| Home Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | John Doe |
| Property address: | 318 Leaf Ct Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 |
| Inspection date: | 3/16/2008 |
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 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Wood Destroying Organism Concerns
Concerns relating to wood destroying organisms are shown as follows:
 | Infestation | Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) |
 | Damage | Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.) |
 | Conducive conditions | Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.) |
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Contact your inspector if there are terms that you do not understand, or visit the glossary of construction terms at http://www.reporthost.com/glossary.asp| General Information | Return to table of contents |
Some wall and floor surfaces were obscured by and couldn't be fully evaluated.
| Grounds | Return to table of contents |
Fences were damaged or deteriorated in some areas. A qualified person should repair or replace sections as necessary.
 Photo 1 Gate damaged
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No landscaping in backyard at time of inspection. Recommend proper drainage to backyard when landscaped
 Photo 14 |
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| Exterior / Foundation | Return to table of contents |
Moisture stains on stucco (From not having gutters and landscaping)
All concrete slab floor sections were obscured by carpeting, flooring and couldn't be fully evaluated.
| Roof / Attic | Return to table of contents |
Gutters were missing over one or more entrances. People entering and exiting the building are more likely to get wet during periods of rain because of this. Most buildings benefit from having a complete drainage system installed, but at a minimum, recommend installing gutters over entrances.
Because of the roof covering type, the inspector was unable to traverse the roof and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.
All attic and roof structure sections more than 15 feet from the access hatch(es) were inaccessible due to . These areas are excluded from the inspection.
 Photo 39 Attic
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 Photo 40 Attic
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| Garage / Carport | Return to table of contents |
No venting or only minimal venting was found in the garage. This may result in poor indoor air quality or high temperatures inside. Recommend that a qualified person install vents as per standard building practices.
Damage to drywall in garage. Recommend repairs
 Photo 8 Damage to drywall in garage
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One or more vehicle doors couldn't be fully evaluated due to lack of access from stored items blocking.
 Photo 6 Garage
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One or more automatic vehicle door openers couldn't be fully evaluated because they were disconnected. At two car door only
Many floor areas were obscured by vehicles, stored items, debris and couldn't be evaluated. These areas are excluded from the inspection.
 Photo 5 Garage
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| Electric | Return to table of contents |
One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles wouldn't trip with test instrument at the following "wet" locations: bathroom(s). This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 32 'GFCI' outlet not responding in hallway bathroom
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This property had one or more fuel burning appliances and/or an attached garage, and no carbon monoxide detectors were visible. This is a safety hazard. Recommend installing one or more carbon monoxide detectors as necessary and as per the manufacturer's instructions. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05017.html
Lighting was missing at one or more locations. A qualified person should install lighting as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 19 Missing fixtures in family room and master bedroom
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No visible problems with electrical panel
 Photo 2 Main electrical panel on side of garage
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 Photo 3 Inside panel
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| Plumbing / Fuel Systems | Return to table of contents |
Main water shut off valve was operable when tested
 Photo 7 Main water shut off valve in garage
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 Photo 4 Gas meter on side of garage
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 Photo 45 Plastic water supply lines in attic
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| Water Heater | Return to table of contents |
The water heater's seismic straps or struts were substandard. For example, they may allow significant movement or use improper fasteners. This is a potential safety hazard. Leaks may also occur in water supply pipes. A qualified person should evaluate and either repair existing straps or install new straps or struts as necessary and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 9 Water heater in garage
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 Photo 10 Loose straps on water heater
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Temperature-pressure relief valve drain line was too short. This is a potential safety hazard due to the risk of scalding if someone is standing next to the water heater when the valve opens. A qualified plumber should extend the drain line to 6 inches from the floor, or route it so as to drain outside.
 Photo 13 Discharge pipe for TPR valve is too short at exterior wall
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| Heating | Return to table of contents |
The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner 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. For safety reasons, and because this system is fueled by gas or oil, this servicing should be performed annually in the future. For more information visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05017.html
One or more air filters were dirty. A qualified person should replace filter(s) as necessary. Filters should be checked monthly and maintained as necessary in the future.
 Photo 26 Air filter needs to be replaced
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 Photo 33 Air filter in master bedroom
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No visible problems with heater when tested
 Photo 41 Heater in attic
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| Cooling / Heat Pump | Return to table of contents |
Insulation for the outside condensing unit's refrigerant lines was missing in some areas. This may result in reduced efficiency and increased energy costs. A qualified person should replace insulation as necessary.
 Photo 12 Missing insulation on refrigerant lines at AC
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 Photo 43 Condensate lines in attic for AC
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 Photo 44 Air ducts in attic
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The outdoor air temperature was below 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the inspection. Because of this, the inspector was unable to operate and fully evaluate the cooling system. Recommend operating unit before the close of escrow to determine operation
 Photo 11 AC unit
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| Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys | Return to table of contents |
No visible problems with fireplace and chimney
 Photo 20 Fireplace
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 Photo 42 Fireplace flue in attic
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| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
One or more leaks were found at water supply lines for the sink. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 23 Water supply line leaking below kitchen sink
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One or more sink faucets were loose. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 24 Loose faucet at kitchen sink
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 Photo 25 Kitchen
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| Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks | Return to table of contents |
The toilet at location #A was loose. A qualified contractor should remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.
 Photo 17 Very loose toilet
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The following conditions were found in flooring at the base of the toilet at location #B, C: water stains, elevated moisture levels. A qualified contractor should remove toilet(s) where necessary for further evaluation and repairs. The floor structure and flooring material below may need repair or replacement. Adequate time should be allowed for enclosed, wet floor structures to dry out after repairs are made and before floor cavities are closed off to prevent mold growth. Recommend evaluation by a licensed contractor. (Possible water supply valves to toilet)
 Photo 30 Moisture stains along baseboards in hallway bathroom
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 Photo 31 Moisture stains around toilet at hallway bathroom
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 Photo 35 Moisture stains around toilet in master bathroom
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One or more leaks were found at the shower door at location #C. A qualified person should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 36 Master bathroom
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 Photo 37 Caulking needed around shower enclosure in master bathroom
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One or more sink faucet handles at location #A were loose. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 16 Cold water faucet handle loose at sink
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The sink drain stopper mechanism at location #C was inoperable. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
Recommend new toilet seat
 Photo 34 Toilet seat broken in master
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Caulk was deteriorated around the shower pan, walls at location #A, C . A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 18 Caulking needed at shower floor
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 Photo 38 Caulking needed around shower floor in master bathroom
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 Photo 27 Washer and dryer area with gas valve
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 Photo 28 Hallway bathroom
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| Interior Rooms / Areas | Return to table of contents |
Screens in some windows are damaged. A qualified person should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Screens in one or more exterior doors were damaged. A qualified person should replace screens where necessary.
The lock mechanisms on one or more sliding glass doors were inoperable. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
One interior doors were missing. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary. Door to service room inside master closet
Significant damage (holes, etc.) were found in one or more wall sections. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 21 Drywall missing on walls in family room
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Carpeting in many areas was stained. A qualified contractor should replace as necessary
Carpeting in one or more areas was significantly stained or soiled. Recommend having carpeting professionally cleaned as necessary.
 Photo 22 Unknown spots on ceiling in family room and bedroom
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Screens in some windows were missing.
