| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | John Daley |
| Property address: | 9557 Crystal Water Way Elk Grove, CA 95624 |
| Inspection date: | Wednesday, July 22, 2009 |
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 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Minor Defect | Correction involves little experience and minor repair cost |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in servicable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items of concern relating to the structural pest inspection are shown as follows:
 | WDO/WDI Infestation | Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI Damage | Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI Conducive conditions | Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.) |
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Contact your inspector if there are terms that you do not understand, or visit the glossary of construction terms at http://www.reporthost.com/glossary.asp| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
Cracks, deterioration and/or damage were found in one or more areas of the stucco siding. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs and/or replace stucco siding as necessary. Photo 9 |
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Gaps along fascia boards, behind gutters on the front of the house need repaired to prevent rodents and birds from entering the wall cavities. Photo 4 |
Minor cracks were found in one or more sidewalk or patio sections. However they don't appear to be a structural concern and no trip hazards were found. No immediate action is recommended, but the client(s) may wish to have repairs made or have cracked sections replaced for aesthetic reasons. For information on how to “DO IT YOURSELF” this website provides plenty of information. www.doityourself.com.
Minor cracks in the stucco siding. These cracks appear to be normal settlement cracks and pose no threat to the integrity of the building. Recommend monitoring them for separation. If separation occurs a qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs and/or replace stucco siding as necessary. Photo 6 |
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Minor cracks were found in the driveway. However they don't appear to be a structural concern and no trip hazards were found. No immediate action is recommended, but the client(s) may wish to have repairs made or have cracked sections replaced for aesthetic reasons.  Photo 3 Located on the West end of the driveway just before the sidewalk.
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Location main electrical panels, gas meters and water valves.
 Photo 5 Located on the S.W corner of the building.
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 Photo 12 Located on the N.W. corner of the building.
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| Roof | Return to table of contents |
| Garage | Return to table of contents |
The auto-reverse mechanism on the vehicle door opener is inoperable or requires too much force to activate. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit:  Photo 16 Adjustment screws are located here.
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Garage door opener missing in the single car garage.
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Vehicle door was inaccessible due to brackets mounted above door, and couldn't be operated or fully evaluated. Single car garage only.
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| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
Main service panel
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| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
A permanently installed insulated jacket is installed on the water heater. It obscures the manufacturer's information label and most of the water heater. The inspector was unable to fully evaluate the water heater.
Water heater located in the garage.
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| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
No filter is visible for the heating/cooling system. As a result, unfiltered air will flow through the system, and the heating/cooling equipment life and the indoor air quality may be reduced. Correctly sized filter(s) should be installed. If necessary, guides or retaining devices should be installed or repaired so filter(s) are securely anchored and gaps around edges are minimized. Filter located in the main hallway at the top of the stairs. The filter size is 20x36x1
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.
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The clothes dryer exhaust duct appears to need cleaning. Significant amounts of lint build up was found. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire from decreased air flow. This duct should be cleaned now and annually, or more often if necessary in the future. Some chimney sweeps or heating/cooling duct cleaners perform this service.  Photo 11 Located on the South wall approx. 8ft up.
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| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
One or more stove top burners are inoperable. A qualified appliance technician should evaluate and repair as necessary. The left rear burner ignitor in defective and needs replaced. The range top is a whirlpool Model# GTL3014GQ1/ Serial# XL0501121
| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
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.
 Photo 19 Master bath shower
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 Photo 20 Master bath shower
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 Photo 21 Master bath shower
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The "flapper valve" on the main level toilet did not reseat after flushing. Significant amounts of water can be lost through such leaks. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair or replace components as necessary.
One or more light fixtures appear to be inoperable. 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.| Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys | Return to table of contents |
A significant amount of creosote is visible in the fireplace flue. A qualified chimney service contractor should inspect, clean, and repair if necessary now and annually in the future.
The gas supply for the fireplace was capped off. As per the Standards of Practice the inspector does not operate gas shut off valves or light pilot lights during inspections. These appliances were not fully evaluated. If unsure on how to light any pilot light, you can call your local utility company for assistance.| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
Guardrails are loose and/or wobbly in one or more areas. This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as installing new fasteners or hardware, installing additional fasteners and/or installing additional railing components as necessary so they are securely attached.
Cover plate(s) are missing from one or more electric boxes, such as for receptacles, switches and/or junction boxes. They are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from exposed wires. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire and shock. Cover plates should be installed where missing.
Cover plate(s) are broken at one or more electric boxes, such as for receptacles, switches and/or junction boxes. They are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from exposed wires. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire and shock. Cover plates should be replaced where necessary.
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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:
The doorbell appears to be inoperable. Recommend having a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.
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Screen(s) in one or more windows are missing. Screens are often removed for window cleaning and they may be stored somewhere. If not, then recommend installing screens where missing. The screens are located in the garage.
Glass in one or more windows is broken. A qualified contractor should replace glass where necessary.
 Photo 23 Located upstairs in the main hallway bathroom.
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Trim is missing in one or more areas. Trim boards are present in the house but need to be installed.
Fixtures such towel bars and/or toilet paper holders are damaged and/or deteriorated in one or more areas.
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One or more holes are in the walls throughout the house. These repair can be made fairly easily. For information on how to do it yourself, visit www.do-it-yourself.com. If you choose to hire someone to make the repairs always remember to hire a licensed qualified repairman. Below is a list of companies in the area that offer free estimates, I recommend calling along with your search. Photo 24 |
Main floor bedroom door has a crack in it. Repair or replace door as desired.
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| Attic | Return to table of contents |
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.
Furnace located in the attic.
