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Company email: Mjvanek1@aol.com
Inspector's email: Mjvanek69@aol.com
Phone: (352) 361-8065
FAX: (352) 288-3764
PO Box 4891  
Ocala, FL 
34478
Inspector: Michael Vanek

 

Professional Home Inspection
Client(s): Pete & Susan Ludwig
Property address: 609 Saint Andrews Blvd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
Inspection date: Thursday, December 20, 2007
This report published on 12/20/2007 3:06:46 PM EST

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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:
SafetyPoses a risk of injury or death 
Major defectCorrection likely involves a significant expense 
Repair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing 
Repair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance 
Minor defectCorrection likely involves only a minor expense 
MaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance 
EvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist 
MonitorRecommend monitoring in the future 
CommentFor your information 

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Table of Contents
General information
Exterior
Roof
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and air conditioning
Plumbing and laundry
Interior rooms
 
General information Return to table of contents
Payment & Billing: To be Paid at Closing, $250.00
Present during inspection: None
Occupied: No Furnished
Age of building: 19 years
Type of building: Manufactured home
 
Exterior Return to table of contents
Foundation material: Post and pier
Apparent wall structure: Wood frame
Wall covering: Vinyl
Driveway material: Poured in place concrete
Exterior door material: Hollow Core Metal

1) The end cap on the clothes dryer exhaust duct is damaged. Their purpose is to prevent air from entering the house through the clothes dryer, save energy, and keep out birds, rodents and bugs. Birds' nests can block the opening and are flammable. Recommend installing a new vent cap.

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2) Sidding Not Properly installed in the front of the home.

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Roof Return to table of contents
Number of Remaing Years of Life: Unable to Determin
Roof type: Gable
Roof covering: EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer)
Estimated age of roof: Unknown
Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum
Roof ventilation: Adequate
3) Significant amounts of debris have 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 roof structure or make water accumulate around the foundation. Recommend cleaning gutters now and as necessary in the future.

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4) The sealent around the sky light is cracking and may need repair or replacement at anytime. To prevent leaking.

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5) Roof View

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6) The roofing material is starting to pull away from the attachment screws.

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Electric service Return to table of contents
Primary service type: Underground
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service amperage (amps): 150
Service voltage (volts): 120-240
Location of main service panel: Back of Home
Location of sub panels: Master Bedroom Wall
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panel
Main disconnect rating (amps): 150
Active Knob & Tube Wiring or Branch Aluminum Wiring Present: No
Smoke detectors present: Yes
7) An insufficient number of smoke detectors are installed. Recommend installing additional smoke detectors as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information on smoke detectors visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
8) Electrical Panel Exterior

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9) Main Home Breaker Panel

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Water heater Return to table of contents
Estimated age of Water Heater: 3 years
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity
Capacity (in gallons): 40
Brand & model: Rheem
Water temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 110 degrees
10) Water Heater

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Heating and air conditioning Return to table of contents
Heating system energy source: Electric
Heat system type: Forced air
A/C energy source: Electric
Air conditioning type: Split system
Distribution system: Flexible ducts
Filter location: Behind return air grill
11) Recommend that this system be inspected, cleaned, serviced and repaired if necessary by a qualified heating and cooling technician annually in the future.

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12) This system is equipped with throw-away filter(s). Recommend replacing throw-away filter(s) every 2 months in the future if the thermostat's fan position is set to "Auto", or monthly if it's set to "On".
 
Plumbing and laundry Return to table of contents
Location of main water shut-off valve: On Carport Wall
Water service: Public
Has Plumbing been Updated In Last 15 Years: Yes
Supply pipe material: CPVC
Vent pipe material: Plastic
Drain pipe material: Plastic
Waste pipe material: Plastic
13) Laundry sink isn't anchored to wall or floor. Recommend having a qualified contractor securely anchor sink to wall and/or floor to prevent damage to water supply and/or drainage pipes and causing leaks.
14) Washer and Dryer Are in working condition at the time of the Inspection . Due to the Age They can have problems at anytime.
 
Interior rooms Return to table of contents
15) There are several windows that do not open easy and the side locks are rusted. There is alot of past water damage around the windows interior and there was water found on the window sill of several windows. The windows are not properly sealed on the exterior when the sidding was installed and water gets in and around the top and sides of the windows allowing it to penitrate the interior of the home and window sills. Recomend having the windows properly sealed or replaced by an certified contractor.

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16) Screen(s) missing in one or more windows. Window(s) may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active. Recommend installing screens.

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17) The hall bathroom sink facet leaks at the top and needs repair or replaced.

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18) The toilet in the hall bathroom is loose to the floor and needs reattached properly and sealed.

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19) There is a small water stain in the hall ceiling between the two bedrooms. This may be comming from a roof leak and needs inspected more to determin the reason for the stain.

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20) There is past water damage under the hall bathroom sink. There is no leaking present at the time of the inspection.

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21) Water Damage Around Windows.

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1. INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the home/building and to provide CLIENT with a written inspection report identifying the defects that INSPECTOR both observed and deemed material. INSPECTOR may offer comments as a courtesy, but these comments will not comprise the bargained-for report. The report is only supplementary to the sellers disclosure.
2. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the inspection in accordance to the current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm. CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.
3. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the use of CLIENT, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repairpersons, and other interested parties. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties. INSPECTORS inspection of the property and the accompanying report are in no way intended to be a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. Any and all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded by this Agreement.

4. INSPECTOR assumes no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future. CLIENT acknowledges that the liability of INSPECTOR, its agents, employees, for claims or damages, costs of defense or suit, attorneys fees and expenses and payments arising out of or related to the INSPECTORS negligence or breach of any obligation under this Agreement, including errors and omissions in the inspection or the report, shall be limited to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the fee paid to the INSPECTOR, and this liability shall be exclusive. CLIENT waives any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building even if the CLIENT has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages are not intended as a penalty but are intended (i) to reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical to ascertain; (ii) to allocate risk among the INSPECTOR and CLIENT; and (iii) to enable the INSPECTOR to perform the inspection at the stated fee.

5. INSPECTOR does not perform engineering, architectural, plumbing, or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the inspection is taking place, unless the inspector holds a valid occupational license, in which case he/she may inform the CLIENT that he/she is so licensed, and is therefore qualified to go beyond this basic home inspection, and for additional fee, perform additional inspections beyond those within the scope of the basic home inspection. Any agreement for such additional inspections shall be in a separate writing.

6. In the event of a claim against INSPECTOR, CLIENT agrees to supply INSPECTOR with the following: (1) Written notification of adverse conditions within 14 days of discovery, and (2) Access to the premises. Failure to comply with the above conditions will release INSPECTOR and its agents from any and all obligations or liability of any kind.
7. The parties agree that any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be filed only in the Court having jurisdiction in the County in which the INSPECTOR has its principal place of business. In the event that CLIENT fails to prove any adverse claims against INSPECTOR in a court of law, CLIENT agrees to pay all legal costs, expenses and fees of INSPECTOR in defending said claims.
8. If any court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. All prior communications are merged into this Agreement, and there are no terms or conditions other than those set forth herein. No statement or promise of INSPECTOR or its agents shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by INSPECTOR. No change or modification shall be enforceable against any party unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. CLIENT shall have no cause of action against INSPECTOR after one year from the date of the inspection.
9. Payment of the fee to INSPECTOR (less any deposit noted above) is due upon completion of the on-site inspection. The CLIENT agrees to pay all legal and time expenses incurred in collecting due payments, including attorneys fees, if any. If CLIENT is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, the person signing this Agreement on behalf of such entity does personally guaranty payment of the fee by the entity.
CLIENT HAS CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING, AGREES TO IT, AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT.