| Full House Inspection | |
| Client(s): | Aaron Sample |
| Property address: | 11396 Michael Rd, Medford, Oregon |
| Inspection date: | 9/7/2011 |
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 | Repair/Replace | Suggest repair or replacement by a qualified contractor in appropriate field |
 | Repair/Maintain | Suggest repair or maintenance as needed |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Suggest evaluation by a qualified contractor in appropriate field |
 | Comment | For your information |
Wood Destroying Organism Concerns
Concerns relating to wood destroying organisms are shown as follows:
 | Infestation | Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) |
 | Damage | Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.) |
 | 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 |
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
| Master Bathroom | Return to table of contents |
| Hall Bathroom | Return to table of contents |
| Half Bath | Return to table of contents |
Exhaust fan in half bath has no visible exit point on exterior of the home and would appear to vent into the floor structure above the bathroom. Suggest having a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
No drain line is installed for the temperature-pressure relief valve. This is a potential hazard due to the risk of moisture damage to the structure and possible injury if someone is standing next to the water heater when the valve opens. A qualified plumber should install a drain line as per standard building practices. For example, extending to 6 inches from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.
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The water heater does not have seismic straps installed. This is a potential safety hazard since movement can cause leaks in the water supply lines or damage wiring. A qualified contractor should attach the seismic straps as necessary and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 3 Straps are here but not attached.
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| Laundry / Utility Room | Return to table of contents |
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
Both heat pumps are operating in auxiliary heat mode at time of inspection. Both systems appear to need service or repair to operate properly. Suggest having a qualified HVaC contractor evaluate both systems and repair as necessary.
Air handler filters are dirty and should be replaced now. Filters should be checked monthly in the future and replaced as necessary.
| Pellet stove and chimney | Return to table of contents |
| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
Seal between double-pane glass in window at end of upstairs hallway appears to have failed based on condensation or stains between the panes of glass. A qualified contractor should evaluate and replace glass where necessary.
Several window screens are damaged or missing. Screens may be stored somewhere. If not, then recommend repairing or replacing screens as necessary.
Master bedroom closet door is missing at time of inspection. Door may be stored somewhere. Replace door as necessary.
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Co2 alarms are not installed at time of inspection. Co2 alarms should be properly mounted as per the manufactures recommendation.
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Drywall is incomplete around one window in the family room at west end of the home. Evaluate and repair as necessary.
| Electrical system | Return to table of contents |
| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
Dining room double door to the exterior has incomplete latch components at center and no weatherstrip installed. Suggest having a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
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The weatherstrip around several exterior entry doors is missing and/or deteriorated. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated, and by a qualified contractor if necessary.
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Several soffit vent screens are missing and/or deteriorated. Birds and vermin may enter the attic because of this. Screens should be replaced or repaired where necessary, or installed where missing.
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The exterior finish in some areas is failing (railings and trim). A qualified contractor should prep (pressure wash, scrape, sand, prime caulk, etc.) and repaint areas as needed.
| Roof | Return to table of contents |
Flashings are inadequate or not visible at several locations where damage could occur or flashing is required. A qualified building contractor should evaluate the entire roofing and flashing installation to determine where repairs are needed. Repair as necessary.
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Roofing material has been installed incorrectly at all locations. Shingles are installed with incorrect stagger or layout pattern and nails are placed at top of the shingles instead of the middle. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate the roofing and repair or replace as necessary.
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Several "rubber boot" flashings at roof jacks are deteriorated and may result in leaks. A qualified contractor should replace flashings where necessary.
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The siding on one or more exterior walls above lower roof sections is in contact with or has less than a one inch gap between it and the roof surface below. A gap of at least one inch is recommended so water isn't wicked up into the siding from the shingles below, and also to provide room for additional layers of roofing materials when the current roof surface fails. Recommend having a qualified contractor make repairs as necessary, such as trimming siding, so at least a one inch gap exists between the siding and the roofing below where necessary.
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One downspout outside master bedroom needs a turnout installed to divert water away from the siding. Repair as necessary.
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| Attic | Return to table of contents |
Ceiling insulation is thin and/or missing in some areas. Recommend installing additional insulation where necessary to provide R-38 in all areas.
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| PEST DRYROT (WDO) INSPECTION OF THE SUBSTRUCTURE | Return to table of contents |
NO WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS, DRYROT, OR DAMAGED WOOD VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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| Crawl Space | Return to table of contents |
Standing water was found in all sections of the crawl space. Accumulated water is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms and should not be present in the crawl space. A qualified contractor who specializes in drainage issues should evaluate and repair as necessary. Typical repairs for preventing water from accumulating in crawl spaces include:
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Insulation under the floor in the crawlspace is damaged, deteriorated, or has fallen down at several locations. A qualified contractor should make repairs as necessary to restore the insulation to its original rating of R-19. (R-25 was required in 1990 and R-30 is todays code.)
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Cellulose-based debris such as wood scraps, form wood, cardboard and/or paper were found in the crawl space at several locations. All cellulose-based debris should be removed to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.
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Some crawl space areas were inaccessible due to no access. These areas are excluded from this inspection.
| Plumbing | Return to table of contents |
