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Curtis Home Inspection

Website: http://www.reporthost.com/curtishome
Email: inspection101@hotmail.com
Phone: (706) 897-1018
121 Notla Mountain Retreat 
Blairsville GA 30512
Inspector: Stanley Tyler

   

Summary

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Inspection date:  Sunday, October 10, 2010

This report published on Monday, January 13, 2014 1:03:51 PM EST

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Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Concern typeSafetyPoses a safety hazard
Concern typeRepair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing
Concern typeRepair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance
Concern typeMinor DefectCorrection likely involves only a minor expense
Concern typeMaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance
Concern typeEvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist
Concern typeMonitorRecommend monitoring in the future
Concern typeCommentFor your information


Grounds
2 - Risers for stairs on rear deck were higher than 7 3/4 inches and posed a fall or trip hazard. Risers should be 7 3/4 inches or shorter. At a minimum, be aware of this hazard, especially when guests who are not familiar with the stairs are present. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices.
Exterior and Foundation
3 - Stone veneer on foundation had loose rock in many areas.
Although this is mainly a cosmetic issue falling rock could also pose a safety issue as well.
Recommend repair all loose rock and monitoring/maintain in the future.
Basement
4 - Ceiling in basement had dry stains . Client verified the dishwasher had leaked in the past causing these. Recommend drywall should be cut out for further evaluation of unexposed structure.
Roof
5 - Some composition shingles were missing, damaged. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by replacing shingles.
6 - One or more gutters were leaking, corroded. Rainwater can come in contact with the building exterior or accumulate around the building foundation as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
Attic and Roof Structure
8 - The ceiling insulation in one or more areas of the attic was missing. Heating and cooling costs may be higher due to reduced energy efficiency. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install insulation as necessary and per standard building practices (typically R-38).

This was in one small area over the master bathroom
9 - One or more exhaust ducts (e.g. bathroom fan, clothes dryer) in the crawl space have come apart or were loose. This can result in increased moisture levels inside the structure and is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person make permanent repairs as necessary.
Electric
13 - Bare wire ends, or wires with a substandard termination, were found at one or more locations. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary. For example, by cutting wires to length and terminating with wire nuts in a permanently mounted, covered junction box.
14 - One or more receptacle boxes were . This is a potential safety hazard for shock or fire. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.

GFI in garage was loose and although working made odd buzzing sounds when tested. Recommend replacing.
15 - One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles (outlets) or junction boxes were missing or broken. These plates are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from occurring due to exposed wires. Recommend that a qualified person install cover plates where necessary.
Water Heater
19 - Water heater appeared to be malfunctioning or the thermostats were not working properly (Stuck). After an adjustment was made it began working correctly. Recommend a tech further evaluate. At the very least monitor for future issues
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
20 - The last service date of the forced air heating/cooling system appeared to be more than 1 year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. 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 1 year ago, recommend that a qualified HVAC contractor service this system and make repairs if necessary. Because this system has a compressor and refrigerant system, this servicing should be performed annually in the future. Any needed repairs noted in this report should be brought to the attention of the contractor when it's serviced.
21 - Recommend replacing or washing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or washing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or washing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys and Flues
24 - No spark screen or rain cap was installed at one or more chimney flue terminations. Spark screens reduce the chance of embers exiting the flue and causing fires. They also prevent wildlife (e.g. birds, rodents, raccoons) from entering flues. Rain caps prevent water from entering flues, mixing with combustion deposits and creating caustic chemicals which can corrode flues. They also prevent damage to masonry from freeze-thaw cycles and prevent metal components (e.g. dampers, metal firebox liners) from rusting. Recommend that a qualified person install rain caps with spark screens per standard building practices where missing.
Kitchen
27 - The dishwasher was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Water supply to the dishwasher was turned off due to a past leak in the supply line
28 - water damage and dry stains
were found in cabinet under sink and around/under dishwasher.
client verified this was caused by a past leak from the dishwasher supply line.
No elevated levels of moister were found
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
30 - Tub spouts in bathrooms #E and #F (basement)
were connected in a substandard way. both were found to be loose and could be easily broken. Recommend repair.
31 - The bathtub drain stopper mechanism at location(s) #B was difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
32 - Gaps, no caulk, or substandard caulking was found at master bath jetted tub splash. Water can penetrate this area and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. For example, by installing or replacing caulk.
Interior, Doors and Windows
34 - Glass in one or more windows was cracked, broken and/or missing. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace glass where necessary.
35 - One or more sliding glass doors were difficult to open or close and had broken glass Recommend that a qualified person maintain, repair or replace door(s) as necessary.
36 - Minor cracks, nail pops and/or blemishes were found in walls and/or ceilings in one or more areas. Cracks and nail pops are common, are often caused by lumber shrinkage or minor settlement, and can be more or less noticeable depending on changes in humidity. They did not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. For recurring cracks, consider using an elastic crack covering product:
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