Huntsville Home Inspector, LLC Website: http://www.reporthost.com/hhi Email: jsb1140@gmail.com Phone: (256) 656-5803 352 Dupree Dr  Huntsville AL 35806-1064 Inspector: Jim Brown AL state license HI 3040

  

Home Inspection Report
Client(s):	Christy Black
Property address:	Bayberry Madison, AL
Inspection date:	5/6/2011

This report published on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 8:52:43 AM CDT

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This report is the exclusive property of this inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited.This inspection is a limited visual report of the general condition of the home and its major components at the time of the inspection. Please review the pre-inspection agreement that you have been provided for an explanation of the scope and restrictions of this report.

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
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Monitor	Recommend monitoring in the future
	Comment	For your information

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

2) Downspouts were deformed and in some cases not attached to structure. Some downspouts do not have splash blocks or diverters.

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3) The caulked seals around some doors and windows have voids which will allow water penetration.

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4) Glass/Plastic block window above jetted tub has thermal seal failure in at least 4 of the blocks. (moisture is present inside the blocks)

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5) Aluminum cover at east frieze board is loose.

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6) Some window screens are missing.

7) Void above and right of front door where vinyl and brick meet.

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8) Building paper hanging out from behind vinyl trim above and left of front door.

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9) One or more sections of foundation and/or exterior walls are excluded from this inspection due to lack of access from vegetation, debris and/or stored items.

10) The fence gates are difficult to operate and gate on garage side has a bent hinge.

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11) Gutters hold a large amount of shingle gravel and some are clogged with toys.

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12) Shingle at SW corner of roof junction is not installed properly and is torn.

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13) Two areas above and and to each side of front door appear to be wet. These areas should not be wet. Could not determine cause.

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14) There is a low area on back side and west side of roof. Attic inspection did not discover any deficiencies.

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15) The auto-reverse mechanism on the vehicle door opener is inoperable or requires too much force to activate. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html
http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html

16) 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.

17) All 3 exterior GFCI receptacles are not securely fastened to structure. Front receptacle did not trip, rear patio receptacle did not trip and has an open ground.

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18) Garage receptacles downstream of GFCI tripped but the GFCI receptacle itself would not trip.

19) Open ground behind master bedroom door, Ironing board fixture and in master closet left of mirror this receptacle is also not secured to structure,

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20) Smoke detector in west hall is missing.

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21) Receptacle left of refrigerator is not GFCI protected.

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23) Stored items, furnishings and/or debris blocked access to the water heater. The inspector was unable to fully evaluate the water heater.

24) There is missing insulation on the suction line next to HVAC compressor unit.

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25) The wire leading to the thermostat next to the compressor unit is exposed.

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27) Sprayer at laundry room sink sprays water out of the bottom of the handle when water is turned on.

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28) Kitchen faucet drips and will not turn off.

29) Faucet at jetted tub is not secured firmly to fixture, the valve handle is missing, and the spray head is not closed allowing constant water flow.

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30) Plunger at west hall bath left vanity will not stay closed.

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31) Plunger at west hall bath tub is not installed.

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32) Plunger handle is missing at east hall vanity.

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33) Gas logs are covered with dust and should be cleaned before they are used.

34) The gas supply for one or more gas fireplaces and/or stoves was turned off. As per the Standards of Practice for both the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) the inspector does not operate gas shut off valves or light pilot lights during inspections. These appliances were not fully evaluated.

35) The kitchen sink leaked into the base cabinet. It appears that the leak is going through the disposer and out of the electric connection hole. The sink and faucet could not be thoroughly evaluated because of this safety hazard

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36) The cabinet knob in east hall bath is broken,

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37) There is separation in master bath tiled shower enclosure at SW corner and at floor, this allows water penetration.

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38) Pealing paint above west hall bath tub/shower.

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39) Separation between jetted tub and tile splash is not sealed.

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40) Master bath door to toilet latch is installed backward.

41) There is a small separation in kitchen ceiling at the corner bead.

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42) The front door deadbolt strike plate is missing.

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43) There is separation of shoe mold at NE corner of dining room.

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