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3 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 2 of 15 Company Name Company Address 106 East Road City Mt. Airy State MD Zip Phone Fax Inspector Name Fred Heskett, ACI ASHI #200346, MD HI #29377, VA HI # Client Name Norman Lilly Inspection Date 2 Mar 2014 Start Time 10:40 am Finish Time 4:30 pm Outside Temperature Deg. F Weather Conditions Cloudy, Rain Soil Conditions Wet Inspection Type Pre-Listing People Present at Inspection Fred, Norman BUILDING INFORMATION Address : Old Columbia Pike : Burtonsville, Maryland Type : Single family Foundation Type : Cellar Estimated Age (Yrs.) : 113 Verification / Year : Owner/1901 Levels : Cellar, 1st level, 2nd level Finished Levels : 1st level, 2nd level Front Door Faces : East Garage / Carport : Detacted garage Occupied : No Water Source : Public Verification : Owner Sewer Disposal : Private Verification : Owner Water On..... Yes No Electric On.... Yes No Natural Gas On.. Yes No Area Below Soil Grade : Foundation Additions / Modifications : Cellar stair, Rear addition, Garage apartment Additions / Modifications Permits Obtained : None observed ACRONYM RATING DEFINITIONS NOTE: The ratings, report and inspection is in no way a warranty or guarantee of the condition, length of operational life, of the building/unit or item, but only a summation of observations made by the inspector on the date and time of the inspection. Read the complete home inspection report (section B) and your notes (section D) prior to releasing your inspection contingency. I Inspected Item examined. NP Not Present Item not installed, not located, concealed. NI Not Inspected Item does not operate, unable to be viewed and/or tested due to; location, concealed, not energized, safety concern, mechanical concern. MR Minor Repair Item not fully functional, requires monitoring, repair, servicing (faucet spout dripping water, shingle tab missing, etc.). D Defective Item unsafe, a hazard, does not operate, severely affects the habitability of the home, requires immediate repair or replacement (furnace not operational, shingle tab missing leaking water into attic, water leaking into a cabinet, trip hazard, etc.).

4 MAIN VALVE / SWITCH LOCATION Page 3 of Electrical Breaker Disconnect at : Basement main panel 2. Electrical Sub Panel at : House exterior front, left disconnect panel 3. Natural Gas Valve Shut-off at : Exterior right meter STRUCTURAL 1. Structural Deficiency and Comments : - - Foundation block masonry piers below house rear addition with cracking and sections missing. Brick masonry partition walls cracking, with movement between foundation block masonry piers. Large concrete section built into right side brick masonry partition shifting wall inward. Support soil excavated 9 inches below cellar foundation wall towards front below left side foyer, soil support wall and footer not installed. -- Licensed contractor to evaluate and make needed repairs. 2. Roof Sheathing : Dimensional wood 3. Roof Frame : Wood rafters, joists 4. Roof Frame Fastener : Nail 5. Exterior Wall : Frame 6. Exterior Wall Sheathing : Concealed 7. Interior Wall : Frame 8. Sub Floor : Dimensional wood 9. Floor Frame : Dimensional wood 10. Stair : Frame 11. Foundation Beam : Dimensional wood 12. Foundation Column : Dimensional wood, Metal 13. Foundation Interior Support Wall : Block masonry 14. Foundation Pier : Block masonry 15. Foundation Wall : Block masonry 16. Foundation Floor : Poured concrete 17. Foundation Footer : Concealed

5 HVAC Page 4 of HVAC Deficiency and Comments : - - Heat pumps (3) not tested in air conditioning mode due to possible damage in cold weather. 2. Heat Pump, Electric : 92 deg F, 30K Btu, 30 yrs (Garage) 3. Furnace, Electric : 105 deg F, 30 yrs (Garage) 4. Furnace, Gas : 126 deg F, 84K Btu, 30 yrs (Attic) 5. Furnace, Gas : 132 deg F, 85K Btu, 30 yrs (Basement) 6. Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Electric : 25 yrs (Garage system) 7. Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Electric : 24K Btu, 30 yrs/1983 (Attic system) 8. Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Electric : 30K Btu, 30 yrs (Basement system) 9. Thermostat(s) : Apartment, 1st level, 2nd level 10. Service Disconnect : Heat pump(3), Furnace (3) 11. Flue Connector Pipe : Metal 12. Distribution Type : Metal, Flex duct 13. HVAC Air Cleaner : Washable, Pleated 14. Condensate Removal : Drain pipe 15. Obtain annual hvac service contract. Replace filter monthly. 16. Minor Repair Concern(s) and comments : - - Seal duct joints to help prevent conditioned air leakage.

6 FIREPLACE / STOVE Page 5 of Fireplace / Stove Deficiency(s) and comments : - - Licensed chimney sweep to verify stove installation per manufacturer instructions in 1st level family room. 2. Stove Construction : Metal 3. Flue Connector Pipe : Metal 4. Flue : Metal through exterior wall 5. Firebox : Metal 6. Gas Log : Natuarl gas 7. Licensed chimney sweep to evaluate annually.

7 PLUMBING Page 6 of Plumbing Deficiency and Comments : - - Outside stop valve broken at cellar rear. Sewer vent pipe does not extend 8 inches (measured at shortest point) above roof at rear slope. Garage bathroom tub drain clogged, drains slow. Apartment bathroom whirlpool faucet spout drip water. Cellar laundry sink faucet left handle and spout leak water. Cellar water heater missing discharge pipe from safety relief valve. Sprayer is disconnected in kitchen sink. Standing water observed at 1st level bathroom drop ceiling, valve above leaking water. Master bathroom sink faucet does not flow hot water. Waste vent pipe disconnected sewer vent pipe in attic. -- Licensed plumber to evaluate and make needed repairs. 2. Water Service : Copper pipe 3. Water Distribution : Copper, Plastic pipe 4. Drain/ Waste/ Vent Distribution : Plastic 5. Water Heater, Electric : 50 Gallon, 18 yrs/1995 (House) 6. Water Heater, Electric : 30 Gallon, 12 yrs/2002 (Apartment) 7. Master Bathroom : Toilet, Sink, Shower stall 8. 2nd Level Hall Bathroom : Toilet, Sink, Tub/shower 9. Garage Bathroom : Toilet, Sink, Tub/shower 10. 1st Level Hall Bathroom : Toilet, Sink 11. Kitchen Sink : Metal 12. Sprayer : Plastic 13. Utility Sink : Plastic 14. Winterize outside valves in November and de-winterize in March, remove any attachments prior to winterizing. 15. Remarks and Comments : - - Antique hand pump water pump at rear yard is for decoration only.

8 ELECTRICAL Page 7 of Electrical Deficiency and Comments : - - Receptacle and junction box disconnected from dining room wall. Electrical panel circuits not labeled in main and sub panels. Receptacles and switches hanging loose outside junction boxes in garage rear room. Apartment sub panel wired as main electrical panel. Garage mechanical room sub panel aluminum ground wire missing anti corrosion compound. No smoke detectors observed at bedroom areaways. GFCI receptacle does not reset at apartment bathroom. -- Licensed electrician to evaluate and make needed repairs. 2. Electrical Service : Overhead 3. Service Cable (ampere-voltage) : 200 ampere 120/240 voltage 4. Service Disconnect(s) (ampere-voltage) : 200 ampere 120/240 voltage 5. Main Panel (ampere-voltage) : 200 ampere 120/240 voltage 6. Sub Panel (ampere-voltage) : Apartment 100 amp 7. Sub Panel (ampere-voltage) : Garage (2) 100amp 8. Circuit Protection : Breaker 9. Wire Method : Romex, Conduit Volt Wire : Copper Volt Wire : Copper, Aluminum 12. Solid Aluminum Wire : None observed 13. Circuits (wire, detectors, etc.) : 120/240 voltage 14. Fixtures (lamp, switch, receptacle, etc.) 120 voltage 15. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacle(s) and/or Controller(s) : At : - - Garage, Apartment sub panel, Apartment kitchen and bathroom, 2nd level bathroom 16. Systems present that are not part of the home inspection : Are : - - Plug-in lamps. 17. Test smoke detectors monthly. Test GFCI controllers monthly. Switch circuit breakers on/off monthly. 18. Minor Repair Concern(s) and Comments : - - Replace circuit #5 tripped breaker, breaker does not reset, not a active circuit in main electrical panel in cellar.. Install knock out in heat pump outside disconnect switch. Secure disconnect enclosures at house right side. Install missing junction box covers throughout various locations.

9 INTERIOR Page 8 of Interior Deficiency and Comments : - - Cellar stair wobble missing bracing. Active water penetration observed in cellar across right side wall, dampness observed at front left corner. Soil grade with negative angle guiding surface water towards house at front left and across right side. Gutters sagging with leaking at various joints. Floor sag observed at front foyer left wall, floor joist appear to have had support foundation wall section removed below allowing joist to settle downward. -- Licensed contractor to evaluate and make needed repairs. 2. Ceilings : Gypsum board, Plaster, Wood 3. Walls : Gypsum board, Plaster, Wood 4. Ventilation : Exhaust, Ceiling fan 5. Interior Doors : Wood 6. Countertops : Laminate, Wood 7. Cabinets : Wood 8. Handrail / Guardrail : Wood 9. Stair : Frame 10. Floor Cover : Wood, Solid 11. Insect / Critters : None observed - Recommend professional insect inspection 12. Hazardous Material : None observed 13. Moisture Stain : Observed - Basement floor, 1st level below removed radiators 14. Active Moisture : Observed - Basement floor across right side wall 15. Monitor for moisture penetration/stains after heavy and/or extended rains/snows/etc. Clean exhaust fan, duct annually. 16. Minor Repair Concern(s) and Comments : - - Install stair handrail at cellar stair. Secure counter top to base cabinet at range right side. KITCHEN / LAUNDRY APPLIANCES 1. Appliance Deficiency and Comments : - - Kitchen food disposer makes unusual noise, plastic inside unit. 2. Range/ Oven : Electric 3. Refrigerator : Bottom freezer 4. Dishwasher : Front load 5. Food Disposer : 1/3 horse power 6. Clothes Washer : 120 voltage 7. Clothes Dryer : 120/240 voltage 8. Maintenance items : - - Clean clothes drying filter after each load. Vacuum refrigerator compressor and coils each year. Clean exhaust fan ducts annually. 9. Remarks and Comments : - - Garage apartment kitchen electric range, food disposer, refrigerator function.

10 Page 9 of 15 ATTIC 1. Access : Door and stair 2. Method of Inspection : Enter 3. Ventilation : Windows 4. Floor : Plywood 5. Ceiling Insulation : Concealed 6. Monitor for moisture penetration/stains after heavy and/or extended rains/snows/etc. EXTERIOR 1. Exterior Deficiency and Comments : - - Front block masonry stair settled creating a 12 inch top riser which could pose as a tripping hazard. Vinyl siding bulging at right side 2nd level and center and end at top, possibly disconnecting from house. 1st level deck sliding doors thermal panes (4) with moisture between glass, right door does not slide. Deck ledger and band boards not bolted to posts. -- Licensed contractor to evaluate and make needed repairs. 2. Chimney : Brick masonry 3. Roof Cover : Fiberglass; 3 tab, 2 layer, 15 yrs ;Multi-layered 1 layer, 5 yrs 4. Method of Inspection : Ground level with binoculars, Windows 5. Rake / Fascia : Metal 6. Roof Drainage : Metal gutter, downspouts 7. Wall Cover : Vinyl 8. Wall Trim : Vinyl, Metal, Wood 9. Window : Vinyl, Thermal pane 10. Door : Wood, metal 11. Wall Envelope : Concealed 12. Wall Insulation : Concealed 13. Foundation Insulation : None 14. Foundation Damp Proofing : Concealed 15. Stair : Block masonry 16. Porch : Block masonry, Concrete, Enclosed 17. Deck : Frame 18. Evaluate exterior components, flashing, roof cover, gutters, downspouts, soffit, wall cover, windows for damage and wear. Monitor walkway, driveway, slabs for settlement guiding water towards foundation. Seal cracks to prevent weather entering. Maintain siding and flashing from being in contact with soil at house and garage. 19. Minor Repair Concern(s) and comments : - - Replace damaged rotted exterior trim at doors at garage rear and front attached shed.

11 GROUNDS Page 10 of Grounds Deficiency and Comments : - - See EXTERIOR section. 2. Soil Elevation at Foundation : Negative, Neutral, Positive slope 3. Walkway : Poured concrete 4. Vegetation : Trees, Shrubs 5. Retaining Wall : Wood 6. Patio : Step brick pads 7. Stair : Wood 8. Fence : Wood (behind garage) 9. Driveway : Asphalt 10. Additional Parking : Asphalt 11. Underground Drains : Plastic 12. Trim trees to prevent contact with house, trim shrubbery 20 inches from house to allow visual condition of house, and porch. Allows sun light and air to circulate. Evaluate and correct neutral, negative soil grade to flow water away from foundation. Extend downspouts. 13. Minor Repair Concern(s) and comments : - - Repair slate pads settled at front entrance to not pool water possibly causing slip hazard during cold weather. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS 1. Accessory Building Deficiency and Comments : - - Apartment; Deck aged with splintered boards, stair wobble missing bracing. Sub floor flexes at clothes washer n dryer near floor register. Vinyl siding sections missing from left side gable. Driveway surface water flows down into garage during heavy weather. Garage styrofoam ceiling cover during a fire emits poison gas, missing protective cover. 2. Detacthed Garage with Apartment Frame 3. Shed : Frame (garage front) 4. Evaluate exterior components, flashing, roof cover, gutters, downspouts, soffit, wall cover, windows for damage and wear. Monitor walkway, driveway, slabs for settlement guiding water towards foundation. Seal cracks to prevent weather entering. Clean clothes drying filter after each load. Vacuum refrigerator compressor and coils each year. 5. Minor Repair Concern(s) and Comments : - - Fill holes in garage floor, and exterior left wall below front attached shed. Pressure wash, repair cupola, re-seal gazebo. FINAL COMMENT

12 Not Inspected Summary Page 11 of 15 Deficiencies/Marginal Items listed to be evaluated, replaced, repaired, and/or installed by licensed professional in the respective field. Review the home inspection report (section B) and your notes (section D) for concerns that may be of greater importance to you not listed in the 'Significantly Defective Summary'. Exterior Wall Sheathing : Concealed - Foundation Footer : Concealed - STRUCTURAL

13 Minor Repair Summary Page 12 of 15 Deficiencies/Marginal Items listed to be evaluated, replaced, repaired, and/or installed by licensed professional in the respective field. Review the home inspection report (section B) and your notes (section D) for concerns that may be of greater importance to you not listed in the 'Significantly Defective Summary'. HVAC Obtain annual hvac service contract. Replace filter monthly. Minor Repair Concern(s) and comments : - - Seal duct joints to help prevent conditioned air leakage. Licensed chimney sweep to evaluate annually. FIREPLACE / STOVE PLUMBING Winterize outside valves in November and de-winterize in March, remove any attachments prior to winterizing. Remarks and Comments : - - Antique hand pump water pump at rear yard is for decoration only. ELECTRICAL Systems present that are not part of the home inspection : Are : - - Plug-in lamps. Test smoke detectors monthly. Test GFCI controllers monthly. Switch circuit breakers on/off monthly. Minor Repair Concern(s) and Comments : - - Replace circuit #5 tripped breaker, breaker does not reset, not a active circuit in main electrical panel in cellar.. Install knock out in heat pump outside disconnect switch. Secure disconnect enclosures at house right side. Install missing junction box covers throughout various locations. INTERIOR Monitor for moisture penetration/stains after heavy and/or extended rains/snows/etc. Clean exhaust fan, duct annually. Minor Repair Concern(s) and Comments : - - Install stair handrail at cellar stair. Secure counter top to base cabinet at range right side. KITCHEN / LAUNDRY APPLIANCES Maintenance items : - - Clean clothes drying filter after each load. Vacuum refrigerator compressor and coils each year. Clean exhaust fan ducts annually. Remarks and Comments : - - Garage apartment kitchen electric range, food disposer, refrigerator function. ATTIC Ceiling Insulation : Concealed - Monitor for moisture penetration/stains after heavy and/or extended rains/snows/etc.

14 Minor Repair (continued) Page 13 of 15 Deficiencies/Marginal Items listed to be evaluated, replaced, repaired, and/or installed by licensed professional in the respective field. Review the home inspection report (section B) and your notes (section D) for concerns that may be of greater importance to you not listed in the 'Significantly Defective Summary'. EXTERIOR Wall Envelope : Concealed - Wall Insulation : Concealed - Foundation Damp Proofing : Concealed - Evaluate exterior components, flashing, roof cover, gutters, downspouts, soffit, wall cover, windows for damage and wear. Monitor walkway, driveway, slabs for settlement guiding water towards foundation. Seal cracks to prevent weather entering. Maintain siding and flashing from being in contact with soil at house and garage. Minor Repair Concern(s) and comments : - - Replace damaged rotted exterior trim at doors at garage rear and front attached shed. GROUNDS Trim trees to prevent contact with house, trim shrubbery 20 inches from house to allow visual condition of house, and porch. Allows sun light and air to circulate. Evaluate and correct neutral, negative soil grade to flow water away from foundation. Extend downspouts. Minor Repair Concern(s) and comments : - - Repair slate pads settled at front entrance to not pool water possibly causing slip hazard during cold weather. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Evaluate exterior components, flashing, roof cover, gutters, downspouts, soffit, wall cover, windows for damage and wear. Monitor walkway, driveway, slabs for settlement guiding water towards foundation. Seal cracks to prevent weather entering. Clean clothes drying filter after each load. Vacuum refrigerator compressor and coils each year. Minor Repair Concern(s) and Comments : - - Fill holes in garage floor, and exterior left wall below front attached shed. Pressure wash, repair cupola, re-seal gazebo.

15 Defective Summary Page 14 of 15 Deficiencies/Marginal Items listed to be evaluated, replaced, repaired, and/or installed by licensed professional in the respective field. Review the home inspection report (section B) and your notes (section D) for concerns that may be of greater importance to you not listed in the 'Significantly Defective Summary'. STRUCTURAL Structural Deficiency and Comments : - - Foundation block masonry piers below house rear addition with cracking and sections missing. Brick masonry partition walls cracking, with movement between foundation block masonry piers. Large concrete section built into right side brick masonry partition shifting wall inward. Support soil excavated 9 inches below cellar foundation wall towards front below left side foyer, soil support wall and footer not installed. -- Licensed contractor to evaluate and make needed repairs. HVAC HVAC Deficiency and Comments : - - Heat pumps (3) not tested in air conditioning mode due to possible damage in cold weather. FIREPLACE / STOVE Fireplace / Stove Deficiency(s) and comments : - - Licensed chimney sweep to verify stove installation per manufacturer instructions in 1st level family room. PLUMBING Plumbing Deficiency and Comments : - - Outside stop valve broken at cellar rear. Sewer vent pipe does not extend 8 inches (measured at shortest point) above roof at rear slope. Garage bathroom tub drain clogged, drains slow. Apartment bathroom whirlpool faucet spout drip water. Cellar laundry sink faucet left handle and spout leak water. Cellar water heater missing discharge pipe from safety relief valve. Sprayer is disconnected in kitchen sink. Standing water observed at 1st level bathroom drop ceiling, valve above leaking water. Master bathroom sink faucet does not flow hot water. Waste vent pipe disconnected sewer vent pipe in attic. -- Licensed plumber to evaluate and make needed repairs. ELECTRICAL Electrical Deficiency and Comments : - - Receptacle and junction box disconnected from dining room wall. Electrical panel circuits not labeled in main and sub panels. Receptacles and switches hanging loose outside junction boxes in garage rear room. Apartment sub panel wired as main electrical panel. Garage mechanical room sub panel aluminum ground wire missing anti corrosion compound. No smoke detectors observed at bedroom areaways. GFCI receptacle does not reset at apartment bathroom. -- Licensed electrician to evaluate and make needed repairs. INTERIOR Interior Deficiency and Comments : - - Cellar stair wobble missing bracing. Active water penetration observed in cellar across right side wall, dampness observed at front left corner. Soil grade with negative angle guiding surface water towards house at front left and across right side. Gutters sagging with leaking at various joints. Floor sag observed at front foyer left wall, floor joist appear to have had support foundation wall section removed below allowing joist to settle downward. -- Licensed contractor to evaluate and make needed repairs.

16 Defective (continued) Page 15 of 15 Deficiencies/Marginal Items listed to be evaluated, replaced, repaired, and/or installed by licensed professional in the respective field. Review the home inspection report (section B) and your notes (section D) for concerns that may be of greater importance to you not listed in the 'Significantly Defective Summary'. KITCHEN / LAUNDRY APPLIANCES Appliance Deficiency and Comments : - - Kitchen food disposer makes unusual noise, plastic inside unit. EXTERIOR Exterior Deficiency and Comments : - - Front block masonry stair settled creating a 12 inch top riser which could pose as a tripping hazard. Vinyl siding bulging at right side 2nd level and center and end at top, possibly disconnecting from house. 1st level deck sliding doors thermal panes (4) with moisture between glass, right door does not slide. Deck ledger and band boards not bolted to posts. -- Licensed contractor to evaluate and make needed repairs. Grounds Deficiency and Comments : - - See EXTERIOR section. GROUNDS ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Accessory Building Deficiency and Comments : - - Apartment; Deck aged with splintered boards, stair wobble missing bracing. Sub floor flexes at clothes washer n dryer near floor register. Vinyl siding sections missing from left side gable. Driveway surface water flows down into garage during heavy weather. Garage styrofoam ceiling cover during a fire emits poison gas, missing protective cover.