| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | Jessica Eglin & Robert Burke |
| Property address: | 239 Clayton Rd Schenectady NY 12304 |
| Inspection date: | 7-2-2008 |
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 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items of concern relating to the structural pest inspection are shown as follows:
 | WDO/WDI Infestation | Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI Damage | Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI Conducive conditions | Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.) |
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General information
Roof and Ventilation
Walls Windows and Doors
Exterior and Landscaping
Attic
Bathroom
General Interior
Kitchen and Laundry
Heating
Domestic Water Heater
Electric service
Plumbing
Basement
Safety Concerns
| General information | Return to table of contents |
| Roof and Ventilation | Return to table of contents |
The chimney has some missing bricks and possible mortar deterioration and should be repaired to prevent further, significant deterioration. Recommend having a qualified chimney service contractor or mason evaluate chimney and repair as necessary.
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Recommend cleaning gutters.
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Recommend installing gutters on main part of home such as downspouts, extensions, splashblocks or a drain line to carry rain water away from the house.
| Walls Windows and Doors | Return to table of contents |
Service wires from pole are threatened by tree overhang and should have Electric Company inspect and provide remedy.
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Front porch roof is at the end of its life. Suggest having this evaluated by a professional/contractor and replace.
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| Exterior and Landscaping | Return to table of contents |
Rail is rotted, suggest having a professional/contractor evaluate and replace. Would also suggest having floor boards resecured as some nails are no longer holding and random boards are loose.
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| Attic | Return to table of contents |
Wires are exposed due to not being contained in a covered junction box. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, install securely mounted junction boxes with cover plates where needed to contain exposed wiring. On reinspection advised by owner that wires are live so the above is strongly advised!
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Attic has no ventilation. Recommend installing ridge vent, gable vents or soffet vents. Inadequate attic ventilation may result in high attic and roof surface temperatures, reduce the life of the roof covering materials and increase cooling costs. High levels of moisture are also likely, and can be a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms. Standard building practices require one square foot of vent area for 150 to 200 square feet of attic space. Vents should be evenly distributed between soffits, ridges and at corners to promote air circulation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and install vents as per standard building practices.
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The attic pulldown hinges are bent/broken. Causing hatch to not close properly. This needs to have a professional/contractor evaluate and repair/replace. On reinspection it was seen that owner is repairing. Advised buyer to reinspect on walk thru being done before closing.
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| Bathroom | Return to table of contents |
Leaking was found in the wall at the bathtub spout / supply valves. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary. On reinspection it appears owner has repaired leak and faucet in tub. Advised buyer that the faucet is still at end of its life and should be replaced down the line.
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Sink drain has an active leak. For example, at pipe fittings and/or junctions between pipe and sink. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary. On reinspection sink still leaked. Advised buyer to reinspect on walk thru before closing.
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Hot water knob did not operate on tub during inspection. It would just turn left or right without stopping. As well as the knob for the shower being very diffucult to turn. Suggest having a professional/contractor evaluate and repair/replace. This was repaired and noted in comments about shower leak.
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| General Interior | Return to table of contents |
The sash cords in some / many windows were missing / broken. Windows may not stay open as a result. A qualified contractor should repair as necessary.
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Window in living room will not open, Repairs should be made as necessary, and by a qualified contractor if necessary so windows open fully, and open and close easily. As well as glass needing repair since cracked. Owner has opened window it appears it was just stuck.
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Paneling in bedroom is damaged. Suggest having evaluated/replaced.
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One of the bedrooms has water stains on ceiling. Could not see any signs of roof leak, however stains are under attic window so client advised that stains could be from window being open (as it was during inspection). Advised to monitor in future during rain.
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| Kitchen and Laundry | Return to table of contents |
No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices (outlets or circuit breakers) are visible for the kitchen. GFCI devices help prevent electric shocks in areas that may have water present. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician install GFCI protection for outlets, over counter tops and around sinks.
Refrigerator door does not seal properly and I could not feel/determine that refrigerator was cooling as should. Suggest having a professional evaluate/repair. Door fixed however still can not tell if refrigerator operates. Seller advised on during last walk through to have refrigerator running 24hrs before hand to try and verify.
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Because of leak in upstairs bathroom the ceiling tiles in kitchen will need replacing where damaged.
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| Heating | Return to table of contents |
Last service date is more than one year ago or cannot be determined. Examination of heating and cooling systems is mechanically limited since the units are not dismantled to examine interior components. The heating system should be inspected and serviced on an annual basis. Before close of escrow, recommend obtaining from seller any documents concerning regular maintenance and service and/or a safety check by public utility, or a complete system evaluation by a qualified heating and cooling specialist, particularly if it cannot be proven to have been inspected within the past twelve months. Utility companies typically, but not always, provide a free safety check of all gas-using appliances.
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| Domestic Water Heater | Return to table of contents |
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| Plumbing | Return to table of contents |
Plumbing vent appears that it might terminate less than six inches above the roof surface below. Debris or snow may block openings, and may result in sewer gases entering living spaces. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so vent pipes terminate at least six inches above roof surfaces.
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| Basement | Return to table of contents |
One or more flights of stairs with more than two risers have no handrail installed. This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should install graspable handrails that your hand can completely encircle at stairs where missing, and as per standard building practices.
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Some beginning signs of moisture on foundation walls. Recommend gutters be installed on house to keep water away from foundation.
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| Safety Concerns | Return to table of contents |
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