Weaver Home Inspections, LLC 181 Chase Rd. Columbus, Oh Home Inspection Report

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1 181 Chase Rd. Columbus, Oh Home Inspection Report

2 Page 1 of 23 Table of Contents Definitions 2 General Information 2 Lots and Grounds 3 Exterior 3 Roof 4 Garage/Carport 5 Electrical 6 Structure 7 Attic 8 Basement 9 Crawl Space 10 Air Conditioning 11 Fireplace/Wood Stove 11 Heating System 12 Plumbing 13 Bathroom 14 Kitchen 16 Bedroom 16 Living Space 17 Laundry Room/Area 18 Summary 20

3 Page 2 of 23 Definitions General Information Property Information City: Columbus State: Ohio Contact Name: Nathan Weaver Phone: (614) Zip: Client Information Client Name: Nathan Weaver Phone: (614) Weaverhomeinspections@gmail.com Inspection Company Inspector Name Nathan Weaver Company Name Inspection Company Address: 181 Chase Rd. Inspection Company City: Columbus State: Oh Zip: Inspection Company Phone: Inspection Company Weaverhomeinspections@gmail.com Amount Received: N/A Conditions Others Present: Buyer Property Occupied: Occupied Estimated Age: 1978 Entrance Faces: South Inspection Date: 08/19/2017 Start Time: 9am End Time: 12pm Electric On: Yes Gas/Oil On: Yes Water On: Yes Temperature: 85 Weather: Partly sunny Soil Conditions: Damp Space Below Grade: Basement, Crawl Space Building Type: Single family Garage: Attached Sewage Disposal: City How Verified: Visual Inspection Water Source: City How Verified: Visual Inspection Additions/Modifications: None Permits Obtained: N/A How Verified: Auditor

4 Page 3 of 23 Lots and Grounds Driveway: Concrete Walks: Concrete Steps/Stoops: Concrete, Wood Porch: Concrete Patio: Concrete Grading: Moderate slope, Minor slope Vegetation: Shrubs, Trees Window Wells: Gravel Exterior Entire Exterior Surface Type: Vinyl siding - One or two holes present, needs cleaning. Hole in siding Trim: Aluminum, Vinyl Fascia: Aluminum Soffits: Vinyl Door Bell: Hard wired Entry Doors: Metal Patio Door: Vinyl sliding Windows: Vinyl double hung Window Screens: Vinyl mesh

5 Page 4 of 23 Exterior (Continued) Basement Windows: Aluminum awning Exterior Lighting: Surface mounted lamps front and rear Exterior Electric Outlets: 110 VAC Hose Bibs: Rotary Gas Meter: Exterior surface mount at side of home Main Gas Valve: Located at gas meter Roof Main Roof Surface Method of Inspection: On roof Material: Asphalt shingle Type: Gable Flashing: Aluminum Plumbing Vents: ABS Electrical Mast: Underground utilities Gutters: Aluminum - Has leaf guards, Gutters have negative flow and are holding water, Leaking Negative grade, holds water Leaks at end cap Downspouts: Aluminum Leader/Extension: Northwest Chimney

6 Page 5 of 23 Roof (Continued) Chimney: Brick - Some spalling present. Flue/Flue Cap: Clay Chimney Flashing: Aluminum Spalling brick Garage/Carport Attached Garage Type of Structure: Attached Car Spaces: 2 Garage Doors: Insulated aluminum Door Operation: Mechanized

7 Page 6 of 23 Garage/Carport (Continued) Door Opener: Overhead Door - Opener should have dedicated outlet and not an extension cord. Exterior Surface: Vinyl siding Roof: Asphalt shingle Roof Structure: 2x4 Truss Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall, Paint, Built-ins Floor/Foundation: Concrete block, Poured slab Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Gutters: Aluminum Downspouts: Aluminum Leader/Extensions: Electrical Service Size Amps: 200 Volts: VAC Service: Aluminum 120 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper - Double lugged neutrals. 240 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper Aluminum Wiring: Not present Conductor Type: Romex Ground: Rod in ground only

8 Page 7 of 23 Electrical (Continued) Basement Electric Panel Manufacturer: Square D Maximum Capacity: 200 Amps Main Breaker Size: 200 Amps Breakers: Copper AFCI: GFCI: At GFCI receptacles only Is the panel bonded? Yes Structure Structure Type: Wood frame Foundation: Block Differential Movement: Beams: Steel I-Beam Joists/Trusses: 2x10 Piers/Posts: Steel posts Floor/Slab: Poured slab Stairs/Handrails: Wood stairs with wood handrails Subfloor: Plywood

9 Page 8 of 23 Attic Main Attic Method of Inspection: In the attic Roof Framing: 2x4 Truss Sheathing: Plywood Ventilation: Gable and roof vents, Ridge and soffit vents Insulation: Cellulose, Blown in Insulation Depth: 12" - R49 Attic Fan: House Fan: Wiring/Lighting: 110 VAC lighting circuit Moisture Penetration: Bathroom Fan Venting: Electric fan - Bathroom improperly vents into attic and may cause moisture damage to the insulation and structure. Should vent to roof Garage Attic Method of Inspection: In the attic

10 Page 9 of 23 Attic (Continued) Roof Framing: 2x4 Truss Sheathing: Plywood Ventilation: Gable and roof vents, Ridge and soffit vents Insulation: Blown in, Cellulose Insulation Depth: 12" - R49 Vapor Barrier: Attic Fan: House Fan: Wiring/Lighting: 110 VAC lighting circuit Moisture Penetration: Bathroom Fan Venting: Basement Main Basement Ceiling: Suspended ceiling, Exposed framing Walls: Drywall, Paint and paneling, Built-ins Floor: Carpet, Poured Floor Drain: Surface drain Doors: Bi-fold Windows: Aluminum awning Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Smoke Detector: Battery operated Vapor Barrier: Plastic Insulation: Fiberglass Ventilation: Windows Sump Pump: Submerged

11 Page 10 of 23 Basement (Continued) Moisture Location: Near sump pump - Water stains present, currently dry. Basement Stairs/Railings: Wood stairs with wood handrails Water stains, currently dry Crawl Space Northwest Crawl Space Method of Inspection: In the crawl space Access: Open Moisture Penetration: Moisture Barrier: Plastic over gravel Ventilation: Windows Insulation: Fiberglass Vapor Barrier: Under entire home Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits

12 Page 11 of 23 Air Conditioning Main AC System A/C System Operation: Functional Condensate Removal: PVC Exterior Unit: Pad mounted Manufacturer: Bryant Area Served: Whole building Approx. Age: 2011 Fuel Type: VAC Type: Central A/C Capacity: 2.5 Ton Visible Coil: Copper core with aluminum fins Refrigerant Lines: Low pressure and high pressure Electrical Disconnect: Pull Plug Exposed Ductwork: Insulated flex Blower Fan/Filters: Direct drive with disposable filter Thermostats: Programmable Fireplace/Wood Stove Family Room Fireplace Fireplace Construction: Brick Type: Gas log, Wood burning Smoke Chamber: Brick Flue: Tile Damper: Metal Hearth: Raised

13 Page 12 of 23 Heating System Main Heating System Heating System Operation: Adequate Manufacturer: Bryant

14 Page 13 of 23 Heating System (Continued) Model Number: 986TB42080V17A-A Serial Number: 3613A50215 Type: Forced air Capacity: 78,000 BTU/HR Area Served: Whole building Approximate Age: 2013 Fuel Type: Natural gas Heat Exchanger: 4 Burner Blower Fan/Filter: Direct drive with disposable filter Distribution: Metal duct, Insulflex duct Flue Pipe: PVC Humidifier: April-Aire Last Know Service Date: 10/26/16 Thermostats: Programmable Suspected Asbestos: No Plumbing Service Line: Black polypipe Main Water Shutoff: Basement Water Lines: Copper Drain Pipes: ABS Service Caps: Accessible Vent Pipes: ABS Gas Service Lines: Cast iron Basement Water Heater Water Heater Operation: Functional at time of inspection Manufacturer: Vaughn Model Number: S LI Serial Number: Type: Natural gas Capacity: 120 Approximate Age: 02/1996 Area Served: Whole building TPRV and Drain Tube: Copper

15 Page 14 of 23 Bathroom Master Bathroom Closet: Single Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Tile Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Counter/Cabinet: Wood Sink/Basin: One piece sink/counter top Faucets/Traps: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap Shower/Surround: Fiberglass pan and ceramic tile surround Toilets: Koehler Ventilation: Window 2nd floor main Bathroom Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Tile Doors: Solid wood Windows: Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI and lighting circuits Counter/Cabinet: Wood Sink/Basin: One piece sink/counter tops

16 Page 15 of 23 Bathroom (Continued) Faucets/Traps: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap - Flexible drain pipe can trap debris which can cause a slow or clogged drain. Tub/Surround: Cultured marble surrounds and porcelain tub Toilets: Koehler Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan 1st floor Half Bathroom Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Tile Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Counter/Cabinet: Wood Sink/Basin: One piece sink/counter tops Faucets/Traps: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap Toilets: Koehler Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan

17 Page 16 of 23 Kitchen 1st Floor Kitchen Cooking Appliances: General Electric Ventilator: General Electric Disposal: In-Sinkerator Dishwasher: Kenmore Refrigerator: General Electric Microwave: General Electric Sink: Corian Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Plumbing/Fixtures: PVC, Powder coated Counter Tops: Corian Cabinets: Wood Pantry: Single small Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Tile Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Bedroom North, East Bedroom Closet: Single Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Carpet Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC Smoke Detector: Battery operated South, East Bedroom Closet: Single Ceiling: Drywall

18 Page 17 of 23 Bedroom (Continued) Walls: Drywall Floor: Carpet Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC Smoke Detector: Battery operated North Bedroom Closet: Single Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Carpet Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC Smoke Detector: Battery operated Master Bedroom Closet: Walk In Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall Floor: Carpet Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC Smoke Detector: Battery operated Living Space Living Room Living Space Closet: Single Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall, Wallpaper Floor: Carpet Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Dining Room Living Space Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Drywall, Wallpaper Floor: Carpet

19 Page 18 of 23 Living Space (Continued) Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits Family Room Living Space Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Wallpaper, Drywall, Built-ins Floor: Carpet Doors: Solid wood Windows: Vinyl double hung Electrical: 110 VAC Laundry Room/Area Basement Laundry Room/Area Ceiling: Exposed framing Walls: Exposed framing, Block, Pegboard Floor: Poured Doors: Bi-fold Windows: Aluminum awning Electrical: 110 VAC and lighting circuits, 220 VAC Laundry Tub: Laundry Tub Drain: Washer Hose Bib: Rotary - This type of hose has potential to leak or burst. Recommend replacement of hoses with braided stainless steel. Washer and Dryer Electrical: VAC Dryer Vent: Metal flex

20 Page 19 of 23 Laundry Room/Area (Continued) Washer Drain: Wall mounted drain Floor Drain: Surface drain

21 Page 20 of 23 Summary This summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is recommended that the client read the complete report. Exterior 1. Entire Exterior Surface Type: Vinyl siding - One or two holes present, needs cleaning. Hole in siding Roof 2. Gutters: Aluminum - Has leaf guards, Gutters have negative flow and are holding water, Leaking Negative grade, holds water Leaks at end cap

22 Page 21 of 23 Summary (Continued) 3. Northwest Chimney Chimney: Brick - Some spalling present. Spalling brick Garage/Carport 4. Attached Garage Door Opener: Overhead Door - Opener should have dedicated outlet and not an extension cord. Electrical VAC Branch Circuits: Copper - Double lugged neutrals.

23 Page 22 of 23 Summary (Continued) Attic 6. Main Attic Bathroom Fan Venting: Electric fan - Bathroom improperly vents into attic and may cause moisture damage to the insulation and structure. Should vent to roof Basement 7. Main Basement Moisture Location: Near sump pump - Water stains present, currently dry. Water stains, currently dry

24 Page 23 of 23 Summary (Continued) Bathroom 8. 2nd floor main Bathroom Faucets/Traps: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap Flexible drain pipe can trap debris which can cause a slow or clogged drain.