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1 Cover Page Friendly Inspection Services Property Inspection Report Inspection prepared for: Sample Report Date of Inspection: 4/6/2015 Time: 8:45 Start, 11:10 finish Age of Home: 1950 Weather: cloudy, 47 degrees Sample Report 1950 Home Inspector: Harvey Sansoucy MA License #28 NH License #258 VT License # Friendly Inspection Services, 67 Mt. Gardner Rd., Bath, NH

2 Please understand that we cannot see through walls or enter crawl spaces that are less than 3 feet, nor can we enter attics that are not designed for safe passage. This inspection is not an assessment of building or electrical codes. This report does not guarantee the absence of wood boring insects. It is a visual, non destructive investigation for evidence of past or present wood boring insect activity. We are not responsible for insect damage that was concealed or not accessible at the time of the inspection. If wood boring activity is discovered during the interior or exterior inspection it will be noted on the report. No evaluation will be made regarding air, soil, lead, water, asbestos, formaldehyde, lead paint, molds, radon, piping outside the foundation or gas fittings or regulators. This report is not an engineering or building code study, and because of that we are not responsible for repairs to bring the building in compliance with current building codes. Only those components specifically mentioned in this report have been inspected and any other components not inspected are not part of this report and as such we make no statement regarding the condition of these un inspected areas. You should evaluate and act on any comments before continuing with your purchase. This report is exclusive to you and is not transferable. Legend S = Satisfactory, component condition is functional and is consistent with its original purpose but may show signs of normal wear or deterioration. A= Acceptable, recommend upgrade, maintenance or may require repair or replacement within a short time. C= Concern, component is an area of concern or requires repair now. H= Hidden, component is not viewable using reasonable effort. NA = Does not apply to this inspection Basis of inspection This report is based on observations of the condition of the inspected building and components at the listed date and time of the inspection. FRIENDLY INSPECTION does not give any warranty or guaranty. This report is made using the best of our ability and judgement. Recommended action The summary at the end consists of potentially significant findings. These findings can be a safety hazard, a deficiency requiring a major expenses to correct or items I would like to draw extra attention to. The summary is not a complete listing of all the findings in the report, and reflects the opinion of the inspector. Please review all of the pages of the report as the summary alone does not explain all the issues. All repairs should be done by a licensed or bonded trade or profession. I recommend obtaining a copy of all receipts, warranties and permits for the work done. Roof Condition Roof Type of roof: Gable Materials: Asphalt shingles Double coverage roll roofing Binocular inspection from ground Moss growing on roof Nail pop observed at left front corner Consult a roofing contractor Page 1 of 20

3 Chimney Moss growing on roof Chimney type: Block Binocular inspection from ground only Nail pop observed at left front corner Roof penetrations Flashing Roof penetrations appeared to be in good condition Tarred flashing should be considered a temporary repair and should be checked periodically Gutters Gutter type: Vinyl Partial only Recommend installing complete gutter system to conduct water away from foundation Entryway doors & Windows Exterior Areas Eaves & Facia Soffits Page 2 of 20

4 Siding Condition Siding type: Wood shingles Corner boards and trim Exterior Paint Bulkhead / walkout Cracked and displaced block observed, recommend water control to prevent further deterioration Cracked and displaced block observed, recommend water control to prevent further deterioration Exterior faucet Not freeze resistant, should be shut off and drained each winter Exterior electrical Exterior lighting Non GFCI receptacles, recommend that all exterior receptacles be GFCI to lessen shock hazard Observed in place Grounds Page 3 of 20

5 Grading & vegetation Recommend that earth grade provides a 6" pitch away from the building in the first 10' Vegetation in contact with building Clearance should be provided between vegetation and building Driveway / walkway Porches & Decks Vegetation in contact with building Walkway: Stone Driveway: Asphalt Cracks and settling observed in driveway Location and type: Front of house has an enclosed porch Rear of building has a wood porch Irregular construction of rear porch roof Back porch not child safe, should have proper railings Stairs and railings Back porch not child safe, should have proper railings Location & type: Front of building has concrete steps and landing Rear of building has wood steps Page 4 of 20

6 Garage type Garage Type of garage: Detached garage Siding & trim condition Siding type: Wood shingles Damaged and unpainted shingles at back of garage Debris in contact with siding Carpenter bee damage at rake trim Rotted areas observed Carpenter bee damage at rake trim Debris in contact with siding Damaged and unpainted shingles at back of garage Window condition Window type: Casement Double hung Stationary Observations: Old, need maintenance Rotted areas observed Page 5 of 20

7 Foundation & floor Foundation wall type: Hidden foundation Floor type: Concrete Cracked and settled concrete floor Sills Wood sills Cracked and settled concrete floor Walls, ceilings / firewalls Type: Wood frame ceiling Wood frame walls Homeowner/ handyman type wiring Consult a licensed electrician Garage doors & opener Type of door: Automatic door opener present overhead door Recommend adding electric eye devices to improve overhead door safety Rafters & Ceiling Roof Condition Type of roof: Gable Type of material: Asphalt shingles Visual inspection from ground Foundation / basement Page 6 of 20

8 Foundation Basement floor Type of foundation: Block Bowed wall observed Frost pressure type crack observed Cracks should be monitored for further movement Floor type: Concrete Crawl space & ventilation Basement windows Old Columns Type: Concrete filled steel Girders Type: Wood Sills Floor joists Type of sills: Wood Type of joists: Wood Insect damage at front rim joist Insect damage at front rim joist Page 7 of 20

9 Subfloor Interior chimney Type of subfloor: Wood boards Chimney type: Block Thimble observed Bulkhead / walk out door Recommend installing a modern door at hatchway for energy conservation and security Water penetration and dampness Moisture: Efflorescence: yes Water stains: yes Evidence of prior water penetration Efflorescence is usually an indicator of moisture penetration Sump pump & dehumidifier None present Environmental hazards Environmental issues: None observed at time of inspection Missing electrical box cover Missing electrical box cover Page 8 of 20

10 Cable Feeds Service: Type: Aluminum, overhead service, drip loop, weatherhead, service entry cable, meter, inspected, Feed cables had insufficient clearance from trees Service panel Breakers / fuses Number of breakers Branch circuits System ground Feed cables had insufficient clearance from trees Amperage: 100 amp 120 / 240 volt Location: Basement Type: Circuit breakers Amperage: 15 Amp 20 Amp 30 Amp 50 Amp Panel appears to be at or below it's rated capacity 17 breakers Conductor materials: Copper Multi strand aluminum Wiring type: Non metallic sheathed cable Water service attachment Bonded to building water piping Water piping Plumbing Water supply: Town water Copper water service Type of pipe: Copper Shut off located at water meter Page 9 of 20

11 Condition of waste lines and supports Type of piping: Cast iron Copper Plastic, ABS Water Heater Water Heater Condition Type: Tankless Location: Part of boiler Because of diminishing temperatures when multiple fixtures are being used at the same time, I recommend that you have the hot water system evaluated by a plumber Water capacity T & P valve and vacuum breaker Rated capacity: N/A, part of boiler No T & P valve observed Consult a plumber Thermostats Functional Heat/AC Heating system Flue pipe and damper Heating system type: Oil fired hot water boiler Distribution method: Copper piping Unit appears to be old and should be considered fully depreciated Leaking back flow preventer Consult an HVAC professional or plumber Galvanized flue pipe Fuel tank End outlet tank, recommend that tank additive be used to remove any potential water Oil tank, fill & vent pipes and feed pipe / filter inspected Kink in oil line Consult a heating professional Page 10 of 20

12 Kink in oil line Kitchen / dining area Ceiling Condition Wall Condition Floor Condition Window Condition Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Type of walls: Gypsum board Type of flooring: Vinyl Old Type of window: Double hung Exterior door Water temperature Water temperature: 120 degrees Sink observations Page 11 of 20

13 Plumbing tape used to seal drain piping Corrosion present Consult a plumber Counters Cabinets Old Old tape used to seal drain piping GFCI 2 Prong non GFCI receptacle within 5' of water, all kitchen receptacles should be GFCI protected Consult a licensed electrician HVAC Heat source: Hot water baseboard Cook top condition Oven & Range Page 12 of 20

14 Vent Condition Type: Thru the wall exhaust fan Refrigerator Laundry Heat None Dryer Vent Duct tape should be replaced with metallic type Wash Basin Cross connections Cross connections? No Plumbing Recommend using armored water supply hoses Interior Spaces Basement stairs Not child safe, require proper railings Stairs, railings & handrails Not child safe, require proper railings Smoke Detectors Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will be inspected by fire dept. prior to transfer of property Page 13 of 20

15 Ceiling condition Wall condition Floor condition Window condition 1st Floor bath Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Type of walls: Gypsum board Type of floor: Carpet Vinyl Type of wiindows: Casement Double hung Casement window did not open Door condition GFCI Recommend that all bathroom receptacles be GFCI protected to lessen shock hazard Sinks Plumbing Water temperature:? 99 degrees Corrosion present Consult a plumber Counters Cabinets Page 14 of 20

16 Tub / Shower Shower walls Water temperature:? 99 degrees Type: Tile tub walls Toilet condition Bath exhaust fan HVAC Heat source: Electric wall heater Radiator Ceiling Condition Wall Condition Floor Condition Window Condition Right front bedroom Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Type of walls: Gypsum board Type of floor: Wood Damaged Type of windows: Double hung Doors Closets Page 15 of 20

17 HVAC Heat source: Hot water baseboard Ceiling Condition Wall Condition Floor Condition Window Condition Right rear bedroom Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Type of walls: Gypsum board type of floor: Vinyl tile Damaged Type of windows: Double hung Doors Closets HVAC Heat source: Hot water baseboard Ceiling Condition Left front bedroom Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Page 16 of 20

18 Wall Condition Floor Condition Window Condition Type of walls: Gypsum board Cracks observed Type of floor: Vinyl tile Worn Type of windows: Double hung Doors Closets HVAC Heat source: Hot water baseboard Ceiling Condition Wall Condition Floor Condition Window Condition Living room Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Type of walls: Gypsum board Type of flooring: Vinyl tile Worn Type of window: Double hung Page 17 of 20

19 HVAC Heat source: Hot water baseboard Exterior door Ceiling Condition Wall Condition Floor Condition Window Condition Mud room Type of ceiling: Gypsum board Type of walls: Paneling Type of flooring: Carpet Vinyl Type of window: Double hung HVAC Heat source: Hot water baseboard Exterior door Access Type of access: Stairs Attic Page 18 of 20

20 Attic structure Framing type: Ceiling joists Rafter Sheathing material: Wood boards Recommend that collar ties be installed Chimney Attic Plumbing Attic light observed Exhaust fan outlets Flashing Insulation Condition Ventilation Environmental issues Water penetration Locations: Chimney Vent pipes Insulation type: Blown cellulose insulation Wood fiber batts Thickness: 3" Inadequate by modern standards Recommend upgrade to R50 Type: Gable louver Ridge vent None observed at time of inspection Evidence of prior water penetration Attic window condition Page 19 of 20

21 Report Summary Report Summary Roof Page 1 Roof Condition Nail pop observed at left front corner Consult a roofing contractor Exterior Areas Page 3 Bulkhead / walkout Cracked and displaced block observed, recommend water control to prevent further deterioration Grounds Page 4 Grading & Vegetation in contact with building Clearance should be provided vegetation between vegetation and building Page 4 Porches & Decks Back porch not child safe, should have proper railings Garage Page 5 Siding & trim Damaged and unpainted shingles at back of garage Debris in contact condition with siding Carpenter bee damage at rake trim Rotted areas observed Page 6 Foundation & floor Cracked and settled concrete floor Page 6 Homeowner/ handyman type wiring Consult a licensed electrician Foundation / basement Page 8 Missing electrical box cover Page 9 Cable Feeds Feed cables had insufficient clearance from trees Water Heater Page 10 Page 10 Water Heater Condition T & P valve and vacuum breaker Because of diminishing temperatures when multiple fixtures are being used at the same time, I recommend that you have the hot water system evaluated by a plumber No T & P valve observed Consult a plumber Heat/AC Page 10 Heating system Leaking back flow preventer Consult an HVAC professional or plumber Page 10 Fuel tank Kink in oil line Consult a heating professional Kitchen / dining area Page 12 Plumbing tape used to seal drain piping Corrosion present Consult a plumber Page 12 GFCI 2 Prong non GFCI receptacle within 5' of water, all kitchen receptacles should be GFCI protected Consult a licensed electrician Laundry Page 13 Dryer Vent Duct tape should be replaced with metallic type Interior Spaces Page 13 Basement stairs Not child safe, require proper railings Page 13 Stairs, railings & Not child safe, require proper railings handrails 1st Floor bath Page 14 Window condition Casement window did not open Page 14 Plumbing Corrosion present Consult a plumber Attic Page 19 Insulation Condition Inadequate by modern standards Recommend upgrade to R50 Page 20 of 20