Summary Page
| Whole House Inspection | |
| Client(s): | Imran Sethi |
| Property address: | 1721 Grand Cypress Blvd, Waynesville, Oh 45068 |
| Inspection date: | Friday, April 10, 2009 |
The main issues are :
Fix waste line leak under master bath, remove drywall and carpet, professionally remediate any possible mold in that area and replace carpet and drywall.
Also note rear deck is unstable due to substandard bracing.
All concrete limestone post caps should be adhered to posts inside and out.
1) Grounds:
- Rear deck, porch and/or balcony was unstable due to missing or substandard bracing. This is a safety hazard since severe movement may cause the decks, porches or balconies to collapse. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
2) Grounds:
- Guardrails in one or more areas were loose, with missing components: bolts that go into decking. This is a safety hazard. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
3) Grounds:
- Concrete caps on brick posts are loose and can be a hazard to those below if bumped. These caps need to be secured with and adhesive or mortar mix.
4) Grounds:
- The perimeter grading sloped towards the building in one or more areas. This can result in water accumulating around the building foundation. Recommend grading soil so it slopes down and away from the structure with a slope of at least 5% (10% or better is optimal) for at least 6 feet.
5) Exterior / Foundation:
- Many sections of trim were unpainted. A qualified person should evaluate and paint as necessary.
6) Exterior / Foundation:
- Minor cracks were found in one or more sections of brick veneer. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as repointing mortar to prevent water intrusion and further deterioration in the future.
7) Exterior / Foundation:
- Gaps existed at one or more openings around the exterior, such as those where PVC piping penetrate the exterior. Gaps should be sealed as necessary to prevent moisture intrusion and entry by vermin.
8) Roof / Attic:
- Kitchen stove hood exhaust vent ductwork terminates too short in attic and needs a collar so it ventilates directly to the outside.
9) Roof / Attic:
- Extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes for many downspouts were missing. Water may accumulate around the building foundation as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary
10) Roof / Attic:
- Debris had 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 building exterior or make water accumulate around the foundation. Gutters should be cleaned now and as necessary in the future.
12) Electric:
- One or more switches are taped so that they're inoperable. The client should consult with the property owner regarding this and if necessary, have a qualified electrician evaluate and repair.
13) Electric:
- Some upstairs ceiling light fixtures were inoperable. Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulb(s) and/or consulting with the property owner. Repairs or replacement of the light fixture(s) by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
15) Plumbing / Fuel Systems:
- Active leak was found in one waste fitting under master bath in the area where drywall was cut out in the basement. This is probable cause of mold in area. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary before drywall is replaced. SEE ITEM # 28 under interior rooms
16) Heating:
- The attic furnace system did not respond when its normal controls were operated. As a result, the inspector was only able to perform a limited evaluation. Inspector noticed gas was not firing, maybe an ignitor ?. Recommend that a full evaluation be made by a qualified person when the system is operable.
17) Heating:
- One or more air filters were dirty. A qualified person should replace, wash filter(s) as necessary. Filters should be checked monthly and maintained as necessary in the future.
18) Cooling / Heat Pump:
- The condensate drain line was leaking, loose, disconnected in attic. Equipment damage, or water damage to surrounding structures may occur as a result. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
20) Kitchen:
- Front right cooktop burner was inoperable. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
21) Kitchen:
- The refrigerator was inoperable. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary, or the refrigerator may need replacing.
22) Kitchen:
- Sink faucet was loose. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
23) Kitchen:
- The light in the exhaust hood was inoperable. Recommend replacing light bulb(s) or having repairs made by a qualified person if necessary.
24) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- The toilet at location #D does not flush properly. A qualified plumber should evaluate and make repairs or replace toilet(s) as necessary.
25) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- The toilet tank lid was cracked or broken at location #C. Tank lid(s) should be replaced as necessary.
26) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were loose. This is a safety hazard. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary and as per standard building practices.
27) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Stone caps on support posts are loose and can cause injury. These must adhered down.
28) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- In a room in the basement under master bath there was found a cut out in the ceiling exposing a water leak from the tub above. Below the ceiling there remains drywall with apparent mold. All drywall in this area should be removed, all carpet in that area should also be removed, and then remediation should be performed to clean any remaining mold residue by a qualified -trained environmental contractor and the all carpeting and drywall should be replaced after a thorough cleaning is performed.
29) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Glass in One upstairs window in room above garage was cracked . A qualified contractor should replace glass where necessary.
30) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Minor cracks and/or holes were found in walls in one or more areas. They do not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons.