This report is organized by the property's functional areas. Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and shown in bold type. Items of concern follow descriptive information and are shown as follows:
 | 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 |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
Table of Contents
General information
Exterior
Roof
Garage
Attic
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and cooling
Plumbing and laundry
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Interior rooms
| General information | Return to table of contents |
Type of building: Single family
Age of building: 4yrs
Time started: 1pm
Time finished: 3:30pm
Payment method: Check
Occupied: Property Furnished
Present during inspection: Realtor
Weather conditions: Clear
Temperature: 80
Front of structure faces: North
Main entrance faces: North
Foundation type: Slab on grade
The following items are excluded from this inspection: Private sewage disposal system, Security system, Irrigation system, Swimming pool, Hot tub, Private well
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1) Recommend installation of CO alarm |
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2) Many wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by large amounts of furniture and/or stored items. Many areas couldn't be evaluated. |
| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
Foundation material: Poured in place concrete
Apparent wall structure: Wood frame
Wall covering: Cement-based clapboard
Driveway material: Porous pavers
Sidewalk material: Paving stones
Exterior door material: Glass panel
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3) One or more areas of the grounds around the structure have significantly soggy soil, standing water or indications of accumulated water at times (sediment, dead grass, etc.). Recommend consulting with a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage, to determine if or what repairs are needed to provide adequate drainage. Possible repairs may involve grading soil, or installing, repairing and/or replacing underground drains. |
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4) One or more downspouts have no extensions, or have extensions that are ineffective. 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. Repairs should be made as necessary, such as installing or repositioning splash blocks, or installing and/or repairing tie-ins to underground drain lines, so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure. |
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5) One or more light fixtures appear to be inoperable. Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulb(s) and/or consulting with the property owner(s). Repairs or replacement of the light fixture(s) by a qualified electrician may be necessary. |
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| Roof | Return to table of contents |
Roof type: Hipped
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 2yrs
Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum
Roof ventilation:
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7) Two sections of roof surfaces are sloped towards each other. Debris such as leaves or needles are more likely to accumulate in this area than rest of the roof. Leaks may occur as a result. Recommend monitoring such areas for accumulated debris in the future and cleaning as necessary. |
| Garage | Return to table of contents |
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8) Much of the garage, including areas around the interior perimeter and in the center are excluded from this inspection due to lack of access from stored items. |
| Attic | Return to table of contents |
Roof structure type: Rafters
Ceiling structure: Trusses
Insulation material: Fiberglass loose fill
Insulation depth:
Insulation estimated R value: R-19
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9) 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. |
| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service amperage (amps): 200
Service voltage (volts): 120/240
Location of main service switch: Garage
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at bottom of main service panel
Service entrance conductor material: Aluminum
System ground: Ground rod(s) in soil, Rebar
Main disconnect rating (amps): 200
Branch circuit wiring type: Copper
Solid strand aluminum branch circuit wiring present: No
Smoke detectors present: Yes
| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity
Capacity (in gallons): 50
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10) Corrosion was found in one or more areas on the water heater. The water heater may be failing. A qualified plumbing contractor should evaluate and replace or repair water heater if necessary. |
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11) Corrosion was found on fittings and/or water supply lines for the water heater. Leaks may exist. A qualified plumbing contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. |
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
Primary heating system energy source: Electric
Primary heat system type: Forced air
Primary A/C energy source: Electric
Primary Air conditioning type: Split system
Distribution system: Flexible ducts
Manufacturer: Rheem
Model: Ramb-042jaz
Filter location: In return air duct above furnace
Last service date: unknown
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12) One or more air supply ducts are broken or disconnected. Increased moisture levels in unconditioned spaces and higher energy costs may result. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make permanent repairs as necessary. |
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13) The last service date of this system appears to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future. |
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14) Air handler filter(s) are dirty and should be washed now. They should be checked monthly in the future and washed as necessary. |
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15) Air handler filter(s) should be checked monthly in the future and replaced or washed as necessary. |
| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
Location of main water shut-off valve: Front corner of west wall
Location of main water meter: Front right corner of property line
Location of main fuel shut-off: Garage
Water service: Public
Supply pipe material: Copper
Vent pipe material: Not visible
Drain pipe material: Not visible
Waste pipe material: Plastic
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16) 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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17) The clothes washer had clothing in it and was operated by inspector and client to verify that washer is working . |
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
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| Bathrooms | Return to table of contents |
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19) One or more sink stopper mechanisms are missing, or need adjustment or repair. Stopper mechanisms should be installed where missing and/or repairs should be made so sink stoppers open and close easily. |
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20) Caulk is missing and/or deteriorated where countertops meet backsplashes in wet areas, such as around sinks. Caulk should be replaced where deteriorated and/or applied where missing to prevent water damage. |
| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
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This report is not a substitute for the disclosure required by law to be completed by seller and listing agent of all known or undisclosed conditions of the property to be inspected. Please read and review the entire report,all materials, pictures delivered at the time of inspection, if there are any questions please don't hestitate to call.
Thank You,
Ed Copeland- 772-812-4416