KB Remodeling And Construction LLC

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How to Read this Report
This report is organized by the property's functional areas.  Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and is shown in bold type.  Items of concern follow descriptive information. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:

	Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Minor Defect	Correction likely involves only a minor expense
	Maintain	Recommend ongoing maintenance
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Comment	For your information

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1) No visible smoke detectors
Cost estimate: $ 150.00

2) Water diverter in the shower handle sticks
Cost estimate: $ 45.00

3) Outside gutters are not seamless and can cause leaks and water leaks up against fascia.

4) One or more hornet, bee and/or wasp nests were found. These can pose a safety hazard. Nest(s) should be removed as necessary.

5) Caulk is missing or deteriorated in some areas and should be replaced and/or applied where necessary. For more information on caulking, visit:
The Ins and Outs of Caulking.

6) All vents should have a small piece of shingle applied to the base of all stack vents, this will seal and prvent driving rain to intrude the vents.
Cost estimate: $ 55.00

7) One or more attic vents are blocked by insulation and/or debris. This can reduce air flow through the attic, reduce the life of the roof surface because of high temperatures, and/or increase moisture levels in the attic. Repairs should be made as necessary, such as moving insulation or debris, so vents are unobstructed.

8) Some attic areas were inaccessible due to lack of permanently installed walkways, the possibility of damage to insulation, low height and/or stored items. These areas are excluded from this inspection.

9) Flex duct work in attic is not properly attached should be mounted to straps that are stapled to the trusses

10) No GFI electrical outlets in Kitchen
Cost estimate: $250.00

11) One or more electric receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of a sink appear to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of sinks have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.
Cost estimate: $ 150.00

12) Shower valve diverter very stiff.
Cost estimate: $ 45.00

Photo 1   Missing post	Photo 2   numerous joints in gutter can cause leaks and wood damage
Photo 3   missing shingle	Photo 4   missing shingle
Photo 5   missing shingle	Photo 6   gap around eave of side of home, this can cause moisture to intrude.
Photo 7   gap in screen room gutter	Photo 8   screw missing in valance of screen room
Photo 9   gap in gutter in screen room	Photo 10   wasp nest on backside of home
Photo 11   duct work laying on insulation should be strapped to trusses