| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | Jay Foldenauer |
| Property address: | 612 Whisperind Blvd. LaPorte, Indiana 46350 |
| Inspection date: | 4/8/2010 |
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 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
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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 |
Many wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by large amounts of furniture and/or stored items. Many areas couldn't be evaluated.
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| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
Gaps exist at one or more openings around the exterior, such as those where outside faucets, refrigerant lines, and/or gas supply pipes penetrate the exterior. Gaps should be sealed as necessary to prevent moisture intrusion and entry by vermin.
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One or more outside faucets aren't anchored securely to the structure's exterior. Fasteners should be installed or replaced as necessary so faucets are securely anchored to prevent stress on plumbing supply lines and possible leaks.The faucet was very loose when the inspector installed the water pressure gage on the west side towards the front of the house.
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.The yard light did not come on when the inspector tried to override the photo cell.
The substructure of the deck is excluded from the inspection due to limited access because of the low height.
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| Roof | Return to table of contents |
| Garage | Return to table of contents |
The vehicle door has an electric opener installed, and the manual lock mechanism on the door hasn't been disabled. Damage or injury may occur if the vehicle door opener is operated with the manual lock engaged. A qualified contractor should disable or remove the lock mechanism. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html
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Much of the garage, including areas around the interior perimeter and in the center are excluded from this inspection due to lack of access from stored items.
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| Attic | Return to table of contents |
No insulation is installed over the attic access hatch. Recommend installing insulation above hatch for better energy efficiency.
The attic access hatch was inaccessible due to stored items, debris, or the hatch being permanently closed. The inspector was unable to evaluate the attic, and it's excluded from this inspection. Recommend moving items or modifying hatch(es) as necessary to allow periodic evaluation of attic spaces.Will inspect at a later date when items are moved.
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| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
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| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
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| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
Air handler filter(s) should be checked monthly in the future and replaced or washed as necessary.
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.
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| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
The inspector was not able to find the main water shut-off valve. The client(s) should consult with the property owner(s) to determine if a shut-off valve exists, find it themselves, or hire a qualified plumber if necessary to find it. If no shut-off valve is found for the structure, then recommend having a qualified plumber install one to more easily allow the water supply to be turned off in the event of an emergency, such as when a supply pipe bursts.
Neither the clothes washer nor dryer were operated or evaluated. They are excluded from this inspection.
The inspector was unable to test the sump pump for one or more reasons (no source of water, appeared unsafe, no power, etc.). The sump pump was not fully evaluated.No access to crawl space
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| Crawl space | Return to table of contents |
Evidence of prior water intrusion was found in one or more sections of the crawl space. For example, sediment stains on the vapor barrier or foundation, and/or efflorescence on the foundation. Accumulated water is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms and should not be present in the crawl space. The client(s) should review any disclosure statements available and ask the property owner(s) about past accumulation of water in the crawl space. The crawl space should be monitored in the future for accumulated water, especially after heavy and/or prolonged periods of rain. If water is found to accumulate, a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage issues should evaluate and repair as necessary. Typical repairs for preventing water from accumulating in crawl spaces include:
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The vapor barrier is in poor condition. For example, installed in a substandard way, large areas of exposed soil, cuts or tears in the plastic, significant amounts of sediment on top, etc. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms due to the likelihood of water evaporating into the structure from the soil. A qualified contractor should replace the vapor barrier. Standard building practices require the following:
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| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
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| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
One or more electric receptacles have reverse-polarity wiring, where the hot and neutral wires are reversed. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
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