
| Home Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | Mr. & Mrs. Buyer |
| Property address: | Your Street Ocala, FL 34476 |
| Inspection date: | Tuesday, June 21, 2005 |
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This inspection is Not for Mold, Termites/WDO or Radon, engage the services of licensed specialty company.
![]() | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
![]() | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
![]() | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
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![]() | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
![]() | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
![]() | Comment | For your information |
Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items marked with the following icons relate to the structural pest inspection
![]() | 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 | Conducive conditions for wood destroying insects or organisms. (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.) |
| General information |
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1) Inspector noted that a UltraViolet Sterilizer is installed in the HVAC unit at the Evaporator return plenum. The UV bulbs installed in these units must be changed on a periodic basis to maintain effectiveness, Inspector suggests contacting manufacturer for information. |
| Exterior |
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2) One or more downspout extensions are missing and/or ineffective. Recommend installing extensions such as splashblocks or a drain line where missing, or repairing where necessary so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure. Also see pictures # 8 and 14
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3) Electrical bonding strap (ground wire) is loose at aluminum framing for pool enclosure. Attaching screw is rusted, no connection is being made
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4) Though difficult to see is the A/C condensate drip line elbow. It is almost buried under lawn debris. This area is very wet with water entering the case of the HVAC unit. Inspector suggest this area be cleared and the drain line be relocated away from the appliance case.
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5) Shrubs are in contact with siding. Recommend pruning or moving shrubs so there's at least a one foot gap bewteen shrubs and siding.
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6) Caulk is missing or deteriorated in some areas. Recommend caulking where necessary. | |
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7) Garage side door framing, Inspector suggests this area be caulked to prevent water damage
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8) Inspector noted pool "cool deck" has several areas that have what appears to surface cracking, In Inspectors opinion these are minor in nature, no action required.
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9) Inspector noted cabling for pool equipment is not secured and protected against accidental tripping or cutting by lawn maintenance equipment (weed eaters).
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10) Inspector noted minor cracking in stucco finish, these are cosmetic in nature, no action required. Also see pictures # 4, 10 and 12.
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11) Minor cracks in driveway. These are only a cosmetic concern. No action is recommended. | ||
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12) Minor cracks in sidewalk. These are only a cosmetic concern. No action is recommended. |
| Roof |
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13) Inspector noted missing shingle, starter run roofing nail exposed.
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14) Inspector noted ridge shingle that have exposed nails that need sealing to prevent water intrusion. |
| Electric service |
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15) One or more circuit breakers are "double tapped", where 2 or more wires are clamped in a circuit breaker terminal and the circuit breaker was only designed for 1 wire. This is a safety hazard since wires may come loose and cause arcing, sparking and fires. Recommend having a licensed electrician evaluate and repair.
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16) Exposed wiring in panel due to covers missing from open circuit breaker slots. Recommend installing covers in open slots.
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17) Panel Blanks missing from front of Service panel.
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18) The electric clamp inself is loose to the copper pipe.
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19) Kitchen counter GFCI is defective. Inspector tester indicated, improper wiring condition. |
| Heating and air conditioning |
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20) Last service date more than one year ago or unable to be determined. Recommend that furnace be serviced by a qualified heating and cooling technician. Recommend that this system be serviced annually. | |
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| Attic |
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22) Inspector noted clothes dryer vent line is either clogged or does not completely exit the roof decking. This should be corrected to prevent excessive moisture buildup in the attic area, damage to isulation.
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| Plumbing and laundry |
| Interior rooms |
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23) Window(s) broken. Recommend replacing glass.
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24) Evidence of condensation in double pane window(s), apparently due to broken in seal, front bedroom right upper right window. | ||
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25) Kitchen side door to pool, door handle assembly loose. Tightenas needed.
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26) Garbage disposal very noisy. | ||
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27) Minor cracks found in ceiling. These are only a cosmetic concern. No action is recommended. | ||
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28) Minor cracks found in walls. These are only a cosmetic concern. No action is recommended. |
| Bathrooms |
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29) Caulk as needed at vanity tops to back splash to prevent water intrusion. | ||
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30) Guest bathroom toilet loose at base. | ||
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31) Caulk needed at edge of vinyl sheet goods.
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32) Vanity door hinge hardware is loose, tighten as needed.
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33) Recaulk as needed around tubs, showers and bases as needed. | ||
34) Master tub fill arm is loose, needs caulk to prevent water intrusion behind tub. Tighten as necessary.
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