SAMPLE Property Inspection Report

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1 SAMPLE Property Inspection Report Prepared for: Property address: Sample Customer 25 South Second Street Simpletown, MO Inspection date: Prepared by: November 28, :00 pm Preferred Home Inspections Club View Dr. St. Joseph, MO Main Phone: (816) Alt Phone: (816) Inspector: Report ID: Jeremiah Wolfe Present during inspection: Customer: No Buyer's agent: No Owner: No Seller's agent: No The following Conventions are used in this report: Major Concern: a system or component which is considered significantly deficient or is unsafe. Significant deficiencies need to be corrected and, except for some safety items, are likely to involve significant expense. Safety Issue: denotes a condition that is unsafe and in need of prompt attention. Repair: denotes a system or component which is missing or which needs corrective action to assure proper and reliable function. Improve: denotes improvements which are recommended but not required. Monitor: denotes a system or component needing further investigation and/or monitoring in order to determine if repairs are necessary. : denotes a system or component that is in good/satisfactory condition. Not Inspected: denotes a system or component that was not visible for inspection. Not Applicable: denotes system or component does not exist for inspection. Description Only: denotes a description about a category, feature, or inspection method.

2 Page 2 of 33 Property General Information Property comments: This home is considered an average quality built home. Property type: Single Family Water source: Private Well Approximate age: 30 to 40 yrs Sewage source: On Site Septic Number of units: 1 Water on: Yes Property faces: North Electric on: Yes Modifications: Not Applicable Gas on: Not Applicable Permits obtained: Not Applicable Weather conditions: Cloudy Space below grade: Basement Ground cover: Dry Occupancy situation: Fully Occupied Outdoor temperature: 55 degrees

3 Page 3 of 33 Report Summary The following is a summary of the issues identified during this inspection. Please refer to the body of this inspection report for more details concerning the component/feature. Also refer to the body of the report for details about other components/features inspected. Safety Issue Safety Issue: ( Grounds / Sidewalks ) Trip hazard. Sidewalk has some settlement toward the house. This should be repaired and/or replaced. Safety Issue: ( Plumbing / Water Heater ) Missing pressure relief extension pipe. Water heater is missing the pressure relief extension pipe that should go to within 6 inches of the floor. Improve Improve: ( Grounds / Landscape ) Tree too close to house. White birch tree needs to be trimmed away from the house. Improve: ( Roof / Roof Surface ) Moss growing. Alot of moss growing on the roof which is typical for houses on shady lots with trees. Recommend cleaning moss off of the roof to extend the life of the roof material. Improve: ( Roof / Gutters ) blocked with debris. Gutters are blocked with leaves and tree dirt and need cleaned out. Monitor Monitor: ( Exterior / Entry door ) Missing weather strip. Monitor: ( Roof / Valleys ) Inadequate valley installation, prone to possible leaks. Monitor: ( Roof / Downspouts ) Dented or bent. Monitor: ( Roof / Flue and flue cap ) Cracks in crown. Monitor: ( Garage / Garage Doors ) Needs painted. Monitor: ( Garage / Garage Floor ) Cracked or spawling concrete. Scope Of Inspection All components/features designated for inspection according to most Standards of Practice are inspected, except as may be noted by any limitations specified. The goal of the inspection is to identify components/features that need corrections, repairs, or improvements. Not all improvements will be identified during the inspection. Unexpected repairs should still be anticipated. This inspection should not be considered a guarantee or warranty of any kind. Please refer to the inspection agreement for a full explanation of the scope of the inspection.

4 Page 4 of 33 Grounds Sidewalks Safety Issue Concrete Public Sidewalk Trip hazard Sidewalk has some settlement toward the house. This should be repaired and/or replaced. Driveway Asphalt Side Settling cracks Porch Repair Concrete Side Spalling,crumbling surface

5 Page 5 of 33 Grounds continued Landscape Improve Trees around house Side Tree too close to house White birch tree needs to be trimmed away from the house.

6 Page 6 of 33 Grounds (2) Sidewalks Repair Brick Front and Back Trip hazard

7 Page 7 of 33 Structure Foundation Repair Superior walls Full Standing water The basement has a leak in corner. Moderate horizontal cracks were observed in the foundation walls. The amount of movement which has occurred is not likely to have caused other damage to the structure but this area should be monitored. If any additional movement occurs, more costly repairs might be necessary. The rate of movement cannot be predicted during a one-time inspection. If these cracks should worsen, a structural engineer who is familiar with foundation repair or qualified foundation repair contractor should be consulted. Columns/Beams Repair Concrete Center Sagging Floor Structure Wood joists Entire house Wall Structure Wood frame Entire house Ceiling Structure Wood rafter and joists Entire house

8 Page 8 of 33 Exterior Exterior Surface Vinyl siding Sides Exterior Surface (2) Brick veneer Front facade Trim Repair Wood Various locations Needs painted Fascia Vinyl Various locations Soffits Wood Various locations Entry door Monitor Metal Side door Missing weather strip Door bell Hard wired Front door Patio door Metal sliding Back door

9 Page 9 of 33 Exterior continued Basement door Metal entry door Back Windows Aluminum clad casement Throughout

10 Page 10 of 33 Roof Inspect Method Description Only On Roof Main roof section Walked on surface Roof Type Description Only Gable Main Original contruction Roof Surface Improve Fiberglass shingle Main Moss growing Alot of moss growing on the roof which is typical for houses on shady lots with trees. Recommend cleaning moss off of the roof to extend the life of the roof material. Roof Age Description Only 30 year shingle Main 10 to 15 years old Flashing Aluminum Main Valleys Monitor Asphalt shingle Dormer Inadequate valley installation, prone to possible leaks

11 Page 11 of 33 Roof continued Skylights Insulated glass Main Plumbing vents Repair PVC Main Holes in rubber flashing Electrical mast Mast with tie back at roof Main Gutters Improve Aluminum Main roof section blocked with debris Gutters are blocked with leaves and tree dirt and need cleaned out. Downspouts Monitor Aluminum Main Dented or bent

12 Page 12 of 33 Roof continued Chimney Repair Brick Main roof section Chimney requires tuck point repairs Mortar is missing between the bricks. Recommend hiring contractor to re-point the bricks. Flue and flue cap Monitor Clay Main Cracks in crown

13 Page 13 of 33 Garage Garage Type Description Only Attached Front Entry 2 Car This is a 2 car garage with 1 large garage door. Garage Doors Monitor Metal Side Entry Needs painted Automatic Opener Genie Side Entry Remote missing Remote is missing, but opener and safety photo eyes worked properly. Garage Floor Monitor Concrete Front Entry Cracked or spawling concrete Garage Roof Repair Fiberglass shingles Front Missing shingles Garage Exterior Vinyl siding Side Exterior Service Door Metal Front

14 Page 14 of 33 Basement Foundation wall Concrete Block Under whole house Basement Floor Concrete Basement Exterior Access Exterior Door walk out basement Back Interior Access Interior Door Kitchen Sump Pump Free standing Basement

15 Page 15 of 33 Attic Attic Access Pull down stairway Hallway Attic Space No Floor Above Living Area Attic Ventilation Roof Vents Above Living Area Attic Insulation Above Living Area Ceiling Above Living Area Adequate

16 Page 16 of 33 Electrical Service Entry 200 Amp Service Underground Exterior Outlets Outside Electric Outlets Back G.F.C.I. present Service Panel Circuit Breaker Box Basement Main Wire Copper Basement Branch Wire Romex Main Living Area Interior Outlets Inside Electric Outlets Main Living Area Switches and Fixtures Switches and Lights/Fans Main Living Area

17 Page 17 of 33 Cooling System Disclaimer Description Only This is a test disclaimer statement System Type Description Only Central Air Electric Heat Pump Basement Forced Air Manufacturer: Lennox Model Number: HY563OBX Serial Number: S Distribution System Air Vents Throughout house Good Condtion Evaporator Coil Coil in air hanlder Basement Good Condtion Refrigerant Lines Refrigerant Line Outside Good Condtion Condensate Line Condensation Drain Line Basement Floor Drain Good Condtion System Test Turned down thermostat Basement

18 Page 18 of 33 Heating System System Type Description Only Oil Furnace Basement Forced Air Manufacturer: Lennox Model Number: HY563OBX Serial Number: S Distribution System Air Vents First floor rooms Fuel Storage Oil Tank Basement

19 Page 19 of 33 Plumbing Distribution Piping Plastic Throughout house Water Heater Safety Issue Electric Basement Missing pressure relief extension pipe Water heater is missing the pressure relief extension pipe that should go to within 6 inches of the floor. Photo comments: Note: Circled in Red. Missing pressure relief extention pipe. Also see that tank is over 5 years old based on the install date written on the tank (see blue arrow). Well Pump Submersible Well pit drilled in front yard Well Pressure Tank Well Mate Basement Drainage Pipes Plastic Throughout house Septic Tank Pump Not Applicable Tank in the yard

20 Page 20 of 33 Plumbing continued Septic Drain Field In ground Back yard

21 Page 21 of 33 Kitchen Cabinets Wood East Wall Countertops Formica Island Range Electric Island Range Hood Inside venting Island Oven Electric Combined with Range Microwave Oven Electric Combined with range hood

22 Page 22 of 33 Kitchen continued Sink Stainless Steel Outside wall Faucet Repair Single handle Kitchen Sink Leaks at handle Dishwasher General Electric Left Side of Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal Kitchen Aid Kitchen Sink Outlets near sink Repair GFCI Within 6 feet of water Open ground within 6 feet of water. Outlet should be replace with GFCI outlet.

23 Page 23 of 33 Bathroom Tub Whirlpool Exterior wall Shower Repair 5 foot wide Interior wall Caulk needs replaced Toilet Repair American Standard Interior wall Leaks at base -- replace wax ring Sink Soapstone Inside wall Sink Countertops Formica Inside wall Sink Cabinet Wood Inside wall Outlets near sink GFCI Within 6 feet of water

24 Page 24 of 33 Bathroom (2) Tub Ceramic Interior wall Shower 4 foot wide Interior wall Toilet Kohler Exterior wall Sink Ceramic Inside wall

25 Page 25 of 33 Laundry Room Washer Not Applicable Maytag Outside wall Not sold with home Dryer Not Applicable Electric Outside wall Not sold with home Sink Plastic Between washer and dryer Outlets near sink GFCI More than 6 feet from water

26 Page 26 of 33 Common Area Walls Painted Recreation Room Floors Carpet Recreation Room Trim and baseboard Wood casing and baseboard Recreation Room

27 Page 27 of 33 Fireplace Fireplace Type Not Applicable Wood Burning Family Room Did not light. Chimney Not Applicable Masonry Exterior wall Did not light.

28 Page 28 of 33 Alternative Heat System Type Description Only Pellet Stove Basement Did not light. Chimney Description Only Metal Exterior wall Did not light.

29 Page 29 of 33 Bedroom Walls Painted Master Bedroom Floors Carpet Master Bedroom Trim and baseboard Wood casing and baseboard Master Bedroom

30 Page 30 of 33 Bedroom (2) Walls Painted Bedroom 2 Floors Carpet Bedroom 2 Trim and baseboard Wood casing and baseboard Bedroom 2

31 Page 31 of 33 Bedroom (3) Walls Wall Papered Bedroom 3 Floors Carpet Bedroom 3 Trim and baseboard Wood casing and baseboard Bedroom 3

32 Page 32 of 33 Living Space Walls Painted Throughout living area Floors Hardwood Throughout living area Trim and baseboard Wood casing and baseboard Throughout living area

33 Page 33 of 33 Swimming Pool Pool Type Description Only Inground Back yard Vinyl liner The shape of the pool is rectangular. The size of the pool is 16 feet wide by 32 feet long. Liner Repair Vinyl Inground Pool Torn liner The pool liner needs patched in corner. Also, the pool's vinyl liner is old and faded. There were visible signs of other patching. Replacing the liner could be required in the near future. Photo comments: The liner is torn in the top northwest corner of the pool. This should be patched to prevent further tearing. Pump StaRite NSF approved Pool shed