Inspection Report. Prepared for: Yaron Sternberg. Property Address: 926 Hemingway Road Stone Mountain, GA. Date: April 15, 2011

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1 Inspection Report Prepared for: Yaron Sternberg Property Address: Stone Mountain, GA. Date: April 15, 2011 Inspector: Charles Mann (770) Page 1

2 INSPECTION CONDITIONS CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION: DATE OF INSPECTION: April 15, TIME OF INSPECTION: 10:30 am. CLIENT NAME: Yaron Sternberg. INSPECTION LOCATION:. CITY/STATE/ZIP: Stone Mountain, GA. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: WEATHER: Partly Cloudy. SOIL CONDITIONS: Dry. 62. APPROXIMATE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES F. BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS: ESTIMATED AGE OF HOUSE 33. IN YEARS: BUILDING TYPE: 1 family, Split Level. STORIES: Split level/entry. SPACE BELOW GRADE: Ground floor living area. ORIENTATION: House oriented left to right facing it from the front yard. UTILITY SERVICES: WATER SOURCE: Public. SEWAGE DISPOSAL: Public. UTILITIES STATUS: All utilities on. LOCATION OF GAS METER: The gas meter is located on the left side of the property. OTHER INFORMATION: HOUSE OCCUPIED? No. CLIENT PRESENT: No. PEOPLE PRESENT: No one. COMMENTS: This inspection covers the structural components and major systems (electrical, plumbing & HVAC). No appliances were inspected. No cosmetic details were noted. Page 2

3 GROUNDS & APPURTENANCES DRIVEWAY: TYPE: Concrete. Cracks noted are typical. WALKWAYS: TYPE: Concrete. GROUND COVER & VEGETATION: Some minor maintenance needed. GRADING & SURFACE DRAINAGE: DESCRIPTION & Flat site. A sink hole was noted in the backyard. These are common for this age of house. Construction debris may have been buried on site which results in a sink hole. Filling the hole with soil is recommended. PATIO: TYPE: Concrete. EXTERIOR STAIRS/STOOPS: DESCRIPTION & The wood railing around the front stoop has deteriorated wood and should be repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor. FENCES & GATES: TYPE: Wood. Page 3

4 The fence and gate have been removed at the front right corner of the backyard. Recommend repairs be made by a qualified contractor. Page 4

5 ROOF & GUTTERS ROOF: STYLE & PITCH: Gable, High. ROOFING TYPE: Asphalt composition shingles. ROOF ACCESS: Walked on roof. ROOF COVERING A torn shingle was noted at the front right corner of the upper roof. Replacing this shingle is recommended. EXPOSED FLASHINGS: TYPE AND Metal, Rubber, GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS: TYPE & The lower roof gutters have been removed. The upper roof gutters at the front and rear of the house are loose from the house and damaged. Replacing the entire gutter system is recommended. Page 5

6 EXTERIOR INSPECTION METHOD: Visually from the ground. WALLS COVERINGS: MATERIAL: Wood siding. Damaged siding was noted in the following locations: right side of the house, rear of the house near the HVAC unit, rear of the house near the dryer vent, rear of the house near the sliding glass door. Repairs can be made by a qualified contractor. FASCIA AND SOFFITS: MATERIAL: Wood. Damaged fascia was noted over the front door and at the front right corner of the house. Recommend repairs be made by a qualified general contractor. MATERIAL: Wood. TRIM: Page 6

7 Damage noted in the following location(s): trim around the garage door just above the concrete. Condition(s) should be repaired/replaced as necessary by a qualified general contractor. PAINT Peeling and faded paint was noted. Due to observed conditions the exterior of the house should be repainted as soon as possible. SCREENS & Some screens are missing and/or not installed. Installation of screens on all windows is recommended. EXTERIOR DOORS: Damage was noted to the front entry door jamb. Replacing the jamb is recommended. The rear sliding glass door does not operate properly or lock when closed. Condition(s) should be repaired by a qualified general contractor. CHIMNEY: MATERIAL: Metal. MISCELLANEOUS: The dryer vent is broken and should be replaced. Page 7

8 GARAGE - CARPORT TYPE: Garage. LOCATION: Under house, One car. FLOOR: Typical cracks noted. GARAGE DOOR(S): GARAGE DOORS PRESENT: Yes. The door is not properly connected to its rails and will not open/close properly. Recommend further evaluation and repairs by a qualified overhead door contractor. The overhead door opener could not be tested since the door is not functioning properly. Page 8

9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCOMING SERVICE: TYPE AND Underground, Enters on the right side of the house, MATERIAL: Aluminum. AMPERAGE: 125 AMPS. VOLTAGE: 120/240 Volts. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION: DESCRIPTION: Circuit breakers. MAIN PANEL LOCATION: Laundry room. 240V CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Copper, Aluminum. 120V CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Copper. WIRING METHOD: Non-metallic cable (Romex) MAIN PANEL The Panel is not completely labeled. Having the panel properly labeled is recommended. One knock-outs is missing in the panel at the left side bus bar. Installing a proper plastic insert in this opening is recommended. The air conditioner breaker is too large. The maximum allowable breaker size for the air conditioner is 35 amps. The 40 amp breaker in the panel should be replaced with a 35 amp breaker. Multiple wires are connected to a single circuit breaker at the bottom breaker of the left side bus bar. Only one ungrounded conductor should be connected to each single pole breaker. Further evaluation and correction of all electrical problems as necessary by a qualified, licensed electrician is recommended. Page 9

10 SWITCHES & OUTLETS: TESTING: A representative sampling of switches and outlets were tested. The dining room dimmer knob is broken and should be replaced. The dimmer for the lower level family room is missing its knob. Replacing the knob is recommended. Further evaluation and correction of all electrical problems as necessary by a qualified, licensed electrician is recommended. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTORS: LOCATIONS PRESENT: None. GFCI Installation of GFCI protection in all currently required locations is recommended. See the section of GFCI in the Report Supplement. GROUNDING: LOCATION & Water pipe, SMOKE DETECTORS: One smoke detector should be installed on each level of the house (total of 3 detectors). Consider the installation of carbon monoxide detector(s) in addition to the smoke detector(s). See the section on smoke detectors in the Report Supplement. Page 10

11 FOUNDATION & STRUCTURE SLAB: SLAB Areas of the slab under finished flooring could not be observed. PEST INFESTATION: Evidence of a previous infestation by wood destroying insects was observed in the following location(s): around the garage door. Further evaluation and treatment is recommended by a qualified pest control contractor. Page 11

12 PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY: WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM: TYPE: Public. The sewer clean-out at the front of the house near the garage is missing its cap. Replacing the cap is recommended. MAIN SUPPLY PIPE: MATERIAL: Copper. MAIN SHUT OFF LOCATION: The main water shut off was not located. The water was turned on/off from the meter. VISIBLE SUPPLY PIPING: MATERIAL: Copper. VISIBLE WASTE PIPING: MATERIAL: Plastic. VENT STACKS: DESCRIPTION & Typical to exterior of house, HOSE FAUCETS: OPERATION: WATER HEATER: TYPE: Gas. SIZE: 40 Gallons. Page 12

13 VENTING: The vent is not properly connected at the top of the water heater. Repairs should be made by a qualified, licensed plumber. APPROXIMATE AGE IN YEARS: 2 LOCATION: Laundry room. There is no expansion device for the water heater. A thermal expansion device should have been installed when the water heater was replaced. Repairs should be made by a qualified, licensed plumber. WATER FLOW: Could not determine. The water for the tub would not completely shut off so a standing water pressure could not be reached. PLUMBING FIXTURES: SINKS: COMMODES: The master bathroom commode water supply line is broken or disconnected from the commode tank. Condition(s) should be repaired by a qualified, licensed plumber. BATHTUBS: The master bathroom tub will not complete shut off. Water runs continuously. Condition(s) should be repaired by a qualified, licensed plumber. VENTILATION TYPE AND Window, Fan, MISCELLANEOUS: The fixtures do not comply with Dekalb Counties low flow water ordinance. Inquire with your real estate agent to determine if the fixture will have to be replaced to comply with the ordinance. Page 13

14 HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING HVAC LOCATION & AREA SERVICED: LOCATION OF FURNACE: Laundry room. AREA CONDITIONED: Entire House. HEATING SYSTEM: FUEL TYPE & Natural Gas, DISTRIBUTION TYPE AND Forced Air, A multiple story residence is served by a single HVAC system. This may result in temperature differences between stories. NORMAL CONTROLS: COMBUSTION AIR: VENTING: AIR FILTERS: Washable, The furnace filter(s) are dirty and should be changed/cleaned. INPUT BTU/HR RATINGS: 66,000. APPROXIMATE AGE IN YEARS: 8 MANUFACTURER: Bryant. AIR CONDITIONING: SYSTEM TYPE: Central. POWER SOURCE: Electric, 240 Volt. CONDENSATE LINES: Condensate line installed. MANUFACTURER: Ruud. APPROXIMATE AGE IN YEARS: 7 APPROX. CAPACITY IN TONS: 3 Due to the cool exterior temperatures only the function of the air conditioning system(s) could be tested. Adequacy of cooling could not be determined. Page 14

15 ATTIC ACCESS: TYPE: Pull down stairway, Scuttle hole. INSPECTION METHOD: Walked through upper attic. INSULATION: TYPE: Fiberglass loose fill, Cellulose loose fill, Fiberglass batts. APPROXIMATE DEPTH IN INCHES: 4 to 7. The insulation depth does not meet the current standard of R-30. Installing additional insulation is recommended. VENTILATION: TYPE: Soffit, Gable vents. WHOLE HOUSE FAN PRESENT: Yes, Not functional. VISIBLE ROOF AND CEILING FRAMING: STYLE: Wooden trusses. LEAKS: EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE: None observed. PESTS: EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION: No. Page 15

16 KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY KITCHEN SINK: The sink faucet is leaking around its base. Replacing the sink faucet is recommended. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: The garbage disposal did not function properly. Further evaluation and repair is recommended by a qualified contractor. CABINETS: TYPE AND Wood, with minor wear. COUNTERTOPS: TYPE AND Laminate, LAUNDRY: LOCATION: Laundry Room. Plumbing appears serviceable. Page 16

17 INTERIOR DOORS: INTERIOR DOORS: The master bedroom door knob is missing. Replacing the door knob is recommended. WINDOWS: TYPE & Aluminum. Broken/cracked glass panes were noted in the following locations: front right bedroom window, lower level window next to the fireplace. Repairs should be made by a qualified contractor. INTERIOR WALLS: MATERIAL & Drywall, Mold/mildew was observed in the following locations: laundry room near the water heater. See for more information. All affected material should be cut out and removed. The wall should be properly dried and new insulation and drywall installed. Repairs can be made by a qualified contractor. CEILINGS: TYPE & Drywall. Typical cracks noted. FLOORS: TYPE & Carpet, Vinyl. General condition is acceptable. STAIRS & HANDRAILS: Interior stairs acceptable. FIREPLACE/WOOD BURNING DEVICES: LOCATION - TYPE Prefabricated metal, Page 17

18 April 15, 2011 Yaron Sternberg RE: Stone Mountain, GA. At your request, an inspection of the above referenced property was conducted on April 15, This inspection report reflects the visual conditions of the property at the time of the inspection only. Hidden or concealed defects or deficiencies are not a part of this inspection or report. This inspection and report are neither an insurance policy or a warranty. Please take time to review limitations contained in the inspection agreement. REPORT SUMMARY In the opinion of the inspector, the following items constitute a defect/deficiency in the property. These items may pose a significant health or safety risk or are not, at the time of the inspection, in good condition or working order. Attention to these items immediately is recommended. GROUNDS & APPURTENANCES EXTERIOR STAIRS/STOOPS: DESCRIPTION & 1. The wood railing around the front stoop has deteriorated wood and should be repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor. ROOF & GUTTERS ROOF: ROOF COVERING 2. A torn shingle was noted at the front right corner of the upper roof. Replacing this shingle is recommended. GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS: TYPE & 3. The lower roof gutters have been removed. The upper roof gutters at the front and rear of the house are loose from the house and damaged. Replacing the entire gutter system is recommended. EXTERIOR WALLS COVERINGS: 4. Damaged siding was noted in the following locations: right side of the house, rear of the house near the HVAC unit, rear of the house near the dryer vent, rear of the house near the sliding glass door. Repairs can be made by a qualified contractor. FASCIA AND SOFFITS: 5. Damaged fascia was noted over the front door and at the front right corner of the house. Recommend repairs be made by a qualified general contractor. TRIM: 6. Damage noted in the following location(s): trim around the garage door just above the concrete. Condition(s) should be repaired/replaced as necessary by a qualified general contractor. PAINT 7. Peeling and faded paint was noted. Due to observed conditions the exterior of the house should be repainted as soon as possible. EXTERIOR DOORS: Page 18

19 8. Damage was noted to the front entry door jamb. Replacing the jamb is recommended. The rear sliding glass door does not operate properly or lock when closed. Condition(s) should be repaired by a qualified general contractor. GARAGE - CARPORT GARAGE DOOR(S): 9. The door is not properly connected to its rails and will not open/close properly. Recommend further evaluation and repairs by a qualified overhead door contractor. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION: MAIN PANEL 10. The Panel is not completely labeled. Having the panel properly labeled is recommended. One knock-outs is missing in the panel at the left side bus bar. Installing a proper plastic insert in this opening is recommended. The air conditioner breaker is too large. The maximum allowable breaker size for the air conditioner is 35 amps. The 40 amp breaker in the panel should be replaced with a 35 amp breaker. Multiple wires are connected to a single circuit breaker at the bottom breaker of the left side bus bar. Only one ungrounded conductor should be connected to each single pole breaker. Further evaluation and correction of all electrical problems as necessary by a qualified, licensed electrician is recommended. PLUMBING WATER HEATER: VENTING: 11. The vent is not properly connected at the top of the water heater. Repairs should be made by a qualified, licensed plumber. 12. There is no expansion device for the water heater. A thermal expansion device should have been installed when the water heater was replaced. Repairs should be made by a qualified, licensed plumber. PLUMBING FIXTURES: COMMODES: 13. The master bathroom commode water supply line is broken or disconnected from the commode tank. Condition(s) should be repaired by a qualified, licensed plumber. BATHTUBS: 14. The master bathroom tub will not complete shut off. Water runs continuously. Condition(s) should be repaired by a qualified, licensed plumber. KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY KITCHEN SINK: 15. The sink faucet is leaking around its base. Replacing the sink faucet is recommended. GARBAGE DISPOSAL: 16. The garbage disposal did not function properly. Further evaluation and repair is recommended by a qualified contractor. INTERIOR WINDOWS: TYPE & 17. Broken/cracked glass panes were noted in the following locations: front right bedroom window, lower level window next to the fireplace. Repairs should be made by a qualified contractor. Page 19

20 INTERIOR WALLS: MATERIAL & 18. Mold/mildew was observed in the following locations: laundry room near the water heater. See for more information. All affected material should be cut out and removed. The wall should be properly dried and new insulation and drywall installed. Repairs can be made by a qualified contractor. In the opinion of the inspector the following items will require maintenance in the near future. Failure to do so may result in future health or safety risks or additional damage to the property. Thank you for selecting us to do your home inspection. If you have any questions regarding the inspection report or the home, please feel free to call me at (770) Sincerely, Charles Mann Page 20