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Property Inspection Report
Client(s): Mr. Sample
Property address: 1356 Sample dr
Sample, CA
Inspection date: 4/23/2011
This report published on Friday, May 20, 2011 10:56:48 PM PDT

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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
Garage
Attic
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and cooling
Plumbing and laundry
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Interior rooms
 
General information Return to table of contents
Report number: 1356hillwood
Inspector's name: Gus Verras
Type of building: Single family
Age of building: 5 yrs
Property owner's name: Mr. Saul Fragoso
Time started: 7:10 am
Time finished: 12:20 pm
Payment method: Check, Escrow
Present during inspection: Client at completion
Occupied: No
Weather conditions: Partly cloudy
Temperature: Cool52 - 62 degrees
Ground condition: Damp
Front of structure faces: West
Main entrance faces: West
Foundation type: Slab on grade
The following items are excluded from this inspection: Security system, Irrigation system
1) Comment - Total sq. footage of home 3374
 
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: Stucco
Driveway material: Poured in place concrete
Sidewalk material: Poured in place concrete
Exterior door material: Solid core fiberglass, Hollow core wood
2) Safety, Minor Defect - One or more wall-mounted exterior light fixtures have wiring that's subject to water intrusion due to caulk not being installed around the light fixture's back plate. Caulk should be applied around the perimeter of back plates where missing. A gap should be left at the bottom for condensation to drain out.

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3) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Upper window at front has a moulding failure, recommend having a window repairman replace moulding.

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4) Repair/Replace - Window screen bent repair / replace. Location northside rear yard.

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5) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - Cracks, in one or more areas of the stucco. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repair stucco siding as necessary. Stucco cracks at ceiling of patio cover lower and upper level appear to be either stress or settling related.

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6) Comment - Minor crack was found in the driveway. However it is not a structural concern or a trip hazard.

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Roof Return to table of contents
Roof inspection method: Traversed
Roof type: Hipped, Cross-hipped
Roof covering: Concrete tile
Estimated age of roof: 5 yrs
Gutter & downspout material: Galvanized steel
Roof ventilation: Adequate
7) Comment - Roof, flashings, cricket, vents all look good. See pictures

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Garage Return to table of contents
8) Safety, Repair/Replace - The exterior doors on both garages doors are of hollow-core construction rather than solid core. This may represent a security hazard since these doors are easily broken. Hollow-core, exterior entrance doors should be replaced with solid core doors by a qualified contractor. Note: The entrance door to the single car garage shows signs of water damage and the skin looks warped.

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9) Comment - There is no insulation in the attic area above both garages, Insulation is not required in these areas. Just for your information.

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10) Comment - Double car garage opener works, photo safety devices operate correctly. You may want to lubricate the rollers.
11) Comment - Gfic outlets work correctly.
 
Attic Return to table of contents
Inspection method: Partially traversed
Roof structure type: Trusses
Ceiling structure: Trusses
Insulation material: Fiberglass roll or batt, Cellulose loose fill
Insulation depth: 16 18 "
Insulation estimated R value: R - 38 or greater
12) 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.
13) Comment - Attic area partially traversed no discrepencies noted.
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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 disconnect: Breaker at bottom of main service panel
Service entrance conductor material: Copper
System ground: Concrete encased electrode
Main disconnect rating (amps): 200
Branch circuit wiring type: Non-metallic sheathed
Solid strand aluminum branch circuit wiring present: No
Smoke detectors present: Yes
14) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The arc fault breakers installed are not part of the re-call.

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15) Comment - Inspected service panel. Panel, breakers, wiring, no discrepencies noted. Arrow shows main disconnect.

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Water heater Return to table of contents
Estimated age: 5 years
Type: Tank
Energy source: Natural gas
Capacity (in gallons): 50
Manufacturer: Bradford White
16) Comment - Earthquake straps in place. Safety pressure release valve operational. Expansion tank installed. Drip leg installed, burners good.

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Heating and cooling Return to table of contents
Estimated age: 5 years
Primary heating system energy source: Natural gas
Primary heat system type: Forced air
Primary A/C energy source: Electric
Primary Air conditioning type: Split system
Distribution system: Flexible ducts
Manufacturer: York
Model: H4rc060so6g
Filter location: Upstairs hallway
17) Comment - I ran both heat and air for at least 1 hour each, I checked the temperature at various registers and it was consistent. Everything is working fine.
Note: 1st picture tape wire together at line set. Burners burning cleanly.

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Plumbing and laundry Return to table of contents
Water pressure (psi): 57 psi
Location of main water shut-off valve: front porch at hose bibb
Location of main water meter: front S/W corner
Location of main fuel shut-off: North side front
Water service: Public
Service pipe material: Not visible
Supply pipe material: Pex type product
Vent pipe material: Plastic
Drain pipe material: Plastic
18) Repair/Replace - Laundry door needs door stop

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19) Comment - Note: locations of sewer cleanouts

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20) Comment - Note: laundry room has 220 volt for dryer.
21) Comment - Water pressure 57 psi

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Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys Return to table of contents
Fireplace type: Metal prefabricated
Chimney type: Metal
22) Comment - Tested gas operated fireplace for 25 minutes. Worked well no discrepencies
 
Kitchen Return to table of contents
23) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Tiles at kitchen countertop are damaged . A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, replacing broken tiles and deteriorated grout, and resealing grout.

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24) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Vinyl flooring in kitchen is damaged in 2 places.

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25) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - Kitchen sink shows slight wear / scratches.

Need door stop at kitchen door.

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26) Evaluate, Comment - Oven / microwave work and are in good shape. Cook top, I tested all burners lite and work correctly. Hood vent works as well as light. Disposal works well.
Note: Box housing hood vent is not installed correctly, it is loose and separating.

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Bathrooms Return to table of contents
27) Repair/Replace - The Jack and Jill bath upstairs with a shower does not have an exhaust fan installed. Moisture accumulation will occur and may damage the structure. Even if the bathroom has a window that opens, it likely does not provide adequate ventilation, especially during cold weather when the window is closed. A qualified contractor should install exhaust fans as per standard building practices where missing in bathrooms with showers.
28) Repair/Maintain, Comment - One or more faucets are reverse-plumbed, where hot water flows when what should be the cold water faucet is operated, or when the single faucet is set to the cold setting, and visa versa.

Location both upstairs bathroom lavatories.
29) Repair/Maintain, Comment - Caulk is missing or deteriorated above one or more bathtubs, where the tub surround meets the tub. It should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water intrusion and damage to the wall structure. Location master bath.

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30) Maintain - 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. Location master bath.

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Interior rooms Return to table of contents
31) Repair/Maintain, Comment - Minor cracks were found in walls in one or more areas. They appear to be a related to settling. Client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. Mainly at arches and doorways, walked with client and discussed this issue. Note: I did not photo or record all locations.

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32) Comment - Minor cracks were found in ceilings in one or more areas. They do not appear to be a structural concern, but the client(s) may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons.
33) - A complete hot check (electrical check) was completed. (1) ceiling light at hallway between kitchen and dining room did not work (possibly just burnt bulb). Not e: outlets in dining room are Gfic protected. If not working reset the gfic outlet Right fo cooktop.
 

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Sprinkler valves

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Emergency gas shut off.
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Gray box is sprinkler timer.

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Water drains away form foundation but exits yard slowly.
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Main water shut off

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Thank you! Acutec Home Inspection Company.