(336) 906-1402
PO Box 464
Trinity NC 27370-0464
Trinity NC 27370-0464
Inspector: Randy Beck
North Carolina License #2114
Summary
| Client(s): | Mr. & Mrs. Buyer |
| Property address: | 2001 Happy Dr Greensboro NC |
| Inspection date: | Wednesday, June 8, 2016 |
This report published on Saturday, February 26, 2022 11:34:14 AM EST
"This summary is not the entire report. The full report may include additional information of interest or concern to the client. It is strongly recommended that the client promptly read the complete report. For information regarding the negotiability of any item in this report under a real estate purchase contract, contact your North Carolina real estate agent or an attorney."
 | 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 | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Comment | For your information |
Kitchen
1) The cooktop downdraft exhaust fan was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
The cooktop downdraft exhaust fan was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
2) The tile soap tray in the master bath shower was broken. The remaining broken tile has sharp edges that could cause injury. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
The tile soap tray in the master bath shower was broken. The remaining broken tile has sharp edges that could cause injury. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
3) Water was leaking at the masterbath tub faucet base or handles. Recommend that a qualified plumber repair as necessary.
Water was leaking at the masterbath tub faucet base or handles. Recommend that a qualified plumber repair as necessary.
Interior, Doors and Windows
4) Fungal rot was found at one or more exterior door jambs. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.
(front door, back door near the laundry room, and garage door frames)
Fungal rot was found at one or more exterior door jambs. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.(front door, back door near the laundry room, and garage door frames)
5) One or more interior doors were rubbing the floor and were difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. For example, by trimming doors.
(hall bath on second floor)
One or more interior doors were rubbing the floor and were difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. For example, by trimming doors.(hall bath on second floor)
Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys and Flues
6) Recommend that the client review all available documentation for gas-fired fireplaces and stoves. Depending on how they are operated (for routine heating versus ambiance), such appliances normally need servicing annually or every few years. Consult with the property owner and/or a qualified specialist to determine if service is needed now.
Recommend that the client review all available documentation for gas-fired fireplaces and stoves. Depending on how they are operated (for routine heating versus ambiance), such appliances normally need servicing annually or every few years. Consult with the property owner and/or a qualified specialist to determine if service is needed now.
Electric
7) No carbon monoxide alarms were visible. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. Recommend installing approved CO alarms outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
No carbon monoxide alarms were visible. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. Recommend installing approved CO alarms outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
8) One or more light fixtures were inoperable (didn't turn on when nearby switches were operated). Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulbs and/or consulting with the property owner. If replacing bulbs doesn't work and/or no other switch(es) or remotes can be found, then recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures as necessary.
(utility room interior light and exterior light)
One or more light fixtures were inoperable (didn't turn on when nearby switches were operated). Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulbs and/or consulting with the property owner. If replacing bulbs doesn't work and/or no other switch(es) or remotes can be found, then recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures as necessary.(utility room interior light and exterior light)
Exterior and Foundation
9) Fungal rot was found at one or more window frames. Conducive conditions for rot should be corrected (e.g. wood-soil contact, reverse perimeter slope). Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.
Fungal rot was found at one or more window frames. Conducive conditions for rot should be corrected (e.g. wood-soil contact, reverse perimeter slope). Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.
10) One or more window trim boards have been replaced but were not properly caulked and painted. Recommend that a qualified person caulk, seal, prime, and paint as necessary.
One or more window trim boards have been replaced but were not properly caulked and painted. Recommend that a qualified person caulk, seal, prime, and paint as necessary.
11) Large gaps were found in the brick veneer below one of the second story windows. Water and insects can enter the house wall and may do damage. Recommend having a qualified contractor seal holes or gaps as necessary.
Large gaps were found in the brick veneer below one of the second story windows. Water and insects can enter the house wall and may do damage. Recommend having a qualified contractor seal holes or gaps as necessary.
12) Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or close to the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as a pathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend pruning, moving or removing vegetation as necessary to maintain at least 6 inches of space between it and the building exterior. A 1-foot clearance is better.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or close to the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as a pathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend pruning, moving or removing vegetation as necessary to maintain at least 6 inches of space between it and the building exterior. A 1-foot clearance is better.
13) Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows. Recommend that a qualified person renew or install caulk as necessary. Where gaps are wider than 1/4 inch, an appropriate material other than caulk should be used. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?CAULK
Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows. Recommend that a qualified person renew or install caulk as necessary. Where gaps are wider than 1/4 inch, an appropriate material other than caulk should be used. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?CAULK
Crawl Space
14) Under-floor insulation was damaged or deteriorated in some areas, and may result in reduced energy efficiency. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace insulation as necessary.
Under-floor insulation was damaged or deteriorated in some areas, and may result in reduced energy efficiency. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace insulation as necessary.
15) One or more automatic foundation vents loose. A qualified contractor should repair or replace the damaged vents as necessary.
One or more automatic foundation vents loose. A qualified contractor should repair or replace the damaged vents as necessary.
16) Cellulose material such as scrap wood and/or cardboard forms was found in the crawl space. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend removing all cellulose-based debris or stored items.
Cellulose material such as scrap wood and/or cardboard forms was found in the crawl space. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend removing all cellulose-based debris or stored items.
Roof
17) One or more rubber or neoprene pipe flashings were split or cracked. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace flashings where necessary.
One or more rubber or neoprene pipe flashings were split or cracked. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace flashings where necessary.
18) One or more roofing nails weren't fully seated and shingles were lifting or nail heads were protruding through shingle surfaces. The nails may have loosened, or were not pounded in fully when installed. Shingles are likely to be wind damaged, and leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by replacing shingles.
(back of garage roof near the vertical adjoining wall)
One or more roofing nails weren't fully seated and shingles were lifting or nail heads were protruding through shingle surfaces. The nails may have loosened, or were not pounded in fully when installed. Shingles are likely to be wind damaged, and leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by replacing shingles.(back of garage roof near the vertical adjoining wall)
19) One or more roof flashings were loose. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
(back of garage roof at house wall)
One or more roof flashings were loose. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.(back of garage roof at house wall)
20) One or more gutters were loose. Rainwater can come in contact with the building exterior or accumulate around the building foundation as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
One or more gutters were loose. Rainwater can come in contact with the building exterior or accumulate around the building foundation as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
21) The ridge vent cap is loose in one or more areas. As a result, water may enter the attic area. Recommend having a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
(over the garage)
The ridge vent cap is loose in one or more areas. As a result, water may enter the attic area. Recommend having a qualified contractor repair as necessary.(over the garage)
22) Significant amounts of debris have accumulated in one or more gutters or downspouts. Gutters can overflow and cause water to come in contact with the building exterior, or water can accumulate around the foundation. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend cleaning gutters and downspouts now and as necessary in the future.
(back gutter at the bay breakfast area)
Significant amounts of debris have accumulated in one or more gutters or downspouts. Gutters can overflow and cause water to come in contact with the building exterior, or water can accumulate around the foundation. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend cleaning gutters and downspouts now and as necessary in the future.(back gutter at the bay breakfast area)
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
23) A water softener system was installed on the premises. These are specialty systems and are excluded from this inspection. Comments in this report related to this system are made as a courtesy only and are not meant to be a substitute for a full evaluation by a qualified specialist. Water softeners typically work by removing unwanted minerals (e.g. calcium, magnesium) from the water supply. They prevent build-up of scale inside water supply pipes, improve lathering while washing, and prevent spots on dishes. Recommend consulting with the property owner about this system to determine its condition, required maintenance, age, expected remaining life, etc. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?WTRSFT
http://www.reporthost.com/?HRDWTR
A water softener system was installed on the premises. These are specialty systems and are excluded from this inspection. Comments in this report related to this system are made as a courtesy only and are not meant to be a substitute for a full evaluation by a qualified specialist. Water softeners typically work by removing unwanted minerals (e.g. calcium, magnesium) from the water supply. They prevent build-up of scale inside water supply pipes, improve lathering while washing, and prevent spots on dishes. Recommend consulting with the property owner about this system to determine its condition, required maintenance, age, expected remaining life, etc. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?WTRSFT
http://www.reporthost.com/?HRDWTR
HVAC First Floor
25) The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be at this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be at this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
26) Recommend replacing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy. Recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
(the current filter is the wrong size)
Recommend replacing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy. Recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).(the current filter is the wrong size)
HVAC Second Floor
27) Recommend replacing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy. Recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Recommend replacing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy. Recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).