| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS 2 |
| Property address: | 1 COLONIAL CIRCLE GEORGIA |
| Inspection date: | THIS YEAR, 2009 |
This report is the exclusive property of this inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited. This report supplements verbal comments made during or after the inspection. Repair estimates are provided as a courtesy and will vary.
 | 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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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 |
| Grounds | Return to table of contents |
Flashing was missing from above one or more deck ledger boards. This can cause moisture to accumulate between the ledger board(s) and the building. Rot may result in this area and cause the ledger board fasteners to fail. The deck may separate from the building in this event and poses a significant safety hazard. A qualified contractor should install flashing above ledger board(s) where necessary. For more information on installing deck ledger boards visit:
One or more trip hazards were found in the driveway due to cracks, settlement, heaving and/or deterioration. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace driveway sections as necessary to eliminate trip hazards. Photo 65 |
Replace deck post. Right side front. Monitor deck footings for settling
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Rot or water damage was found at one or more sets of exterior stairs in stringers. Stairways have settled significantly. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.
Fences were damaged or deteriorated in some areas. A qualified person should repair or replace sections as necessary.
 Photo 12 be careful not to step on nails
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Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or less than one foot from the building 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 building exterior.
 Photo 14 remove ivy on right side. also remove vines from trees
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 Photo 15 Seal around gas pipe penetration to keep water out.
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One or more guardrails were unsafe due to large gaps. This is a safety hazard.  Photo 57 |
| Exterior / Foundation | Return to table of contents |
This property was clad with composition wood fiber siding. Many brands of this type of siding by different manufacturers are known to deteriorate and/or fail prematurely due to moisture penetration. Failure is typically visible in the form of swelling, cracking and delamination, especially at the bottom edges. Class action lawsuits have been filed or are being filed against most manufacturers of this material.
Repair downspouts and extensions so that they drain onto the surface at least 4 feet perpendicular to the structure to prevent expensive repairs.
Replace damaged window trim
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add metal flashing above back door wood frame
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Many basement sections were not evaluated due to lack of access from the following conditions: and couldn't be fully evaluated. FRONT WALLS COVERED WITH DRYWALL
| Roof / Attic | Return to table of contents |
Flashings at the base of one or more chimneys were damaged, deteriorated. Leaks may occur as a result. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
Extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes for all downspouts were missing, clogged, damaged. Water may accumulate around the building foundation as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary
| Garage / Carport | Return to table of contents |
| Electric | Return to table of contents |
Energized equipment was exposed at panel #A due to missing knockouts. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
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One or more smoke detectors didn't respond when tested. A qualified person should evaluate and replace smoke detectors, replace batteries or make repairs as necessary. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
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repair broken lights outside back and basement
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repair outlet in garage. ground prong stuck in upper outlet
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| Plumbing / Fuel Systems | Return to table of contents |
| Water Heater | Return to table of contents |
| Heating | Return to table of contents |
Basement furnace is almost 26 years old and is near or past typical usable life. Cleaning and inspection of heat exchanger by licensed HVAC specialist recommended.
| Cooling / Heat Pump | Return to table of contents |
The estimated useful life for most cooling systems and heat pumps is 10 to 15 years. This system appears to be beyond this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. GE CONDENSER IS ALMOST 26 YEARS OLD
 Photo 17 GE unit on left. Monitor further tipping of unit, as unlevel units get less lubrication to critical parts.
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| Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys | Return to table of contents |
The rain cap for the chimney flue at location #A was RUSTED. They prevent the following: Photo 64 |
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
Leaking or dripping was found at the kitchen sink faucet base. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
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| Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks | Return to table of contents |
Moderate deterioration or damage was found in the tiled shower enclosure, including cracked, missing grout. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. Note that damage to the wall or other structures behind this tile may be found upon further evaluation, and additional repairs may be needed. MASTER SHOWER. LEFT SIDE CORNER
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Repair plumbing
| Interior Rooms / Areas | Return to table of contents |
Many windows that were built to open wouldn't open. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. PAINTED SHUT
 Photo 42 cracked window pane living room front
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The glazing putty at some windows was missing, deteriorated. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. For more information, visit: Photo 67 |
 Photo 51 recommend weatherstrip for deck door. Door slightly out of level
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 Photo 53 cracked door to garage
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 Photo 56 main water shutoff panel in basement front wall
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remove mold in basement behind duct with mild bleach solution, and monitor. replace sheetrock if needed.
 Photo 50 remove mold on bottom of wall with dilute bleach and monitor
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Discuss new lease with tenant.
 Photo 49 basement wall
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| Structural Pest Findings | Return to table of contents |
Evidence of past infestation of wood destroying insects was found at location #A in the form of mud tubes . This infestation appeared to involve subterranean termites. Recommend further evaluation by a licensed pest control company and treatment and repair as needed.
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