Genesis Home Inspections LLC

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This report is the exclusive property of Genesis Home Inspections LLC and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited.A home inspection is intended to assist in evaluation of the overall condition of the dwelling. The inspection is based on observation of the visible and apparent condition of the structure and its components on the date of inspection. The results of this home inspection are not intended to make any representation regarding the presence or absence of latent or concealed defects that are not reasonably ascertainable in a competently performed home inspection. No warranty or guaranty is expressed or implied. If the person conducting your home inspection is not a licensed structural engineer or other professional whose license authorizes the rendering of an opinion as to the structural integrity of a building or its other component parts, you may be advised to seek a professional opinion as to any defects or concerns mentioned in the report. This home inspection report is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

How to Read this Report
This report is organized by the property's functional areas.  Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and is shown in bold type.  Items of concern follow descriptive information. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:

Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
Major Defect	Correction likely involves a significant expense
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
Comment	For your information

Click here for a glossary of building construction terms.  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

1) Safety, Comment - Structures built prior to 1979 may contain lead-based paint and/or asbestos in various building materials such as insulation, siding, and/or floor and ceiling tiles. Both lead and asbestos are known health hazards. Evaluating for the presence of lead and/or asbestos is not included in this inspection. The client(s) should consult with specialists as necessary, such as industrial hygienists, professional labs and/or abatement contractors for this type of evaluation. For information on lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials in homes, visit these websites:

The Environmental Protection Association (http://www.epa.gov)

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (http://www.cpsc.gov)

The Center for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov)

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2) Comment - Many wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by large amounts of furniture and/or stored items. Many areas couldn't be evaluated.

Exterior

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Footing material: Not visible
Foundation material: Concrete block
Apparent wall structure: Wood frame
Wall covering: Hardboard Cedar Siding
Driveway material: Asphalt
Sidewalk material: Poured in place concrete, Paving stones
Exterior door material: Solid core wood

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3) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more trip hazards were found in sidewalk and/or patio sections due to cracks, settlement and/or heaving. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace sidewalk and/or patio sections as necessary to eliminate trip hazards.

Photo 5   Front steps

Photo 12   Main entrance area sidewalk

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4) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more outdoor electric receptacles appear to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all outdoor receptacles within six feet six inches of ground level have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.

Photo 4   West side of home	Photo 11   East side of home on deck
Photo 16   Back, screened-in porch

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5) Safety, Repair/Replace - One or more landscaping timbers used as steps are rotten or damaged by wood destroying insects. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of tripping or falling. Landscaping timbers should be replaced as necessary.

Photo 5   Front steps

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6) Safety, Minor Defect - One or more outside faucets are missing backflow prevention devices. These devices reduce the likelihood of polluted or contaminated water entering the potable water supply. This condition can occur when an outside faucet is left in the "on" position with a hose connected and the sprayer head turned off. When pressure in the system fluctuates, water can be drawn back into the water supply pipes from the house. If a chemical sprayer is being used with the hose, those chemicals can enter the water supply pipes.

Recommend installing backflow prevention devices on all exterior hose bibs where missing. They are available at most home improvement stores and are easily installed. For more information, visit:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE113

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7) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Sidewalk(s) and/or patios are undermined in one or more areas, where soil has eroded out from beneath. Significant damage has occurred, where one or more sidewalk and/or patio sections need replacing. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.

Photo 12   Main entrance area sidewalk

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8) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Soffit boards are damaged or deteriorated in one or more areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. Significant paint peeling noted in numerous areas.

Photo 1   West side of home

Photo 10   East side of home

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9) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Fascia boards are damaged or deteriorated in one or more areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.

Photo 8   East side of home

Photo 14   East side of home

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10) Repair/Replace - One or more downspouts are loose or detached. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms, and may also cause the foundation to settle and possibly fail over time. Repairs should be made as necessary so downspouts are securely anchored and functional.

Photo 2   Southwest side of home

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11) Repair/Replace - 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.

Photo 7   North side of home

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12) Repair/Maintain, Maintain - The exterior finish in some areas is failing. A qualified contractor should prep (pressure wash, scrape, sand, prime caulk, etc.) and repaint or restain areas as needed and as per standard building practices.

Photo 3   Southwest corner of home	Photo 6   North side of home
Photo 9   East side of screened-in porch

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13) Comment - Minor cracks were found in the driveway. However they don't appear to be a structural concern and no trip hazards were found. No immediate action is recommended, but the client(s) may wish to have repairs made or have cracked sections replaced for aesthetic reasons.

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Roof inspection method: Viewed from eaves on ladder
Roof type: Gable
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 1 Month
Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum
Roof ventilation: Adequate

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14) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more plumbing vent pipes terminate less than six inches above the roof surface below. Debris or snow may block openings, and may result in sewer gases entering living spaces. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so vent pipes terminate at least six inches above roof surfaces.

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15) Repair/Maintain, Minor Defect - Small piece of drip edge missing on south eave side near chimney. May allow water to flow under roofing material.

Photo 13   South side of home

Attic

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Inspection method: Not inspected
Roof structure type: Not visible
Ceiling structure: Not visible
Insulation material: None visible

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16) Evaluate - Due to inability to access attic, eave vents were viewed from ground level and appear adequate. It is recommended that this vital area and its systems/components be inspected in the near future.

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17) Comment - 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.

Electric service

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Primary service type: Overhead
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service amperage (amps): 200
Service voltage (volts): 120/240
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panel
Service entrance conductor material: Aluminum
System ground: Ground rod(s) in soil
Main disconnect rating (amps): 200
Branch circuit wiring type: Non-metallic sheathed
Smoke detectors present: Yes

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18) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Inadequate working space exists for the main service panel. Standard building practices require the following clearances:

An area 30 inches wide by 3 feet deep exists in front of the panel

The panel is at least 5 1/2 feet above the floor

There is at least 6 feet 6 inches of headroom in front of the panel

The wall below the panel is clear to the floor

A qualified contractor and/or electrician should evaluate and make modifications as necessary.

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19) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Neutral wires are doubled or bundled together on the neutral bus bar. This is unsafe due to the need to turn off multiple circuit breakers to work on any of the circuits using these wires. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Photo 37

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20) Safety, Repair/Replace - The service drop wires are in contact with trees or vegetation. Recommend having a qualified tree service company or arborist prune or remove trees as necessary to prevent straining or abrading the service drop wires.

Photo 15   Service drop through trees

Water heater

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Estimated age: 7-10 Years
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity
Capacity (in gallons): 52
Manufacturer: State
Model: SRT852DV

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21) Safety, Repair/Replace - No drain line is installed for the temperature-pressure relief valve. 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 install a drain line as per standard building practices. For example, extending to 6 inches from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.

Photo 46

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22) Major Defect, Comment - The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8 to 12 years. This water heater appears to be approaching this age and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.

Heating and cooling

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Estimated age: 8 Years
Primary heating system energy source: Oil
Primary heat system type: Baseboard, Hot water
Distribution system: Metal pipe
Manufacturer: Weil-Mclain
Model: PWTGO3
Last service date: Jan. 2009

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23) Safety, Repair/Replace - Boiler pressure-relief valve contains no drain line, which would allow hot water/vapor to spray undirected from unit.

Photo 49

Plumbing and laundry

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Location of main water shut-off valve: Downstream of pressure tank
Visible fuel storage systems: 2 225 gal. oil tanks along south wall in basement
Water service: Private
Service pipe material: Polyethelene
Supply pipe material: Copper
Vent pipe material: Plastic
Drain pipe material: Plastic
Waste pipe material: Cast iron

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24) Safety, Repair/Replace - The clothes dryer is equipped with a vinyl or foil, accordion-type, flexible exhaust duct. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission considers these types of ducts to be unsafe, and a fire hazard. These types of ducts can trap lint and are susceptible to kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce the air flow. This duct should be replaced with a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. Most clothes dryer manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct. For more information, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html

Photo 43

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25) Safety, Comment - Copper water supply pipes in homes built prior to 1986 may be joined with solder that contains lead. Lead is a known health hazard, especially for children. Laws were passed in 1985 prohibiting the use of lead in solder, but prior to that solder normally contained about 50 percent lead. The client(s) should be aware of this, especially if children will be living in this structure. Evaluating for the presence of lead in this structure is not included in this inspection. The client(s) should consider having a qualified lab test for lead, and if necessary take steps to reduce or remove lead from the water supply. Various solutions such as these may be advised:

Flush water taps or faucets. Do not drink water that has been sitting in the plumbing lines for more than six hours.

Install appropriate filters at points of use.

Use only cold water for cooking and drinking. Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water.

Use bottled or distilled water.

Treat well water to make it less corrosive.

Have a qualified plumbing contractor replace supply pipes and/or plumbing components as necessary.

For more information visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5056.html
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/index.html

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26) Repair/Maintain - Water supply line to washer unsecured (dangling) creating risk of loosening line connection(s). Recommend qualified contractor to re-secure.

Photo 41

Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys

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Woodstove type: Metal
Chimney type: Masonry

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27) Repair/Replace - One or more chimney flues do not have a rainproof cover installed. They prevent the following:

Rainwater entering flues and mixing with combustion deposits, creating caustic chemicals which can corrode flues

Rainwater entering flues and causing damage to terracotta flue tiles from freeze-thaw cycles

A qualified chimney service contractor should install rainproof cover(s) where missing.

Basement

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Insulation material underneath floor above: None visible
Pier or support post material: Bearing wall
Beam material: Built up wood
Floor structure above: Solid wood joists

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28) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - 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.

Photo 47

Photo 48

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29) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Non-metallic sheathed wiring is routed in one or more areas so it is subject to damage, such as on wall or ceiling surfaces. The insulation can be damaged by objects coming in contact with it and/or it being repeatedly moved. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, rewire using conduit, or re-routing through wall cavities.

Photo 39	Photo 40
Photo 42

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30) Safety, Minor Defect - Cover plate(s) are missing from one or more electric boxes, such as for receptacles, switches and/or junction boxes. They are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from exposed wires. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire and shock. Cover plates should be installed where missing.

Photo 45

Kitchen

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31) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more electric receptacles and/or the boxes they are installed in are loose and/or not securely anchored. Wire conductors may be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation may be damaged. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

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32) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more electric receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of a sink appear to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of sinks have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.

Photo 22   Kitchen near sink, non GFCI

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33) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The range hood fan is inoperable. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace the fan or the range hood as necessary.

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34) Comment - One or more kitchen appliances appear to be near, at, or beyond their intended service life of 10 to 15 years. Recommend budgeting for replacements as necessary.

Bathrooms

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35) Safety, Repair/Replace - Lower light switch (toggle) on west wall of main bathroom is worn significantly. Recomment qualified contractor to replace this switch as soon as possible.

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36) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more toilets appear to be clogged, and/or do not flush adequately. A qualified plumber should evaluate and make repairs or replace toilet(s) as necessary.

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37) Repair/Maintain - Caulking missing around base of toilets creating conditions for possible entry of sewer gasses.

Photo 21   Bathroom near kitchen

Photo 30   Main bathroom

Interior rooms

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38) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more electric baseboard heaters are installed with an electric receptacle located above. Insulation on appliance cords in contact with the heater(s) may be damaged by the heat. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, converting receptacles to junction boxes, moving receptacles and/or moving baseboard heaters.

Photo 25   East wall of bedroom north of main bathroom

Photo 32   East wall of master bedroom

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39) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more open ground, three-pronged grounding type receptacles were found. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.

Grounding type receptacles were first required in residential structures during the 1960s. Based on the age of this structure and/or the absence of 2-pronged receptacles, repairs should be made by correcting wiring circuits as necessary so all receptacles are grounded as per standard building practices. Replacement of three-pronged receptacles with 2-pronged receptacles is not an acceptable solution.

Photo 28   East wall of living room

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40) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - 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.

Photo 17   East wall of TV room	Photo 19   East wall of TV room
Photo 20   West wall of TV room	Photo 34   West wall of guest bedroom

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41) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more electric receptacles and/or the boxes they are installed in are loose and/or not securely anchored. Wire conductors may be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation may be damaged. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

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42) Safety, Repair/Replace - Receptacle along west wall in living room tests to be Hot/Ground Reversed. It is strongly recommended that a qualified contractor address this as soon as possible.

Photo 18   TV room	Photo 23   Kitchen
Photo 24   Living room	Photo 26   Bedroom
Photo 27   Hallway facing south	Photo 29   Main bathroom
Photo 31   Master bedroom	Photo 33   Bedroom
Photo 35   Guest bedroom	Photo 36   Basement stairway
Photo 38   Service panel	Photo 44   Basement room
Photo 50   Boiler	Photo 51   Basement
Photo 52   Basement	Photo 53   Basement

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It is understood and agreed that this inspection has been conducted of readily-accessible areas of the building and is limited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection; equipment, items and systems will not/have not been dismantled. Maintenance and other items may be discussed, but they are not a part of our inspection. The report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind. The inspection and report do not address and are not intended to address the possible presence or danger from any potentially harmful substances and environmental hazards including but not limited to radon gas, lead paint, asbestos, urea formaldehyde, toxic or flammable chemicals, and water, and airborne hazards unless agreed to previously in written form. Also excluded are inspections of and reports on swimming pools, wells, septic systems, security systems, central vacuum systems, water softeners, sprinkler systems, fire and safety equipment, and the presence or absence of rodents, termites and other insects. The parties agree that Genesis Home Inspections LLC, herein referred to as “Company”, and its employees and agents, assume no responsibility or liability for the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies, either current or arising in the future, or for any property damage, consequential damage or bodily injury of any nature. The inspection and report are not intended or to be used as a guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the adequacy, performance, or condition of any inspected structure, items or system. Company is not an insurer of any inspected conditions. It is understood and agreed that should Company and/or its agents or employees be found liable for any loss or damages resulting from a failure to perform any of its obligations, including but not limited to negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, then the liability of Company and/or its agents or employees, shall be limited to a sum equal to the amount of the fee paid by the Customer for the inspection and report.