Website: http://www.allpointinspections.com
Email: info@allpointinspections.com
Phone: (360) 394-1667
19408 Langaunet Ln. NE 
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Inspector: Jim Gallant

Summary Page

SAMPLE Home Inspection and Structural Pest Inspection Report
WA State Dept. Agriculture ICN# 9999AR999
Client(s): John and Mary Smith
Property address: 111 Main St.
Anytown, USA
Inspection date: October 18th, 2000

This summary page published on 9/16/2004 9:06:15 AM PDT


1) Exterior: The guardrail around the elevated deck has gaps larger than 4". This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace or modify guardrails as necessary so gaps don't exceed 4". One possible solution is to install additional balusters.
2) Exterior: One or more downspout extensions are missing. Recommend installing extensions such as splashblocks or a drain line where missing so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure.
3) Exterior: Vegetation (trees, shrubs and/or vines) are in contact with building exterior. Recommend pruning or removing vegitation as necessary so there's at least a one foot gap between all vegitation and the building exterior. This gap should exist to allow exterior building materials to dry quickly after it rains, and to eliminate pathways to the structure for wood destroying insects.
4) Roof: Recommend cleaning gutters now and as necessary in the future.
5) Roof: Moss is growing on the roof. This can lead to the premature failure of the roof and subsequent leaks. Recommend treating moss during its growing season (wet months) with a moss killer. For information on various moss treatment products and their pros and cons, visit http://bryophytes.science.oregonstate.edu/page24.htm
6) Attached garage: The garage-house door isn't auto-closing. Recommend installing hinges with springs or an automatic door closing device so door closes and latches automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering interior living spaces.
7) Attached garage: Wire connections exposed due to missing cover plate(s) over one or more outlet boxes. Recommend installing cover plates over boxes where missing.
8) Electric service: Two circuit breakers are "double tapped", where 2 or more wires are clamped in a circuit breaker terminal that's designed for only 1 wire. This is a safety hazard since wires may loosen and cause arcing, sparking and fires. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician evaluate and repair. One possible solution is to install additional circuit breakers.
9) Electric service: An insufficient number of smoke detectors are installed. Recommend installing additional smoke detectors as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information on smoke detectors visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
10) Electric service: Exposed wiring exists in the main service panel due to covers missing from open circuit breaker slots. Recommend installing covers in open slots.
11) Water heater: The drain line for the temperature-pressure relief valve is missing. This is a safety hazard since anyone standing next to the water heater may be scalded if the valve ever releases. Recommend having a qualified plumber install a drain line extending to 6" from the floor or routed so as to drain outside.
12) Heating and air conditioning: Last service date of this system 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.
13) Heating and air conditioning: This system is equipped with a throw-away filter. It's very dirty and should be replaced now and every 2 months in the future if the thermostat's fan position is set to "Auto", or monthly if it's set to "On".
14) Attic: An exhaust fan duct is broken and terminates in attic. Recommend repairing duct so it's securely attached to the vent cap and so all exhaust air is vented outside.
15) Plumbing and laundry: The laundry sink isn't anchored to wall or floor. Recommend having a qualified contractor securely anchor sink to wall and/or floor to prevent damage to water supply and/or drainage pipes and causing leaks.
16) Crawl space: The vapor barrier needs repair in a few areas so no exposed soil exists. Recommend using 6 mil polyethylene with seams overlapped at least 24".
17) Crawl space: Paper or cardboard forms have been left on the concrete pier footings. Recommend removing these to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.
18) Interior rooms: The master bathroom shower drains slowly. Recommend having a qualified plumbing contractor clear drain.
19) Interior rooms: Light in range hood inoperable. Recommend replacing light bulb or repairing as necessary.
20) Interior rooms: One or more doors don't latch when closed. For example:

  • The master bedroom door
  • The Northeast bedroom door
  • The downstairs hall closet door

    Recommend making repairs as necessary such as adjusting latch plates or lockset mechanisms.