Prestige Home Inspection LLC Propery Inspection Report Cover Page

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1 Propery Inspection Report Cover Page Inspection prepared for: Sam Smith Date of Inspection: 5/17/2018 Time: 8:00 am Age of Home: 1965 Size: 1,080 sqft Weather: Clear & sunny with mild 57 degrees. Inspector: Danny Zyrowski License # National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, (NACHI ) / International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants, (IAC ) / Certified Mold Inspector, Environmental Solutions Association ( ESA) Fish Lake Road, North Branch, MI Phone: prestigeinspection@yahoo.com

2 1. Schedule Inspection Actual Start Time: 7:50 am Approximate Stop Time: 9:00 am Client present during inspection. Inspection Site/Details 2. Structure Details 5752 N Button Rd: Home faces the south. County: Local county Municipality: Local Twp Section #56 Parcel #: Legal Description: SEC 56 T7N R5E THE EAST 162' OF WEST 628' OF SOUTH 200' OF THE SE 14.74A. CORRECTED LEGAL FROM RE-RECORDED QUIT CLAIM School district: Local schools Postal City: Local Area Code: 517 Single family, Ranch style home. Age of home listed; 1965, 53 year aged residential structure. Home is listed as: 1,080 sqft 3-Bedrooms 1.0 Bathroom; 1 full bath. Vacant home. 3. Services & Payment No additional service(s) conducted Inspection fee payment: personal check # 258 Chase Bank. Page 1 of 8

3 4. Location Site Measurement Private well head location; 1) Well head location to house: 32 ft located at the house rear yard, southeast facing. 2) Well location to septic tank: 53 ft 3) Well location to leach field: approximated 75 ft. 4) Well location has the required distance of 10' inside the property line; Yes Septic tank and leach field location; 1) Septic tank location to house: 17 ft. 2) Septic tank location to leach field: Approximated at 5 ft. 3) Leach field system to house: approximate 28 ft. 4) Septic system was located within the required distance of 10' inside properly line: During the septic inspection, the actual property description or boundary lines was presented. The septic system appears to be within the property lines. Page 2 of 8

4 1. Wastewater Routing One Tank / One System: Yes On-Site Disposal System Separate gray & black water system: No More than one sewer line leave the foundation: No Sump pump in the crawlspace: Yes Interior ejector lift pump: No Kitchen sink equipped with a garbage disposal: No Does the washing machine discharge into the septic tank: Yes Type of interior drain system: Plastic vinyl (PVC) type. Interior drain leak issues observed: No 2. Septic Tank Evaluation Septic tank capacity: approximated 750 gallons. Tank last pumped: Unknown Number of septic tanks present: One Septic tank type): Concrete, single compartment type. Type of Access Cover; Concrete lid / Access cover condition: Good Was tank pumped for evaluation: No Tank Condition: Good Depth Below Grade: 22" Evidence of septic tank leaking: No Interior lift pump/grinder present: No / In - tank pump chamber present: No Page 3 of 8

5 3. Septic Tank Components Type of Inlet Pipe: PVC plastic type. Condition of Inlet Pipe: Good Equipped with an inlet baffle: No Equipped with an outlet baffle: No Equipped with drop pipe outlet component: Sanitary L type, no visible vent hole was seen. Effluent filter: No Any indication of previous higher than normal levels of seepage in the tank: No Depth of liquid from inside top of tank: 8" Was the tank pumped at the time of inspection: No Does sewage flow back into the tank from the leaching fields: Not that could be determined, home is vacant with minimal usage. Is the system served by a precast chamber with a mechanical pump: No 4. Leach/Drain field Evaluation Septic drainfield also called leaching fields, absorption beds, soil absorption systems, soakaway beds, and leaching beds. Onsite systems are design to perform the functions of the septic effluent treatment and disposal wastewater treatment systems, conventionally called "septic systems". Property septic system type: conventional with absorption bed & trench, approximated 200 lineal feet of 24 6 ft centers. Any structure or impermeable surfaces located over the leaching area: No Were there signs of malfunctioning of leach field: Yes seen inspectors evaluation comments. Is there a distribution box present: No Was the leach field probed: Yes Is there an expansion repair area available if needed: Likely Was a more in-depth investigation of leaching system conducted: Due to visible signs of back pressure seen at the drain field, no bore hole digging was conducted. Trees within close proximity of the drain field; Yes System location has signs of possible flooding possibilities; No Page 4 of 8

6 1. Well Performance Evaluation Inspectors Evaluation Private well records from the local county environmental health dept show the well was completed in May Private well pump during the evaluation, the pump appears to function in a normal & typical fashion. Water pressure from the well pump appeared to be normal. The wells performances was based on operation during the load test conducted on the septic system. Exterior well casing cover was not properly secured, this is a concern for possible contaminates accessing the well casing and causing contamination of the water supply. Recommend properly securing the cover for safety. Exterior well casing cover was not properly secured, this is a concern for possible contaminates accessing the well casing and causing contamination of the water supply. Page 5 of 8

7 2. Septic System Evaluation Septic disposal records from the local county health dept has no information on file for the current system. Septic tank & leaching field docu-tation is unknown. This septic evaluation is limited to visual observations in areas where some digging was conducted. The septic inspection includes conducting a hydraulic load test, this test uses a large amount of water to evaluated the system performance. Water was dumped into the septic tank for about 35 minutes, an approximated 250 gallons of water was used to evaluate the system. Recommend further evaluation by a qualified licensed sanitation specialist for concerned conditions found during the septic evolution; 1) The septic tank outlet component is a 90 degree elbow with a drop pipe. During the evaluation, the outlet component does not appear have a vent hole which is very important. It's possible a vent hole was located below the current water line and not visible. * Outlet component not being properly equipped with some type of venting, can allow solids to siphon from the tank, this will eventually compromise the drainfield. * Some items seen within the septic tank such as baby wipes or sanitary wipe. Such items are not biodegradable and can cause damage to the system. 2) During the septic evaluation, a flood test was conducted using a large amount of water within a short period of time. While conducting the flood test, the septic tank was monitored to observe the performance of septic tank. Water had risen and was beginning to cover the outlet pipe. The drain field does not appear to be able to handle the load test. * While probing different areas of the drain tiles, water seen dripping form the probe. Bore holes dug to evaluate the leaching tile and aggregate materials. Every hole would fill with water indicating a saturated/failing system. Suggest obtaining some bids to have the drainfield replaced. 3) A large maple tree is located within close proximity of the leaching field. Large trees have aggressive root system which can infiltrate the leaching tiles and cause damage. 4) To help restore and prolong the functionality of the septic system, roots invading the septic lateral lines must be killed. * Buy a septic line clearing product containing copper sulfate pentahydrate. It is specifically formulated for killing roots in lateral septic lines when a septic field and tank is present. It can be found in large garden centers. * Follow directions on the label for adding the product to the septic system to clear tree roots from the lateral septic lines. Add the amount recommended on the package label for regular maintenance and to keep the lateral septic lines cleared of tree roots Page 6 of 8

8 Outlet component does not have a visible vent hole. During the load test, water has risen over the outlet pipe. 3. Disclaimer Large maple tree is within close proximity of the last 1/3 of the leaching field. Inspection/evaluation disclaimer; Since many interrelating factors contribute to the water well system or sewage disposal system. This inspection/evaluation does not imply approval and cannot be considered conclusive or a guarantee by Prestige Home Inspection that successful operation is assured. Many areas or components are not accessible (i.e. drain lines/drain field). Any repairs or other factors,(e.g. water softener to septic, sump to septic, increased use, etc) may cause and increase in discharge to the septic system may have an effect on the system in the future. Page 7 of 8

9 END OF REPORT Dear Sam Smith. Thank you for choosing Prestige Home Inspection to inspect your property at 5752 N Button Road, Your town, MI on 5/17/2018. We work hard to provide a professional and informative experience. Kind regards, Danny Zyrowski License # National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, (NACHI ) / International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants, (IAC ) / Certified Mold Inspector, Environmental Solutions Association ( ESA). Page 8 of 8