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60 S Twin Maple Rd 
St Augustine FL 32084-8371
Inspector: Michael Vanek
Florida Home Inspector
License # HI2572

Summary

Client(s):  Sample Report 1
Property address:  123 Keller Williams Ave.
St. Augustine Florida
Inspection date:  Monday, January 21, 2019

This report published on Monday, January 21, 2019 2:05:42 PM EST

Summary Of Home Inspection

Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
SafetyPoses a risk of injury or death
Major DefectCorrection likely involves a significant expense
Repair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing
Repair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance
Minor DefectCorrection likely involves only a minor expense
MaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance
EvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist
CommentFor your information


Exterior
1) Repair/Replace - There is exterior wood rot damage at the bottom of areas around the exterior siding of the home that needs repaired.

Roof
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.
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.
4) Comment - The rest of the roof is in fair condition.

Electric service
5) Comment - The Electrical Panel was in Good Condition during the Inspection. The inspector did not find and concerns to report.

Water heater
6) Comment - The Water Heater was inspected and was in good condition. The inspector did not find any concerns to report.

Heating and air conditioning
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.
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.

Attic
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.
11) Comment - The attic was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector did not find any concerns to report at this time.
12) Comment - Note roof leak is located at the attic access panel location.

Plumbing and laundry
13) Comment - The Plumbing componets of the home were found to be in good condition during the inspection.

Interior rooms
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.
15) Repair/Replace - Toilet appears to be loose and may need reanchoring. Recommend repairing so toilet is securely fastened to the floor.
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.
17) Repair/Replace - Drawers in kitchen broken and the back splash is buckled from water damage in the kitchen. Recommend repair.
18) Repair/Maintain - Wood rot on the exterior side door frame that needs repaired.
19) Repair/Maintain - Closet doors damaged and missing in areas. With missing bedroom doors. Recommend repair.
20) Repair/Maintain - Towel holder broken recommend repair.
21) Repair/Maintain - Tub facet leaking under the spout that needs repaired.