This report published on Monday, January 21, 2019 2:05:42 PM EST
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How to Read this Report
This report is organized by the property's functional areas. Within each functional area, descriptive information is listed first and is shown in bold type. Items of concern follow descriptive information.
Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
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
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Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 18 years
Gutter & downspout material: None
Roof ventilation: Adequate
Roof Condition: Needs Repair
2) Repair/Replace - Roof has a leak at the top of the ridge vents. Recommend roofing contractor for repair of the leak that appears to be coming from the loose ridge vent.
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3) Repair/Maintain - Trees are overhanging roof and are within 10 feet of roof vertically. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms since organic debris is more likely to accumulate on the roof surface. Accumulated debris may cause water to enter gaps in the roof surface and leak into attic and/or interior spaces. Recommend pruning trees so they're at least 10 feet above roof, or don't overhang the roof.
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4) Comment - The rest of the roof is in fair condition.
7) Major Defect, Comment - The estimated useful life for heat pumps is 15 to 20 years. This heat pump appears to be approaching this age and may need replacing at any time.
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8) Maintain - Recommend that this system be inspected, cleaned, serviced and repaired if necessary by a qualified heating and cooling technician annually in the future.
9) Comment - The heating and aircondition system on the home was working properly during the inspection. The inspector did not find and concerns at this time to report.
10) Safety, Minor Defect - Cover plate(s) are missing from one or more electric junction boxes. They are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from exposed wires. This is a safety hazard and poses a risk of both fire and shock. Recommend installing cover plates over junction boxes where missing.
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11) Comment - The attic was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector did not find any concerns to report at this time.
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12) Comment - Note roof leak is located at the attic access panel location.
14) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Kitchen ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles didn't trip with the inspector's test instrument. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician evaluate and repair or replace receptacles or the wiring to the receptacles as necessary.
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15) Repair/Replace - Toilet appears to be loose and may need reanchoring. Recommend repairing so toilet is securely fastened to the floor.
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16) Repair/Replace - Screen(s) missing in one or more windows. Window(s) may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active. Recommend installing screens.
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17) Repair/Replace - Drawers in kitchen broken and the back splash is buckled from water damage in the kitchen. Recommend repair.
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18) Repair/Maintain - Wood rot on the exterior side door frame that needs repaired.
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19) Repair/Maintain - Closet doors damaged and missing in areas. With missing bedroom doors. Recommend repair.
21) Repair/Maintain - Tub facet leaking under the spout that needs repaired.
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