| HOME INSPECTION REPORT | |
| Client(s): | XXXXXXXX |
| Property address: | XXXXXXXX |
| Inspection date: | Thursday, March 01, 2007 |
This report will provide you with valuable, unbiased information which will assist you in confidently making your home purchase decision.
The inspection will meet or exceed standards set by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). The Pest Inspection, WDO (wood destroying organism) will be in compliance with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) regulations. License # 54431
Fees:
Home & Pest Inspection Report - $350
Duplex (Multi-family or ADU) - $410
New Construction - $290
Condo - $200
Reinspection - $85
 | 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 | |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | 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
Structures built prior to 1979 may contain lead-based paint and/or asbestos in various building materials such as insulation, siding, and/or floor and ceiling tiles. Both lead and asbestos are known health hazards. Evaluating for the presence of lead and/or asbestos is not included in this inspection. The client(s) should consult with specialists as necessary, such as industrial hygenists, professional labs and/or abatement contractors for this type of evaluation. For information on lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials in homes, visit these websites:
Side exterior door - Repair filling coming off.
Clear plants away form siding of house & out building.
Some walland floor surfaces were obscured by furniture and/or stored items. Some areas couldn't be evaluated.
Cracks, deterioration, leaning and/or bowing were found in retaining wall. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace wall(s) as necessary.
One or more gutters are missing. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms, and may also cause the foundation to settle and possibly fail over time. A qualified contractor should install gutters and downspouts where missing. Also, extensions such as splashblocks or tie-ins to underground drain lines should be installed as necessary to carry rain water away from the house. Photo 7 Out building |
Deck railing has rot starting on two posts by decking. Photo 5 Deck post |
 Photo 6 Deck post |
Out building wood siding needs painting.
One or more sections of foundation and/or exterior walls are excluded from this inspection due to lack of access from vegetation, debris and/or stored items.
One or more overcurrent protection devices (circuit breakers or fuses) are "double tapped", where 2 or more wires are clamped in a terminal designed for only one wire. This is a safety hazard since the bolt or screw may tighten securely against one wire, but leave others loose. Arcing, sparks and fires may result. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. Photo 2 Exterior panel |
 Photo 3 |
This property has "knob and tube" wiring, which was commonly installed prior to 1950. It is ungrounded, and considered unsafe by today's standards. Over time, the wire's insulation may become brittle and fall apart or wear thin, resulting in exposed conductors and a risk of shock and/or fire. This wiring is also easily damaged by covering it with insulation (a common practice), and incorrectly tapping new wiring into it. Photo 16 Nob & tube electrical- crawl space |
The electric service to this property appears to be rated at substantially less than 200 amps, and may be inadequate for the client(s) needs. Recommend consulting with a qualified electrician about upgrading to a 200 amp service.
Note: Exterior outlet under service panel is not hooked up to breaker. Photo 1 |
 Photo 4 Electrical cable |
The hot water temperature is greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of scalding. The thermostat should be adjusted so the water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees. For more information on scalding dangers, visit http://www.tap-water-burn.com/
The water supply pressure is greater than 80 psi. Pressures above 80 psi may void warranties for some appliances such as water heaters or washing machines. Flexible supply lines to washing machines are more likely to burst with higher pressures. Typically the pressure cannot be regulated at the water meter. Recommend having a qualified plumber evaluate and make modifications to reduce the pressure below 80 psi. Installing a pressure reducing valve on the main service pipe is a common solution to this problem. If one exists, then it should be adjusted for lower pressures.
Mortar between exterior chimney bricks is deteriorating and will need "pointing" repair. Photo 8 Brick Chimney mortar |
Sub fooring around toilet feels soft. Vinyl covering is bubbling up. Wood sub flooring in crawl space has damage. Photo 9 Bathroom floor |
 Photo 14 |
Wood skirting has soil contact in places. This could cause rot or insect infestation. Wood is not pressure treated. Photo 10 |
Damaged joist - Needs repair Photo 12 |
Beam has major damage and needs repair. Photo 15 Damaged beam |
Crawl space has bare ground in places and needs plastic vapor barrier installed Photo 13 |
A few beams and joists have Anobiidae beetle activity and should be treated by a licensed pest technician. Photo 11 |