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| Client(s): | John Doe |
| Property address: | 1001 Follow That Dream Blvd, Hudson, FL |
| Inspection date: | 8-14-2007 |
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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 |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
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General information
Exterior
Roof
Attic
Garage
Electric service
Water heater
Plumbing and laundry
Heating and cooling
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Interior rooms
Pool
WDI / WDO
Summary
| General information | Return to table of contents |
This property is a 3/2 single family home in Hudson, FL. Inspection requested by prospective seller prior to placing home on the market. The home and surrounding property present nicely with few concerns, which are detailed in this report.| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
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.
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 78 Active yellowjacket nest on the left side exterior of the home at pool equipment area
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There is a slight horizontal and step crack on the right side block wall near the foundation. Crack appears to be minor. Horizontal and step cracks give the appearance of stairsteps around the blocks and can be indicative of soil movement, but may also be caused by other factors such as shrinkage.
 Photo 11 Cracks follow mortar lines around blocks
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Minor cracks were found in the driveway. 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.
 Photo 5 Driveway shows minor cracking
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 Photo 7 Prominent cracks in driveway are old and have been sealed and painted.
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A water softening system and irrigation pump for lawn are on the right side exterior.
 Photo 9 A water softening system is half buried on the right side of home
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 Photo 10 Irrigation pump for lawn
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Irrigation head and patio blocks collide on left side exterior. Block should be removed, cut or drilled to accommodate the plumbing.
 Photo 13 |
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Chimney cap is rusted out on top. Circle shows daylight streaming through the damaged top cap.
 Photo 22 |
Roof is a high gable (estimated 8/12 slope) with new covering of felt and shingles. All vents are also new. Three ridge vents allow exit flow, the perforated metal eaves surrounding roof are the air inlets. Ventilation flow for the roof and attic spaces was noted to be good during attic inspection. Views of roof:
| Attic | Return to table of contents |
Two batten boards are damaged to the point of not supporting roofing materials properly. Both can be viewed from hatch, looking towards air handler and slightly left and right.
Views of attic:
| Garage | Return to table of contents |
The garage-house door poses a fire risk because it's not fire-rated (metal or solid-core construction). A qualified contractor should replace this door with a fire-rated door.
 Photo 55 |
The garage-house door isn't equipped with an automatic closing device such as sprung hinges. This door should close and latch automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering living spaces and/or to slow the spread of fire from the garage to living spaces. An automatic closing device should be installed to ensure this door closes and latches automatically. Additionally, this door should be weatherstrip sealed to ensure a reliable barrier to carbon monoxide fumes is present.
A two-car garage is equipped with an automatic vehicle door, the main electric service panel (MESP), hot water heater, and laundry area with washer/dryer and deep sink. Disappearing stairs are provided for attic access. The following items were inspected/tested in the garage: Photo 50 |
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Three overcurrent protection devices (circuit breakers or fuses) are "double tapped", where 2 or more wires are clamped in a terminal designed for only one wire. This is a safety hazard since the bolt or screw may tighten securely against one wire, but leave others loose. Arcing, sparks and fires may result. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. Two of the double tapped wires lead to the surge protector next to the MESP, the remaining double tapped wire leads to and electric outlet via a conduit attached to the MESP. No burning or arcing was noted.
MESP is powered by two 600V copper lines with a 600V neutral (total of 3 lines). A labelling legend is provided via a sticker on the inside of the MESP door. Views of the MESP with cover installed and removed:
 Photo 41 MESP with cover installed
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 Photo 42 Three main feed lines to the MESP are in good condition.
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 Photo 44 MESP with cover removed
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The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8 to 12 years. This water heater was manufactured in June of 1987 and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Water heater performed as advertised with hot water available at all "hot" outlets.
| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
One water line to the washing machine has had its mount pulled from the wall and should be re-secured.
 Photo 54 |
Line water pressure is 77 PSI - good
 Photo 17 Line water pressure is 77 PSI at faucet
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Main water meter and valve (circled) near street
 Photo 81 |
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
Insulation on evaporator line at heat pump is torn and laid open, needs taping
 Photo 15 |
Views of heat pump and air handler (air handler is located in attic). Each has its own electrical disconnect located near the unit.
 Photo 14 2.5 ton Goodman unit, manufacture date August 2003
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 Photo 16 Heat pump disconnect on exterior wall near unit
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 Photo 33 Air handler in attic
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 Photo 34 Air handler label
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| Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys | Return to table of contents |
Fireplace retractable glass door has a missing handle. Chimney cap needs replacing as noted in roof section.
 Photo 80 |
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
One kitchen cabinet door above the range has a loose hinge, causing door to sag after opening.
 Photo 74 |
The following checks were conducted in the kitchen with good results, except as noted with an asterisk:  Photo 66 |
| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
The home has two bathrooms, the main and master baths.
The following checks were conducted in each bath with good results except as noted with an asterisk: | Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
The living room has a wet bar installed. The following checks were conducted with good results:  Photo 75 Wet Bar
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No smoke detectors are installed in the bedrooms. Current code requires one in each bedroom and one outside the bedroom areas. There are two smoke detectors currently installed outside the bedroom areas, recommend installation of three more smoke detectors, one in each bedroom, for a total of five in the home.
Sliding glass door opening to pool area is sticky. Recommend replacement of door rollers, or at minimum lubrication of door track.
The following checks were conducted in each interior room with good results: Photo 56 Living room
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 Photo 57 Main entrance door
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 Photo 58 Office area
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 Photo 59 Living room (2)
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 Photo 60 Master Bedroom
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 Photo 65 Family Room
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 Photo 67 Bedroom 3
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 Photo 68 Bedroom 2
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The pool was inspected. Underwater surfaces appear to be in good condition with no cracking noted. Deck and pool hardware appear to be in good condition. Photo 12 Spa and pool each have pumping and filter systems
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 Photo 76 Pool view
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 Photo 77 Pool view (2)
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 Photo 79 Spa pump was disconnected at time of inspection
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| WDI / WDO | Return to table of contents |
The inspector was alert for the presence of wood destroying insects and/or organisms throughout the inspection. Some minor ant activity was noted on the exterior, but no major infestation or evidence of wood destruction was found. | Summary | Return to table of contents |
The following is a list of recommended actions in priority order:
