
Air conditioned temperature difference: 12° fair
8) Safety, Repair/Replace - Significant amounts of debris, dirt and/or dust are visible in one or more sections of supply and/or return air ducts. This can be a health hazard, espcially for those with allergies or respiratory problems. The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) recommends considering having ducts professionally cleaned when "Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers". At a minimum, the visible debris should be thoroughly cleaned. The client may wish to have a qualified service provider professionally clean the ducts. For more information on duct cleaning in relation to indoor air quality, visit: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html

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9) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - Last service date of this system is more than two years ago or is unable to be determined. Recommend asking seller when it was last serviced. If unable to determine or if more than two years 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 every two years in the future or as recommended by the heating and cooling contractor.

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Attic Return to table of contents
Inspection method: Viewed from hatch
Roof structure type: Trusses
Insulation material: Fiberglass loose fill
10) 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
Location of main water shut-off valve: At Well
Water service: Private
Supply pipe material: CPVC
Vent pipe material: Plastic
Drain pipe material: Plastic
Waste pipe material: Plastic
Plumbing condition: Good
11) 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 Of Property
12) 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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13) Repair/Maintain - The water was coming out very dirty recommend an water test and evalaute possible installing filter on line.

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Interior rooms Return to table of contents
Interior door condition: Good
Appliance condition: Good
Flooring condition: Good
14) Repair/Replace - Toilet seat missing and needs replaced.

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15) Repair/Replace - Window stuck shut and can't open in front bedroom. Recommend repairing window so they open easily.

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16) Repair/Replace - One or more deadbolt mechanisms are inoperable. Recommend repairing or replacing as necessary.

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17) Repair/Replace - The Kitchen Facet sprayer is clogged and needs repaired or replaced.

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18) Comment - Minor cracks found in walls. These are only a cosmetic concern. No action is recommended.

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Payment & Billing Return to table of contents
19) Comment - Please Mail Check Payable to :
AMOUNT $305.00
Florida Certified Home Inspectors
13260 SE 107 COURT
OCKLAWAHA, FL
32179
 

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Front View

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Left Side View

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Right Side View

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Back View
 
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.