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Home Inspection Report #29039 | |
| Client(s): | Carmen Morales |
| Property address: | 8517 French Oak Dr. Orlando, Fl., 32835 |
| Inspection date: | Saturday, September 19, 2009 |
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 | 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 |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in servicable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items of concern relating to the structural pest inspection are shown as follows:
 | WDO/WDI Infestation | Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI Damage | Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI 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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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 |
Fences and/or gates are damaged and/or deteriorated in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs or replace sections as necessary.
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The back patio floor appears not to be screwed don to the sub floor.Evaluation may be needed at that time.
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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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| Roof | Return to table of contents |
Debris has accumulated in one or more gutters. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects since gutters may overflow and cause water to come in contact with the structure's exterior or make water accumulate around the foundation. Gutters should be cleaned now and as necessary in the future.
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Debris such as leaves, needles, seeds, etc. have accumulated on the roof. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms since water may not flow easily off the roof, and may enter gaps in the roof surface. Leaks may occur as a result. Debris should be cleaned from the roof now and as necessary in the future.
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Trees and/or shrubs are in contact with or are close to the roof edge(s) in one or more areas. Damage to the roof may result, especially during high winds. Vegetation can also act as a conduit for wood destroying insects. Vegetation should be pruned back and/or removed as necessary to prevent damage and infestation by wood destroying insects.
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Replacement shingls have been added at some time in several areas.
| Attic | Return to table of contents |
The sheeting on the underside of the attic is black with prior water staining and rot. This area should be re-evaluated by a certified roofong contractor.
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| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
Inside view of the eledtrical bow.
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| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
1) Turn off the energy source. electric breaker or gas supply. 2)Turn off water supply valve. 3) Attach hose to the hose bibb at the base of the tank and run hose to the outside. 4)Open valve at the bottom of the tank and open the faucet nearest the tank. 5)After tank is drained, open the water valve on the top of the tank several times to flush out any remaining debris in the bottom of the tank. 6)Inspect the tank for leaks, rust, and debris too close to the tank. 7)Close valve on the bottom of the tank. 8)Open the fill valve on the top of the tank until water starts to flow from the open faucet, close the faucet. 9)Turn on the power source, breaker or gas pilot light. 10)Remove drain hose.
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
The last service date of this system appears to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.
The drain line for the AC should be cleaned monthly along with the filter cleaning. 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 3/4 cup of water mixture poured into the drain line will eliminate bacteria buildup and will help to keep the line free flowing.
The coils show rust forming on the ends. this should be evaluated at the time of service.
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| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
The dryer vent needs to be shortened and cleaned out to prevent fire danger.
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There was a water leak at the valve before the meter. Utility company should be notified.
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| Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys | Return to table of contents |
| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
Tile and/or grout around one or more bathtubs and shower is damaged or deteriorated. For example, deteriorated or missing grout, cracked, missing or loose tiles, etc. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair tile and/or grout as necessary.
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One or more sinks stoppers does not work properly. Drain(s) should be cleared as necessary, and by a qualified plumber if necessary.
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| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
One or more interior closet doors are damaged and/or deteriorated and should be repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor.
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One of the interior doors has a notch taken out of the center of the door.
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