Website: http://callinspectall.com Company email: callinspectall@gmail.com Inspector's email: inspectall.marty@gmail.com Company phone: (770) 483-2420 Inspector's phone: (404) 502-2156 P.O. Box 809   Conyers, GA 30012 Inspector: Marty Lunsford

 

Property Inspection Report (SAMPLE ONLY)
Client(s):	John & Jane Doe
Property address:	123 Main Street Anywhere, GA 30000
Inspection date:	Friday, January 1 2010

This report published on Wednesday, December 08, 2010 7:48:51 AM EST

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This report is the exclusive property of the inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited. The client(s) must read and agree to the terms and conditions of the contract agreement at the bottom of the 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
	Repair/Maintain	Recommend repair and/or maintenance
	Maintain	Recommend ongoing maintenance
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Comment	For your information

Wood Destroying Organism Concerns
Concerns relating to wood destroying organisms are shown as follows:

	Infestation	Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.)
	Damage	Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.)
	Conducive conditions	Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.)

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1) This property has one or more fuel burning appliances, and no carbon monoxide alarms are visible. This is a safety hazard. Recommend installing one or more carbon monoxide alarms as necessary and as per the manufacturer's instructions. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05017.html

2) 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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3) Rot was found in one or more areas on door trim. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, replacing all rotten wood.

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4) One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary.

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5) One or more downspouts have no extensions, or have extensions that are ineffective. 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, such as installing or repositioning splash blocks, or installing and/or repairing tie-ins to underground drain lines, so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure.

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6) 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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7) Minor cracks were found in one or more sidewalk or patio sections. 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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8) One or more light fixtures have missing bulbs and could not be fully evaluated. Bulbs may simply need to be installed, or repairs or replacement may be necessary.

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9) General pictures of exterior.

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10) General pictures of roof areas.

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11) The infrared "photo eye" devices that trigger the vehicle door opener's auto-reverse feature were inoperable during the inspection. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs or replace components as necessary. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html

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12) The vehicle door has an electric opener installed, and the manual lock mechanism on the door hasn't been disabled. Damage or injury may occur if the vehicle door opener is operated with the manual lock engaged. A qualified contractor should disable or remove the lock mechanism. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html

13) Small area of sheetrock damage on garage wall.

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14) Pull-down stairs are installed for the attic access. No insulation is installed above the stairs and no weatherstripping is installed around the hatch perimeter. To reduce air leakage, recommend installing weatherstripping and an insulated hatch cover. An example of one can be seen at http://www.batticdoor.com/

Interior air leaking into the attic results in heating and cooling losses, increased energy costs, and a possible increase in moisture levels in the attic due condensation forming on the underside of the roof sheathing during cold weather.

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15) General pictures of attic area.

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16) Service panel and main disconnect.

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17) The water heater was evaluated and appears to be functional at the time of inspection.

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18) Air handler filter(s) are dirty and should be replaced now. They should be checked monthly in the future and replaced as necessary.

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19) The heating and air conditioning system was checked and appears to be functional at the time of inspection.

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20) Location of main water shut off.

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21) Location of main gas shut off.

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22) General picture of fireplace.

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23) Trip hazard at kitchen and family room from lack of threshold being installed.

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24) The sink sprayer at the kitchen sink is inoperable or defective. It should be replaced, and by a qualified plumber if necessary.

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25) The dishwasher was checked and appears to be functional.

26) The range/oven was checked and appears to be functional.

27) One or more bathtub drains are clogged or drain slowly. Drain(s) should be cleared as necessary, and by a qualified plumber if necessary.

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28) One or more shower drains are clogged or drain slowly. Drain(s) should be cleared as necessary, and by a qualified plumber if necessary.

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29) Caulk is missing and/or deteriorated where countertops meet backsplashes in wet areas, such as around sinks. Caulk should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water damage.

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30) The bathroom faucets were checked and appear to be functional.

31) The bathroom sinks were checked and appear to be functional.

32) The toilets were inspected and appear to be functional.

33) Wood flooring in one or more areas is worn, damaged and/or cupping. Recommend having a qualified contractor evaluate and refinish wood flooring as necessary. Possible water entering around rear door.

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34) Glass in one or more windows is broken. A qualified contractor should replace glass where necessary.

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35) General pictures of interior.

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36) A clear Georgia Wood Infestation Report (termite letter) was issued at the time of the inspection to the client at no additional cost.

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CONTRACT AGREEMENT

THE CLIENT: refers to the person or entity on whose behalf a Home Inspector is acting or paying for the inspection and/or signing agreements.

THE COMPANY: refers to the person or business conducting the Home Inspection service for THE CLIENT for a fee

THE CLIENT has read and agreed to all of the following:

An inspection is intended to assist in evaluation of the overall condition of a building. The inspection is based on observation of the visible and apparent condition of the building and its components on the date of inspection. The results of this home inspection are not intended to make any representation regarding latent or concealed defects that may exist, and no warranty or guarantee 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 this report.

All items designated for inspection in the ASHI Standards of Practice were inspected unless otherwise noted in the report. The inspection and report are solely for the use of THE CLIENT and THE COMPANY, and are not transferable to, or for the benefit of a third party under any circumstances. THE COMPANY assumes no responsibilty for any future usage of the report.

This report is intended solely to assist THE CLIENT in evaluating the overall general condition of the building. THE CLIENT understands an older component may be at or nearing the end of its statistical and/or useful life and could fail at any time after the inspection. Although proper care has been taken in performing this inspection, this inspection and report cannot be fully exhaustive, nor does it imply that every component was inspected or that every possible defect was discovered.

THE CLIENT understands this inspection is to assist THE CLIENT in making a more informed purchasing decision, and is not to find all defects. THE CLIENT understands a seperate warranty may be available through another agency. The findings of this inspection are valid for the date of actual inspection only. THE COMPANY shall not be held responsible for items or problems concealed, hidden, or inaccessible during the inspection.

Limitation of Liability

THE CLIENT agrees to limit any claim of liability for personal injury or property damage caused by any negligence of THE COMPANY or its agents to two times the amount of the original inspection fee.