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Mold & Air Quality Testing
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Home Inspection Report
Four Point Inspection Included
Property: 1234 Jones street Orlando Florida
Client: Mr. Smith
Built: 1961
Structure: Concrete Block on slab/wood framed
Roof Structure: wood framed
State of occupancy: occupied/furnished
Weather Conditions: cloudy 55 Degrees
Style: Single Family
Inspection Date: 1/11/11
Real Estate Professional: DIDEM ISIK-WIDENER
A termite inspection was conducted at this property.
Air quality was tested at this property.
Definitions
Satisfactory- indicates the component is functionally consistent with its original purpose
but may show signs of normal wear and tear and deterioration.
Marginal- Indicates the component will probably require repair or replacement anytime
within five years.
Poor- Indicates the component will need repair or replacement now or in the very near
future.
Date of inspection: 1/1/11
Property’s Address: 1234 Jones Street
Property’s City, State, Zip
Code: Orlando Florida
Type of home: Single Family
Type of construction: Block/wood framed
Type of foundation: Crawlspace
Number of stories: One
Approximate square feet: 2000
Approximate total living
area: 2000
Approximate age of home: 1961
Client/owner’s name: Mr. Smith
Insurance company/policy
number: Unknown
Inspector’s name: David Shockley
NACHI ID number: 07062511
Inspector’s signature: David Shockley
Inspector’s company name: Shockley Home Inspections
Inspector’s address: 4219 Flora Vista Drive
Inspector’s city, state, zip
code: Orlando Florida 32837
Inspector’s email address: [email protected]
Inspector’s phone number: 321-287-6007
Roof
This home has a gable roof covered with rolled asphalt. The
exact age of the roof covering is not known. The roof was
inspected from the ground with binoculars, with a ladder at
the eaves, and on the roof surface. 75% of the roof surface
was inspected due to debris covering portions of the surface.
The roof is vented with soffit only; recommend additional
ventilation. The soffit has been painted clogging many of the
small vent holes.
Roof style: Gable
Type of roof covering: Rolled Asphalt
Estimated age of roof
covering 10 years
Number of shingle layers: One
Type of sheathing: Not Visible no access to attic
Flashing damage noticed? No
Missing shingles or
covering? No
Truss or rafter damage
noticed? No
Evidence of active leaks? No
Estimated life expectancy: 10 Years
Roof comments:
Small areas of alligatoring. See photos.
Large tree branches hanging over the
house.
Plumbing
Number of bathrooms: 2.5
Overall water pressure: Satisfactory except in kitchen
Main supply line material: Copper/plastic
Main waste/vent material: Plastic/cast iron
Fixture supply line material: Copper/Flex pipe
Fixture drain line material: Plastic
Shut off valves present: Yes
Water heater location? Laundry Room
Water heater fuel type? Electric
Approximate age of water
heater: 1993
TPR valve present? Yes
Fire sprinkler system present? No
Freeze hazards noticed? No
Polybutylene noticed? No
Plumbing leaks noticed? No
Recent plumbing upgrades?
Year? NO
Overall plumbing condition: Satisfactory
Plumbing comments: Hot water heater is rusted at the base.
One of the hose bibs is broken.
Heating/Air Conditioning
Types of heating systems: Two Heat Pumps
Estimated age of heating
systems: 2002
Heating systems upgraded?
Year? 2002
Condition of heating
systems: Tested in air conditioning mode only
Fuel Tank located? N/A
Heating system comments: Tested in A/C mode only
Types of cooling systems: Two heat pumps
Estimated age of cooling
systems: 2002
Cooling systems upgraded?
Year? 2002
Condition of cooling
system: Marginal
Cooling system comments: See Below
Both condenser units have oversized breakers installed. This home is equipped with a Two Payne heat pump forced air (also
provides heat) air conditioning systems installed in 2002. The seer
rating (seasonal energy efficiency rating is not known). There is
some dissimilar metal corrosion on the air handler coils. The
systems are in marginal physical and operating condition. The
temperature splits for both systems at the time of inspection was less
than 14 degrees. We recommend having these systems serviced by a
licensed hvac technician.
Please note: The temperature split is the difference in the air intake and the return air temperature. Example: If the air temperature in
to the air handler is 80 degrees and the return temperature
throughout the house are 66 degrees (80-66=14) the temperature split
would be 14. The split has to be 14 or greater for the system to be in
satisfactory operating condition.
Electrical
Anti oxidant paste missing on the stranded aluminum lines.
This paste prevents the aluminum from oxidizing.
Ungrounded two pronged outlets in this home. Both exterior outlets do not operate. The Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom is not on an isolated
gfci (ground fault) breaker.
Some of the ground fault outlets do not trip. I have observed a Federal Pacific “Stab Lok” service panel in the
house. This panel is a latent fire hazard: its circuit breakers
may fail to trip in response to an over current or a short
circuit. Failure of a circuit breaker to trip can result in a
fire, property damage, or personal injury. A circuit breaker
that may not trip does not afford the protection that is
intended and required. Simply replacing the circuit breakers
is not a reliable repair. The panel and the breakers should be
replaced. Additional information about the fire and shock
hazards associated with this equipment can be researched on
the internet.
Breakers in the FPE panel are not properly labeled. We recommend that a licensed electrician evaluate the entire
electrical system in this home.
Areas of concern
Several typical stucco cracks. We recommend patching and
painting these areas.
Driveway is in poor condition.
Gutters are clogged. Trim on the right side of the house has separated.
Some of the thin pavers are missing on the front walk.
Uneven surface (trip hazard) where the driveway and front walk meet.
Minor window screen damage. Some of the soffit is loose over the garage door.
Garage door does not sit plumb when closed. Wood decay at the base of one of the front support posts.
Garage service door and door casing have wood decay at
the base.
Some of the air condition return vents are rusted. Surface mold on the ducts over both air handlers.
Some of the window screens are missing. Caulking needed in several areas of the bathrooms.
Several cracked floor tiles in the den.
Several areas above the crown molding need to be re-caulked.
Several of the upper and lower locks on the French Doors do not operate.
Tile cracked on the front of the master bathroom tub.
Sidewalk is cracked.
Evidence of water collecting on the floor of the garage. Recommend sealing the ceiling areas above the air handlers
in both closets.
We recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate the supports and floor joists under the back side of the home. The
joists have been covered with additional beams and are not
visible. This was most likely done to level the floors.
Homeowner’s Information
Appliances present: dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, washer,
dryer, and disposal. All appliances are in satisfactory physical
and operating condition.
Electric garage door opener installed : Yes Remote Available : no
Main water shut off: Front yard Visible Plumbing pipes: Plastic/copper Water Pressure: satisfactory except in kitchen Gas shut off/meter: N/A Gas appliances: None Electrical service: Underground Main breaker size: 200 amp Panel type and manufacturer: General electric Branch wiring: 15 and 20 amp breakers. main lines: aluminum Appears grounded. Yes arc fault (AFCI) breakers present in bedrooms: no
Ground fault (GFCI) protection present on all kitchen, bathroom, and exterior outlets. Not outside.
Main electrical shut off: right side of the house.
The Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom is in satisfactory operating
condition. The access panel to the motor is inside the cabinets to
the right. The tub is not installed on a ground fault (GFCI) outlet
which is required by current standards. The outlet is not secured
to the wall and laying in insulation.
Items Not Inspected
Only 5% of the crawlspace was inspected due to limited access by design. Recommend further evaluation by a qualified
contractor.
Air conditioning ducts. Smoke detectors Carbon monoxide detectors (if present). Emergency lighting (if present). Alarm system (if present). Lawn sprinklers (if present). Attic no access. Portions of the garage floors and walls due to stored items. Floors and walls of closets due to stored items.
Please contact us if you have any further questions.
Home inspectors are not required to report on the following: Life expectancy of any component or system; The
causes of the need for a repair; The methods, materials, and costs of corrections; The suitability of the property for
any specialized use; Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or
restrictions; The market value of the property or its marketability; The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of
the property; Any component or system that was not observed; The presence or absence of pests such as wood
damaging organisms, rodents, or insects; or Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed.
Home inspectors are not required to: Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind; Calculate the strength, adequacy, or
efficiency of any system or component; Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or
its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or other persons; Operate any system or component that is
shut down or otherwise inoperable; Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating
controls; Disturb insulation, move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris
that obstructs access or visibility; Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental
condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to mold, toxins, carcinogens, noise, contaminants in the
building or in soil, water, and air; Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove
suspected hazardous substances; Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components; Since
this report is provided for the specific benefit of the customer(s), secondary readers of this information should hire a
licensed inspector to perform an inspection to meet their specific needs and to obtain current information concerning
this property. The parties agree and understand that the Inspector David Shockley assume no liability or
responsibility for the costs of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in
the future or any property damage, consequential damage or bodily injury of any nature. If repairs or replacement
are done without giving the Inspector the required notice, the Inspector will have no liability to the client. The
Client further agrees that the Inspector is liable only up to the cost of the inspection.
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