Absolute Home Inspection, LLC

Website: http://www.reporthost.com/absolutellc
Email: absolutehomeinspectionllc@yahoo.com
Phone: (970) 485-0140
PO Box 3723 
Crested Butte CO 81224
Inspector: David Baca

 

Property Inspection Report
Client(s): Al Johnson
Property address: 21 Teocali Mtn trail
Brush Creek, CO 81226
Inspection date: Friday, January 20, 2010
This report published on Monday, March 01, 2010 12:40:37 PM PST

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A home inspection is a non-invasive observation that is general in nature, not technically exhaustive and limited to readily accessible areas. I hope you will ask me questions if more clarification would help. Where needed I recommend that you hire qualified professionals such as engineers, architects, contractors, plumbers, electricians or other experts to further evaluate and advise with respect to each area of concern.


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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/ReplaceCorrection and further evaluation recomended 
EvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist 
MonitorRecommend monitoring in the future 

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Table of Contents
General information
Exterior
Roof
Attic
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and cooling
Plumbing and laundry
Fireplaces, wood stoves and chimneys
Bathrooms
Kitchen
Garage
Interior rooms
 
General information Return to table of contents
Report number: 201014-1
Inspector's name: David Baca
Structures inspected: 21 Teocali Mtn trail
Type of building: Single family home with attached garage
Age of building: 2008
Property owner's name: Bob Smith
Inspection Fee: $400.00
Payment method: Check
Occupied: No
Weather conditions: Clear
Temperature: Cold
Ground condition: Frozen
Front of structure faces: South
Main entrance faces: South
Foundation type: Slab on grade
1)  

Photo 3  
Front entry.
Photo 5  
Northwest side of home.

Photo 43  
East side of home.
Photo 2  
South side of home.
 
Exterior Return to table of contents
Footing material: Poured in place concrete
Foundation material: Poured in place concrete
Apparent wall structure: Wood frame
Wall covering: Wood clapboard
Driveway material: Poured in place concrete
Sidewalk material: Poured in place concrete
Exterior door material: Solid core wood
 
Roof Return to table of contents
Roof inspection method: Viewed from ground with binoculars
Roof type: Cross gable
Roof covering: Wood shakes
Estimated age of roof: 2007
Gutter & downspout material: None
Roof ventilation: Adequate
 
Attic Return to table of contents
Inspection method: Viewed from hatch
Roof structure type: Trusses, Rafters
Ceiling structure: Trusses
Insulation material: Fiberglass roll or batt
Insulation depth: 10"
Insulation estimated R value: r-19,r-22
2)  

Photo 44  
Unfinished attic. Access located in the upstairs guest bed room closet.
Need to evaluate the light bulbs for this closet light fixture, it did not work.
  
 
Electric service Return to table of contents
Primary service type: Underground
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service amperage (amps): 200
Service voltage (volts): 120/240
Location of main service switch: Southeast corner of home
Location of main disconnect: No single main disconnect, use all breakers in main service panel No main disconnect at panel
Service entrance conductor material: Aluminum
System ground: Ground rod(s) in soil
Main disconnect rating (amps): 200
Smoke detectors present: Yes
3)  

Photo 29  
Main electrical panel and future sub panel located in the garage.
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Recommend having a main disconnect installed for this panel. Suggest having a qualified electrician evaluate and make further recommendations.

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Well protected electric meter and house main. Located at the south east corner of the home.
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This home is well equipped with smoke alarms and a fire suppression system. Suggest having these systems serviced annually.
Recommend having a additional fire extinguisher for kitchen.

Photo 28  
Audio visual access panel in Garage.
  
 
Water heater Return to table of contents
Estimated age: 2007
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity, Natural gas
Capacity (in gallons): 80
Manufacturer: Triangle tube phase lll
Model: smart 80
Water temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 135 degrees
4)  

Photo 37  
Water heater, heating zone valves and boiler room plumbing.
  
 
Heating and cooling Return to table of contents
Estimated age: 2007
Primary heating system energy source: Natural gas Boiler/ Buderus - logamax GB142
Primary heat system type: Baseboard, Radiant
Primary A/C energy source: N/A
Primary Air conditioning type: N/A
Distribution system: N/A
5)  

Photo 14  
Radiant floor and baseboard heat controls.
Photo 39  
Boiler room located in the garage.

Photo 38  
Boiler.
Photo 41  
Inside of boiler.
6)  
 
Plumbing and laundry Return to table of contents
Water pressure (psi): <80 psi
Location of main water shut-off valve: Boiler room in Garage
Location of main water meter: Boiler room in garage
Location of main fuel shut-off: Gas main north west corner of home
Water service: Public
Service pipe material: Copper
Supply pipe material: Copper
Vent pipe material: Plastic
Drain pipe material: Plastic
Waste pipe material: Plastic
7)  

Photo 8  
This type of washer supply lines are known to fail. I suggest upgrading these water supply hoses to metal braided supply lines.
Photo 7  
Laundry room. Suggest having dryer vents cleaned annually.

Photo 30  
Proper kitchen and bath room plumbing installation.
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Water meter, house main water shut off and fire suppression system are located in the boiler room.

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Water temperature at kitchen faucet. 135 degrees.
  
8)  

Photo 4  
Gas meter and main shut off, west side of home.
  
 
Fireplaces, wood stoves and chimneys Return to table of contents
Fireplace type: Metal prefabricated
Chimney type: Metal
9)  

Photo 10  
Gas fire place. Suggest having fire place serviced annually by a
professional fireplace technician.
  
 
Bathrooms Return to table of contents
10) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles did not trip when tested. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Photo 25  
All outlets were tested. North west downstairs bath room GFCI would
not test and reset correctly.
  
11)  

Photo 17  
Master bath room.
Photo 19  
Master bath shower.

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Master bath jet tub.
Photo 24  
Guest bathroom interior.
Each guest bed room has a full bath room.
 
Kitchen Return to table of contents
12)  

Photo 11  
Kitchen view.
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Kitchen bar top view.

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Stainless steel gas oven and cook top.
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Stainless steel refrigerator with ice and filtered water dispenser.

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Stainless steel dishwasher.
  
 
Garage Return to table of contents
13) Monitor the cracks in the garage floor, If cracks continue or get worse
Have evaluated further.

Photo 35  
Cracks In garage floor.
Photo 27  
Garage vehicle doors.
 
Interior rooms Return to table of contents
14)  

Photo 6  
Master bed room.
Photo 16  
4 Guest bed rooms.

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Stairway.
Photo 21  
Stairway at entrance level.

Photo 22  
Main entry interior.
Photo 23  
Hallway to garage and guest bed rooms.

Photo 26  
Guest bed rooms.
Photo 15  
Living room area.

Photo 13  
Dinning area.
  
 
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