Inspection Report. Prepared for: Yossi Berg. Property Address: 4925 Diggers Way Sugar Hill, GA. Date: July 20, 2011

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1 Inspection Report Prepared for: Yossi Berg Property Address: Sugar Hill, GA. Date: July 20, 2011 Inspector: Charles Mann (770) Page 1

2 INSPECTION CONDITIONS CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION: DATE OF INSPECTION: July 20, TIME OF INSPECTION: 2:00 pm. CLIENT NAME: Yossi Berg. INSPECTION LOCATION:. CITY/STATE/ZIP: Sugar Hill, GA. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: WEATHER: Overcast. SOIL CONDITIONS: Dry. 88. APPROXIMATE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES F. BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS: BUILDING TYPE: 1 family. STORIES: 2 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: Gas service was off at time of inspection. LOCATION OF GAS METER: The gas meter is located on the right side of the property. OTHER INFORMATION: HOUSE OCCUPIED? No. CLIENT PRESENT: No. Page 2

3 GROUNDS & APPURTENANCES DRIVEWAY: TYPE: Concrete. Cracks noted are typical. GROUND COVER & VEGETATION: There are trees/bushes in contact with the house at the front and rear. Trimming of all trees/bushes away from the house is recommended to avoid damage to siding, trim or roofing. GRADING & SURFACE DRAINAGE: DESCRIPTION & Flat site, Grade at foundation is acceptable. PATIO: TYPE: Concrete. FENCES & GATES: TYPE: Wood. The right side fence gate has become disconnected. Recommend repairs be made by a qualified contractor. OUTBUILDINGS: Page 3

4 Rot was noted to the shed door and trim around the bottom of the shed. Repairs can be made by a qualified contractor. Page 4

5 ROOF & GUTTERS ROOF: STYLE & PITCH: Gable & Shed, High. ROOFING TYPE: Asphalt composition shingles. ROOF ACCESS: Walked on roof. ROOF COVERING EXPOSED FLASHINGS: TYPE AND Metal, Rubber, GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS: TYPE & Metal. Some rusting was noted on the interior of the gutters. Galvanized gutters have a life expectancy of approximately 25 years. Expect replacement of the gutters in the next 5 years. Page 5

6 EXTERIOR INSPECTION METHOD: Visually from the ground. WALLS COVERINGS: Wood composition siding (Louisiana Pacific Innerseal siding - LP siding) Damaged siding was noted in the following location(s): several boards on the chimney, bottom of rear bay. Replacing the affected pieces of siding with hardi plank is recommended. FASCIA AND SOFFITS: Wood. Wood. Damage noted in the following location(s): trim at the rear bay. Condition(s) should be repaired/replaced as necessary by a qualified general contractor. TRIM: PAINT Paint is faded/worn, Due to observed conditions the exterior of the house should be repainted in the near future. SCREENS & Some screens are missing and/or not installed. Installation of screens on all windows is recommended Page 6

7 Damaged screens were noted in the following location(s): laundry room window. EXTERIOR DOORS: CHIMNEY: Metal. Page 7

8 GARAGE - CARPORT TYPE: Garage. LOCATION: Attached, Two car. ROOF: See main roof report. FLOOR: Typical cracks noted. FIRE WALL: GARAGE DOOR(S): GARAGE DOORS PRESENT: Yes. Both doors have deterioration to their bottom panels. Replacing the bottom panels of each door is recommended. MISCELLANEOUS: Trash in the garage will have to be removed. Page 8

9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCOMING SERVICE: TYPE AND Overhead, Enters on the right side of the house, Aluminum. AMPERAGE: 150 AMPS. VOLTAGE: 120/240 Volts. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION: DESCRIPTION: Circuit breakers. MAIN PANEL LOCATION: Garage. 240V CONDUCTOR Copper, Aluminum. 120V CONDUCTOR Copper. WIRING METHOD: Non-metallic cable (Romex) MAIN PANEL SWITCHES & OUTLETS: TESTING: A representative sampling of switches and outlets were tested. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTORS: LOCATIONS PRESENT: Garage, Bathrooms, some kitchen outlets. GFCI Operating properly, Installation of GFCI protection in all currently required locations is recommended. GROUNDING: LOCATION & Water pipe, SMOKE DETECTORS: PRESENT: Yes. Acceptable, Consider the installation of carbon monoxide detector(s) in addition to the smoke detector(s). Installation of smoke detectors to current standards is recommended. Page 9

10 FOUNDATION & STRUCTURE SLAB: SLAB Acceptable, Areas of the slab under finished flooring could not be observed. PEST INFESTATION: None observed. Page 10

11 PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY: WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM: TYPE: Public. MAIN SUPPLY PIPE: Polybutylene. The main supply pipe is polybutylene. This material was involved in a class action lawsuit that has expired. It is prone to failure. Consider having the pipe replaced. MAIN SHUT OFF LOCATION: Garage, Next to water heater. VISIBLE SUPPLY PIPING: Polybutylene. The supply pipe is polybutylene. This material was involved in a class action lawsuit that has expired. It is prone to failure. Consider having the pipe replaced. VISIBLE WASTE PIPING: Plastic. VENT STACKS: DESCRIPTION & Typical to exterior of house, HOSE FAUCETS: OPERATION: WATER HEATER: TYPE: Gas. SIZE: 40 Gallons. VENTING: APPROXIMATE AGE IN YEARS: 21. LOCATION: Garage. Page 11

12 Leaking was noted from the water heater drain valve. Due to its age replacement of the water heater is recommended. WATER FLOW: Functional flow. PLUMBING FIXTURES: SINKS: COMMODES: BATHTUBS: VENTILATION TYPE AND Window, Fan, Page 12

13 HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING HVAC LOCATION & AREA SERVICED: LOCATION OF FURNACE: Garage. AREA CONDITIONED: Entire House. HEATING SYSTEM: FUEL TYPE & Natural Gas. Could not operate. The gas was off. 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: Disposable, The furnace filter(s) are dirty and should be changed/cleaned. APPROXIMATE AGE IN YEARS: 21. Soot/Charring noted in burn chamber, System has been neglected, with no signs of recent servicing. Due to conditions observed, it is recommended that the furnace be cleaned, serviced and further inspected, including the heat exchanger and evaporator coil, by a qualified, licensed HVAC contractor. AIR CONDITIONING: SYSTEM TYPE: Central. POWER SOURCE: Electric, 240 Volt. CONDENSATE LINES: Condensate line installed. NORMAL CONTROLS: APPROXIMATE AGE IN YEARS: 11. APPROX. CAPACITY IN TONS: 2 1/2. Unit is not producing an adequate air temperature drop, Further evaluation and repair or replacement by a qualified HVAC contractor is recommended. Page 13

14 ATTIC ACCESS: TYPE: Scuttle hole(s) INSPECTION METHOD: Walked through attic. INSULATION: TYPE: Fiberglass loose fill. APPROXIMATE DEPTH IN INCHES: 8 The insulation depth does not meet the current standard of R-30. Installing additional insulation is recommended. VENTILATION: TYPE: Soffit, Gable vents, Ridge. VISIBLE ROOF AND CEILING FRAMING: STYLE: Conventional frame. LEAKS: EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE: None observed. PESTS: EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION: No. Page 14

15 KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY KITCHEN SINK: The sink drain is leaking. A qualified, licensed plumber should be called to make further evaluation and repairs as needed. COOK TOP/RANGE: TYPE/ Electric, VENTILATION: TYPE AND Recirculating, Fan/Hood operational. REFRIGERATOR: TYPE AND None. DISHWASHER: 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, with minor wear. LAUNDRY: LOCATION: Laundry Room. Plumbing appears serviceable. Page 15

16 INTERIOR DOORS: INTERIOR DOORS: Representative number tested, WINDOWS: TYPE & Wood. Rot was noted to the bottom sash of the rear kitchen window. Repairs should be made by a qualified contractor. INTERIOR WALLS: MATERIAL & Drywall, General condition is acceptable. CEILINGS: TYPE & Drywall, General condition is acceptable. FLOORS: TYPE & Carpet, Vinyl, General condition is acceptable. STAIRS & HANDRAILS: Interior stairs acceptable. FIREPLACE/WOOD BURNING DEVICES: LOCATION - TYPE Prefabricated metal, Page 16

17 July 20, 2011 Yossi Berg RE: Sugar Hill, GA. At your request, an inspection of the above referenced property was conducted on July 20, 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 OUTBUILDINGS: 1. Rot was noted to the shed door and trim around the bottom of the shed. Repairs can be made by a qualified contractor. EXTERIOR WALLS COVERINGS: 2. Damaged siding was noted in the following location(s): several boards on the chimney, bottom of rear bay. Replacing the affected pieces of siding with hardi plank is recommended. TRIM: 3. Damage noted in the following location(s): trim at the rear bay. Condition(s) should be repaired/replaced as necessary by a qualified general contractor. PAINT 4. Paint is faded/worn, Due to observed conditions the exterior of the house should be repainted in the near future. GARAGE - CARPORT GARAGE DOOR(S): 5. Both doors have deterioration to their bottom panels. Replacing the bottom panels of each door is recommended. PLUMBING MAIN SUPPLY PIPE: 6. The main supply pipe is polybutylene. This material was involved in a class action lawsuit that has expired. It is prone to failure. Consider having the pipe replaced. VISIBLE SUPPLY PIPING: 7. The supply pipe is polybutylene. This material was involved in a class action lawsuit that has expired. It is prone to failure. Consider having the pipe replaced. WATER HEATER: 8. Leaking was noted from the water heater drain valve. Due to its age replacement of the water heater is recommended. Page 17

18 HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING HEATING SYSTEM: 9. Soot/Charring noted in burn chamber, System has been neglected, with no signs of recent servicing. Due to conditions observed, it is recommended that the furnace be cleaned, serviced and further inspected, including the heat exchanger and evaporator coil, by a qualified, licensed HVAC contractor. AIR CONDITIONING: 10. Unit is not producing an adequate air temperature drop, Further evaluation and repair or replacement by a qualified HVAC contractor is recommended. KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY GARBAGE DISPOSAL: 11. The garbage disposal did not function properly. Further evaluation and repair is recommended by a qualified contractor. INTERIOR WINDOWS: TYPE & 12. Rot was noted to the bottom sash of the rear kitchen window. Repairs should 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. GROUNDS & APPURTENANCES GROUND COVER & VEGETATION: 1. There are trees/bushes in contact with the house at the front and rear. Trimming of all trees/bushes away from the house is recommended to avoid damage to siding, trim or roofing. FENCES & GATES: 2. The right side fence gate has become disconnected. Recommend repairs be made by a qualified contractor. KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY KITCHEN SINK: 3. The sink drain is leaking. A qualified, licensed plumber should be called to make further evaluation and repairs as needed. 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 18