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Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 MOLD INSPECTION REPORT Block Home Inspections LLC David M.

1 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block MOLD INSPECTION REPORT Block Home Inspections LLC David M. Block Certified Mold Inspector #CMI INSPECTION AGREEMENT Mold screening is intended to detect the presence of a microbial problem in the inspected areas of the subject property. The scope consists of a visual inspection in readily accessible areas for mold and/or conditions that may indicate the presence of mold ie. musty odor or water penetration. The objective of the mold screen is to determine whether mold problems exist in the readily accessible areas sampled at the time the mold screen is performed. The results of the mold screen are not a guarantee that mold does or does not/will or will not exist in the house; the results are indicative only of the presence or absence of mold in the areas sampled at the time the mold screen was performed. The purpose of the Visual Inspection is to identify visual mold contamination or conditions that may be conducive to microbial growth, for example, musty odor and/or evidence of water penetration. The sole purpose of the visual inspection is to detect the presence, or likely presence of mold in the inspected areas; therefore the inspector will not be held liable for failure to discover any conditions other than readily apparent and accessible mold, including, but not limited to water penetration. Following the visual inspection, at the recommendation of the inspector and request of the client, samples will be collected submitted to a lab and lab results will be provided to the client with a written report stating whether mold or conditions indicating mold were found in the inspected areas. The scope of the visual inspection/exclusions are limited to readily accessible areas only. We do not remove floor and wall coverings, move furniture, open wall cavities or perform any type of destructive inspection. Certain structural areas are considered inaccessible and impractical to inspect including but not limited to: interiors of walls, areas beneath wood floors over concrete, areas concealed by floor coverings, and areas to which there is no access without defacing or tearing out lumber, masonry, roofing or finished workmanship, structures, portions of the attic concealed or made inaccessible by insulation, belongings, equipment or ducting, portions of the attic or roof cavity concealed due to inadequate crawl space, areas of the attic or crawl space made inaccessible due to construction, areas where access in not permitted due to locks and areas concealed by appliances or stored items. There is no economical or practical method to make these areas accessible, however they may be subject to microbial growth. NO OPINION IS RENDERED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THESE AFOREMENTIONED OR OTHER INACCESSIBLE AREAS. Any dispute concerning the interpretation of this agreement or arising from the inspection and report shall be resolved by binding, non-appealable arbitration conducted in accordance with the "Rules and Procedures" of the Expedited Arbitration of Home Inspection Disputes of Construction Arbitration Services, Inc. (CAS). You understand and agree that any claim or complaint arising out of or related to any alleged act or omission in connection with the inspection shall be reported to us, in writing, within ten (10) business days of discovery. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 1

2 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block Unless there is an emergency condition, you agree to allow us a reasonable period of time to investigate the claim or complaint by, among other things, re-inspection before you, or anyone acting on your behalf, repairs, replaces, alters or modifies the system or component that is the subject matter of the claim. You understand and agree that any failure to timely notify us and allow adequate time to investigate as stated above shall constitute a complete bar and waiver of any and all claims you may have against us related to the alleged act or omission unless otherwise prohibited by law. Any legal action arising from this agreement or from the inspection and report, including but not limited to the arbitration proceeding more specifically described above, must be commenced within one year from the date of the inspection. Failure to bring such action within this time period shall be a complete bar to any such action and a full and complete waiver of any rights or claims based thereon. It us agreed and understood that acceptance of the inspection report and payment there of constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions of this agreement in thier entirety. Inspector: David Block/Block Home Inspections LLC CLIENT: NAME: Sample Report. ADDRESS: 6320 N. Nowhere. CITY/STATE/ZIP: Anywhere, Mo INSPECTOR: David M. Block INSPECTION LOCATION: NAME: Heather Robertson. ADDRESS: 6320 N. Nowhere. CITY/STATE/ZIP: Anywhere, Mo Is this a private residence, rental, or commercial Private residence. SITE INFO What is the primary use of the Residential. How often is the building occupied? Always. How old is the Yrs. Is the building sitting high or low pertaining to drainage? Relatively flat on the E. Low on the S. and W. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 2

3 Is there a slope towards or away from the How many stories are in the What is the shade level around the Is there a lot of organic debris around the What is the exterior of the building composed of? What is the roof composed of? OCCUPANT HEALTH INFO Have any of the occupants experienced any adverse health effects such as: Headaches, runny nose, irritation in the eyes, nose or throat, trouble breathing, coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, sneezing, irritation? What symptoms and by whom? How often? Currently? Any children? How old? Block Home Inspections LLC David Block Some areas do slope towards building. Two. Moderate. Moderate. Aluminum Siding. Composition Shingles. Sinus infections, headaches, sneezing and colds. Periodically. 2 months and older. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 3

4 INVESTIGATION Why did the client request the investigation/ sampling? Areas of concern to occupant/client Are there signs of water damage anywhere? Where? Are occupants or client aware of any water damage in the past? Describe: Any previous testing/sampling done? OBSERVATIONS Is there visible mold? Where? Characteristics (area covered, texture, color) VENTILATION Are any windows and/or doors open? Is AC or heating on or off? Is there a musty smell in the CONDITION OF BUILDING Is there visible dust? Any pets? Number of live plants? Block Home Inspections LLC David Block Sickness, Visible mold noted. Leaky Basement. Basement drywall on E. and S. walls. At the ceiling and S. wall on main level. At the ceiling in the 2nd level. Leaky basement occasionally has standing water. Ceiling in main level leaks during heavy rainfall. No. Basement on drywall at E. and S. walls. Black in color. Minor coverage on inside but unable to determine coverage behind wall. No. On. No. None. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 4

Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 MOLD EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS The purpose of the exterior observations are to identify areas of potential water infiltration into the building

5 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block MOLD EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS The purpose of the exterior observations are to identify areas of potential water infiltration into the building envelope. The exterior observations are also intended to identify conditions which may contribute to water infiltration problems either currently or in the future and to suggest possible remedies and routine maintenance practices. Water infiltration into the building envelope may contribute to a conducive environment for microbial growth and should be corrected as soon as possible. WEATHER CONDITIONS: DATE AND TIME OF INVESTIGATION/ : 2/8/05. WEATHER DAY OF : Overcast. WEATHER DAY PRIOR: Overcast. TEMPERATURE OUTDOORS: 20 F. TEMPERATURE INDOORS: 70 F. RELATIVE HUMIDITY OUTDOORS: Below 50% RELATIVE HUMIDITY INDOORS: Below 50% GROUND COVER: Dry. ROOFING OBSERVATIONS: There does appear to be locations on the roof in which water leakage into the structure is possible. Further evaluations on the interior are necessary to confirm leakage. For long-term preventive maintenance, repairs by a qualified roofing contractor are recommended. Space below windows at dormer. COMMENTS: At the dormer beneath the windows, there was no flashing preventing water leakage. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 5

SKYLIGHT: Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 ROOF VENTILATION SYSTEMS: GUTTERING/DOWNSPOUT(S): GUTTERING DOWNSPOUT SIDING OBSERVATIONS: SIDING No obvious areas of potential leakage

6 SKYLIGHT: Block Home Inspections LLC David Block ROOF VENTILATION SYSTEMS: GUTTERING/DOWNSPOUT(S): GUTTERING DOWNSPOUT SIDING OBSERVATIONS: SIDING No obvious areas of potential leakage were observed at the skylight(s). Note: determining roof leaks is not always possible without observing visible water staining in the structure or observations made during a rainstorm. No obvious areas of potential leakage were observed at the roof vents. Note: determining leaks is not always possible without observing visible water staining in the structure or observations made during a rainstorm. The guttering system appeared to be performing its intended function and in general appeared to be in satisfactory condition. There were sections of the gutter downspouts that were improperly attached. Repairs are recommended to prevent water leakage. Subsurface drains were noted, but not tested. THEY ARE NOT PART OF THIS INSPECTION. We routinely recommend abandoning the subsurface drains. Without proper maintenance and cleaning, these drains can clog and cause water leakage into basements or crawl spaces. We recommend installing downspout extensions and splash blocks. On the E. side of the dormer, a missing section of siding was noted. There does appear to be locations on the exterior siding in which water leakage into the structure is possible. Further evaluations on the interior are necessary to confirm leakage. For long-term preventive maintenance, repairs/replacement by a qualified contractor are recommended. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 6

Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WALLS: There does appear to be the potential for water leakage into the structure at the exterior foundation walls.

For longterm preventive maintenance, repairs by a qualified contractor are recommended. EXTERIOR WINDOWS: Minor cracks were noted in the foundation wall.

7 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WALLS: There does appear to be the potential for water leakage into the structure at the exterior foundation walls. Further evaluations on the interior are necessary to confirm leakage. Block foundations are more susceptible to leakage than concrete foundations. For longterm preventive maintenance, repairs by a qualified contractor are recommended. EXTERIOR WINDOWS: Minor cracks were noted in the foundation wall. SITE DRAINAGE CONDITIONS: There does appear to be locations at the windows in which water leakage into the structure is possible. Further evaluations on the interior are necessary to confirm leakage. For long-term preventive maintenance, repairs by a qualified contractor are recommended. There does appear to be locations on the property which are favorable for promoting water leakage into the structure. Further evaluations on the interior are necessary to confirm leakage. For long-term preventive maintenance, corrections by a qualified contractor are recommended. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 7

Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 Negative foundation grading was observed on the south side beneath the deck. Portions of the yard on the E.

8 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block Negative foundation grading was observed on the south side beneath the deck. Portions of the yard on the E. side were observed to be flat which may cause water to pool on the property. Corrections may be needed to prevent water problems with the structure. The interior portion of the inspection may provide clues to the presence of water issues. Installing a swale to help direct the surface water around the house will help reduce water penetration into the basement. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: CAULKING: Caulking around doors, windows, trim and other penetrations in the siding in general appeared to be in satisfactory condition however there were several locations in which the caulking was missing and needed to be installed. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 8

Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 MOLD INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS The purpose of the interior observations are to identify areas of mold growth in readily accessible areas.

9 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block MOLD INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS The purpose of the interior observations are to identify areas of mold growth in readily accessible areas. It is also intended to identify potential causes of mold growth and point out conditions which may contribute to current or future mold problems and make recommendations on how to remedy these underlying causes of mold growths. A major portion of the interior observations rely the inspectors sense of smell and a visual inspection of readily accessible areas. The other portion of the interior observations rely on taking samples to be analyzed in a laboratory. "MUSTY" ODORS: BASEMENT: MAIN LIVING SPACE(S): CLIENT ACCEPTS: COMMENTS: BASEMENT: ACCESSIBILITY: VISIBLE WALL Musty odors were present at the time of the inspection. This indicates that mold is present and has produced mold spores. This does not necessarily mean that the mold is actively growing. Further observations are necessary to try and determine the location and extent of the mold growth. Musty odors were present at the time of the inspection. This indicates that mold is present and has produced mold spores. This does not necessarily mean that the mold is actively growing. Further observations are necessary to try and determine the location and extent of the mold growth. Sampling is recommended. Lab reports furnished by ProLab will be available in 2-3 days. Basement was partially finished. There does appear to be the potential for water leakage into the basement at the E. wall and the SW corner. VISIBLE FLOOR/ CEILING JOISTS: Mold was visible on the E. and S. walls. Only a testing lab can identify the type of mold present and any hazards associated with it. Appeared to be in satisfactory condition with no obvious visible mold. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 9

VISIBLE SUBFLOORING: FLOOR AND DRAINAGE: CLIENT ACCEPTS: COMMENTS: VISIBLE PLUMBING: WATER HEATER(S): Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 The visible subfloor appeared to be in

10 VISIBLE SUBFLOORING: FLOOR AND DRAINAGE: CLIENT ACCEPTS: COMMENTS: VISIBLE PLUMBING: WATER HEATER(S): Block Home Inspections LLC David Block The visible subfloor appeared to be in satisfactory condition with no visible obvious mold. Evidence of prior water entry was observed. Sampling is recommended. Lab reports furnished by ProLab will be available in 2-3 days. No visible obvious leaks were noted. NUMBER OF UNITS: 1. No visible obvious leaks were noted. HEATING SYSTEM(S) OBSERVATIONS: FURNACE AIR FILTER(S): OTHER OBSERVATIONS: No access to view. VISIBLE DUCTWORK: EXTERIOR Leaking humidifier noted at furnace. Repairs are recommended. The visible portions of the duct system appeared to be in satisfactory condition. INTERIOR Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 10

Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 Dust and debris noted but mold was not visible. Regular cleaning of the ducts is recommended.

Appears to be in satisfactory condition. Sampling is not recommended. There did not appear to be any visible leaks at the sink piping at this time. No visible leaks were observed.

11 Block Home Inspections LLC David Block Dust and debris noted but mold was not visible. Regular cleaning of the ducts is recommended. VISIBLE KITCHEN PLUMBING: BATHROOM OBSERVATIONS: BATHROOM SINK PIPE LEAKS: VISIBLE TOILET LEAKS: SHOWER AND TUB AREA: VISIBLE MOISTURE STAINS/ DAMAGE: Sampling is not recommended. Appears to be in satisfactory condition. Sampling is not recommended. There did not appear to be any visible leaks at the sink piping at this time. No visible leaks were observed. Appeared to be in satisfactory condition. Water stains were visible on the ceiling in the Basement Bath due to prior leak but no mold was visible. EXHAUST FAN INSTALLED Yes, The installed exhaust fans were operational. Sampling is not recommended. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 11

INTERIOR WINDOWS: INTERIOR WALLS: CLIENT ACCEPTS: COMMENTS: SKYLIGHT(S): CEILINGS: Block Home Inspections LLC David Block - 913-220-7762 No obvious areas of leakage in the interior windows were

12 INTERIOR WINDOWS: INTERIOR WALLS: CLIENT ACCEPTS: COMMENTS: SKYLIGHT(S): CEILINGS: Block Home Inspections LLC David Block No obvious areas of leakage in the interior windows were observed. Determining the presence and location of leaks can be very difficult. Sampling is not recommended. Moisture stains/damage observed in the Living Room. Sampling is recommended. Lab reports furnished by ProLab will be available in 2-3 days. No obvious areas of leakage were observed at the skylight(s). Note: determining roof leaks is not always possible without observing visible water staining in the structure or observations made during a rainstorm. CLIENT ACCEPTS: COMMENTS: ATTIC AND INSULATION: ACCESSIBILITY AND LOCATION: Moisture stains were observed on the ceiling in the upstairs Bedroom and living room. Sampling is recommended. Lab reports furnished by ProLab will be available in 2-3 days. LOCATION: No access was provided. Copyright Block Home Inspections LLC. All Rights Reserved Page 12

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