Home Inspection Report
123 Main Ave., Deerfielld, IL 60015
Inspection Date:
Monday May 18, 2015
Prepared For:
Tom Sample
Prepared By:
JADESTONE HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC Lic# 451.001060
661 W. St. Aubin Drive
Addison , IL 60101
3313024456
jterry@jadestonehomeinspections.com
Report Number:
15-518
Inspector:
John Terry
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Receipt/Invoice
JADESTONE HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC Lic# 451.001060
661 W. St. Aubin Drive
Addison , IL 60101
Date: May 18, 2015
Inspection Number: 15-518
Inspected By: John Terry
Client: Tom Sample
Inspection
Home Inspection
Fee
$0.00
Total
$0.00
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Report Summary
Items Not Operating
GFCI receptacle at exterior north entrance
Major Concerns
None apparent
Potential Safety Hazards
Deck Railings loose, recommend repair - SAFETY CONCERN.
Deferred Cost Items
Roof covering is 10-15+ . Roof was showing normal wear, but was in overall adequate condition.
Improvement Items
Recommend Cricket/Saddle/Flashing on chimney chase to divert water from pooling on the roof covering.
Recommend caulking at chimney and replacement of rusted flashing
Recommend chase be replaced by qualified contractor
Items To Monitor
Patio had some settlement and is pitched toward the house, recommend repair
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Report Overview
House in Perspective
Well Built/Maintained
Scope of Inspection
All components designated for inspection in the ASHI Standards of Practice are inspected, except as may be noted in the
"Limitations of Inspection" sections within this report. It is the goal of the inspection to put a home buyer in a better position
to make a buying decision. Not all improvements will be identified during this inspection. Unexpected repairs should still be
anticipated. The inspection should not be considered a guarantee or warranty of any kind.Please refer to the pre-inspection
contract for a full explanation of the scope of the inspection.
Main Entrance Faces
North
State of Occupancy
Occupied
Weather Conditions
Sunny
Recent Rain
Yes
Ground Cover
Damp
Approximate Age
30-35
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Grounds
Service Walks
X None
Not Visible
Material
Concrete
Flagstone
Gravel
Brick
Other
Condition
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Trip hazard
Settling cracks
Public sidewalk needs repair
Typical cracks
Pitched towards home
Comments
Driveway/Parking
None
Not Visible
Material
X Concrete
Asphalt
Condition
X Satisfactory
Trip hazard
Gravel/Dirt
Marginal
Poor
Fill cracks and seal
Brick
Other
Settling Cracks
Typical cracks
Pitched towards home
Comments
Porch
X None
Not Visible
Condition
Satisfactory
Support Pier
Concrete
Floor
Satisfactory
Marginal
Wood
Poor
Railing/Balusters recommended
Other
Marginal
Poor
Safety Hazard
Comments
Stoops/Steps
None
Material
X Concrete
Wood
Other
Condition
Marginal
X Satisfactory
Cracked
Settled
Railing/Balusters recommended
Poor
Safety Hazard
Uneven risers
Rotted/Damaged
Comments
Patio
None
Material
X Concrete
Flagstone
Kool-Deck
Brick
Other
Condition
Satisfactory X Marginal
Poor
Settling cracks
Trip hazard
Drainage provided
Typical cracks
X Pitched towards home (see remarks)
Comments
Patio had some settlement and is pitched toward the house, recommend repair
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Grounds
Negative grade of patio
Deck/Balcony
None
Material
X Wood
Not Visible
Metal
Composite
Railing/Balusters recommended
Satisfactory X Marginal
Poor
Wood in contact with soil
Wood in contact with soil -Copy -Copy
Condition
Finish
Painted/Stained
Other X Safety Hazard X Safety Hazard -Copy
X Treated
Improper attachment to house X Railing loose
Not Applicable
Comments
Railings loose, recommend repair
Deck/Patio/Porch Covers
X None
Condition
Satisfactory
Marginal
Moisture/Insect damage
Poor
Recommend
Metal Straps/Bolts/Nails/Flashing
Posts/Supports need Repair
Earth to wood contact
Improper attachment to house
None
Comments
Fence/Wall
Not evaluated
Type
Brick
Condition
Satisfactory
Gate
N/A
Comments
None
Block X Wood
Metal
Marginal X Poor
Satisfactory
Chain Link
Rusted
Typical cracks
Marginal X Poor
Vinyl
Loose Blocks/Caps
Planks missing/damaged Operable:
X Yes
No
Fencing was in need of extensive repair and/or replacement.
Landscaping affecting foundation
N/A
Negative Grade
Comments
East X West
North
South
Satisfactory
Recommend additional backfill
Recommend window wells/covers X Trim back trees/shrubberies
Wood in contact with/improper clearance to soil
Recommend maintaining a positive drainage slope away from the foundation. Low areas of grading next to
the foundation recommend adding additional soil and slope away from foundation Recommend a clearance
of 6-8" from the bottom of the siding to the grading Recommend trimming trees/vegetation so it doesn not
come into contact with the home
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Grounds
Improper slope of downspout
extension
negative grade to foundation
Soil and vegetation in contact with
siding
Retaining wall
X None
Material
Brick
Concrete
Concrete block
Condition
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Drainage holes recommended
Other
Railroad ties
Safety Hazard
Timbers
Leaning/cracked/bowed
Comments
Hose bibs
N/A
Condition
Operable
X Satisfactory
Yes
Marginal
No X Not Tested
Poor
No anti-siphon valve
Recommend Anti-siphon valve
Not On
Comments
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Roof
General
Visibility
None X All
Inspected From X Roof
Partial
Ladder at eaves
Limited By
Ground
With Binoculars
Style of Roof
Type
Pitch
X Gable
Hip
Low X Medium
Roof #1
Type: Asphalt
Layers: 1 Layer
Age: 10-15+
Roof #2
X None
Type:
Layers:
Age:
Location:
Roof #3
X None
Type:
Layers:
Age:
Location:
Mansard X Shed
Steep
Flat
Other
Flat
Comments
Ventilation System
None
Type
X Soffit
N/A
Ridge
Gable X Roof
Turbine
Powered
Other
Foam
Rubber
Comments
Flashing
Material
Not Visible X Galv/Alum
Condition
Not Visible
Satisfactory X Marginal
Poor X Rusted
Missing
Separated from chimney/roof
Recommend Sealing
Other
Comments
Asphalt
Copper
Lead
Other
Recommend installing a cricket / saddle at chimney to divert water from pooling on the roof covering
Recommend caulking at chimney and replacement of rusted flashing
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Roof
Rusted flashing at chimney
absent caulking and cricket
proper saddle flashing
Valleys
X N/A
Material
Not Visible
Galv/Alum
Condition
Not Visible
Satisfactory
Asphalt
Lead
Marginal
Poor
Copper
Holes
Other
Rusted
Recommend Sealing
Comments
Condition of Roof Coverings
Roof #1
Satisfactory X Marginal
Poor
Curling
Cracking
Ponding
Burn Spots
Broken/Loose Tiles/Shingles
Nail popping X Granules missing
Alligatoring
Blistering
Missing Tabs/Shingles/Tiles
Moss buildup
Exposed felt
Cupping
Incomplete/Improper Nailing X Recommend roofer evaluate
Evidence of Leakage
Roof #2
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Curling
Cracking
Ponding
Burn Spots
X N/A
Broken/Loose Tiles/Shingles
Nail popping
Granules missing
Alligatoring
Blistering
Missing Tabs/Shingles/Tiles
Moss buildup
Exposed felt
Cupping
Incomplete/Improper Nailing
Recommend roofer evaluate
Evidence of Leakage
Roof #3
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Curling
Cracking
Ponding
Burn Spots
X N/A
Broken/Loose Tiles/Shingles
Nail popping
Granules missing
Alligatoring
Blistering
Missing Tabs/Shingles/Tiles
Moss buildup
Exposed felt
Cupping
Incomplete/Improper Nailing X Recommend roofer evaluate
Evidence of Leakage
Comments
Skylights
X N/A
Not Visible
Cracked/Broken
Condition
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Comments
Plumbing Vents
Not Visible
Condition
X Satisfactory
Not Present
Marginal
Poor
Comments
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Exterior
Chimney(s)
None
Location(s)
Middle of Roof
Viewed From
X Roof
Ladder at eaves
Rain Cap/Spark Arrestor X Yes
No
Ground (Inspection Limited)
Recommended
Chase
Brick
Evidence of
Holes in metal
Cracked chimney cap
No apparent defects
Flue
Tile
Evidence of
Condition
Comments
Stone X Metal
Metal
With Binoculars
Blocks
Framed
Loose mortar joints
Flaking
Loose brick X Rust
Unlined X Not Visible
Scaling
Cracks
Creosote X Not evaluated
Have flue(s) cleaned and re-evaluated
No apparent defects
X Recommend Cricket/Saddle/Flashing
Satisfactory X Marginal
Poor X Recommend Repair
Chimney chase is failing due to rust. Recommend chase be replaced by qualified contractor.
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rusted chimney chase
Gutters/Scuppers/Eavestrough
None
Condition
Satisfactory
Marginal X Poor
X Needs to be cleaned
Material
Copper
Leaking
X Corners
Attachment
X Loose
Extension needed X North
Comments
Rusting
Vinyl/Plastic X Galvanized/Aluminum
Joints
Hole in main run
East
West
Other
No apparent leaks
Missing spikes X Improperly sloped
South
Downspouts needed X Recommend repair/replace
Satisfactory
N/A
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair / replace any damage done and improperly sloped
sections of gutter.
Insides of gutters are full of debris recommend cleaning .
Recommend kickout flashing.
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Exterior
missing kick-out flashing
Missing downspout section
Water and debris collecting on
opposite side of downspout
Detached gutter and downspout
Siding
Material
Condition
Stone
Slate
Block/Brick
Fiberboard
Fiber-cement
Asphalt X Wood X Metal/Vinyl
Other
Typical cracks
Wood rot
Loose/Missing/Holes
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Stucco
EIFS* Not Inspected
Peeling paint
Monitor
Recommend repair/painting
Comments
Trim
Material
Fiberboard
Aluminum/Steel
X Wood
Damaged wood
Other
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Vinyl
Stucco
Recommend repair/painting
Vinyl
Stucco
Recommend repair/painting
Poor
Comments
Soffit
None
Material
Condition
Wood
Fiberboard X Aluminum/Steel
Damaged wood
Other
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Comments
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Exterior
Fascia
None
Material
Fiberboard
Aluminum/Steel
X Wood
Damaged wood
Other
Vinyl
Stucco
Recommend repair/painting
Condition
X Satisfactory
Wood
Fiberboard
Aluminum/Steel X Vinyl
Damaged wood
Other
Stucco
Recommend repair/painting
Marginal
Poor
Comments
Flashing
None
Material
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Comments
Caulking
None
Condition
Marginal
Poor
X Satisfactory
Recommend around windows/doors/masonry ledges/corners/utility penetrations
Comments
Windows/Screens
Condition
Marginal
Poor
Wood rot
Recommend repair/painting
X Satisfactory
Recommend repair/replace damaged screens
Failed/fogged insulated glass
Material
Wood X Metal
Screens
Torn
Bent
Vinyl
Aluminum/Vinyl clad
Not installed X Satisfactory
Comments
Storms Windows
X None
Not installed
Condition
Satisfactory
Material
Wood
Putty
Satisfactory
Broken/cracked
Clad comb.
Wood rot
Wood/Metal comb.
Needed
Recommend repair/painting
Metal
N/A
Comments
Service Entry
Location
X Underground
Condition
X Satisfactory
Exterior receptacles X Yes
Overhead
Marginal
Poor
No Operable:
Weather head/mast needs repair
X Yes
No Condition:
No Operable:
Yes X No X Safety Hazard
GFCI present X Yes
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
Comments
Overhead wires too low
X Satisfactory
Reverse polarity
Marginal
Poor
Open ground(s)
GFCI receptacle at north side door entry not operating. Recommend replace
Building(s) Exterior Wall Construction
Type
X Not Visible
Framed
Condition
X Not Visible
Satisfactory
Masonry
Other
Marginal
Poor
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Exterior
Exterior Doors
Main Entrance
N/A Weatherstripping: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Door condition: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Poor
Missing
Replace
Patio
N/A Weatherstripping: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Door condition: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Poor
Missing
Replace
Rear door
N/A Weatherstripping: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Door condition: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Poor
Missing
Replace
Other door
Satisfactory
Marginal
X N/A Weatherstripping:
Door condition:
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Poor
Missing
Replace
Comments
Exterior A/C - Heat pump #1
Unit #1
N/A
Location: South
Brand: Rheem
Model #: RAMC-048JAZ
Serial #: 6976 M3304 13274
Approximate Age: 11 years old
Condition
X Satisfactory
Energy source X Electric
Unit type
Marginal
Gas
X Air cooled
Poor
Cabinet/housing rusted
Other
Water cooled
Geothermal
Heat pump
No Maximum fuse/breaker rating (amps): 40 amp Fuses/Breakers installed (amps):
Outside Disconnect X Yes
Fuses/Breakers installed (amps) -Copy:
Improperly sized fuses/breakers
Level
X Yes
Condenser Fins
Insulation
No
Damaged
X Yes
No
Improper Clearance (air flow)
Recommend re-level unit
Need cleaning
Damaged base/pad
Damaged Refrigerant Line X Satisfactory
Replace
Yes X No
Comments
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Garage/Carport
Type
None
X Attached
Type
Detached
1-Car X 2-Car
3-Car
4-Car
Carport
Comments
Automatic Opener
None
N/A
X Operable
Operation
Inoperable
Comments
Safety Reverse
None
Operation
N/A
Not Operable
Need(s) adjusting
X Operable
Photo eyes and pressure reverse tested
Safety hazard
Comments
Roofing
Material
X Same as house
Type:
Approx. age: Approx. layers:
Comments
Gutters/Eavestrough
Condition
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor X Same as house
Comments
Siding
N/A
Material
X Same as house
Condition
X Satisfactory
Wood
Marginal
Metal
Poor
Vinyl
Stucco
Masonry
Recommend repair/replace
Slate
Fiberboard
Recommend painting
Comments
Trim
N/A
Material
X Same as house
Condition
X Satisfactory
Wood
Marginal
Aluminum
Poor
Vinyl
Recommend repair/replace
Recommend painting
Comments
Floor
Material
X Concrete
Gravel
Condition
X Satisfactory
Safety hazard
Asphalt
Typical cracks
Source of Ignition within 18" of the floor X N/A
Dirt
Other
Large settling cracks
Yes
Recommend evaluation/repair
No
Comments
Sill Plates
None X Not Visible
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Garage/Carport
Sill Plates cont.
Type
X Floor level
Elevated
Rotted/Damaged
Condition
Recommend repair
Comments
Overhead Door(s)
N/A
Wood
Material
Condition
Fiberglass
Masonite X Metal
Marginal
Poor
X Satisfactory
Weatherstripping missing/damaged
Recommend Priming/Painting Inside & Edges
Recommend repair
Hardware loose
Loose/missing
Safety Cable Recommended
Yes X No
Comments
Exterior Service Door
None
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Damaged/Rusted
Comments
Electrical Receptacles
Yes
Reverse polarity
Open ground
No
Not Visible Operable:
Yes
No
Yes X No
Yes X No
Safety Hazard
No Operable: X Yes
GFCI Present X Yes
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
No
Handyman/extension cord wiring
Comments
Fire Separation Walls & Ceiling
N/A X Present
Condition
X Satisfactory
Moisture Stains Present
Typical Cracks
Fire door
Self closure
Missing
Recommend repair
Recommend repair
Holes walls/ceiling
Safety hazard(s)
Yes X No
Yes X No
Not verifiable
X N/A
Not a fire door
Satisfactory
Inoperative
Needs repair X Satisfactory
Missing
Comments
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Kitchen
Countertops
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Recommend repair/caulking
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Recommend repair/adjustment
Comments
Cabinets
Condition
Comments
Plumbing
Yes X No
Faucet Leaks
Yes X No
Pipes leak/corroded
Sink/Faucet
X Satisfactory
Corroded
Functional drainage X Satisfactory
Functional flow X Satisfactory
Chipped
Marginal
Marginal
Cracked
Recommend repair
Poor
Poor
Comments
Walls & Ceiling
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Typical cracks
Marginal
Poor
Sloping
Moisture stains
Comments
Heating/Cooling Source
X Yes
No
Comments
Floor
Condition
X Satisfactory
Squeaks
Comments
Appliances
Disposal
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
Oven
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
Range
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
Dishwasher
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
N/A
Trash Compactor
Not tested Operable:
Yes X No
Exhaust fan
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
Refrigerator
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
Microwave
N/A
Not tested Operable:
X Yes
No
X Yes
No
Dishwasher airgap
Yes X No
Dishwasher drain line looped X Yes
Receptacles present X Yes
GFCI
No
No Operable:
No Operable: X Yes
X Yes
Potential Safety Hazard(s)
Open ground/Reverse polarity:
Yes X No
No Recommend GFCI Receptacles:
Yes X No
Potential Safety Hazard
Comments
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Laundry Room
Laundry
Laundry sink
N/A
Faucet leaks
Yes X No
Pipes leak
Yes X No
Cross connections
Yes X No
Heat source present X Yes
Room vented X Yes
Dryer vented
Electrical
Potential Safety Hazard
No
No
N/A X Wall
Ceiling
Floor
Not vented
Plastic dryer vent not recommended
Not vented to exterior
Recommend repair
Safety hazard
Open ground/reverse polarity:
GFCI present X Yes
Appliances
Not Visible
No Operable:
Yes X No
X Yes
No
Safety hazard
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
X Washer X Dryer X Water heater X Furnace/Boiler
Washer hook-up lines/valves X Satisfactory
Gas shut-off valve
N/A
Yes
No
Leaking
Cap Needed
Corroded
Not Visible
Safety hazard X Not Visible
Comments
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Bathroom (1)
Bath
Location
First floor half bath
Sinks
Faucet leaks:
Tubs
X N/A Faucet leaks:
Yes
No Pipes leak:
Yes
No
Not Visible
Showers
X N/A Faucet leaks:
Yes
No Pipes leak:
Yes
No
Not Visible
Toilet
Bowl loose:
Yes X No Pipes leak:
Yes X No Operable:
Yes
Yes X No
X Yes
No
No
Whirlpool
Yes X No Operable:
GFCI Recommended
Shower/Tub area
Ceramic/Plastic
Fiberglass
Masonite
Condition:
Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Caulk/Grouting needed:
Yes
No
Where:
X N/A
Drainage
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Water flow
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Moisture stains present
Yes X No
Doors
X Satisfactory
Window
X None
GFCI
X Yes
Heat source present X Yes
X Yes
Not tested
Ceilings
Toilet leaks
No access door GFCI:
Yes
No
Other
Rooted floors
Cabinetry
Poor
Marginal
No Operable:
No Operable:
Open ground/Reverse polarity
Exhaust fan
Marginal
Satisfactory
Receptacles present X Yes
Walls
Cracked bowl
X Yes
Yes X No
Poor
X Yes
No
No
Recommend GFCI
Potential Safety Hazard
No
No Operable:
X Yes
No
Noisy
Comments
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Bathroom (2)
Bath
Location
Second floor bath
Sinks
Faucet leaks:
Tubs
X N/A Faucet leaks:
Showers
Toilet
Whirlpool
Yes X No Pipes leak:
N/A Faucet leaks:
Bowl loose:
Yes
Yes X No
No Pipes leak:
Yes
No
Yes X No Pipes leak:
Yes
No X Not Visible
Yes X No Operable:
Yes X No Operable:
GFCI Recommended
Yes
X Yes
No
No
Drainage
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Water flow
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Moisture stains present
Doors
Window
Yes X No
X Satisfactory
GFCI
X Yes
Heat source present X Yes
X Yes
Ceilings
Toilet leaks
No access door GFCI:
Yes
No
Other
Rooted floors
Cabinetry
Poor
Marginal
No Operable:
No Operable:
Open ground/Reverse polarity
Exhaust fan
Marginal
None X Satisfactory
Receptacles present X Yes
Walls
Cracked bowl
Not tested
Fiberglass
Masonite
Shower/Tub area X Ceramic/Plastic
Condition: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Caulk/Grouting needed:
Yes X No
Where:
N/A
Not Visible
X Yes
Yes X No
Poor
X Yes
No
No
Recommend GFCI
Potential Safety Hazard
No
No Operable:
X Yes
No
Noisy
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Bathroom (3)
Bath
Location
Master bath
Sinks
Faucet leaks:
Yes X No Pipes leak:
Yes X No
Tubs
N/A Faucet leaks:
Yes X No Pipes leak:
Yes
No X Not Visible
Showers
N/A Faucet leaks:
Yes X No Pipes leak:
Yes
No X Not Visible
Toilet
Bowl loose:
Yes X No Operable:
Whirlpool
No Operable:
X Yes
GFCI Recommended
X Yes
X Yes
No
No
Not tested
Fiberglass
Masonite
Shower/Tub area X Ceramic/Plastic
Condition: X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Caulk/Grouting needed:
Yes X No
Where:
N/A
Drainage
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Water flow
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Moisture stains present
Doors
Window
Yes X No
X Satisfactory
GFCI
X Yes
Heat source present X Yes
X Yes
Ceilings
Toilet leaks
No access door GFCI:
X Yes
No
Other
Rooted floors
Cabinetry
Poor
Marginal
No Operable:
No Operable:
Open ground/Reverse polarity
Exhaust fan
Marginal
None X Satisfactory
Receptacles present X Yes
Walls
Cracked bowl
X Yes
Yes X No
Poor
X Yes
No
No
Recommend GFCI
Potential Safety Hazard
No
No Operable:
X Yes
No
Noisy
Comments
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Interior
Fireplace
None
Location(s)
Living room
Type
X Gas X Wood
Solid fuel burning stove
Electric
Material
Masonry X Metal (pre-fabricated)
Miscellaneous
Blower built-in Operable:
Yes
No Damper operable: X Yes
No
Open joints or cracks in firebrick/panels should be sealed
Fireplace doors need repair
Damper modified for gas operation X N/A
Hearth extension adequate X Yes
Yes
No
Cast Iron
Damper missing
No
N/A X Secure
Mantel
Metal insert
Ventless
Loose
Physical condition X Satisfactory
Not evaluated
Recommend repair/replace
Marginal
Poor
Recommend having flue cleaned and re-examined
Comments
Stairs/Steps/Balconies
None
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Loose/Missing
Handrail
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Safety hazard
Risers/Treads X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Risers/Treads uneven
Hand Rail/Railing/Balusters recommended
Trip hazard
Comments
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors
Not Present Operable:
Smoke Detector X Present
Safety Hazard
Yes
Not Present Operable:
X Present
Safety Hazard
CO Detector
Yes
No X Not tested
No X Not tested
Recommend additional
Recommend additional
Comments
Attic/Structure/Framing/Insulation
N/A
Stairs
Access
Access panel X In the attic
Inspected from
Location
Pulldown X Scuttlehole/Hatch
X Hallway
Bedroom Closet
No Access
Other
Other
Garage
Other
Access limited by
Flooring
Insulation
Installed in
Complete
Partial X None
Fiberglass X Batts
Depth: 12"
Damaged
Rafters/Trusses
Vapor barriers X Kraft/foil faced
Ventilation
Walls X Between ceiling joists
Plastic sheeting
X Ventilation appears adequate
Fans exhausted to Attic:
HVAC Duct
Loose
Cellulose
Foam
Other
Displaced
Missing
Compressed
Yes X No
N/A X Satisfactory
Not Visible
Vermiculite
Rock wool
Recommend additional insulation
Underside of roof deck
Improperly installed
Recommend additional ventilation
Recommend repair Outside:
Damaged
Split
Not Visible
X Yes
Disconnected
Recommend baffles at eaves
No
Leaking
Not Visible
Repair/Replace
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Interior
Attic/Structure/Framing/Insulation cont.
Recommend Insulation
HVAC Duct cont.
Chimney chase X N/A
Satisfactory
Yes X No
Structural problems observed
Roof structure
Ceiling joists
Sheathing
Rafters X Trusses X Wood
Other
X Wood
Metal
Evidence of moisture
Evidence of leaking
Not Visible
Recommend repair
Metal
Collar ties
Recommend structural engineer
Purlins
Knee wall
Not Visible
Not Visible
Plywood X OSB
Evidence of condensation
Planking
Rotted
Stained
Delaminated
Yes X No
Yes X No
Yes X No
Firewall between units X N/A
Electrical
Needs repair
Yes
No
Needs repair/sealing
Open junction box(es)
Handyman wiring
X No apparent defects
Knob and tube covered with insulation
Safety Hazard
Comments
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Basement
Stairs
Condition
Marginal
X Satisfactory
Safety Hazard
Handrail
X Yes
No Condition:
Headway over stairs X Satisfactory
Poor
Typical wear and tear
X Satisfactory
Loose
Low clearance
Need repair
Risers Uneven
Handrail/Railing/Balusters recommended
Safety hazard
Comments
Foundation
X Satisfactory
Condition
ICF
Material
Brick
Horizontal cracks X None
X None
Step cracks
Vertical cracks
Covered walls
Marginal
Concrete block
North
North
None
None
North
West
West
East X West
South
Yes X No
Indication of moisture
wood
West
East
South
North
East
East
North X South
Not Elevated
Stone Masonry X Poured concrete
South
South
Movement apparent X None
Comments
Have evaluated X Monitor
East
Fresh
West
Old stains
Foundation had some typical minor cracks, some had been patched. Recommend monitoring the cracks for
future movement.
Photos
minor vertical crack
Floor
Material
X Concrete
Condition
X Satisfactory
Dirt/Gravel
Not Visible
Marginal
Poor
Other
Typical cracks
Not Visible
Comments
Seismic bolts
X N/A
Condition
None visible
Appear satisfactory
Recommend evaluation
Comments
Drainage
Sump pump
X Yes
No
Sump pump-Copy X Yes
Working
No
Not working
Working
Needs cleaning X Pump not tested
Not working
Needs cleaning X Pump not tested
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Basement
Drainage cont.
Floor drains
X Yes
Not Visible
Drains not tested
Comments
Girders/Beams
Not Visible
Condition
Material
X Satisfactory
Steel X Wood
Marginal
Concrete
Poor
Stained/Rusted
LVL
Not Visible
Comments
Columns
X Not Visible
Condition
Satisfactory
Material
Steel
Wood
Marginal
Concrete
Poor
Stained/Rusted
Block
Not Visible
Comments
Joists
Not Visible
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Material
Steel
Truss
X Wood
Sagging/altered joists
Poor
Not Visible
2x8
2x10 X 2x12
Engineered I-Type
Comments
Subfloor
Not Visible
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Indication of moisture stains/rotting
Comments
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Crawl Space
Crawl space
N/A
Full crawlspace X Combination basement/crawl space/slab
Type
Yes X No
Conditioned (heated/cooled)
Comments
Access
Exterior
Location
Interior hatch/door X Via basement
No access
Access panel X In the crawl space
Inspected from
Comments
Foundation walls
Condition
Material
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Have Evaluated
Concrete block X Poured concrete
Monitor
Stone
ICF
Cracks
Wood
Movement
Brick
Comments
Floor
Material
Condition
X Concrete
Gravel
Typical cracks
Dirt
Other
Not Visible
Vapor barrier present
Comments
Drainage
Sump pump
Yes X No Operable:
Yes
Yes X No
Not Visible
Evidence of moisture damage
Yes X No
Standing water
No
Pump not tested
Comments
Ventilation
N/A
Location
Wall vents
Power vents X None apparent
Condition
Additional ventilation recommended
Evidence of moisture damage
Comments
Girders/Beams/Columns
Material
Condition
Steel X Wood
X Satisfactory
Masonry
Marginal
Poor
Not Visible
Sagging/Altered
Comments
Joists
Material
Steel
Truss
X Wood
Sagging/Altered joists
Condition
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Not Visible
2x8
2x10 X 2x12
Engineered I-Type
Poor
Comments
Subfloor
Not Visible
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Crawl Space
Subfloor cont.
Condition
Indication of moisture stains/rotting
Comments
Insulation
None
Type
X Fiberglass
Location
X Walls
Cellulose
Rockwool
Between floor joists
Foam
Not Visible
Other
Comments
Vapor barrier
Present
X Yes
No
Material
X Kraft/foil faced
Condition
X Satisfactory
Not Visible
Plastic
Marginal
Improperly installed
Not Visible
Other
Poor
Comments
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Plumbing
Water service
Main shut-off location Crawl space North
Not Visible X Copper/Galv.
PVC Plastic
PEX Plastic
Lead
Polyethylene
Water entry piping
Yes X No
Lead other than solder joints
Unknown
X Satisfactory
Flow
Marginal
Poor
X Satisfactory
Recommend pressure regulator
Pipes Supply/Drain
Copper
X Satisfactory
Support/Insulation
Cast iron
Condition
Polybutylene Plastic
Water pressure over 80 psi
Recommend plumber evaluate
Dissimilar metal
Recommend repair
Galvanized X PVC
ABS
Brass
Poor
N/A
Type: Metal strapping holding plastic pvc. Recommend replacing with plastic straps.
Fiberglass insulation
No
X Satisfactory
P-traps recommended
Marginal
Interior fuel storage system X N/A
Fuel line
CPVC Plastic
Poor
Marginal
Traps proper P-Type X Yes
Drainage
PVC Plastic
Corroded
Leaking
Valves broken/missing
Cross connection:
Yes X No
Safety Hazard
Recommend a dielectric union X Satisfactory
Drain/Waste/Vent pipe
Condition
Marginal
Polybutylene Plastic
Service entry
Galvanized
Visible water distribution piping X Copper
PEX Plastic
Other
Condition
CPVC Plastic
Poor
Yes
No Leaking:
N/A
Copper
Brass X Black iron
Recommend CSST be properly bonded
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Yes
No
Stainless steel
CSST
Not Visible
Galvanized
Recommend plumber evaluate
Comments
Main fuel shut-off location
N/A
Location
On the side exterior wall
Comments
Well pump
X N/A
Type
Submersible
In basement
Yes
Pressure gauge operable
Well house
No Well pressure:
Well pit
Shared well
Not Visible
Comments
Sanitary/Grinder pump
X N/A Operable:
Sealed Crock Sealed crock:
Check Valve
Check valve:
Shut-off Valve Shut-off valve:
Vented
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
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Plumbing
Water heater #1
N/A
General
Brand Name: Rheem
Serial #: RHLNQ291438570
Capacity: 40
Approx. age: 1 year
Type
X Gas
Electric
Oil
LP
Other
Combustion air venting present X Yes
No
N/A
Seismic restraints needed
Relief valve
Yes
No
X Yes
Extension proper:
No X N/A
X Yes
No
Missing
N/A X Satisfactory X Pitch proper
Vent pipe
X Satisfactory
Condition
Marginal
Recommend repair
Improper
Rusted
Improper material
Recommend repair
Poor
Comments
Water heater #2
N/A
General
Brand Name: State
Serial #: LO3333520
Capacity: 38
Approx. age: 10-15+
Type
X Gas
Electric
Oil
LP
Other
Combustion air venting present X Yes
No
N/A
Seismic restraints needed
Relief valve
Yes
No
X Yes
Extension proper:
No X N/A
X Yes
No
Vent pipe
N/A X Satisfactory
Condition
Satisfactory X Marginal
Missing
Pitch proper
Recommend repair
Improper
Rusted
Improper material
Recommend repair
Poor
Comments
Water softener
None
Loop installed
Yes X No
Plumbing hooked up X Yes
Plumbing leaking
No
Yes X No
Comments
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Heating System
Heating system
Unit #1
Unit #2
Brand name: Trane
Approx. age: 5-10+
Unknown Model #: TUD12OC954K2 Serial #: 2391TBH1G X Satisfactory
Recommended HVAC technician examine
X None
Brand name:
Approx. age:
Unknown
Model #:
Serial #:
Satisfactory
Energy source X Gas
Oil
Electric
Belt drive X Direct drive
Warm air system
Poor
Carbon monoxide
N/A
Recommended HVAC technician examine
Gravity X Central system
Visual w/mirror
Detected at plenum
Floor/wall furnace
Flame distortion
Rusted
Detected at register X Not tested
Tester:
N/A X Yes
Combustion air venting present
No
Controls
Disconnect: X Yes
No X Normal operating and safety controls observed
Gas shut off valve: X Yes
No
Distribution
Insulated flex duct
X Metal duct
Safety Hazard
Flue piping
Filter
N/A X Satisfactory
Electrostatic
X Standard
Electronic (not tested)
X N/A
Asbestos-like wrap
Safety hazard
Recommend repair/replace
Needs cleaning/replacement
Did not fire Proper operation:
Satisfactory
X Yes
No
Missing
Not tested
Supplemental gas
Marginal
System not operated due to X N/A
Duct board
Improper slope
Satisfactory
Supplemental electric
Sub-slab ducts X N/A
Cold air returns
Rusted
When turned on by thermostat X Fired
Heat pump
Poor
Solid fuel
N/A
Sealed X Not Visible
Carbon/soot buildup
Heat exchanger
CO test
LP
Marginal
Marginal
Poor Water/Sand Observed:
Exterior temperature
Yes
No
Other
Comments
Boiler system
X N/A
General
Brand name:
Approx. age:
Model #:
Serial #:
Energy source
Gas
Distribution
Hot water
Circulator
Pump
Controls
LP
Oil
Electric
Baseboard
Gravity
Yes
Combustion air venting present
Steam
Radiator
Radiant floor
Multiple zones
Temp/pressure gauge exist:
Oil fired units Disconnect:
Solid fuel
Yes
No Operable:
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
N/A
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Heating System
Boiler system cont.
Yes
Relief valve
No
Missing Extension proper:
Operated
When turned on by thermostat:
Operation
Satisfactory:
Yes
No
Fired
Yes
No
Recommend repair/replace
Did not fire
Recommend HVAC technician examine before closing
Comments
Other systems
X N/A
Type
Electric baseboard
Proper operation
Yes
System condition
Satisfactory
Radiant ceiling cable
Gas space heater
Solid fuel burning stove
No
Marginal
Poor
Recommend HVAC Technician Examine
Comments
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Electric/Cooling System
Main panel
Location
Basement South
Condition
X Satisfactory
Poor
Adequate Clearance to Panel X Yes
Unknown
Amperage/Voltage
Breakers/Fuses X Breakers
Appears grounded X Yes
No
60a X 100a
150a
200a
400a X 120v/240v
Fuses
No
Not Visible
GFCI breaker
Yes X No Operable:
Yes
No
AFCI breaker
Yes X No Operable:
Yes
No
Not Tested
Main wire
Aluminum
X Copper
Condition: X Satisfactory
Not Visible
Marginal
Branch wire
X Copper
AC Breaker:
Solid Branch Aluminum Wiring
Aluminum
Double tapping of the main wire
Poor
Not Visible
Safety Hazard
Poor
Recommend electrician evaluate/repair
Romex
BX cable
Branch wire condition X Satisfactory
Knob/Tube
Double tapping
Wires undersized/oversized breaker/fuse
X Conduit
Panel not accessible
Not evaluated
Reason:
Comments
Sub panel(s)
X None apparent
Location(s)
Location 1:
Location 2:
Location 3:
Evaluation
Panel not accessible
Not evaluated
Reason:
Recommend separating/isolating neutrals
Branch wire
Copper
Aluminum
Neutral isolated:
Yes
Satisfactory
Condition
Recommend electrician repair/evaluate box
Safety hazard Neutral/ground separated:
No
Marginal
Yes
No
Poor
Comments
Evaporator Coil Section Unit #1
N/A
General
X Central system
Evaporator coil
Refrigerant lines
Wall unit
Satisfactory X Not Visible
Leak/Oil present
Condensate line/drain
Damage
To exterior X To pump
Needs cleaning
Damaged
Insulation missing X Satisfactory
Floor drain
Other
Yes X No Needed:
Secondary condensate line/drain Present:
Recommend technician evaluate
Yes X No
Primary pan appears clogged
Operation
Differential: Not tested
Condition
Marginal
Poor
Recommend HVAC technician examine/clean/service
X Satisfactory
Not operated due to exterior temperature
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Living Room
Living Room
Location
SE
Walls & Ceiling X Satisfactory
Moisture stains
Marginal
Poor
Typical cracks
Damage
Yes X No
Where:
Floor
X Satisfactory
Ceiling fan
X None
Electrical
Switches: X Yes
No X Operable Receptacles: X Yes
No X Operable
Open ground/Reverse polarity:
Yes X No
Safety hazard
Cover plates missing
Satisfactory
Heating source present X Yes
Doors
Windows
Marginal
Poor
Marginal
No Holes:
None X Satisfactory
Squeaks
Poor
Doors
Slopes
Tripping hazard
Recommend repair/replace
Walls
Ceilings
Marginal
Poor
Cracked glass
Broken/Missing hardware
Satisfactory
Marginal
X None
Broken/Missing hardware
Poor
Cracked glass
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
Comments
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Living Room (2)
Living Room
Location
First floor NW
Walls & Ceiling X Satisfactory
Moisture stains
Marginal
Poor
Typical cracks
Damage
Yes X No
Where:
Floor
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Ceiling fan
X None
Electrical
Switches: X Yes
No X Operable Receptacles: X Yes
No X Operable
Open ground/Reverse polarity:
Yes
No
Safety hazard
Cover plates missing
Satisfactory
Heating source present X Yes
Poor
Squeaks
Marginal
No Holes:
Poor
Doors
Slopes
Tripping hazard
Recommend repair/replace
Walls
Ceilings
Doors
None X Satisfactory
Marginal
Poor
Cracked glass
Broken/Missing hardware
Windows
None X Satisfactory
Marginal
Broken/Missing hardware
Poor
Cracked glass
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
Comments
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Dining Room
Dining Room
Location
Second floor
Walls & Ceiling X Satisfactory
Moisture stains
Marginal
Poor
Typical cracks
Damage
Yes X No
Where:
Floor
X Satisfactory
Marginal
Ceiling fan
X None
Electrical
Switches: X Yes
No X Operable Receptacles: X Yes
No X Operable
Open ground/Reverse polarity:
Yes X No
Safety hazard
Cover plates missing
Satisfactory
Heating source present X Yes
Poor
Marginal
No Holes:
Satisfactory
Squeaks
Poor
Doors
Slopes
Tripping hazard
Recommend repair/replace
Walls
Ceilings
Doors
X None
Marginal
Poor
Cracked glass
Broken/Missing hardware
Windows
Satisfactory
Marginal
X None
Broken/Missing hardware
Poor
Cracked glass
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
Comments
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