Bartels Building and Inspections, Inc.

Website: http://www.reporthost.com/bartelsbandi
Email: bartelsbuilding@hotmail.com
Phone: (321) 223-6379
Inspector: Paul Bartels

 

Property Inspection Report
Client(s): Paul Bartels
Property address: 500 Jillotus St.
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Inspection date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
This report published on 9/17/2008 10:50:34 PM EDT

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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 
MaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance 
EvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist 
MonitorRecommend monitoring in the future 
ServiceableItem or component is in servicable condition 
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
Interior rooms
 
General information Return to table of contents
Inspector: Paul Bartels
Structures inspected: Home
Type of building: Single family
Age of building: 12 years
Property owner's name: Bartels
Time started: 12:00 pm
Time finished: 1:00 pm
Inspection Fee: none
Inspector: Paul Bartels
Structures inspected: Home
Type of building: Single family
Age of building: 12 years
Property owner's name: Bartels
Time started: 12:00 pm
Time finished: 1:00 pm
Inspection Fee: none
Present during inspection: Client(s), Property owner(s)
Occupied: Yes
Weather conditions: Partly cloudy
Temperature: Hot89 F
Ground condition: Dry
Front of structure faces: North
Main entrance faces: North
Foundation type: Slab on grade
The following items are excluded from this inspection: Private sewage disposal system, Security system, Irrigation system, Low voltage outdoor lighting
 
Exterior Return to table of contents
Footing material: Poured in place concrete
Foundation material: Poured in place concrete
Apparent wall structure: Concrete block
Wall covering: Stucco
Driveway material: Poured in place concrete
Sidewalk material: Poured in place concrete
Exterior door material: Solid core steel

1) Repair/Replace - South side soffit vent screen is missing and/or deteriorated. Birds and vermin may enter the attic because of this. Screens should be replaced or repaired where necessary, or installed where missing.

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2) Repair/Replace - One or more large tree stumps are close to the structure's exterior. Wood destroying insects such as carpenter ants nest in such stumps and are more likely to infest the structure as a result. Recommend having large tree stumps within a few feet from the structure removed, by a qualified tree service contractor if necessary.

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Trees and vegitation growing too close to house.
  
3) Repair/Replace - One or more gutters are damaged on the west side of the house. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms, and may also cause the foundation to settle and possibly fail over time. A qualified contractor should replace or repair gutters where necessary.

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Gutter damaged by tree.
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Gutter damage
4) 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.
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.
 
Roof Return to table of contents
Roof inspection method: Viewed from eaves on ladder, Viewed from ground with binoculars
Roof type: Hipped, Cross-hipped
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 12 years
Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum
Roof ventilation: Adequate
6) Repair/Replace - Asphalt shingles damaged over window on north east side of house.

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Damage to asphalt shingles.
  
7) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The roof surface material appears to be near the end of its service life and will likely need replacing in the near future, even with repairs. The client(s) should budget for a replacement roof surface, and may want to have a qualified roofing contractor evaluate and attempt to issue a "5 year roof certificate".

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Roof is 12 years old and has about 2-5 years remaining life. Shingles are beginning to curl and show signs of age.
  
8) Maintain - Debris has accumulated in one or more gutters. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects since gutters may overflow and cause water to come in contact with the structure's exterior or make water accumulate around the foundation. Gutters should be cleaned now and as necessary in the future.
 
Garage Return to table of contents
9) Safety, Repair/Replace - The garage-house door isn't equipped with an automatic closing device such as sprung hinges. This door should close and latch automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering living spaces and/or to slow the spread of fire from the garage to living spaces. A qualified contractor should install automatic closing device(s) as necessary, and as per standard building practices, so this door closes and latches automatically.
 
Attic Return to table of contents
Inspection method: Traversed
Roof structure type: Trusses
Ceiling structure: Trusses
Insulation material: Fiberglass roll or batt
 
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: Garage
Location of sub panels:
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panel
Service entrance conductor material: Aluminum
Main disconnect rating (amps): 200
Branch circuit wiring type: Copper
Solid strand aluminum branch circuit wiring present: No
Smoke detectors present: Yes
10) Serviceable -

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200 amp service
  
 
Water heater Return to table of contents
Estimated age: 1 year
Type: Tank
Energy source: Propane
Capacity (in gallons): 40
11) Serviceable -

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LP Gas water heater
  
 
Heating and cooling Return to table of contents
Estimated age: 12 years
Primary heating system energy source: Electric
Primary heat system type: Forced air
Primary A/C energy source: Electric
Primary Air conditioning type: Split system
Distribution system: Flexible ducts, Metal pipe
Manufacturer: Ruud
Model: UBEA-24J15SFEAI
Filter location: In return air duct below furnace
Last service date: 2006
12) 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.
13) Maintain - Air handler filter(s) should be checked monthly in the future and replaced or washed as necessary.

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Air Handler in Garage
  
 
Plumbing and laundry Return to table of contents
Location of main water shut-off valve: Outside Garage
Location of main water meter: Front lawn
Location of main fuel shut-off: West side of house
Water service: Public
Service pipe material: Copper
Supply pipe material: Copper
Vent pipe material: Galvanized steel
14) Maintain, Evaluate - Septic System
15) Comment - Neither the clothes washer nor dryer were operated or evaluated. They are excluded from this inspection.
 
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys Return to table of contents
Fireplace type: Masonry with metal liner, Metal prefabricated
Chimney type: Masonry
 
Kitchen Return to table of contents
16) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The microwave oven's turntable appears to be inoperable. A qualified appliance technician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
17) Repair/Replace - Filtered Water Dispenser Inoperable

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Filtered Water Dispenser Inop
  
18) Comment - One or more kitchen appliances appear to be near, at, or beyond their intended service life of 10 to 15 years. Recommend budgeting for replacements as necessary.
 
Interior rooms Return to table of contents
19) 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

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No battery in smoke detector.
  
20) Repair/Replace - Found Past water intrusion in master bedroom near outside door. No moisture detected. Consult a qualified contractor.

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Water damage in master bedroom.
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Water damage in second master bedroom door jab.
21) Repair/Maintain - Master bedroom french door has water damage to the outside of the door. Consult a qualified contractor.

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master bedroom french door showing water damage.
  
22) Monitor - Stains were found in one or more ceiling areas. However, no elevated levels of moisture were found. The stain(s) may be due to past roof and/or plumbing leaks. Recommend asking the property owner(s) about this, and monitoring the stained area(s) in the future, especially after heavy or prolonged rain. If elevated moisture is found in the future, a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Stain on ceiling in computer room.
 
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