| Your Home Inspection | |
| Client(s): | Ruth Reed |
| Property address: | 5505 S Grove St Spc 120 Rocklin CA 95677-3150 |
| Inspection date: | Wednesday, September 23, 2009 |
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 | 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 |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | 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 |
Recalls on consumer products and product safety alerts are almost added daily, if client is concerned about appliances or other items installed in the home that may be on such lists, please go to the following web site for more info. www.recalls.gov
Recalls on consumer products and product safety alerts are almost added daily, if client is concerned about appliances or other items installed in the home that may be on such lists, please go to the following web site for more info. www.recalls.gov
The MFG. insingnias are missing from the rear of the unit.
| Exterior/Grounds | Return to table of contents |
The deck is unstable in one or more areas due to lack of diagonal bracing, or main braces. This is a safety hazard since severe movement may cause the deck to collapse. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. Photo 23 Stairs are not connected at top, pulled away, no support between beams
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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 5 No GFI protection at rear of unit
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Stairs are unsafe due to a non-standard configuration, such as too-high riser heights and/or too-narrow tread depths. Standard building practices call for riser heights not to exceed eight inches and tread depths to be at least nine inches but preferably 11 inches. Riser heights should not vary more than 3/8 inch on a flight of stairs. A qualified contractor should repair or replace stairs so they conform to standard building practices.
 Photo 2 Steps are falling apart, degraded , suggest rebuilding them
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Gaps larger than 4 3/8" were found in one or more guardrails. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. A qualified contractor should make modifications as necessary so gaps in guardrails do not exceed four inches. For example, installing additional balusters or railing components.
The carpet on the stairs is loose, this is a tripping hazard, re-nail carpet
 Photo 16 Outside carpet is loose, trip hazard
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Rot was found at the base of the stair stringers. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced or removed and soil should be graded and/or removed if necessary to maintain at least a 6" gap between wood and soil. rebuild all of the stairs in picture
 Photo 22 Stairs need to be rebuilt, contact with dirt, water damage/stains
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One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary.
 Photo 8 Missing globe
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Gaps exist at one or more openings around the exterior, such as those where windows are,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 3 Siding at window trim not done properly
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Door trim is damaged, have a contractor replace trim where needed.
 Photo 9 Damage to trim
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Caulk is missing or deteriorated in some areas and should be replaced and/or applied where necessary. For more information on caulking, visit The Ins and Outs of Caulking.
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| Roof | Return to table of contents |
This asphalt or fiberglass composition roof surface has two or more layers of roofing materials. When this roof is replaced, recommend a complete "tear off", where all existing layers of roofing are removed before installing new roofing materials. For 20-year rated composition shingles, additional layers of material reduce the new roof material's lifespan as follows:
One or more sections of roof / vent flashing are deteriorated and/or rusted. Leaks may occur as a result. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and replace flashing where necessary. past leak at this area
 Photo 12 Furnace vent is rusty, past water leaks noted, suggest replacing
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One or more flashing details or plumbing vent pipes needs a coat of paint, this is to prevent rust and to protect plastic pipes from the sunlight.
 Photo 10 Paint needed on pipe vents
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| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
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.
The range can tip forward, and no anti-tip bracket appears to be installed. This is a safety hazard since the range may tip forward when weight is applied to the open door, such as when a small child climbs on it, or if heavy objects are dropped on it. Anti-tip brackets have been sold with all free standing ranges since 1985. An anti-tip bracket should be installed to eliminate this safety hazard. For more information, visit http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/remodeling/article/0,1797,HGTV_3659_2017492,00.html
The overhead filter screen is designed to collect grease, and will need cleaning in the dishwasher to remove the grease, if left uncleaned the filter will become clogged and pose a fire hazard and not remove the air at the stove
Water leaked from the dishwasher's air gap device when it was operated. Debris may be clogging the drain line. A qualified plumber or appliance repair technician should evaluate and repair as necessary. This will need a new air gap, possible damage when new dishwasher was installed
The range hood fan is inoperable. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace the fan or the range hood as necessary.
 Photo 15 Kitchen fan is non-op, dirty screen too
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One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary. Globe is cracked, replace globe
 Photo 18 Damage to light , replace globe
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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.
APPLIANCE STATEMENT
Water stains and/or minor water damage was found in the shelving or cabinet components below the sink. The client(s) should evaluate and consider having repairs made.
| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
The water heater's seismic straps or struts are substandard. For example, they may allow significant movement or use improper fasteners. This is a potential safety hazard since movement can cause leaks in the gas supply lines or damage wiring. Leaks may also occur in water supply pipes. A qualified contractor should evaluate and either repair existing straps or install new straps or struts as necessary and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 7 Missing straps
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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 6 Missing TPR pipe
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No drip leg is installed on the water heater gas supply line. Drip legs are intended to trap oil, scale, water condensation and/or debris from the gas supply lines before they reach and damage the water heater components. A qualified contractor should install a drip leg as per standard building practices.
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
The estimated useful life for most forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace appears to be at this age or older and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
One or more heating/cooling ducts are lying on the ground. Ducts should be supported (typically with straps or hangers) so that they are not in contact with the ground and subject to damage from moisture. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so ducts are suspended as per standard building practices, and not in contact with the ground. min.4" off ground
 Photo 21 Ducts need to be off the ground
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The cabinet to the furnace was noted to have rust areas , this is due to age of the unit, have a HVAC evaluate the unit and repair or replace as needed. this is from a past roof leak
No drip leg is installed on the furnace or boiler gas supply line. Drip legs are intended to trap oil, scale, water condensation and/or debris from the gas supply lines before they reach and damage the furnace or boiler components. A qualified contractor should install a drip leg as per standard building practices.
Sheet-rock above the furnace needs to be installed with all the screws. repair as needed.
 Photo 19 Furnace compartment needs screws to hold the door on.
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And the flashing at the swamp cooler leaks air, have a HVAC contractor install proper flashing to keep the air in the duct.
Swamp cooler needs repair, pump is non-op and needs new mats
 Photo 11 Degraded cooler mats
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 Photo 13 Cooler pump is non-op, replace pump
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Air handler filter(s) should be checked monthly in the future and replaced or washed as necessary.
| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
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 on dryer safety issues, see http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html
 Photo 24 Dryer vent should be smooth wall pipe, repair as needed
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The washing machine is installed over a finished living space and has no catch pan or drain installed. These are not commonly installed, but they are recommended to prevent water damage to finished interior spaces below if or when the washing machine leaks, overflows or is drained. Recommend having a qualified contractor install both a catch pan and drain.
Floor is squeaky and loose light switch noted, repair as needed.
Neither the clothes washer nor dryer were operated or evaluated. They are excluded from this inspection.
| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
One or more faucets leak by handle(s) or at their base when turned on. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary. master bath
 Photo 14 Master bath facuet leaks when on
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One or more faucets leak by handle(s) or at their base when turned on. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary. master bath
Photo 14 Master bath facuet leaks when on
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| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
One or more electric light switch 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. laundry room
Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of existing smoke alarms, the alarms may be older than 10 years old. According to National Fire Protection Association, aging smoke alarms don't operate as efficiently and often are the source for nuisance alarms. Older smoke alarms are estimated to have a 30% probability of failure within the first 10 years. Newer smoke alarms do better, but should be replaced after 10 years. Unless you know that the smoke alarms are new, replacing them when moving into a new residence is also recommended by NFPA. For more information, visit this article: NFPA urges replacing home smoke alarms after 10 years.
An insufficient number of smoke alarms are installed. Additional smoke alarms should be installed as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
The doorbell appears to be inoperable. Recommend having a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary. needs batteries
One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary. globe damaged in kitchen area
Screen(s) in one or more windows are missing. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) about this. Screens are often removed for window cleaning and they may be stored somewhere. If not, then recommend installing screens where missing.
Squeaking or creaking noises occur when walking on one or more sections of flooring. This is usually caused by substandard construction practices where the subfloor decking is not adequately fastened to the framing below. For example, not enough glue was used and/or nails were used rather than screws. In most cases, this is only an annoyance rather than a structural problem. Various solutions such as Squeeeeek No More and Counter Snap fasteners exist to correct this. Repairs to eliminate the squeaks or creaks may be more or less difficult depending on the floor covering, and the access to the underside of the subfloor. Recommend having a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary. laundry room
The weatherstrip around one or more exterior entry doors is missing and/or deteriorated. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated, and by a qualified contractor if necessary.
 Photo 17 Weatherstrip is damaged, replace as needed
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| Crawl space | Return to table of contents |
Insulation under the floor in the crawlspace is damaged, deteriorated, or has fallen down. A qualified contractor should make repairs as necessary to restore the insulation to its original rating.
The belly pan is open/exposed, this allows vermin to enter, have a contractor repair as needed. Photo 20 Belly pan needs repair
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The crawl space is being used as a storage area. All stored items, especially cellulose-based items such as wood, cardboard or paper, should be removed to allow maximum ventilation and to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.