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Setting the Standard since 1978! Alan Carson 123 Main Street Anytown, IL 12345 JANE HOMEOWNER Tuesday, October 1, 2013 XYZ Home Inspection Services 120 Carlton St, Suite 407 Toronto, ON M5A 4K2 800-268-7070 www.carsondunlop.com/horizon Horizon@carsondunlop.com Scan to download report
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Page 1: 123 Main Street Anytown, IL 12345 - Carson · PDF fileOctober 22, 2013 Dear Jane Homeowner, RE: Report No. 2797, v.0 123 Main Street Anytown, IL 12345 Thank you for choosing XYZ Home

Setting the Standard since 1978!

Alan Carson

123 Main StreetAnytown, IL 12345

JANE HOMEOWNER

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

XYZ Home Inspection Services120 Carlton St, Suite 407Toronto, ON M5A 4K2

800-268-7070www.carsondunlop.com/[email protected]

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October 22, 2013

Dear Jane Homeowner,

RE: Report No. 2797, v.0123 Main StreetAnytown, IL12345

Thank you for choosing XYZ Home Inspections Services to perform your Home Inspection. We trust the experience wasboth useful and enjoyable.

Please feel free to contact us with questions about the report or the home itself any time for as long as you own thehome. Our consulting service via telephone is available at no cost to you for as long as you own the home.Please visit our website at your convenience www.DiscoverHorizon.com and feel free to fill out and return our clientquestionnaire.

Thanks again for allowing us to work with you.

Sincerely,

Alan Carsonon behalf ofXYZ Home Inspection Services

XYZ Home Inspection Services120 Carlton St, Suite 407

Toronto, ON M5A 4K2800-268-7070

www.carsondunlop.com/[email protected]

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INVOICE

October 22, 2013

Client: Jane Homeowner

Report No. 2797, v.0For inspection at:123 Main StreetAnytown, IL12345on: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Home Inspection up to 2000 SF $400.00

TAX#0723112

$50.00

Total $450.00

XYZ Home Inspection Services120 Carlton St, Suite 407

Toronto, ON M5A 4K2800-268-7070

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AGREEMENT

PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT

CompanyXYZ Home Inspection Services120 Carlton St, Suite 407Toronto, ON M5A 4K2

ClientJane Homeowner321 Main StreetAnytown, IL

Total Fee: $450.00

This is an agreement between Jane Homeowner and XYZ Home Inspection Services.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.The Inspection of this property is subject to the Limitations and Conditions set out in this Agreement. It is based on avisual examination of the readily accessible features of the building. The Inspection is performed in accordance with theStandards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors. A copy of these Standards is available at click here

The Home Inspector's report is an opinion of the present condition of the property. The Inspection and report are not aguarantee, warranty or an insurance policy with regards to the property.

The inspection report is for the exclusive use of the client named above. No use of the information by any other party isintended.

LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOME INSPECTIONThese Limitations and Conditions explain the scope of your Home Inspection. Please read them carefully before signingthis Agreement.

The purpose of your Home Inspection is to evaluate the general condition of a property. This includes determiningwhether systems are still performing their intended functions.

There are limitations to the scope of this Inspection. It provides a general overview of the more obvious repairs that maybe needed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The ultimate decision of what to repair or replace is yours. Onehomeowner may decide that certain conditions require repair or replacement, while another will not.

1. The Home Inspection provides you with a basic overview of the condition of the property. Because your HomeInspector has only a limited amount of time to go through the property, the Inspection is not technically exhaustive. If youhave concerns about any of the conditions noted, please consult the text that is referenced in the report.

Some conditions noted, such as foundation cracks or other signs of settling in a house, may either be cosmetic or mayindicate a potential structural problem that is beyond the scope of the Home Inspection.

If you are concerned about any conditions noted in the report, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualifiedlicensed contractor or engineering specialist. These professionals can provide a more detailed analysis of anyconditions noted in the report at an additional cost.

2. A Home Inspection does not include identifying defects that are hidden behind walls, floors or ceilings. This includeswiring, structure, plumbing and insulation that is hidden or inaccessible.

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AGREEMENT

Some intermittent conditions may not be obvious on a Home Inspection because they only happen under certaincircumstances. As an example, your Home Inspector may not discover leaks that occur only during certain weatherconditions or when a specific tap or appliance is being used in everyday life.

Home Inspectors will not find conditions that may only be visible when storage or furniture is moved. Inspectors do notremove wall coverings, including wallpaper, or lift flooring, including carpet to look underneath.

A Home Inspection is a sampling exercise with respect to house components that are numerous, such as bricks,windows and electrical receptacles. As a result, some conditions that are visible may go un-reported.

3. The Inspection does not include hazardous materials that may be in or behind the walls, floors or ceilings of theproperty, whether visible or not. This includes building materials that are now suspected of posing a risk to health such asphenol-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde based products, fiberglass insulation and vermiculite insulation. TheInspector does not identify asbestos roofing, siding, wall, ceiling or floor finishes, insulation or fire proofing. We do notlook for lead or other toxic metals in such things as pipes, paint or window coverings.

The Inspection does not deal with environmental hazards such as the past use of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides orpesticides. The Inspector does not look for, or comment on, the past use of chemical termite treatments in or around theproperty.

4. We are not responsible for and do not comment on the quality of air in a building. The Inspector does not try todetermine if there are irritants, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic materials in or around the building. The Inspection doesnot include spores, fungus, mold or mildew including that which may be concealed behind walls or under floors, forexample. You should note that whenever there is water damage, there is a possibility that visible or concealed mold ormildew may be present unseen behind a wall, floor or ceiling.

If anyone in the home suffers from allergies or heightened sensitivity to quality of air, we strongly recommend that youconsult a qualified Environmental Consultant who can test for toxic materials, mold and allergens.

5. Your Home Inspector does not look for, and is not responsible for, fuel oil, septic or gasoline tanks that may be buriedon the property.

If fuel oil or other storage tanks remain on the property, you may be responsible for their removal and the safe disposal ofany contaminated soil. If you suspect there is a buried tank, we strongly recommend that you retain a qualifiedEnvironmental Consultant to determine whether this is a potential problem.

6. We will have no liability for any claim or complaint if conditions have been disturbed, altered, repaired, replaced, orotherwise changed before we have had a reasonable period of time to investigate.

The liability of the Home Inspector (and the Home Inspection Company) arising out of this Inspection and Report, for anycause of action whatsoever, whether in contract or in negligence, is limited to a refund of the fees that you have beencharged for this inspection, or $1,000.00, whichever is greater.

I, Jane Homeowner (Signature)___________________________, (Date)_______________, have read, understoodand accepted the terms of this agreement.

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SUMMARY

Note: For the purpose of this report the building is considered to be facing North.

This Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost or safety standpoint. This section is provided as acourtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read the complete document.

Click this link for some important maintenance tips.

Roofing

SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shinglesCondition: Near end of life expectancyLocation: ThroughoutTask: ReplaceTime: Less than 1 year

FLAT ROOFING \ Modified bitumenCondition: Near end of life expectancyLocation: ThroughoutTask: ReplaceTime: Less than 1 year

Heating

GAS FURNACE \ Life expectancyCondition: Near end of life expectancyLocation: BasementTask: ReplaceTime: Unpredictable

This concludes the Summary section.

The remainder of the report describes each of the home's systems and also details any recommendations we have forimprovements. Limitations that restricted our inspection are included as well.

The suggested ballpark costs and time frames for completing recommendations are based on the limited informationavailable during a pre-purchase home inspection. These may have to be adjusted based on the findings of the specialist.

Home Improvement - ballpark costs

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ROOFING

DescriptionsGeneral: Chimneys: Metal and Stone

Sloped roofing material: Asphalt shingles

Flat roofing material: Modified bitumen

Probability of leakage: High

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Chimney/Flashing inspection limited by height and slope of roof.

General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

Roof inspection limited/prevented by: Lack of access (too high/steep)

Inspection performed: With binoculars From roof edge

Recommendations and DefectsGeneral1. Comments: Roof tune-up recommended now and every 6 months until the sloped and flat roof are replaced.

SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shingles2. Condition: Near end of life expectancyLocation: ThroughoutTask: ReplaceTime: Less than 1 year

1. Sloped roof near end of life expectancy

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ROOFING

FLAT ROOFING \ Modified bitumen3. Condition: Near end of life expectancyLocation: ThroughoutTask: ReplaceTime: Less than 1 year

2. Flat roof near end of life expectancy

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EXTERIOR

DescriptionsGutter & downspout material: Aluminum

Gutter & downspout discharge: Above grade

Lot slope: Towards building Flat

Wall surfaces - masonry: Brick

Wall surfaces : Cedar shingles

Retaining wall: Stone

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

Inspection limited/prevented by: Vines/shrubs/trees against wall

No or limited access to: Area below steps, deck, porches

Exterior inspected from: Ground level

Recommendations and DefectsROOF DRAINAGE \ Downspouts4. Condition: Downspouts end too close to buildingLocation: SouthwestTask: ImproveTime: Immediately

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EXTERIOR

3. Downspouts end too close to building

WALLS \ Brick, stone and concrete5. Condition: Masonry deteriorationLocation: WestTask: Repair or replaceTime: Less than 2 years

4. Masonry deterioration

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EXTERIOR

PORCHES, DECKS, STEPS, PATIOS AND BALCONIES \ Handrails and guards6. Condition: LooseLocation: EastTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediately

5. Loose railings

LANDSCAPING \ Lot grading7. Condition: Improper slopeLocation: SouthTask: ImproveTime: Less than 1 year

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6. Improper slope

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STRUCTURE

DescriptionsConfiguration: Basement

Foundation material: Masonry block

Floor construction: Joists

Exterior wall construction: Wood frame Masonry

Roof and ceiling framing: Rafters/roof joists

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

Attic/roof space: Inspected from access hatch

Percent of foundation not visible: 50 %

Recommendations and DefectsFOUNDATIONS \ Foundation8. Condition: CrackedLocation: BasementTask: Further evaluationTime: Immediately

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STRUCTURE

7. Cracks on foundation wall

FLOORS \ Joists9. Condition: Notches or holesLocation: BasementTask: RepairTime: Less than 1 year

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STRUCTURE

8. Damaged floor joist

WALLS \ Arches10. Condition: Masonry deterioratingLocation: ExteriorTask: RepairTime: Less than 1 year

9. Masonry deteriorating

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ELECTRICAL

DescriptionsService entrance cable and location: Overhead copper

Service size: 100 Amps (240 Volts)

Main disconnect/service box rating: 100 Amps

System grounding material and type: Copper - water pipe

Distribution panel rating: 100 Amps

Distribution panel type and location: Breakers - basement

Distribution wire material and type: Copper - non-metallic sheathed

Type and number of outlets (receptacles): Grounded - typical

Circuit interrupters: Ground Fault (GFCI) & Arc Fault (AFCI): No AFCI GFCI - bathroom GFCI - whirlpool

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Concealed electrical components are not part of a home inspection.

Inspection limited/prevented by: Home inspectors do not remove the cover for the main electrical disconnect, sincethis is not safe to do with the house power turned on, and we cannot turn the power off during the home inspection.

Recommendations and DefectsSERVICE DROP AND SERVICE ENTRANCE \ Service conductors11. Condition: Conduit not well securedLocation: ExteriorTask: RepairTime: Immediately

10. Conduit not well secured

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SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panel12. Condition: Double tapsLocation: BasementTask: RepairTime: Immediately

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11. Several double taps

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DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Wiring - installation13. Condition: Not well securedLocation: BasementTask: ImproveTime: Immediately

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12. Wires not well secured

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Outlets (receptacles)14. Condition: Reversed polarityLocation: ThroughoutTask: CorrectTime: Immediately

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13. Reversed polarity noted throughout the home

15. Condition: GFI test faultyLocation: BathroomTask: RepairTime: Immediately

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ELECTRICAL

14. GFI test faulty

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HEATING

DescriptionsFuel/energy source: Gas

System type: Furnace Fireplace

Heat distribution: Ducts and registers

Approximate capacity: 80,000 BTU/hr

Efficiency: Conventional

Approximate age: 30 years

Typical life expectancy: Furnace (conventional or mid-efficiency) 18 to 25 years

Main fuel shut off at: Meter

Chimney liner: Metal

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

General: Buried tanks are not included in the inspection. Environmental consultants can assist if this is a concern.

Inspection prevented/limited by: Safety devices are not tested as part of a home inspection. These should be testedduring annual servicing. The quality of chimney draw for wood burning appliances cannot be determined during ahome inspection.

Heat loss calculations: Not done as part of a building inspection

Heat exchanger: Not visible Not accessible

Recommendations and DefectsGAS FURNACE \ Life expectancy16. Condition: Near end of life expectancyLocation: BasementTask: ReplaceTime: Unpredictable

GAS FURNACE \ Gas piping17. Condition: No drip legLocation: BasementTask: ProvideTime: Immediately

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15. No drip leg on gas line

GAS FURNACE \ Venting system18. Condition: Poor slopeLocation: BasementTask: ImproveTime: Immediately

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16. Poor slope on vent connector

GAS FURNACE \ Ducts, registers and grilles19. Condition: Weak airflowLocation: Master BedroomTask: Further evaluationTime: Less than 1 year

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17. Weak airflow from register

FIREPLACE \ Firebox20. Condition: Inadequate clearance from combustilblesLocation: Living RoomTask: Further evaluationTime: Immediately

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HEATING

18. Inadequate clearance from combustibles

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COOLING & HEAT PUMP

DescriptionsAir conditioning type: Air cooled

Cooling capacity: 24,000 BTU/hr

Compressor approximate age: 8 years

Typical life expectancy: 10 to 15 years

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

Heat gain/loss calculations: Not done as part of a building inspection

Window unit: Window A/C excluded from inspection

Recommendations and DefectsAIR CONDITIONING \ Evaporator coil21. Condition: CorrosionLocation: BasementTask: Further evaluationTime: Less than 1 year

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19. Corrosion in evaporator coil

AIR CONDITIONING \ Refrigerant lines22. Condition: Missing insulationLocation: ExteriorTask: ImproveTime: Less than 1 year

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INSULATION AND VENTILATION

DescriptionsGeneral: Basement amount: R-10

Attic/roof insulation material: Glass fiber Cellulose

Attic/roof insulation amount/value: R-24

Attic/roof ventilation: Roof vent Soffit vent

Attic/roof air/vapor barrier: None found

Wall insulation material: Glass fiber

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

Attic inspection performed: From access hatch

Air/vapor barrier system: The continuity of the air vapor barriers throughout the home could not be identified.

Recommendations and DefectsATTIC/ROOF \ Roof vents23. Condition: InadequateLocation: AtticTask: ImproveTime: Less than 1 year

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21. Inadequate ventilation in attic

WALLS \ Insulation24. Condition: Exposed combustible insulationLocation: GarageTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediately

22. Exposed combustible insulation

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PLUMBING

DescriptionsService piping into building: Copper

Supply piping in building: Copper Galvanized steel

Main water shut off valve at the: Front of the basement

Water heater fuel/energy source: Gas

Water heater type: Conventional

Tank capacity: 40 gallons

Water heater approximate age: 10 years

Typical life expectancy: 15 years

Waste piping in building: Plastic Cast Iron

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

Inspection limited/prevented by: The concealed components of the plumbing system are not included as part of ahome inspection. Overflows for plumbing fixtures including bathtubs and basins are not examined or tested as part ofa home inspection.

Items excluded from a building inspection: Isolating/relief valves & main shut-off valve

Recommendations and DefectsSUPPLY PLUMBING \ Supply piping in building25. Condition: RustLocation: BasementTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediately

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23. Rust on supply piping

WASTE PLUMBING \ Drain piping - performance26. Condition: LeakLocation: BathroomTask: RepairTime: Immediately

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24. Leak on bathroom drain

FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ Faucet27. Condition: Hot and cold reversedLocation: BathroomTask: CorrectTime: Immediately

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PLUMBING

25. Hot and cold reversed

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INTERIOR

DescriptionsMajor floor finishes: Carpet Hardwood Ceramic

Major wall finishes: Plaster/drywall

Major ceiling finishes: Plaster/drywall

Windows: Fixed Single/double hung Casement

Exterior doors - type/material: Hinged Sliding glass Wood Metal

Limitations/DisclaimersGeneral: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist ofthis is a concern.

General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist ifthis is a concern.

Inspection limited/prevented by: Storage/furnishings

Not included as part of a building inspection: Carbon monoxide detectors, security systems, central vacuum Cos

metic issues Perimeter drainage tile around foundation, if any

Percent of foundation not visible: 50 %

Recommendations and DefectsWINDOWS \ Glass (glazing)28. Condition: Lost seal on double or triple glazingLocation: Living RoomTask: Repair or replaceTime: Discretionary

26. Lost seal on double glazing

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STAIRS \ Handrails29. Condition: Too lowLocation: Second FloorTask: ImproveTime: Immediately

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27. Handrails too low

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BASEMENT \ Wet basement - evidence30. Condition: Water on floorLocation: BasementTask: ImproveTime: Less than 1 year

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28. Water damage in basement

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REFERENCE LIBRARY

The links below connect you to a series of documents that will help you understand your home and how it works. Theseare in addition to links attached to specific items in the report.

Click on any link to read about that system.

01. ROOFING, FLASHINGS AND CHIMNEYS

02. EXTERIOR

03. STRUCTURE

04. ELECTRICAL

05. HEATING

06. COOLING/HEAT PUMPS

07. INSULATION

08. PLUMBING

09. INTERIOR

10. APPLIANCES

11. LIFE CYCLES AND COSTS

12. SUPPLEMENTARYAsbestos

Radon

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)

Lead

Carbon Monoxide

Mold

Household Pests

Termites and Carpenter Ants

13. HOME SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE

14. MORE ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS

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