Prodehl Home Inspection

This report is the exclusive property of this inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited. This report contains items and areas of the property determined to be a safety concern or in need of attention. All areas of the property covered in our Standards of Practice have been inspected. Items and areas not discussed in this report have been inspected and determined to be serviceable at the time of the inspection.

Exterior
1) Repair/Replace, Evaluate, Comment , Conducive conditions - One or more gutters are poorly sloped so that significant amounts of water accumulate in them rather than draining through the downspouts. This can cause gutters to overflow, especially when organic debris such as leaves or needles have accumulated in them. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as correcting the slope in gutters or installing additional downspouts and extensions if necessary.

For information on how to “DO IT YOURSELF” this website provides plenty of information. www.doityourself.com.

If you choose not to do it yourself always remember to hire a licensed qualified repairman.
2) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Fences and/or gates are damaged and/or deteriorated in some areas. For information on how to “DO IT YOURSELF” this website provides plenty of information. www.doityourself.com.
If you decide to hire a company to make the repairs, always remember to ask if they carry the proper license and insurance.
3) Repair/Maintain , Conducive conditions - Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines are in contact with or less than one foot from the structure's exterior. Vegetation can serve as a conduit for wood destroying insects and may retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. Vegetation should be pruned and/or removed as necessary to maintain a one foot clearance between it and the structure's exterior.
If you decide to hire a company to make the repairs, always remember to ask if they carry the proper license and insurance. Below are a couple of contractors that I recommend calling to begin your search that have already been pre-screened for you.

www.baileytreeco.com
(916) 333-0530 ask for Jeremiah.

Stump Hunter (Stump Removal/Tree Service)
1050 43rd Ave
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 391-7613‎
4) Maintain , Conducive conditions - One or more bird nests were found. Nest(s) should be removed as necessary.

Roof
5) Maintain, Monitor , Conducive conditions - Two sections of roof surfaces are sloped towards each other. Debris such as leaves or needles are more likely to accumulate in this area than rest of the roof. Leaks may occur as a result. Recommend monitoring such areas for accumulated debris in the future and cleaning as necessary.
6) Maintain , Conducive conditions - Debris has accumulated in one or more gutters. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects since gutters may overflow and cause water to come in contact with the structure's exterior or make water accumulate around the foundation. Gutters should be cleaned now and as necessary in the future.
7) Comment - Because of the roof covering type and/or the configuration of the roof, the inspector was unable to traverse the roof and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.

Electric service
8) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The legend for overcurrent protection devices (breakers or fuses) in the main service panel is not checked for accuracy by the inspector. Recommend updating or correcting the legend as necessary so it's accurate. Evaluation by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
9) Serviceable -

Heating and cooling
10) Repair/Replace, Maintain - Air handler filter(s) are dirty and should be replaced now. They should be checked monthly in the future and replaced as necessary.
11) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The last service date of this system appears to be more than two years ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than two years ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed every few years in the future, or as per the contractor's recommendations.

Water heater
12) Safety, Minor Defect - The hot water temperature is greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of scalding. The thermostat should be adjusted so the water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees. For more information on scalding dangers, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5098.html
13) Safety, Serviceable -
14) Serviceable -

Garage
15) Serviceable - The garage area is serviceable with no defects or concerns to report.

Plumbing and laundry
16) Monitor, Serviceable -
17) Monitor, Serviceable -
18) Monitor, Serviceable -
19) Serviceable - The laundry room area is in serviceable condition. The aerator for the sink faucet is missing.

Kitchen
20) Serviceable -
21) Serviceable - The kitchen appliances are in serviceable condition with no defects or concerns to report.

Bathrooms
22) Repair/Replace, Evaluate , Conducive conditions - Tile and/or grout around one or more bathtubs is damaged or deteriorated. For example, deteriorated or missing grout, cracked, missing or loose tiles, etc. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair tile and/or grout as necessary.
23) Repair/Replace, Evaluate , Conducive conditions - Tile and/or grout in one or more showers is damaged and/or deteriorated. For example, deteriorated or missing grout, cracked, missing or loose tiles, etc. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair tile and/or grout as necessary.
24) Repair/Maintain , Conducive conditions - Caulk is missing or deteriorated along the base of one or more bathtubs, where flooring meets the tub. It should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water intrusion and damage to the floor structure.
25) Repair/Maintain , Conducive conditions - Caulk is missing or deteriorated around one or more shower surrounds. It should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water intrusion and damage to the wall structure.
26) Minor Defect, Serviceable -

Interior rooms
27) Safety, Maintain - Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
28) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The light fixture in the kitchen area has a bulb in need of replacing.. Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulb(s) and/or consulting with the property owner(s). Repairs or replacement of the light fixture(s) by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
29) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more light fixturesare missing. Light fixtures need to be installed, or cover plates need to be installed to cover exposed wiring.
30) Serviceable -
31) Serviceable -
32) Serviceable -
33) Serviceable - Hallways leading to the laundry room and bedrooms 1,2 & 3

Attic
34) Serviceable -
35) Comment - Some attic areas were inaccessible due to lack of permanently installed walkways, the possibility of damage to insulation, low height and/or stored items. These areas are excluded from this inspection.

Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
36) Serviceable -