10729 Sandalwood Dr. Box677 Columbia, Illinois 62236 Eric Bingham, Inspector Cell: (618) 304-1914 Thank you for your business! Waterloo, IL. 62298
Page 1 of 15 Normal Maintenance 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. Lots and Grounds Window Wells: Not covered - add covers. Exterior 1st Floor Exterior Surface Type: Brick veneer - Visible settling ar rear garage door and side wall. Patio Door: Wood sliding - Needs repair from rot. Garage/Carport Attached Garage Floor/Foundation: Poured concrete - Minor floor cracks noted-seal cracks. see exterior siding section for brick cracks. Roof Main Roof Surface Material: Architectural Fiberglass - minor hail damage at front gable. Heating System Main Heating System Heating System Operation: Adequate Bathroom 1st floor 1/2 bath. Half Bathroom Faucets/Traps: hot & cold handles - Slow draining noted-further review/repair, Slow draining noted-further review/repair Kitchen 1st Floor Kitchen Cooking Appliances: General Electric - add anti tip bracket to kitchen stove.
Page 2 of 15 Normal Maintenance Summary (Continued) Interior Rooms Interior rooms Living Space Doors: Hollow wood, pocket hollow wood. The door is sticking at front middle guest bedroom pocket door. Interior rooms Living Space Windows: Wood double hung - Windows stick at several places. 1 Interior rooms Living Space Electrical: 110 VAC - add safety covers to bare closet lightbbulbs in closets as required by local code authority. 1 Interior rooms Living Space Smoke Detector: Battery operated - add as required by local code authority.
Page 3 of 15 Defective 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 Exterior Electric Outlets: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI outlet Garage/Carport Attached Garage Service Doors: Wood - Entry door not rated for fire Attached Garage Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit Electrical 120 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper - improper 110 volt fuses used on AC-220 volt connection in panel. Evaluation by a licensed electrician is recommended. Smoke Detectors: Battery operated - Add to each bedroom as required by state law. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Battery operated, None seen - Add within 15 ft. of each bedroom as required by state law. Add within 15 ft. of each bedroom as required by state law. Basement Main Basement Electrical: 110 VAC - Open ground. see sticker Air Conditioning Main AC System Electrical Disconnect: None - Add exterior electric shutoff as required by local code authority. Heating System Main Heating System Distribution: Metal duct - Inproper return air vent by water heater flue causing back drafting of carbon monxide into house.readings were over 5 ppm. this is hazardous. Bathroom 1st floor 1/2 bath. Half Bathroom Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit 1 Basement Bathroom Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit Kitchen 1 1st Floor Kitchen Disposal: In-Sinkerator - Add romex connector to disposal wire. Inoperative
Page 4 of 15 Defective Summary (Continued) 1 1st Floor Kitchen Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit. Surface mounted wiring at microwave outlet
Page 5 of 15 Table of Contents Definitions 6 General Information 6 Lots and Grounds 7 Exterior 7 Garage/Carport 8 Roof 9 Electrical 9 Structure 10 Attic 10 Basement 11 Air Conditioning 11 Heating System 12 Plumbing 12 Bathroom 13 Kitchen 14 Interior Rooms 15 Laundry Room/Area 15
Page 6 of 15 Definitions NOTE: All definitions listed below refer to the property or item listed as inspected on this report at the time of inspection A Acceptable Functional with no obvious signs of defect. NP Not Present Item not present or not found. NI Not Inspected Item was unable to be inspected for safety reasons or due to lack of power, inaccessible, or disconnected at time of inspection. M Normal Maintenance Item which needs maintenance or repair. These are considered normal for a house of this age and condition. D Defective Item needs immediate repair or replacement. It is unable to perform its intended function. General Information Property Information Property Address City Waterloo State Illinois Zip 62298 Contact Name Beth Luhr Client Information Client Name E-Mail drdonna301@yahoo.com Inspection Company Inspector Name Eric Bingham Company Name Address 10729 Sandalwood Dr. Box677 City Columbia State Illinois Zip 62236 Phone 618-304-1914 E-Mail BING@HTC.NET File Number 703james Amount Received $305 Inc termite Conditions Others Present Buyer, Buyer's Agent Property Occupied Vacant Estimated Age 49 yrs Entrance Faces East Inspection Date 12/20/16 Start Time 9 am End Time 11 am Electric On Yes No Not Applicable Gas/Oil On Yes No Not Applicable Water On Yes No Not Applicable Temperature 19 degrees Weather Partly cloudy Soil Conditions Frozen Space Below Grade Basement Building Type Single family Garage Attached
Page 7 of 15 General Information (Continued) Sewage Disposal City How Verified Visual Inspection Water Source City How Verified Visual Inspection Additions/Modifications N/A Lots and Grounds 1 1 1 1 1 Walks: Concrete Steps/Stoops: Concrete Patio: Concrete Deck: Balcony: Porch: Concrete Vegetation: Shrubs & trees Retaining Walls: Basement Stairwell: Grading: Minor slope Swale: Window Wells: Not covered - add covers. Basement Stairwell Drain: Exterior Surface Drain: Driveway: Concrete - Due to snow or ice cover the comments reflect only the visible portion of the driveway Fences: Lawn Sprinklers: 1 1 Exterior 1st Floor Exterior Surface Type: Brick veneer - Visible settling ar rear garage door and side wall. Gables Exterior Surface Type: Vinyl siding Trim: Aluminum, Wood Fascia: Aluminum Soffits: Aluminum Door Bell: Hard wired
Page 8 of 15 Exterior (Continued) Entry Doors: Metal Patio Door: Wood sliding - Needs repair from rot. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Windows: vinyl single hung, Wood double hung insulated glass. Storm Windows: Window Screens: Basement Windows: Aluminum casement Exterior Lighting: Surface mount Exterior Electric Outlets: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI outlet Hose Bibs: frost proof Gas Meter: Exterior surface mount at side of home Main Gas Valve: Located at gas meter Garage/Carport Attached Garage Type of Structure: Attached Car Spaces: 2 Garage Doors: Hardboard Door Operation: Mechanized Door Opener: Allister Exterior Surface: Same as house Roof: same as main house Roof Structure: 2x4 Truss Service Doors: Wood - Entry door not rated for fire Ceiling: Drywall Walls: Paint and paneling, Drywall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Floor/Foundation: Poured concrete - Minor floor cracks noted-seal cracks. see exterior siding section for brick cracks. Hose Bibs: Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit Smoke Detector: Heating: Windows: Wood double hung Gutters: Aluminum Downspouts: Aluminum Leader/Extensions: underground extensions - old underground clay tile from downspout is at end of useful life.
Page 9 of 15 Roof Main Roof Surface Method of Inspection: On roof Unable to Inspect: 20% - Snow Material: Architectural Fiberglass - minor hail damage at front gable. Type: Gable Approximate 1 1 1 none Chimney 1 1 1 Age: 12-15 yrs Flashing: Aluminum, tar or sealant Valleys: Asphalt shingle - Snow cover limited view. Skylights: Plumbing Vents: Cast Iron, LEAD Electrical Mast: Mast with tie back at roof Gutters: Aluminum - gutter guards Downspouts: Aluminum Leader/Extension: underground extensions Chimney: Flue/Flue Cap: Chimney Flashing: Electrical Service Size Amps: 125 Volts: 220-240 VAC Service: Copper 120 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper - improper 110 volt fuses used on AC-220 volt connection in panel. Evaluation by a licensed electrician is recommended. 240 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper Aluminum Wiring: Conductor Type: Romex Ground: Rod in ground only Smoke Detectors: Battery operated - Add to each bedroom as required by state law. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Battery operated, None seen - Add within 15 ft. of each bedroom as required by state law. Add within 15 ft. of each bedroom as required by state law.
Page 10 of 15 Electrical (Continued) Basement Electric Panel Manufacturer: Square D 1 Maximum Capacity: 125 Amps 1 Main Breaker Size: 1 Breakers: 1 Fuses: Blade type, Screw type 1 AFCI: 1 GFCI: 1 Is the panel bonded? Yes No Structure Structure Type: Wood frame Foundation: Poured Differential Movement: Beams: Bonded wood Bearing Walls: Frame Joists/Trusses: 2x10 Piers/Posts: Steel posts Floor/Slab: Poured slab - floor covering limits visiblity. Stairs/Handrails: Wood stairs with wood handrails Subfloor: Plywood Attic Main Attic Method of Inspection: In the attic Unable to Inspect: 40% - Insulation Roof Framing: 2x4 Truss Sheathing: Plywood Ventilation: Roof and soffit vents Insulation: Blown in, Fiberglass Insulation Depth: 16" Vapor Barrier: Attic Fan: House Fan: Belt drive with manual controls - not operated due to cold weather. 1 Wiring/Lighting: 110 VAC 1 Moisture Penetration: 1 Bathroom Fan Venting:
Page 11 of 15 Basement Main Basement 1 1 1 1 1 1 Unable to Inspect: 30% - acess limited due to finished areas. Ceiling: Suspended ceiling, Exposed framing Walls: Paint and paneling, Concrete Floor: Carpet, Concrete Floor Drain: Surface drain Doors: Hollow wood Windows: Aluminum casement Electrical: 110 VAC - Open ground. see sticker Smoke Detector: HVAC Source: Heating system register Vapor Barrier: Insulation: Ventilation: Sump Pump: Moisture Location: Basement Stairs/Railings: Wood stairs with wood handrails Air Conditioning Main AC System A/C System Operation: not operated due to low exterior temperature Condensate Removal: Plastic tubing Exterior Unit: Pad mounted Manufacturer: Carrier Area Served: Whole building Approximate Age: 28 yrs. Fuel Type: 220 VAC Temperature Differential: n/a Type: Central A/C Capacity: 5 Ton Visible Coil: Aluminum Refrigerant Lines: Suction line and liquid line Electrical Disconnect: None - Add exterior electric shutoff as required by local code authority. 1 Exposed Ductwork: Metal 1 Blower Fan/Filters: Direct drive with disposable filter 1 Thermostats: Individual
Page 12 of 15 Heating System Main Heating System Heating System Operation: Adequate Manufacturer: Ruud Type: Forced air Capacity: 100,000 BTUHR Area Served: Whole building Approximate Age: 13 years Fuel Type: Natural gas Heat Exchanger: 4 Burner Unable to Inspect: 40% Blower Fan/Filter: Direct drive with disposable filter Distribution: Metal duct - Inproper return air vent by water heater flue causing back drafting of carbon monxide into house.readings were over 5 ppm. this is hazardous. 1 1 Flue Pipe: Double wall Humidifier: April-Aire - Needs cleaning Thermostats: Individual Plumbing Service Line: Copper Main Water Shutoff: Basement Water Lines: Copper Drain Pipes: Copper, Cast iron, PVC Service Caps: Accessible Vent Pipes: Copper, Cast iron, Lead Gas Service Lines: Cast iron Basement Water Heater Water Heater Operation: Adequate - Water heater is nearing the end of it's design life Manufacturer: Kenmore Type: Natural gas Capacity: 40 Gal. 1 Approximate Age: 13 years Area Served: Whole building 1 Flue Pipe: Double wall 1 TPRV and Drain Tube: Copper
Page 13 of 15 Bathroom 1st floor main Bathroom Closet: Large Ceiling: Plaster Walls: Plaster, Ceramic tile Floor: Vinyl floor covering Doors: Hollow wood Windows: Wood double hung Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI Counter/Cabinet: Wood Sink/Basin: Molded single bowl Faucets/Traps: hot & cold handles 1 Tub/Surround: Porcelain tub and fiberglass surround 1 Shower/Surround: Part of tub 1 Spa Tub/Surround: 1 Toilets: 3 Gallon Tank 1 HVAC Source: Heating system register 1 Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan and window 1st floor 1/2 bath. Half Bathroom 1 Closet: 1 Ceiling: Plaster 1 Walls: Plaster, Ceramic tile 20. Floor: laminate 2 Doors: Hollow wood 2 Windows: Wood double hung 2 Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit 2 Counter/Cabinet: Wood 2 Sink/Basin: Molded single bowl 2 Faucets/Traps: hot & cold handles - Slow draining noted-further review/repair, Slow draining noted-further review/repair 2 Toilets: 3 Gallon Tank 2 HVAC Source: Heating system register 2 Ventilation: Window Basement Bathroom 30. Closet: 3 Ceiling: Exposed framing, Suspended ceiling 3 Walls: Paint and paneling, Concrete 3 Floor: Vinyl floor covering 3 Doors: Hollow wood 3 Windows: Aluminum casement 3 Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit 3 Counter/Cabinet: Porcelin 3 Sink/Basin: Porcelain coated
Page 14 of 15 Bathroom (Continued) 3 40. 4 4 4 4 4 Faucets/Traps: hot & cold handles Tub/Surround: Shower/Surround: Concrete walls & curtain. Spa Tub/Surround: Toilets: 5 galllon tank HVAC Source: Ventilation: Window Kitchen 1st Floor Kitchen Cooking Appliances: General Electric - add anti tip bracket to kitchen stove. Ventilator: Broan Disposal: In-Sinkerator - Add romex connector to disposal wire. Inoperative 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Dishwasher: Refrigerator: Frigidaire Microwave: Sink: Stainless Steel Electrical: 110 VAC - Non-GFCI circuit. Surface mounted wiring at microwave outlet Plumbing/Fixtures: PVC Counter Tops: Formica Cabinets: Wood Pantry: Ceiling: Plaster Walls: Plaster Floor: laminate Doors: Windows: Wood double hung HVAC Source: Heating system register
Page 15 of 15 Interior Rooms Interior rooms Living Space Closet: Large Ceiling: Plaster Walls: Plaster Floor: Carpet, Poured Doors: Hollow wood, pocket hollow wood. The door is sticking at front middle guest bedroom pocket door. Windows: Wood double hung - Windows stick at several places. Electrical: 110 VAC - add safety covers to bare closet lightbbulbs in closets as required by local code authority. HVAC Source: Heating system register Smoke Detector: Battery operated - add as required by local code authority. Laundry Room/Area Basement Laundry Room/Area Closet: Ceiling: Exposed framing Walls: Paint and paneling, Concrete Floor: Poured Doors: Vinyl Sliding Windows: Electrical: 110 VAC/220 VAC Smoke Detector: HVAC Source: Heating system register Laundry Tub: 1 Laundry Tub Drain: 1 Washer Hose Bib: Gate valves - Not inspected no washer connected. 1 Washer and Dryer Electrical: 110 VAC, 220 VAC 1 Dryer Vent: Metal flex 1 Dryer Gas Line: 1 Washer Drain: Stand pipe - not tested no washer connected. 1 Floor Drain: