This report published on Monday, January 21, 2019 2:15:29 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
Repair/Replace
Recommend repairing or replacing
Repair/Maintain
Recommend repair and/or maintenance
Maintain
Recommend ongoing maintenance
Evaluate
Recommend evaluation by a specialist
Comment
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Exterior door material: Solid core steel, Sliding glass
Water pressure (psi): 45
Exterior wall condition: Good
1) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The pool was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector was unable to turn on the gas heater or the solar heater due to controls not activating unit. Recommend pool company check inspect and repair if needed so the solar heater and gas heater works properly.
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2) Repair/Maintain - Exterior bathroom vent damaged on the left side of the home and needs repaired.
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3) Maintain, Comment - The inspector cracks in the exterior of the home walls during the inspection. These are common in many Florida homes, recommend filling the cracks with sealant and painting. They are no major concern.
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 5 years
Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum
Roof ventilation: Adequate
Roof Condition: Good
4) Maintain - Significant amounts of debris have accumulated in one or more gutters. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects since gutters may overflow and cause water to come in contact with the roof structure or make water accumulate around the foundation. Recommend cleaning gutters now and as necessary in the future.
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5) Comment - The roof was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector did not find any major concerns to report at this time.
Air conditioned temperature difference: 18° excellent
9) Comment - The heating and air condition system on the home was working properly during the inspection. The inspector did not find and concerns at this time to report.
10) Repair/Replace - The attic hatch door needs more securing on the left side the screw is not properly holding the door. Recommend more attachment screws.
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11) Comment - The attic was in good condition during the inspection.
12) Safety, Repair/Replace - Microwave is rusted in the top inside this is a safety concern. Recommend replacing microwave.
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13) Repair/Replace - Master bathroom Toilet appears to be loose and may need re-anchoring. Recommend repairing so toilet is securely fastened to the floor.
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14) 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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1. INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the home/building and to provide CLIENT with a written inspection report identifying the defects that INSPECTOR both observed and deemed material. INSPECTOR may offer comments as a courtesy, but these comments will not comprise the bargained-for report. The report is only supplementary to the sellers disclosure. 2. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the inspection in accordance to the current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm. CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions. 3. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the use of CLIENT, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repairpersons, and other interested parties. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties. INSPECTORS inspection of the property and the accompanying report are in no way intended to be a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. Any and all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded by this Agreement.
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