Orlando Wind Mitigations
(407) 732-8410 · (754) 235-5452
13790 Bridgewater Crossing Blvd
Windermere FL 34786-5450
Windermere FL 34786-5450
Inspector: Gerardo Morabito
Florida Home Inspector HI10526
InterNACHI Certified Professional Home Inspector 15030313
InterNACHI Certified Professional Home Inspector 15030313
Summary
| Client(s): | Michell Berry |
| Property address: | 13612 Cassiopeia Dr. Orlando FL 32828-9310 |
| Inspection date: | Wednesday, March 18, 2020 |
This report published on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:51:55 PM EDT
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | 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 |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Attachments
13612Permits.pdf13612Records.pdf
General Information
1) Some areas and items at this property were obscured by furniture and/or stored items. This often includes but is not limited to walls, floors, windows, inside and under cabinets, under sinks, on counter tops, in closets, behind window coverings, under rugs or carpets, and under or behind furniture. Areas around the exterior, under the structure, in the garage and in the attic may also be obscured by stored items. The inspector in general does not move personal belongings, furnishings, carpets or appliances. When furnishings, stored items or debris are present, all areas or items that are obscured, concealed or not readily accessible are excluded from the inspection. The client should be aware that when furnishings, stored items or debris are eventually moved, damage or problems that were not noted during the inspection may be found.
Some areas and items at this property were obscured by furniture and/or stored items. This often includes but is not limited to walls, floors, windows, inside and under cabinets, under sinks, on counter tops, in closets, behind window coverings, under rugs or carpets, and under or behind furniture. Areas around the exterior, under the structure, in the garage and in the attic may also be obscured by stored items. The inspector in general does not move personal belongings, furnishings, carpets or appliances. When furnishings, stored items or debris are present, all areas or items that are obscured, concealed or not readily accessible are excluded from the inspection. The client should be aware that when furnishings, stored items or debris are eventually moved, damage or problems that were not noted during the inspection may be found.
Grounds
2) Front porch in good conditions. Small crack observed, (Non structural crack)
Front porch in good conditions. Small crack observed, (Non structural crack)
3) Pool deck in good conditions, no cracks observed. (Concrete)
The pool coping is functional. (Concrete)
The interior pool finish is plaster in good conditions.
The skimmer box and its cover are functional.
The pool light was functional when tested.
The pool pump is functional.
The pool water heater is in working conditions. (Installed in the roof).
Pool deck in good conditions, no cracks observed. (Concrete)The pool coping is functional. (Concrete)
The interior pool finish is plaster in good conditions.
The skimmer box and its cover are functional.
The pool light was functional when tested.
The pool pump is functional.
The pool water heater is in working conditions. (Installed in the roof).
4) Minor deterioration (e.g. cracks, holes, settlement, heaving) was found in the driveway, but no trip hazards were found. The client may wish to have repairs made for cosmetic reasons.
Small cracks observed.
Minor deterioration (e.g. cracks, holes, settlement, heaving) was found in the driveway, but no trip hazards were found. The client may wish to have repairs made for cosmetic reasons.Small cracks observed.
Exterior and Foundation
6) Exterior and foundation in good conditions.
Exterior and foundation in good conditions.
Roof
7) Roof in good conditions.
Installed in 2007 - 13 Years old Architectural shingles.
Remaining service life is 7 Years.
No damages observed in the roof.
Roof in good conditions.Installed in 2007 - 13 Years old Architectural shingles.
Remaining service life is 7 Years.
No damages observed in the roof.
Attic and Roof Structure
8) Attic and roof structure in good conditions.
Two attics inspected - Main house and Garage / Apartment attic.
Attic and roof structure in good conditions.Two attics inspected - Main house and Garage / Apartment attic.
Garage or Carport
9) Detached garage in good conditions.
Detached garage in good conditions.
Electric
10) Electrical system in good conditions.
- Exterior panel
- Secondary panel in garage
All panels in good working conditions.
Electrical system in good conditions.- Exterior panel
- Secondary panel in garage
All panels in good working conditions.
11) Two interior panels in Laundry room, in good conditions.
Two interior panels in Laundry room, in good conditions.
Water Heater
13) The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8-12 years. This water heater appeared to be beyond this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future, or considering replacement now before any leaks occur. The client should be aware that significant flooding can occur if the water heater fails. If not replaced now, consider having a qualified person install a catch pan and drain or a water alarm to help prevent damage if water does leak.
Water heater manufactured in 2007 (according to the serial number and the website https://www.building-center.org/a-o-smith-water-heater-age/ )
It is 13 years old.
The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8-12 years. This water heater appeared to be beyond this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future, or considering replacement now before any leaks occur. The client should be aware that significant flooding can occur if the water heater fails. If not replaced now, consider having a qualified person install a catch pan and drain or a water alarm to help prevent damage if water does leak.Water heater manufactured in 2007 (according to the serial number and the website https://www.building-center.org/a-o-smith-water-heater-age/ )
It is 13 years old.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
14) The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be near 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.
Three heat pumps (Exterior units) manufactured in 2007 - 13 years old.
Remaining service life is 2 years.
The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be near 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.Three heat pumps (Exterior units) manufactured in 2007 - 13 years old.
Remaining service life is 2 years.
15) HVAC system in working conditions.
Three units manufactured in 2007.
- Interior units remaining service life is seven years.
- Exterior units (Heat pump) remaining service life is 2 years.
HVAC system in working conditions. Three units manufactured in 2007.
- Interior units remaining service life is seven years.
- Exterior units (Heat pump) remaining service life is 2 years.
Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys and Flues
17) One or more solid fuel-burning fireplaces or stoves were found at the property. When such devices are used, they should be professionally inspected and cleaned annually to prevent creosote build-up and to determine if repairs are needed. The National Fire Protection Association states that a "Level 2" chimney inspection should be performed with every sale or transfer of property with a wood-burning device. Recommend consulting with the property owner about recent and past servicing and repairs to all wood-burning devices and chimneys or flues at this property. Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate all solid fuel-burning devices and chimneys, and clean and repair as necessary. Note that if a wood stove insert is installed, it may need to be removed for such an evaluation. For more information, search for "chimney inspection" at:
http://www.reporthost.com/?CSIA
One or more solid fuel-burning fireplaces or stoves were found at the property. When such devices are used, they should be professionally inspected and cleaned annually to prevent creosote build-up and to determine if repairs are needed. The National Fire Protection Association states that a "Level 2" chimney inspection should be performed with every sale or transfer of property with a wood-burning device. Recommend consulting with the property owner about recent and past servicing and repairs to all wood-burning devices and chimneys or flues at this property. Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate all solid fuel-burning devices and chimneys, and clean and repair as necessary. Note that if a wood stove insert is installed, it may need to be removed for such an evaluation. For more information, search for "chimney inspection" at:http://www.reporthost.com/?CSIA
Kitchen
18) Apartment: Kitchen cabinets and appliances in good conditions.
Apartment: Kitchen cabinets and appliances in good conditions.
19) Main house kitchen cabinets and appliances in good conditions.
Main house kitchen cabinets and appliances in good conditions.
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
20) The toilet at location(s) #D didn't flush or had a weak flush. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair or replace the toilet as necessary.
Second floor toilet.
The toilet at location(s) #D didn't flush or had a weak flush. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair or replace the toilet as necessary.Second floor toilet.
21) Bathrooms in good conditions. (Apartment)
Bathrooms in good conditions. (Apartment)
22) Bathrooms in main house in good conditions.
Bathrooms in main house in good conditions.
Interior, Doors and Windows
23) One or more walls . Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
In apartment, a wall by the bathroom has a hole.
One or more walls . Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.In apartment, a wall by the bathroom has a hole.
24) Interior walls, ceilings, doors and windows in good conditions.
Normal wear and tear.
Interior walls, ceilings, doors and windows in good conditions.Normal wear and tear.
25) One exterior doors had minor damage and/or deterioration. Although serviceable, the client may wish to repair or replace such doors for appearances' sake.
Exterior door in Garage / Apartment entrance
One exterior doors had minor damage and/or deterioration. Although serviceable, the client may wish to repair or replace such doors for appearances' sake.Exterior door in Garage / Apartment entrance