| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | David Perez |
| Property address: | 3273 Spruce St Lake Elsinore CA 92530-1878 |
| Inspection date: | 8/19/2011 |
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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 |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | 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 |
| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
Waterproof cover(s) over one or more electric receptacles are damaged or broken. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. Damaged covers should be replaced where necessary.
 Photo 30 Exterior weather proof cover on rear of house is bent.
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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.
 Photo 5 Missing anti siphon device on front hose bib.
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 Photo 37 Rear hose bib is leaking, also missing anti siphon device.
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One or more hornet, bee and/or wasp nests were found. These can pose a safety hazard. Nest(s) should be removed as necessary.
 Photo 32 Insect nest west end peak.
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Cracks, deterioration and/or damage were found in one or more areas of the stucco siding. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs and/or replace stucco siding as necessary.
One or more outside faucets leak. For example, from the valve stem when turned on or from the spigot when turned off. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 1 Rear hose bib is leaking, also missing anti siphon device.
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One or more fence gates are difficult to open, close and/or latch, or are damaged and/or deteriorated. Repairs should be made as necessary, and by a qualified contractor if necessary, so gates operate easily.
 Photo 28 Fence gate drags along the ground and does not latch properly, recommend repair by qualified contractor.
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Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines are in contact with or less than one foot from the structure's exterior. Vegetation can serve as a conduit for wood destroying insects and may retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. Vegetation should be pruned and/or removed as necessary to maintain a one foot clearance between it and the structure's exterior.
Sprinkler over spray onto the stucco was found in one or more locations, it is recommended that the sprinklers be adjusted away from the structure to reduce the risk of attracting wood destroying organisms as well as reducing the useful life of siding materials.
 Photo 20 Signs of sprinkler overspray onto the stucco near the front entry.
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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.
| Roof | Return to table of contents |
One or more roofing tiles have slipped, and are loose. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 13 Slipped roof tile, upper roof below vent.
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Because of the roof covering type and/or the configuration of the roof, the inspector was unable to traverse the roof and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.
| Garage | Return to table of contents |
One or more garage vehicle door openers are inoperable. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
| Attic | Return to table of contents |
The ceiling insulation's R rating is significantly less than what's recommended for this area. Recommend having a qualified contractor install additional insulation as per standard building practices for better energy efficiency.
Ceiling insulation is uneven in some areas. This is likely due to someone having walked on or through the insulation. Recommend installing additional insulation where necessary to restore the original R rating.
 Photo 23 Attic insulation has been displaced and should be replaced to increase energy efficiency.
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Some attic areas were inaccessible due to lack of permanently installed walkways, the possibility of damage to insulation, low height and/or stored items. These areas are excluded from this inspection.
| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
Wires on the irrigation control system were found exposed. Recommend the wires be capped off appropriately whether live or not.
 Photo 3 Exposed wires on sprinkler control should be covered appropriately.
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 Photo 11 Exposed wires near the sprinkler controls.
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| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8 to 12 years. This water heater appears to be at this age or older and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
There are wires outside of the A/C condenser recommend the wires be contained within the cabinet to prevent deterioration and tampering.
 Photo 27 Exposed wires on top of the A/C condenser unit should be stored within the units cabinet.
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Local natural gas utilities commonly perform free safety evaluations on gas fueled appliances. It is recommended that the client contact the gas company and have an evaluation completed.
 Photo 6 Missing filter in air return.
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| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
| Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys | Return to table of contents |
The damper in one or more fireplaces is damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified chimney service contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
All solid fuel burning appliances (woodstoves and fireplaces, etc.) should be inspected annually by a qualified chimney service contractor, cleaned and repaired as necessary.
| Kitchen | 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.
 Photo 29 Kitchen sink faucet leaks when it is on, recommend repair or replacement by a qualified plumber.
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The under-sink food disposal was not inspected because of the missing splash gaurd. A qualified plumber or contractor should evaluate and repair or replace the food disposal as necessary.
 Photo 38 Missing splash guard on kitchen garbage disposal.
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The range hood fan vents into the kitchen rather than outdoors. Ventilation may be inadequate and moisture may accumulate indoors. Recommend having a qualified contractor make modifications as necessary as per standard building practices so the range hood fan vents outdoors.
| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
One or more faucets leak or drip when turned off. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 34 right side master bedroom sink faucet runs when off.
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Vinyl flooring in one or more "wet" areas is damaged and/or deteriorated. The wooden subfloor below may be damaged by water intrusion. A qualified contractor should evaluate and replace or repair the damaged flooring.
 Photo 33 Vinyl flooring in 2nd floor hall bath should be sealed to prevent water intrusion.
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One or more bathrooms with a shower do not have an exhaust fan installed. Moisture accumulation will occur and may damage the structure. Even if the bathroom has a window that opens, it likely does not provide adequate ventilation, especially during cold weather when the window is closed. A qualified contractor should install exhaust fans as per standard building practices where missing in bathrooms with showers.
The second floor hall bathtub has had an access point cut out of the tub surround. The surround should be replaced by a qualified plumber or contractor to prevent water intrusion into the wall space.
 Photo 7 Substandard bathtub repair in 2nd floor hall bath.
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2nd floor hall bath shower head leaks when on. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 2 2nd floor hall bath shower head is leaking.
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One or more light fixtures appear to be inoperable in the master bathroom (possibly due to a tripped breaker). Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulb(s) and/or consulting with the property owner(s). Repairs or replacement of the light fixture(s) by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
Guardrails are loose and/or wobbly in one or more areas. This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as installing new fasteners or hardware, installing additional fasteners and/or installing additional railing components as necessary so they are securely attached.
 Photo 16 Railing at the top of the stairs is loose.
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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:
Seals between double-pane glass in one or more windows appear to have failed based on condensation or stains between the panes of glass. A qualified contractor should evaluate and replace glass where necessary.
 Photo 22 North east bedroom window seals have failed and glass panes are close to falling out.
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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.
 Photo 15 Missing window screen in living room window.
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Seals between double-pane glass in one or more sliding glass doors appear to have failed based on condensation or stains between the panes of glass. A qualified contractor should evaluate and replace glass where necessary.
Glass in one or more windows is broken. A qualified contractor should replace glass where necessary.
 Photo 12 Broken window in master bathroom.
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Screen(s) in one or more windows are torn or have holes in them. Screens should be replaced where necessary.
One or more doors will not latch when closed. Repairs should be made as necessary, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. For example, aligning strike plates with latch bolts and/or replacing locksets.
 Photo 31 Upstairs north east bedroom door does not latch.
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One or more locksets are damaged and/or deteriorated. Locksets should be replaced as necessary.
 Photo 35 front lock set handle is damaged.
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Closet door is off track in the north east bedroom, recommend evaluation and repair by a qualified contractor.
 Photo 19 2nd floor north east bedroom closet door is off its track.
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The first floor bathroom has no visible source of heating or air conditioning. The client(s) should consult with the property owner(s) regarding this, and if necessary, a qualified contractor should evaluate and install heat and air conditioning source(s) as necessary.
Some outlets as well as light fixtures were not operable in the master bedroom/ bathroom due to lack of power. Recommend evaluation by a qualified electrician prior to close of escrow.
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.
