Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Repair/Maintain	Recommend repair and/or maintenance
	Minor defect	This is a defect that is currently causing damage to the house that can be repair in the near future.
	Maintain	Recommend ongoing maintenance
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Monitor	Recommend monitoring in the future
	Serviceable	Item or component is in serviceable condition
	Comment	For your information

Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items marked with the following icons relate to the structural pest inspection

	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	Conducive conditions for wood destroying insects or organisms. (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.)

Table of Contents
General information
Attic
Exterior walls and foundations
Trim
Gutters and Downspouts
Soffits and Fascia
Exterior windows
Exterior doors
Drives and walkways
Other exterior features
Detached structures
Exterior plumbing
Exterior Electrical
Pool
Roof
Crawl space
Plumbing
Well
Water heater
Electric service
Heating and air conditioning
Kitchen
Kitchen Interior
Laundry
Hall Bathroom
1/2 Bathroom
Interior room comments
Living room
Family room
Hallways and stairways
Master Bedroom
Southwest Bedroom
Southeast Bedroom
Detached garage or carport

		1) Some asbestos like substance noted on the cold air return vent. This does not appear damaged so leave this alone. Photo 1
		2) Insulation is missing or uneven in some areas. Recommend installing additional insulation where necessary. Photo 5
		3) Insulation in attic is substantially less than an R30 rating. Recommend installing additional insulation for better energy efficiency.
		4) There is a space between the chimney and interior wall that has no insulation. Recommend installing insulation on the interior walls for better energy efficiency. Photo 3
		5) Evidence of a rodent infestation is visible in the form of rodent feces, traps and/or poison or burrow holes in insulation. Recommend asking the sellers about this and using traps in the future to prevent rodents from dying in inaccessible areas. The clients may want to consult with a professional exterminator.
		6) Some past moisture stains in the attic roof sheathing. Photo 2
		7) No accessible attic spaces found on the newer addition.
		8) This attic has good ventilation. The attic fan however is operated by a switch next to the attic entrance. The thermostat is broken.
		9) Photo 4

		10) Other: There is a large gap between the masonry siding and the concrete block foundation. This does not appear to be a hole in the foundation, but a large gap between the cut stone siding and the foundation wall. This needs to be sealed with mortar to keep small animals out. Photo 45   Left arrow in the stone veneer. Right arrow is the foundation.
		11) There are gaps in the siding and it may be possible that insects and water can enter here. Below the south bay window Photo 14
		12) Damaged siding on the east side next to the garage. Photo 11
		13) The siding on the west side appears severely bowed out. Photo 7
		14) Foundation appears serviceable.
		15) Landscaping and other outdoor equipment block some viewing.

16) Touch up paint needed.

		17) Route downspouts away from the building. Photo 12
		18) Possible replacement of the gutters may be needed. Many of the joints are leaking and there is some dents. Photo 10

		19) Repaint all exposed wood on the soffits and fascia. Photo 6
		20) Past rot on the soffits on the south side next to the deck. Photo 13

		21) Other: Touch up paint the areas of exposed wood and maintain this. Photo 8
		22) Good at the exterior.
		23) Condition of the window sills: fair

		24) The front door is operable. There is gaps in the weatherstripping.
		25) The side entry is operable. Repaint or stain the wood to protect this. Some moisture stains noted.
		26) Sliding glass door is operable. However there is some minor rot at the bottom of the door. Also there is holes in the screen. Photo 42

27) Both driveway and the walkways are in good condition.

		28) Front entry is OK.
		29) Stairs OK.

		30) Decks: In very good condition.
		31) Fencing: wooden. There is some damage to the fence. The fence is unstable. Some rot noted.
		32) Storage shed: Moisture damage noted. This shed needs repainting. Photo 16

		33) Hose faucet is not attached to the wall, and is loose. Photo 9
		34) The outside faucet has no shut off valve under the house that can be seen. Recommend getting a shut off valve for under the house or install a antisiphon frostproof valve for the outside. Photo 28
		35) Gas meter on the north side of the house. Appears serviceable

		36) Service entrance cable in contact with trees. Photo 19
		37) Outlets around the garage are grounded but not GFI. The outlets for the pool are grounded and are GFI these were being used and was not tested. Photo 17
		38) Mast and weatherhead appears serviceable.
		39) Meter appears serviceable.
		40) There is a conduit that goes along the house on the east side. This appears OK. Any further evaluation must be done by a qualified electrician.

		41) All the visual components of the pool appear serviceable. Skimmer, filter, pump, the pool appears to be functioning properly. All detailed evaluation must be done by a professional pool person.
		42) The filter and pumping system should be covered in the off season.

		43) Roof covering is approaching the end of its normal life expectancy. However there appears no leaking yet from viewing the ceilings inside.
		44) There is a bubble in the shingles on the south side. Most of the shingles are cracking. Major deterioration in the valleys. Photo 20   Cracked and curled shingles Photo 21   Shingles bubbled up here Photo 22
		45) Recommend calling out a roofing contractor for further evaluation and repair options.
		46) Chimney appears serviceable.
		47) All vents and stacks appears serviceable.
		48) All flashing that is visible appear serviceable.

		49) Vapor barrier is missing. Recommend installing 6 mil polyethylene with seams overlapped at least 24" so no soil is exposed in the crawlspace.
		50) Wood scraps found in crawl space. Recommend removing to avoid attracting wood destroying insects. Photo 24
		51) Soil is in contact with wooden supports. Recommend using a concrete block and a steel floor jack. Photo 26
		52) There is too much wood coming into contact with the ground. Especially around the chimney there is wood paneling around this. There is some evidence of past insect activity where the wood is laying on the ground. Photo 30
		53) Some insulation in the crawlspace has fallen down. Recommend reinstalling or replacing this insulation. Photo 25
		54) Condition of the crawlspace walls are OK.
		55) Condition of the piers, support columns, and support beams: With the exception of the wood one, OK.
		56) Condition of the main support beam(s) OK
		57) The condition of the floor joist are OK
		58) Ventilation is good.
		59) No insulation under floor in most of the crawl space. Recommend installing R19 or better (6" thick fiberglass batt) insulation below floor for energy efficiency.
		60) The water supply pipes in the crawl space are uninsulated. Recommend insulating these pipes for better energy efficiency and to water pipes from freezing.
		61) The heating and/or cooling ducts in the crawl space are uninsulated. Recommend installing R19 insulation or better on ducts for better energy efficiency.
		62) There is some moisture stains on the rim joist all around the perimeter of the house. However they appear solid still
		63) The crawlspace under the new addition has too low of head room. There is pieces of wood supporting this flooring. If this wood gets moisture on a regular basis this rot and cause problems. Keep this area dry. Photo 31   Entrance to the new section Photo 32   Flashlight show the bottom of the crawlspace to the bottom of the joist

		64) Main line appears serviceable Photo 29
		65) Supply lines appears serviceable
		66) Waste and drain lines appear serviceable
		67) All further evaluations of the well and septic must be done by a qualified professional.

		68) The cycle time of the well pump is too short. This indicates that the pressure tank may be waterlogged. If the tank has a bladder it may be defective. The tank may need recharging or it may need replacing. Recommend having this system evaluated by a qualified well contractor and repaired as necessary.
		69) The shallow jet pump is old, but operable. It should be mounted to something instead of sitting on some blocks Photo 34
		70) Shut off valve Photo 33

		71) Temperature-pressure relief valve drain line is missing. Recommend having a qualified plumber install a drain line extending to within 6" from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.
		72) Hot water temperature greater than 120 degrees fahreheit. Recommend adjusting thermostat so water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees to avoid scalding danger. For more information on scalding dangers, visit http://www.tap-water-burn.com/
		73) Water supply shut-off valve missing. Recommend having a qualified plumber install a water supply shut-off valve.
		74) The estimated useful life for water heaters is 8 to 12 years. This water heater appears to be approaching this age. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
		75) Carbon monoxide 0 ppms Photo 35

76) The circuit breaker appears serviceable. 120 volt circuits: 10 220 volt circuits: 2

		77) The estimated useful life for forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace appears to be approaching this age and may need replacing at any time.
		78) Ducts OK. There is a duct that will blow air into the crawlspace. Cover this up. Photo 27
		79) The estimated useful life for forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace appears to be at this age or older. Photo 36
		80) A/C system condition: The A/C did turn on momentarily and appears serviceable Photo 37
		81) Thermostat appears serviceable
		82) Overall condition of the primary unit appears serviceable
		83) Blower fan/pumps condition appears serviceable
		84) Combustion of air is appears serviceable
		85) Venting appears serviceable
		86) Air plenum appears serviceable
		87) Capacity of unit 75000 btu
		88) Return air temperature ok
		89) Supply air temperature ok
		90) Air temperature drop ok
		91) A/C system condition appears serviceable
		92) Condensate line appears serviceable

		93) Refrigerator bad gasket
		94) Sink OK
		95) Faucet and Sprays OK
		96) Water Supply OK
		97) Drainage OK
		98) Dishwasher OK
		99) Range OK, Hard to light
		100) Ovens OK
		101) Microwave OK, old
		102) Ice maker OK

		103) Fixtures. The ceiling around the recessed lights get really warm. Photo 38
		104) Electrical Outlets: Outlet next to the sink on the left is not grounded. The right one is but both are not GFI.

		105) Dryer Vent: Need to be a few inches off the ground and the vent cap needs to be on it. Small animals can enter here. Photo 15
		106) Washer Hookups: cant see
		107) Washer OK, Clothes in it. Did not test
		108) Dryer OK, Loud

		109) No ground on the Electrical Outlets
		110) Toilet: loose on the floor
		111) Sinks ok
		112) Water supply ok
		113) Drainage very slow
		114) Tub and surround ok
		115) Shower and fixtures ok

		116) Sinks: under the sink there is mouse feces here. Clean this up and install rat poison in appropriate areas. Photo 39
		117) Electrical Outlets: No ground, loose outlets
		118) No GFI. These protective devices must be within 6 feet of any water source.
		119) Drainage slow and leaks Photo 40
		120) Water supply ok Photo 40
		121) Toilet ok

122) Most of the windows are hard to get to, and most are hard to open. Keep in mind that these are wood windows on a hot and humid day.

		123) Other: The ventless gas fireplace appears serviceable. Carbon monoxide 0 ppms. Keep cords away from this. Photo 41
		124) Ceiling: cracked

125) Closets one closet is blocked

126) Windows: Hard to open. For fire safety insure that at least one window will easily open and stay open.

127) Windows: Hard to open. For fire safety insure that at least one window will easily open and stay open.

		128) Autoreverse on garage needs to be adjusted. For the most part the garage door operates properly.
		129) Fuse box: 30 amp fuse connected to a wire that is rated only for 20 amps. Some electric motors will blow a 20 amp fuse and therefore a 30 amp fuse is used for the starting process of an electric motor. Consult the home owner if this is the case Photo 43
		130) No GFCI
		131) There needs to be gutters on this. Especially next to the house. Water from this roof is pouring in to the foundation of the house. Photo 18
		132) Fascia is coming apart and needs to be painted.
		133) Roof has some bad spots on it. Photo 23
		134) Stored items block view. Photo 44

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