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A-Z Home Inspections

Website: http://www.albanygeorgiahomeinspections.com
Email: a.z.inspector@gmail.com
Phone: (229) 395-1970
FAX: (229) 395-1970
163 Stapleton Dr., Leesburg GA 31763
Inspector: Donato Mazza
Condition Air II License - CN0007596

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Property Inspection Report
Client(s): MATT HALLMAN
Property address: 3904 EDITH DR.
ALBANY, GA
Inspection date: Friday, January 29, 2010

This summary page published on 1/30/2010 7:51:03 PM EST

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Exterior
1) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Fences and/or gates are damaged and/or deteriorated in some areas

2) Repair/Maintain - One or more minor cracks (1/8 inch or less) were found in the foundation. These don't appear to be a structural concern, but recommend sealing them to prevent water infiltration and monitoring them in the future. Numerous products exist to seal such cracks including:

  • Hydraulic cement. Requires chiseling a channel in the crack to apply. See http://www.quickrete.com/catalog/HydraulicWater-StopCement.html for an example.
  • Resilient caulks (easy to apply). See http://www.quickrete.com/catalog/GrayConcreteRepair.html for an example.
  • Epoxy sealants (both a waterproof and structural repair). See http://www.mountaingrout.com/ for examples of these products.
    3) Repair/Maintain - 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.

    4) Monitor, Comment - SOME WOOD ROTEN ON POUCH, POSTS AND GARAGE DOOR. TILES CRACKED ON BACK POUCH.

    5) Comment - 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.

    6) Comment - SOME OF THE SPRINKLER SYSYEM WAS NOT WORKING, COULD NOT FIND ANY TIMER.

    Roof
    7) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more sections of metal roofing are dented and/or damaged. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and replace sections and/or make repairs as necessary.

    8) Maintain - Trees and/or shrubs are in contact with or are close to the roof edge(s) in one or more areas. Damage to the roof may result, especially during high winds. Vegetation can also act as a conduit for wood destroying insects. Vegetation should be pruned back and/or removed as necessary to prevent damage and infestation by wood destroying insects.

    Water heater
    11) Major Defect, Comment - The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8 to 12 years. This water heater appears to be at this age or older and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.

    12) Repair/Replace, Serviceable, Comment - The water heater is installed in an unheated space. Recommend installing an insulated pad around the water heater for better energy efficiency.

    Heating and cooling
    13) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The last service date of this system appears to be more than one year 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 one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.

    14) Maintain - Air handler filter(s) are dirty and should be replaced now. They should be checked monthly in the future and replaced as necessary.

    Plumbing and laundry
    15) Repair/Replace - No clothes dryer exhaust duct is installed. Clothes dryers produce large amounts of moisture which should not enter structure interiors. Damage to building components may result. A rigid or semi-rigid metal exhaust duct should be installed as per standard building practices, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. For information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html

    Kitchen
    16) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate, Serviceable, Comment - Substandard wiring was found for the under-sink food disposal. Unprotected solid-strand, non-metallic sheathed (Romex) wiring is used. The insulation can be damaged by objects coming in contact with it and/or it being repeatedly moved. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. Armored (BX) cable, or a flexible appliance cord with a plug end and electric outlet should be used. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

    17) Repair/Replace, Minor Defect, Evaluate, Serviceable, Comment - 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. Some of the fixtures missing in some rooms.

    18) Repair/Replace, Comment - MICROWAVE NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

    19) Repair/Maintain - Caulk is missing and/or deteriorated where countertops meet backsplashes in wet areas, such as around sinks. Caulk should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water damage.

    Bathrooms
    20) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles did not trip when tested with the inspector's test instrument. These devices should trip when tested with a test instrument in addition to tripping via the test buttons on the receptacles. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

    21) Safety, Minor Defect - 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.

    22) Safety, Serviceable, Comment - UNDER JET TUB THERE IS A AREA THAT YOU CAN SEE EARTH, SUGGEST FILLING WITH FORM OR SOME MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT LET AIR IN.

    23) Repair/Maintain - Caulk is missing and/or deteriorated at one or more bathtubs. For example, where the tub base meets the floor below, where the tub surround meets the tub, and/or around the base of the tub spout. Caulk should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water intrusion and damage to wall and floor structures.

    Interior rooms
    24) Safety, Minor Defect - 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.

    25) 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

    26) 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.