KD Home Inspections LLC
4009 chase court
Decatur GA 30034
Decatur GA 30034
Inspector: Kent George
Summary
| Client(s): | Mr Joseph |
| Property address: | 4499 Garmon Rd Atlanta, Ga 30327 |
| Inspection date: | Monday, February 10, 2020 |
This report published on Monday, February 17, 2020 11:30:17 AM EST
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 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
Exterior and Foundation
4) Some sections of siding and/or trim were split and/or warped. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
Some sections of siding and/or trim were split and/or warped. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
Basement
5) Evidence of prior water intrusion was found in one or more sections of the basement. For example, water stains or rust at support post bases, efflorescence on the foundation, etc. Accumulated water is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms and should not be present in the basement. Recommend reviewing any disclosure statements available and ask the property owner about past accumulation of water in the basement. The basement should be monitored in the future for accumulated water, especially after heavy and/or prolonged periods of rain. If water is found to accumulate, then recommend that a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage issues evaluate and repair as necessary. Typical repairs for preventing water from accumulating in basements include:
Evidence of prior water intrusion was found in one or more sections of the basement. For example, water stains or rust at support post bases, efflorescence on the foundation, etc. Accumulated water is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms and should not be present in the basement. Recommend reviewing any disclosure statements available and ask the property owner about past accumulation of water in the basement. The basement should be monitored in the future for accumulated water, especially after heavy and/or prolonged periods of rain. If water is found to accumulate, then recommend that a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage issues evaluate and repair as necessary. Typical repairs for preventing water from accumulating in basements include:- Repairing, installing or improving rain run-off systems (gutters, downspouts and extensions or drain lines)
- Improving perimeter grading
- Repairing, installing or improving underground footing and/or curtain drains
Wood Destroying Organism Findings
15) Evidence of infestation of unspecified wood-destroying insects was found at location(s) # in the form of with . Recommend the following:
Evidence of infestation of unspecified wood-destroying insects was found at location(s) # in the form of with . Recommend the following:- Correct any conducive conditions for wood-destroying organisms mentioned in this report.
- Consult with the property owner about any history of infestation.
- Have a state-licensed pest control operator evaluate further and treat as necessary.