Right at Home Inspections and Solutions

708-473-5116 17041CreightonDrive Lockport,Illinois60441 rightathomeinspections@gmail.com

Property Inspection Report For Mr. and Mrs. Client 123 Wood Lane, Your Town, Illinois

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Right at Home Inspections and Solutions

708-473-5116 17041CreightonDrive Lockport,Illinois60441 rightathomeinspections@gmail.com

Mr. and Mrs. Client 123 Elm Anywhere, Illinois 60441

3/29/2010

DearMr.andMrs.Client, Itisimportantthatyouunderstandthatallcommentsofconditions,observationsandrecommendationsaremyopinions. Commentsinthereportarebasedonmyinterpretationofthevariousindustrystandardsandpractices. Throughoutthereport,allcommentsandnotesaretobeconsideredasstartingwiththephraseinmyopinion. Bewarethatothersmaydisagreeorhaveadifferentperspectivethanmine.Notallhomeinspectorsortradesmenagreeon defects,installationmethods,seriousnessorotherconsiderations.Theinspectionreportprovidesyouwithinformationabout thehomethatIbelievetobeofconcernorinterest.Youarepayingmeformyopinionandthereportisareflectionofthat. Inanattempttoavoidredundancyinthereport,anyandallrecommendationsorcommentsforrepair,replacement,additional evaluation,correctiveactionorsimilarshouldonlybeperformedusingrecognizedmethodsandmaterialsbyaqualified/ licensedprofessionalintheirrespectivefield.Youshouldalsobeawarethatinsomeareasprofessionallicensingofsome tradesisnotrequiredbymunicipalorothergovernmentalbodies. Theinspectionreportisnotdesignedtopredictwhenthingswillbreakdownorcauseproblems.Theinspectionreportisnot designedtoprovideaneducationalwarningoneverysideeffectfromadefectormalfunction. Itisimportanttounderstandthattheobserveddefectmaybeasymptomofagreaterproblemorasolutionmayinvolve troubleshootingasystemandnotjustaddressingtheitemidentifiedinthereport.Thisinspectionreportcannotaddressthose possibilities. Sincerely, MarkGlowczynski

markglowczynski RightatHomeInspectionsandSolutions

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ROOFING
ROOFING LIMITATIONS
Roof Inspected By: Iinspectedtheroofingfromtheground. Limitations: Theentireroofwasfreeandclearformetoinspect. Chimney: Thechimneywasfreeandclearformetoinspect.

ROOFING DESCRIPTIONS
Main Roof: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASSSHINGLES-Thistypeofroofingmaterialhasanestimatedlifespanofapproximately 20years.Someshinglesaremanufacturedthataredesignedtolastupto35years.Itisnotwithinthescopeof thisinspectiontomakethatdetermination. Garage Roof: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASSSHINGLES-Thistypeofroofingmaterialhasanestimatedlifespanofapproximately 20years.Someshinglesaremanufacturedthataredesignedtolastupto35years.Itisnotwithinthescopeof thisinspectiontomakethatdetermination. Chimney: METAL-Metalchimneysneedtoberegularlyinspectedforrustanddamage.Thesedotendtoworkjustfinefor gasappliances.

ROOFING INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Main Roof: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Secondary Roof: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Chimney: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Valley Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Hip & Ridge Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Roof to Wall Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Chimney Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Sloped to Flat Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Roof Vent Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Plumbing Stack Flashing: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Drip Edge Flashing: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.
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Parapet Wall Flashing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Skylight: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected.

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EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Theexteriorwasinspectedfromthegroundlevelonly.Itisnotwithinthescopetoclimbthewalls foracloserinspection.ThislimitsmyinspectionandIcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotsee. DISCLAIMER-Storagewasinthegarage.Itisnotwithinthescoperemovethestorageforacloserinspection. ThislimitsmyinspectionandIcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotsee.

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTIONS
Gutters: ALUMINUM-Theguttersaremadeofaluminum.Theseguttersshouldbeinspectedandcleanedatleastoncea year. Downspouts: ALUMINUM-Thedownspoutsaremadeofaluminum.Thedownspoutsshouldbeinspectedandcleanedatleast onceayear. Soffit: WOOD-Thesoffitismadeofwood.Thistypeofmaterialispronetorotandshouldbewellprotectedfromwater damagebykeepingitwellpainted. Fascia: WOOD-Thefasciaismadeofwood.Thistypeofmaterialispronetorotandshouldbewellprotectedfrom waterdamagebykeepingitwellpainted. Windows: Thewindowsaredoublehung. Wall Surfaces: VINYLSIDING-Mostproblemsassociatedwithvinylsidingsareinstallationdefects,ratherthandeficiencieswith thematerialsthemselves.Securingthesidingtootightandalackofmoldingsandtrimpieceswherethesiding buttsothermaterialsorchangesdirection,isoneofthemorecommonproblems.Annualinspections, maintenance,andrepairsasneeded,willhelpextendthelifespanofthevinylsiding. Walkways: CONCRETE-Thewalkwaysaremadeofconcrete. Driveways: ThedrivewayismadeofAsphalt.Thisdrivewayshouldbeseal-coatedatleastonceayearasgeneral maintenance. Retaining Walls: Noretainingwallsarepresentonthisproperty. Garage: Thegarageisatwocarattachedgarage.

EXTERIOR INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Gutters: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Downspouts: REPAIR or REPLACE-Thedownspoutdischargedrainsclosetothehouse.Asaruleofthumb,aminimum drainageofsixfeetfromthehouseisrecommended.Inmyopinionwhendrainageiscloserthan6feetthereis anincreasedpotentialforwatertogobacktothefoundationandresultinwaterleakageintobasementsand crawlspaces.Waterleakagecancausevariousproblemsanddamageincludingdamagingdrywall,plaster, paneling,flooringandsimilar.Waterleakagecanalsoleadtomoldproblems.Irecommendthatyoucontacta qualifiedcontractortomitigatethesituationifpossible.

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Soffit: REPAIR or REPLACE-Caulk,sealantand/orflashingdetailisdeteriorated,damagedorotherwisenoteffective. Inmyopinionthiscanincreasethechancesforwaterleakageandothermoistureproblems.Thiscanleadto variousdamagessuchasatthedrywall,plaster,flooring,insulationandstructuralframing.Waterleakageand moistureproblemscanalsoleadtoamoldproblem.Appropriatecorrectiveactionisrecommendedbyaqualified contractor. Fascia: REPAIR or REPLACE-Caulk,sealant and/orflashingdetailisdeteriorated, damagedorotherwisenoteffective.Inmy opinionthiscanincreasethechancesfor waterleakageandothermoistureproblems. Thiscanleadtovariousdamagessuchas atthedrywall,plaster,flooring,insulation andstructuralframing.Waterleakageand moistureproblemscanalsoleadtoamold problem.Appropriatecorrectiveactionis recommendedbyaqualifiedcontractor.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Replacerottedfaciaboardnearestroofline.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Recaulkallseamsinfaciaboards.

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EXTERIOR INSPECTABLE ITEMS

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Replacedamagedfaciaboard.

Lot Topography: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Doors: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Windows: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Head Flashings: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Wall Surfaces: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Foundation Walls: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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Landscaping: MAINTENANCE-Bushesareclosetothe building.Inmyopinionthiscanleadto insectandwaterdamagetothebuilding.I recommendthatyoucontactaqualified landscapingcontractortomitigatethe situation.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Keepsbushesandallvegetationtrimedaway fromthestructure.

Walkout Basement: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Window Wells: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Walkways: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Porches: REPAIR or REPLACE-Barewoodisshowing.Inmyopinionthiscanincreasethechancesfordeterioration, rotting,waterleakageandfurtherdamagetothebuilding.Irecommendthatyoucontactaqualifiedcontractorto properlyrepairthiscondition. Driveways: SAFETY-Unevenwalkingsurfacesare presentonthisproperty.Inmyopinionthis isconsideredatriphazardandcanleadto injuryifnotcorrected.Irecommendthatyou contactaqualifiedcontractortocorrectthis situation.Thedrivewayisbuckledwhereit meetsthegaragepad.Althoughtheslopeis stillawayfromthehome,repairshouldme madetomakesureitdoesnotstarttoslope towardthehome.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Considerrepairofdrivenearthegarage.

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Retaining Walls: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Garage Floors: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Garage Overhead Door: Replaceweatherstriponoverheaddoor. Repairfoundationarearightnextto doorframeonbottom.Youcanseethrough totheoutside.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Replaceweatherstriponoverheaddoor.Repair holesbetweenfoundationanddoorframe.

Door Opener: SAFETY-Theautomaticretractfeatureoftheoverheadgaragedoormotorisnotoperating.Inmyopinionthisis aninjuryhazardanddooroperatorshouldbeadjusted,servicedorotherappropriateactionbyaqualifiedgarage doortechnician. Fire / Gas Proofing: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Carport: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected.

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STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Finishes,insulationand/orstorageisconcealingstructuralcomponents.Icannotberesponsible foranydefectsthatIcannotsee. DISCLAIMER-Iwasnotabletocompletelyinspectthebasementslabduetoaccesslimitations.Icannotbe responsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotsee.

STRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS
Configuration: Basement CrawlSpace Foundation: Pouredconcrete Post: Thepostsaremadeofsteel. Beams: Steel Floor Construction: Pouredconcreteinbasementarea. WoodJoistinotherareas. Bridging: NotVisible Sub-Flooring: OSB Walls: WoodFrame Roof Framing: Notinspected.

STRUCTURE INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Footings: DISCLAIMER-Thefootingsarenotaccessibleforinspection.Thetype,styleandmaterialareunknown.Its physicalconditionisunknown.Thisinspectioncannotdetermineifthereisanydamageorstructuralproblems. Foundation: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Sill Plates: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Post: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Beams: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Floor Construction: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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Bridging: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Sub-Flooring: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Walls: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Stairway: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Roof Framing: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Roof Sheathing: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Seismic: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected.

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ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Iwasunabletocompletelyfollowthegroundwire.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatI cannotseeorexamine. DISCLAIMER-Concealedelectricalcomponentsnotinspected.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatI cannotseeorexamine. DISCLAIMER-Maindisconnectcoverwasnotremoved.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannot seeorexamine. DISCLAIMER-Smokedetectorsarenottestedforoperation. DISCLAIMER-Theelectricalpanelisnotaccessible.Theconditionofthepanelandrelatedinternalwiringis unknown.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotsee.

ELECTRIC DESCRIPTIONS
Service Entrance: Underground Copper Service Size: 100amps110/220volts Main Disconnect Location: Basement.Betweenbathandgarage,insidecloset. Main Disconnect Size: 100amps Distribution Panel: Breakers System Grounding: Iwasunabletoverifythegroundingtermination. Distribution Wiring: CopperInsulatedinPlastic Outlets: 15ampoutlets 20ampoutlets GFCIOutlets

ELECTRIC INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Service Entrance: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Main Disconnect Panel: SAFETY-Theelectricalpanelhaslessthanthreefeetclearancetothefrontandsides.Inmyopinionlessthan threefeetclearancecanbeanincreasedshock/electrocutionhazardforthosewhoneedtoaccessthepanel. Appropriatecorrectiveactionisrecommendedbyaqualifiedcontractor. Distribution Panel: SAFETY-Theelectricalpanelhaslessthanthreefeetclearancetothefrontandsides.Inmyopinionlessthan threefeetclearancecanbeanincreasedshock/electrocutionhazardforthosewhoneedtoaccessthepanel. Appropriatecorrectiveactionisrecommendedbyaqualifiedcontractor. Fuses / Breakers: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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System Grounding: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Distribution Wiring: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Outlets: SAFETY-Oftherepresentativesamplingof wallreceptacles,certainGFCIreceptacles didnotproperlyrespond.Anonfunctioning GFCIreceptacleisconsideredtobean electricalshock/electrocutionhazard. Correctiveactionisneededbyaqualified electrician.Thelocationisinbasement bathroom.GFCIshowedopengroundon testmeter. Onephonejackinbasementneedsthe coverplatereplaced.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Replacephonejackplateinbasement.

Switches: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Lights: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Ceiling Fans: SAFETY-Exposedwiresarepresentatthe ceilingfans.Thisisanincreasedelectrical shock/firehazard.Appropriatecorrective actionisrecommendedbyaqualified electrician.Thelocationis1stbedroomon leftwhencomingupstairs.Thegreen groundwiredisexposed.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Allwiringshouldbeproperlyinstalledwithinthe fanshaft.

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Smoke Detectors: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Carbon Monoxide Det: SAFETY-Therearenocarbonmonoxidedetectors.Inmyopinionthisisunsafe.Intheeventofacarbon monoxideevent(suchasafailurewiththefurnaceorwaterheater),poisonouscarbonmonoxidecanfillthe home.Thiscanbedeadly.Irecommendyouinstallcarbonmonoxidedetectorsinappropriatelocations. Installationisrecommendedbyaqualifiedcontractor.

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HEATING
HEATING LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Theheatexchangerwasnotvisibleoraccessible.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatI cannotinspect. DISCLAIMER-Aheatlosscalculationisnotdone.Thisisbeyondthescopeofahomeinspection. DISCLAIMER-Safetydevicesarenottested.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotinspect. TRANEModelnumber:AUD100C936H3SerialNumber:M148SK32G

HEATING DESCRIPTIONS
Fuel: Gas Main Gas Shut Off: Themaingasshutoffvalveislocatedontheoutsideofthebuilding. Gas Piping: BlackIron Approximate Age: Thefurnaceisinitsthirdquarterofitsexpectedlife. Failure Probability: Medium Type of Heating System: GasForcedAir Efficiency: Conventional

HEATING INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Gas Piping: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Oil Tank: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Barometric Damper: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Clearance From Combustibles: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Chimney Liner: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Heat Exchanger: SAFETY-Theheatexchangerisdirty.Itismyopinionthatthiscanshortenthelifespanandcreatesahigher levelofcarbonmonoxide.Carbonmonoxidecanresultinpoisoning,illnessanddeath.Appropriatecorrective actionisneededbyaqualifiedmechanicalcontractor. Blower Fan: MAINTENANCE-Theblowerfanisdirty.Itismyopinionthatthisshortensthelifespanoftheblowerand reducescanairflow.Irecommendyoucontactaqualifiedmechanicalcontractorforcleaningorothercorrective action. Filter: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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Ductwork: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Gas Valve: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Pilot Light: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Heat Shield: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Gas Burner: MAINTENANCE-Theheatingsystemis dirtyandburnershavedebrisonthem.A dirtyheatingsystemcanhaveanegative effectonitsperformance,canleadto malfunctionandsafetyhazards.A professionalcleaningisneededbya qualifiedmechanicalcontractor.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Havefurnacecleanedandservicedbya qualifiedtechnician.

Vent: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Oil Burner: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Combustion Air: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Induced Draft Fan: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Electric Wiring: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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COOLING
COOLING LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Thetemperaturewasbelow65degreewithinthepast24hours.Inmyopinion,Imaydamagethe unitifIoperateit.Iamnotoperatingthisunit.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotinspect. DISCLAIMER-Aheatlossorheatgaincalculationisnotdone.Thisisbeyondthescopeofahomeinspection. DISCLAIMER-Safetydevicesarenottested.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannotinspect. DISCLAIMER-Theoutdoortemperatureis/orhasbeenconsistentlylowerthan65degrees.Itisagenerally recognizedpracticenottotesta/csystemswhentheoutdoortemperatureislowerthan65degreessincethiscan damagethea/csystem.Duetothetemperature,thea/csystemwasnottestedanditsconditionandoperating conditionisunknown.

COOLING DESCRIPTIONS
Approximate Age: Theunitisinitsthirdquarterofitsexpectedlifespan Cooling Capacity: 2.5Ton Type of System: AirtoAir YORKModelNumber:H2RA030S06ASerialNumber:couldnotsee

COOLING INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Compressor: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Condensate Drain: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Refrigerant Lines: Theoverallconditionofviewablelinesisacceptable. Outdoor Fan: Thegrateoverthefanportionofthesystem isrustedwithpaintflakingoff.Thisissue shouldbeservicedtoextendthelifeofthe unit.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Topgrateoverfanisrusted.

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Outdoor Coil: MAINTENANCE-Asmuchascanbe observedvisuallyorbybestguessdueto operatingconditionsorotherindicators,the coilappearstobedirty.Itismyopinionthis canreduceairflowacrossthecoil.Thiscan reducetheefficiencyoftheair-conditioning system,causeperformanceproblems, causedamagestotheair-conditioning componentsandsystem,andleadto mechanicalfailure.Appropriatecorrective actionisneededbyaqualifiedmechanical contractor. REPAIR or REPLACE-Thefinsofthe condensingunitaredamaged.Inmy opinionthiscancausethea/ctonot operateproperlyorleadtoamalfunction. Appropriatecorrectiveactionis recommendedbyaqualifiedHVAC contractor. PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Keepallvegetationtrimmedawayfroma/cunit. MAINTENANCE-Theoutdoorcompressor /condensingunitisobstructedbybushes, vegetationorothersimilarovergrowth.This canreduceairflowacrossthecoil.Itismy opinionthatthiscanresultinreduced efficiency,thea/cnottooperateproperly,or amechanicalbreakdown.Appropriate correctiveactionisrecommendedbya qualifiedcontractor. Indoor Coil: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected.

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PLUMBING
PLUMBING LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Theoverflowdevicesarenottestedaspartofthehomeinspection.Theseareconsidered emergencydevicestoreduceoverflowdamage.Sincetheydon'tgetused,theyoftendryupandhaveminor leaks.SinceIamawareofthiscommonproblemandIhavenowishtodamagetheproperty,Idonottestthese devices.Icannotandwillnotbeheldliableshouldadefectexisthere. DISCLAIMER-Thewatertreatmentdevicesarenottestedaspartofthehomeinspection.Icannotandwillnot beheldliableshouldadefectexisthere. DISCLAIMER-Theconcealedplumbingisnotpartofthehomeinspection.SinceIcannotseetheseitems,I cannotandwillnotbeheldliableshouldadefectexist. DISCLAIMER-Thewaterheaterisinstalledwithpoorclearancesoraccessibility.Thismakesinspectiondifficult orlimitedanditsfullconditionisunknown.Itismyopinionthattheinadequateaccessmayresultintechniciansto notbeabletoproperlyserviceormaintainthehotwatersystem. DISCLAIMER-Nowatervalveistestedduringtheinspection.Valvesaredesignedforemergencyuseand repairsonly.Thesevalveshaveahightendencytoleakwhenturned.Icannotandwillnotberesponsibleforany defectsthatarepresent. DISCLAIMER-Theshowerwasnottested.IcannotandwillnotbeheldresponsibleforanyitemsthatIdonot inspect.

PLUMBING DESCRIPTIONS
Water Heater: ConventionalGasFired AOSMITHModelnumber:FSG40240SerialNumber:GF973634189S19 Supply Piping: Copper Service Piping Into House: Copper Waste Piping: Unknown Location of Main Shut Off: CrawlSpace

PLUMBING INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Showers: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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Kitchen Sink: REPAIR or REPLACE-Thereare indicatorsofawaterleak.Thisinspection cannotdeterminehowsevere,ifcorrected orhoweffectiveanyrepairsmaybeif repairshavebeenmade.Waterleakage andothermoistureproblemscanleadto variousdamagessuchasatthedrywall, plaster,flooring,insulation,structural framingandotherbuildingmaterials.Water leakageandmoistureproblemscanalso leadtoamoldproblem.Appropriate correctiveactionisrecommendedbya qualifiedcontractor.

PictureDate:3/30/2010

Laundry Tub: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Service Piping Into House: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Water Flow (Functional Flow): Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Sump Pump: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. INFORMATION-Thesumppumpdoesnothaveabatterybackup.Inmyopinionthisisanincreasedpotential forflooding.Installationofabatterybackupsumppumpbyaqualifiedplumberorfloodcontroltechnicianis recommended. Toilets: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Waste Piping: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Venting: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Water Heater: REPAIR or REPLACE-Basedonitsage,itismyopinionthatthewaterheaterisatorbeyonditsusefullifeand shouldbereplaced. Supply Piping: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Outdoor Spigots: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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Bathtubs: REPAIRorREPLACE-Caulk,sealant and/orflashingdetailisdeteriorated, damagedorotherwisenoteffective.Inmy opinionthiscanincreasethechancesfor waterleakageandothermoistureproblems. Thiscanleadtovariousdamagessuchas atthedrywall,plaster,flooring,insulation andstructuralframing.Waterleakageand moistureproblemscanalsoleadtoamold problem.Appropriatecorrectiveactionis recommendedbyaqualifiedcontractor. Caulkalongthebottomofmain/master bathtubtopreventwaterseepagetosub floor.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Recaulkalongbottomedgeoftub.

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INTERIOR
INTERIOR LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Nocommentsaremadeoncosmeticitems. DISCLAIMER-Thedraintileisnotvisible.IcannotberesponsibleforitemsthatIcannotsee. DISCLAIMER-Iamunabletoseetheinsideoftheflue.IcannotberesponsibleforitemsthatIcannotsee.

INTERIOR DESCRIPTIONS
Major Ceiling Finishes: Drywall Exterior Doors: STEEL-Theexteriordoorsaremadeofsteel. SlidingGlass Major Floor Finishes: Carpeting ResilientTile Major Wall Finishes: Drywall Paneling Interior Doors: WOOD-Theinteriordoorsarehollowcorewood.

INTERIOR INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Windows: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.The onlytwoissuesarethemasterbedroom windowscreenshadoneholeineach screen.Repairtopreventinsect/debris intrusionwhenwindowsareopen.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Smallholeinmasterbedroomscreens.

Interior Doors: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Staircase: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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Major Floor Finishes: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Major Wall Finishes: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Major Ceiling Finishes: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Exterior Doors: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Closet: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Fireplaces: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Cabinets: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Interior Trim Work: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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INSULATION
INSULATION LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Icannotconfirmthecontinuityoftheair/vaporbarrier.Icannotberesponsibleforanydefects thatIcannotinspect. DISCLAIMER-Theatticwasinspectedfromthescuttleopeningonly.Theviewwithintheatticislimitedtothe areavisiblefromthescuttleonly.Icannotberesponsiblefordefectsthatarenotvisiblefromthisarea. DISCLAIMER-Icannotgainaccesstotheroofspacefrommain/masterbath.Icannotberesponsibleforany defectsthatIcannotinspect. DISCLAIMER-Icannotgainaccesstothewallspace.IcannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthatIcannot inspect. DISCLAIMER-Icannotconfirmthecontinuityoftheair/vaporbarrier.Icannotberesponsibleforanydefectsthat Icannotinspect.

INSULATION DESCRIPTIONS
Vapor Barrier: Plastic Roof Ventilation: RoofVents Main Attic: Fiberglass Second Attic: Icouldnotgainaccesstoareaoverkitchen.

PictureDate:3/30/2010Comments:Couldnotgainaccessto atticoverkitchen.

Crawl Space Ventilation: Noventilationwasfound.

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Crawl Space: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Crawl Space Ventilation: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Pipes: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Air Barrier: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Vapor Barrier: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Roof Ventilation: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Main Attic: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Hatch: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Ductwork: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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APPLIANCES
APPLIANCES LIMITATIONS
Limitations: DISCLAIMER-Theappliancesarenottestedforacompletecycleorunderrealloadapplications.Theinspection ofappliancesislimitedtobasicresponseofbasicfeaturesonlyandtolistenforunusualnoises.Howwellthe appliancewillperformanceunderrealconditionsisunknown.

APPLIANCES DESCRIPTIONS
Range: Therangeoperateswithgas. Oven: Theovenoperateswithgas.

APPLIANCES INSPECTABLE ITEMS

Range: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Oven: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Exhaust Vents: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Dishwasher: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasunabletobeinspected. Garbage Disposal: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Door Bell: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Refrigerator: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Clothes Washer: Theoverallconditionisacceptable. Clothes Dryer: Theoverallconditionisacceptable.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTABLE ITEMS
Asbestos: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Lead Pipes: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Lead Paint: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Mice: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Radon: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Termite: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Carpenter Ant: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Animal: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected. Mold: DISCLAIMER-Thiscomponentwasnotpresentorabletobeinspected.

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