Alexandria Property Inspections Inc. 14421 Broadwinged Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 Prepared for: Prepared by: National Property Inspections 15 Canterbury Road Great Neck, NY 11021
08:00 July 19, 2012 Page 1 of 14 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 Marginal Item is not fully functional and requires repair or servicing. D Defective Item needs immediate repair or replacement. It is unable to perform its intended function. Property Address 14421 Broadwinged Drive City Gainesville State Virginia Zip 20155 Contact Name Phone 703-345-1668 Fax Client Name Client Address City State Zip Phone Fax E-Mail riddpk@yahoo.com Inspector Name Paul M. Rivera Company Name National Property Inspections Company Address 15 Canterbury Road City Great Neck State NY Zip 11021 Phone 571-244-3028 Fax E-Mail npipaul@yahoo.com File Number PMR0021 Amount Received $325.00 General Information Property Information Client Information Inspection Company Conditions Others Present Craftmark Homes Project Manager Property Occupied Vacant Estimated Age Under Construction Entrance Faces Northwest Inspection Date 07/18/2012 Start Time 8:00 am End Time 10:00 am Electric On Yes No Not Applicable Gas/Oil On Yes No Not Applicable Water On Yes No Not Applicable Temperature 80 Degrees Weather Clear Soil Conditions Dry Space Below Grade Basement 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 All Obtained How Verified Visual Inspection
08:00 July 19, 2012 Page 2 of 14 Lots and Grounds A NP NI M D 1. Grading: Negative Slope Drains Towards the Property Unfinished Grading has negative slope and water appears to have pooled against the basement walls. This has created large sink holes on the northeast corner of the home. This may have settled the newly installed drain system to a lower elevation and compromised the compacted soil that supports the foundation and basement walls. Negative grade (expansive soil) This home is located in an area in which expansive soil is commonly found. Expansive soils are soils which increase to many times their original volume in response to increases in soil moisture content, creating forces which can easily damage home structural components such as foundations, floor slabs, flatwork and interior and exterior wall coverings. It appears that during construction rain accumulated in the northeast corner of the property. The sump pump may not have been installed at the time a rain storm may have happened. No power going to the newly installed pump that is located in the basement at the time of this inspection. The apparent grading condition did not allow water to drain away from the property properly and ponded. The home had neutral or negative drainage which routed moisture from runoff from precipitation to the foundation. This condition can saturate soil at the foundation which can compromise its ability to support the weight of the structure above and/or result in soil movement or undermining, any of which can damage the foundation and possibly the home structure. The ground should slope away from the home ¼-inch per foot for a distance of at least six feet from the foundation. Homes located in areas which contain expansive soils will benefit from increasing both the angle and length of slope away from the home. Homes containing soils through which water drains quickly may benefit from the installation of a sub-surface drainage plane. In the basement where the steel columns are located it appears that dirt or mud is in the on the column foundation. The basement may have flooded since the sump pump appeared not in operation at the time of the moisture intrusion. CONCRETE CRACKS (general) No Standards for crack evaluation No Standards exist for evaluating cracks in concrete. Cracks appear for a wide variety of reason, some of which may not be apparent at the time of the inspection. Cracks less than ¼-inch which do not exhibit displacement are typically not considered to be structural issues unless they appear in conjunction with another condition. Shrinkage cracks The concrete foundation had typical shrinkage cracks. Shrinkage cracks appear as part of the natural concrete curing process and are not a structural concern. Normal cracking was viewed o on the concrete basement floor random at weak points and control cracking. Cracks in the Basement Concrete Floor
08:00 July 19, 2012 Page 3 of 14 Northeast corner of the basement where the moisture intrusion appears to have occurred. This area of the basement floor is cracking is noted as other than normal. Water having the ability to penetrate thought the openings in the floor that where blocked out for the steel columns may have settled under the vapor barrier and saturating the clay expansive soil. The expansion of soil may have applied pressure upwards to generate the abnormal cracking. Settling under concrete steps of front entrance of home was noted. Recommend contacting a qualified engineer or contractor to evaluate any possible damage and make recommendations. For possible damage and repairs inside the basement floor, outside drainage system and the final grade that will move water away from the home properly.
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08:00 July 19, 2012 Page 13 of 14 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. Lots and Grounds 1. Grading: Negative Slope Drains Towards the Property Unfinished Grading has negative slope and water appears to have pooled against the basement walls. This has created large sink holes on the northeast corner of the home. This may have settled the newly installed drain system to a lower elevation and compromised the compacted soil that supports the foundation and basement walls. Negative grade (expansive soil) This home is located in an area in which expansive soil is commonly found. Expansive soils are soils which increase to many times their original volume in response to increases in soil moisture content, creating forces which can easily damage home structural components such as foundations, floor slabs, flatwork and interior and exterior wall coverings. It appears that during construction rain accumulated in the northeast corner of the property. The sump pump may not have been installed at the time a rain storm may have happened. No power going to the newly installed pump that is located in the basement at the time of this inspection. The apparent grading condition did not allow water to drain away from the property properly and ponded. The home had neutral or negative drainage which routed moisture from runoff from precipitation to the foundation. This condition can saturate soil at the foundation which can compromise its ability to support the weight of the structure above and/or result in soil movement or undermining, any of which can damage the foundation and possibly the home structure. The ground should slope away from the home ¼-inch per foot for a distance of at least six feet from the foundation. Homes located in areas which contain expansive soils will benefit from increasing both the angle and length of slope away from the home. Homes containing soils through which water drains quickly may benefit from the installation of a sub-surface drainage plane. In the basement where the steel columns are located it appears that dirt or mud is in the on the column foundation. The basement may have flooded since the sump pump appeared not in operation at the time of the moisture intrusion. CONCRETE CRACKS (general) No Standards for crack evaluation No Standards exist for evaluating cracks in concrete. Cracks appear for a wide variety of reason, some of which may not be apparent at the time of the inspection. Cracks less than ¼-inch which do not exhibit displacement are typically not considered to be structural issues unless they appear in conjunction with another condition. Shrinkage cracks The concrete foundation had typical shrinkage cracks. Shrinkage cracks appear as part of the natural concrete curing process and are not a structural concern. Normal cracking was viewed o on the concrete basement floor random at weak points and control cracking. Cracks in the Basement Concrete Floor Northeast corner of the basement where the moisture intrusion appears to have occurred. This area of the basement floor is cracking is noted as other than normal. Water having the ability to penetrate thought the openings in the floor that where
08:00 July 19, 2012 Page 14 of 14 Defective Summary (Continued) blocked out for the steel columns may have settled under the vapor barrier and saturating the clay expansive soil. The expansion of soil may have applied pressure upwards to generate the abnormal cracking. Settling under concrete steps of front entrance of home was noted. Recommend contacting a qualified engineer or contractor to evaluate any possible damage and make recommendations. For possible damage and repairs inside the basement floor, outside drainage system and the final grade that will move water away from the home properly.