This report published on Monday, November 15, 2021 1:45:02 AM EST
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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 safety hazard
Repair/Replace
Recommend repairing or replacing
Repair/Maintain
Recommend repair and/or maintenance
Maintain
Recommend ongoing maintenance
Evaluate
Recommend evaluation by a specialist
Monitor
Recommend monitoring in the future
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Client present for discussion at end of inspection: Yes
Weather conditions: Clear
Outdoor temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 73
Outdoor relative humidity (percent): 45
Indoor temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 78
Indoor relative humidity (percent): 49
Ground condition: Dry
Inspection fee: $250.00
General conclusions and recommendations: After completion of my visual inspection is that Home owner replace ceiling Titles in the basement. Discard all molded and damaged furniture and clothing in basement. Have professional come out and install a vapor barrier for the crawl space. Have professionals come out and clean contaminated areas of the basement. Have gutters cleaned and serviced. Have HVAC system serviced and checked.
2) Pictures of potential areas and items in the basement that have mold damage.
Photo 2-1 Mold damage on wood. Photo 2-2 Mold damage on wood.
Photo 2-3 Possible mold on dry wall Photo 2-4 Potential mold on dry wall.
Photo 2-5 Mold on furniture. Photo 2-6 Mold on Furniture.
Photo 2-7 Water and moisture damage from leak. Celling tile needs to be replaced. Photo 2-8 Water and moisture damage from leak. Celling tile needs to be replaced.
Photo 2-9 Water and moisture damage from leak. Celling tile needs to be replaced. Photo 2-10 Water and moisture damage from leak. Celling tile needs to be replaced.
Photo 2-11 Chair, Box Springs and Mattress need to discarded. They have mold concentrated in these items. Photo 2-12 Chair, Box Springs and Mattress need to discarded. They have mold concentrated in these items.
Photo 2-27 Photo 2-28 Mold spots on dry wall in basement bathroom.
3) The vapor barrier in the crawl space was in areas. This may increase moisture in the building due to water evaporating from the soil and entering the building. A qualified person should evaluate and replace or repair sections as necessary. Standard building practices require the following:
The soil below the vapor barrier should be smooth and free from sharp objects.
Seams should overlap a minimum of 12 inches.
The vapor barrier should lap up onto the foundation side walls.
Better building practices require that:
Seams and protrusions should be sealed with a pressure sensitive tape.
The vapor barrier should be caulked and attached tightly to the foundation side walls. For example, with furring strips and masonry nails.
Photo 3-1 Falling insulation, Missing Vapor Barrier Photo 3-2 Vapor Barrier needed for Craw Space area.
Photo 3-3 Possible mold growth on cement blocks. Vapor Barrier missing in Crawl Space Area.
4) No vapor barrier was installed in the crawl space. This may increase moisture in the building due to water evaporating from the soil and entering the building. A qualified person should install a vapor barrier as per standard building practices.
Conclusions and recommendations: After completion of my visual inspection is that Home owner replace ceiling Titles in the basement. Discard all molded and damaged furniture and clothing in basement. Have professional come out and install a vapor barrier for the crawl space. Have professionals come out and clean contaminated areas of the basement. Have gutters cleaned and serviced. Have HVAC system serviced and checked.
