| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | Thang Bui |
| Property address: | 243 Blackwell Ln Henrietta NY 14467 |
| Inspection date: | Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
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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 |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Pay attention/Possible issue | Possible substantial issue |
 | 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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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 |
Numerous wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by furniture and/or stored items, preventing a full evaluation of some areas.
Concerning mold in a home / building. While we will report any substance that appears to be mold, the only true way to determine if mold is present is to have a mold company/specialist inspect and test for mold. Staring's VIP does not perform mold testing or mold inspection's. Any mention of mold in this report should be considered a recommendation to bring in a mold specialist to inspect and test for mold. If you have a specific concern reguarding mold, consult a mold specialist for advice.
| Roof and Ventilation | Return to table of contents |
It appears that this roof has had past issues with the underlayment and some of this has been replaced when roof was replaced. I believe that possibly there are some signs that more should have been replaced and suggest a professional evaluate.
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When walking along roof there are several soft spots which cause concern. Recommend roofing contractor evaluate roof and repair or replace roof as necessary
Recommend cleaning gutters.
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There are signs of mold like substance on roof underside. I am not able to tell if this is from previous roof issues or current. I would suggest having this evaluated further to determine by a professional.
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| Exterior Walls/ Windows/ Doors | Return to table of contents |
The clothes dryer exhaust duct appears to need cleaning. Significant amounts of lint build up was found. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire from decreased air flow. This duct should be cleaned now and annually, or more often if necessary in the future. Some chimney sweeps or heating/cooling duct cleaners perform this service. For more information, visit: Photo 2 |
One or more wooden deck support posts are in contact with soil. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms. However no damage from wood destroying insects or organisms was found. Standard building practices require that there be at least 6" of space between any wood and the soil below, even if the wood is treated. If possible, soil should be removed or graded so a 6" clearance is maintained. Otherwise recommend installing borate based Impel rods to prevent rot. For more information, visit:| Exterior and Landscaping | Return to table of contents |
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines are in contact with or less than one foot from the structure's 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 structure's exterior.
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Minor cracks in driveway. These are only a cosmetic concern. No action is recommended.
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| Attached garage | Return to table of contents |
Extension cords are being used as permanent wiring in one or more areas. They should only be used for portable equipment on a temporary basis. Using extension cords as permanent wiring poses a fire and shock hazard, and is an indication that wiring is inadequate and should be updated. Extension cords may be undersized. Connections may not be secure, resulting in power fluctuations, damage to equipment, and sparks that could start a fire. Extension cords should be removed as necessary, or a qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, install additional circuits and/or electric receptacles.
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The garage-house door poses a fire risk because it's not made of metal, not fire-rated and not of solid-core construction. Recommend replacing this door with a fire-rated door.
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| Attic | Return to table of contents |
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| Master Bathroom | Return to table of contents |
No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets installed. GFCI outlets help prevent electric shocks in areas that may have water present. Recommend having a qualified electrician install one or more GFCI outlets, especially over counter tops and around sinks.
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| General Interior | Return to table of contents |
Door frame is broken where storm door shock attached to frame. Suggest having this repaired/replaced by a professional.
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| Fireplace | Return to table of contents |
I would suggest having a professional service this unit annually or atleast semi annually to make sure this is operating correctly/safely.
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| Kitchen and Laundry | Return to table of contents |
The clothes dryer is equipped with a vinyl or foil, accordion-type, flexible exhaust duct. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission considers these types of ducts to be unsafe, and a fire hazard. These types of ducts can trap lint and are susceptible to kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce the air flow. This duct should be replaced with a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. Most clothes dryer manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct. For more information on dryer safety issues, see http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html
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| Heating Unit | Return to table of contents |
Examination of heating and cooling systems is mechanically limited since the units are not dismantled to examine interior components. The heating and cooling systems 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 heating and cooling 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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| Air Conditioning | Return to table of contents |
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| Domestic Water Heater | Return to table of contents |
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| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
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| Plumbing | Return to table of contents |
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| Basement | Return to table of contents |
Rubber gasket on tub drain is cracked and needs replacing. This is causing drain to leak and needs to be replaced.
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A sump pump is installed on the premises. This may indicate that water accumulates inside or below the structure. Recommend asking the property owners how often the sump pump operates and for how long at different times of the year. Also, the clients should be aware that the service life of most sump pumps is between five and seven years, and that the pump may need replacing soon depending on its age and how much it operates.
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| Safety Concerns | Return to table of contents |
Recommend updating all smoke detectors with new. All outlets near a water source (kitchen, bathrooms, garage, basement) should be GFI protected. All houses, buildings and each unit in a multi-family house should have a carbon monoxide (C/O) detector. The detector should be mounted low toward the floor as carbon monoxide is heavier than air. Several C/O detectors are best. One near the heating system and hot water supply and one on each floor of the home. Again, mount C/O detectors low toward the floor.
