| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | Investor 1 |
| Property address: | Marietta, GA |
| Inspection date: | This year |
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.
 | 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 |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
Click here for a glossary of building construction terms.
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 |
Many limbs-some dead-overhanging roof should be removed.
 Photo 35 |
The upper and lower driveways are in poor condition with many trip hazards
 Photo 7 A drainage pipe was added some years ago to try to correct for bad grading. this pipe is clogged. downspout terminates in this area. Causing stair damage
|
 Photo 12 |
 Photo 36 |
Guardrail is wobbly. Not attached to the wall. Photo 18 Rail not attached. No deck flashing
|
 Photo 22 No deck flashing
|
 Photo 23 |
 Photo 24 no footing
|
 Photo 25 loose handrails
|
Flashing was missing from both 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.
Perimeter pavement sloped towards building in one or more areas. This can result in water accumulating around the building foundation. Recommend having a qualified contractor evaluate and make repairs as necessary so perimeter pavement slopes down and away from the structure.
One or more large trees were very close to the foundation. Tree roots can cause significant structural damage to foundations. Recommend having a qualified tree service contractor or arborist remove trees as necessary to prevent damage to the building's foundation.
 Photo 31 large tree is heaving slabs. needs to be removed
|
Minor cracks and/or deterioration were found in one or more retaining walls. Recommend repairing cracks with mortar, elastomeric sealant, or other suitable material to prevent water intrusion and further deterioration. The client should monitor such walls in the future for continued deterioration (cracking, leaning, bowing, etc.). Repairs and/or replacement by a qualified contractor may be necessary in the future.
| Exterior / Foundation | Return to table of contents |
Front steps are cracked and are a trip hazard
 Photo 39 |
Cracks or deterioration were found in one or more sections of brick veneer.
 Photo 10 |
 Photo 14 steps on right side
|
 Photo 20 uncapped sewer vent below windows on back side.
fill hole in wall |
Some sections of siding and/or trim were damaged. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary.
 Photo 9 front side right
|
 Photo 17 |
Insulation in the crawl space was damaged, apparently by rodents (burrow holes, feces, urine stains, etc.). The client may want to have insulation replaced for sanitary reasons or to prevent odors. Photo 96 Crawlspace under jacuzzi on back side.
|
Door threshold at left deck is loose, not sealed and exposed. Photo 26 |
 Photo 27 hardwood floor exposed to rain
|
 Photo 29 |
Cellulose material such as scrap wood, cardboard was found in the crawl space. All cellulose-based debris or stored items should be removed to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.
 Photo 28 |
| Roof / Attic | Return to table of contents |
Roof flashings were missing, loose, damaged, deteriorated, substandard on backside left
 Photo 33 |
 Photo 34 unflashed. leaking into bar area in basement. this is on back left side.
|
 Photo 37 |
 Photo 38 |
Replace gutter and downspout system. Add downspout extensions. Photo 6 |
 Photo 8 |
Photo 9 front side right
|
 Photo 19 |
| Electric | Return to table of contents |
Many outlets are improperly wired.
Splices in service conductors at the service mast head were substandard. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 15 |
 Photo 32 |
Improper external wiring connections.
 Photo 30 |
 Photo 40 |
 Photo 41 |
3 screws were missing from the cover to panel #A and should be replaced.
 Photo 74 |
 Photo 61 ungrounded
|
| Plumbing / Fuel Systems | Return to table of contents |
One or more waste line clean out caps were missing, were damaged or deteriorated. This is a safety hazard because sewer gases may vent into the structure. A qualified plumber should repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 21 |
The main shut-off valve was very difficult to operate A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 85 main water cutoff basement front wall
|
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
Substandard wiring was found for the garbage disposal including unprotected wiring, loose wiring, exposed splices, missing switch cover plate, missing bushing(s). This is a potential safety hazard for shock. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 49 garbage disposal
|
End cabinet was not securely fastened to the wall.
 Photo 46 |
Shelving or other components were missing from one or more cabinets.
Hardware such as hinges, latches or pulls were loose and/or missing at one or more cabinets. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
The dishwasher wasn't securely attached to the counter above. Fasteners were missing, loose. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 48 |
 Photo 45 Kitchen backsplashes not installed properly
|
 Photo 47 |
 Photo 44 vent fan over stove with unterminated wires. outlets on counter not GFCI
|
| Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks | Return to table of contents |
Shower or door at location #A: is loose/not sealed/missing bottom rail .
 Photo 60 |
The bathroom with a shower at location #E didn't have an exhaust fan installed. Moisture accumulation will occur and may damage the structure. Install exhaust fans as per standard building practices where missing in bathrooms with showers.
sink faucet installed incorrectly.
 Photo 89 downstairs bath faucet installed incorrectly
|
The sink drain downstairs backside bath had an active leak.
 Photo 78 |
The sink at location #B drained slowly. Replace drain line.
 Photo 65 |
The toilet at location #A does not flush properly. .
 Photo 55 no privacy door in this bathroom
|
 Photo 57 |
The toilet at location #A, B, C, E was loose. A qualified contractor should remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking. sewer smell in bathroom "E" toilet tank is loose
 Photo 66 |
 Photo 71 loose toilet tank upstairs, loose sink
|
One or more bathtub faucets at location # are difficult to operate. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Significant corrosion was found at one or more bathtub fixtures at location #D. Corroded fixtures may be near or beyond their service life. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. sower diverter inoperable. fixtures leaking
 Photo 79 leaking at hot and cold. shower diverter damaged
|
Shower faucet handles at location #E were cross threaded.
 Photo 87 |
The sink at location #A, C, D, E is loose, or not securely attached to the wall behind it. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 59 |
Photo 71 loose toilet tank upstairs, loose sink
|
The sink drain at location #B used flexible drain pipe. This type of drain pipe is more likely to clog than smooth wall pipe. Recommend having a qualified plumber replace this pipe with standard plumbing components (smooth wall pipe) to prevent clogged drains.
Photo 65 |
The bathtub drain stopper mechanism at location #A, C was inoperable. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 56 drain on jacuzzi tub not installed properly. I could not test the jets/pump.
|
 Photo 72 |
there is no privacy door for toilet
Photo 57 |
 Photo 58 |
 Photo 86 tank loose. toilet loose to the floor
|
 Photo 88 sink/base loose. not secured properly
|
Photo 89 downstairs bath faucet installed incorrectly
|
| Interior Rooms / Areas | Return to table of contents |
Basement door swung outward over stairs.
 Photo 69 |
Stairs were unsafe due to the following non standard configuration: low overhead clearance. Standard building practices require that: Photo 75 |
ceiling below 6 foot seven inches in basement
 Photo 81 |
interior doors were misaligned. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. front bedroom closet doors need adjustment
 Photo 70 |
Window upstairs bedroom wouldn't open . not shimmed properly
 Photo 67 |
Jalousie window mechanism is damaged. Right side front
 Photo 16 |
 Photo 82 window behind bar sink is stuck shut
|
 Photo 83 double pane window cracked downstairs left side
|
 Photo 97 jalousie window front side right mechanism damaged
|
Deadbolt on french door to deck didn't lock
 Photo 64 |
Glass in upstairs bedroom was cracked..
 Photo 52 |
ceiling in downstairs bar is water damaged due to improper roof installation above this area
 Photo 80 |
whole house fan damper inoperable. fan operation noisy/vibrating
 Photo 68 |
 Photo 53 |
 Photo 54 |
 Photo 63 |
 Photo 43 smoke alarm missing
|
| Heating | Return to table of contents |
 Photo 91 |
 Photo 92 |
 Photo 93 ID tag removed. Condenser appears 2-3 years old
|
 Photo 94 |
| Cooling / Heat Pump | Return to table of contents |
| Water Heater | Return to table of contents |
Water heater dated 1999. End of usable life. Replace Photo 95 excessive rust in burner area. no expansion tank
|
