Inspection sample.rtf

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Porter's Wisconsin Inspections, LLC

6938 Otter Creek Rd.

Avoca, WI 53506

Ph#: (608) 583-6024


This is a confidential report prepared for the client only. Any Use by Unauthorized Persons Prohibited. For additional information on home maintenance please go to our links section on our website. porterwisconsin.com.

Doc #: 0000 Inspector: Warren Porter

Date: 6/1/2010

Dwelling Address: 923 Somewhere St.

Small Town, WI

Client Name: John Homebuyer 608-000-0000

337N. Any Avenue

Hometown, WI

Client's Agent: Mike Realtor 608-000-0000 Real Estate Company: Pick A Realty

The inspection agreement and contract is a separate document presented at the time of this inspection or prior if Client is not

to be present and is included as a part of this report for the Client and this Inspector. This inspection is not considered

complete till the agreement is signed by the Client. This report is not to be sold or transferred or used by another party unless

permission is granted by the Client. The only purpose for this report in the hands of the Realty professional is to assist the

Client with negotiations with the Seller and this report is not to be shared with other individuals such as other potential buyers.

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Avoca, WI 53506

Ph#: (608) 583-6024



TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE

DEFINITION OF TERMS ................................................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4

Roofs & Chimneys.................................................................................................................................................... 4

Grounds & Deck....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Walls & Gutters........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Garage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Heating/Cooling .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Basement..................................................................................................................................................................11

General Plumbing .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Water Heater ..........................................................................................................................................................13

Interior Electric Service..........................................................................................................................................14

All Interior Rooms ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Attic..........................................................................................................................................................................18

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Avoca, WI 53506

Ph#: (608) 583-6024



DEFINITION OF TERMS

FUNCTIONAL - Performing its function and its condition is appropriate for its age and use.

MARGINAL - Performing some or all of its functions, but not as intended, and/or its condition is not

appropriate for its age and use.

NON-FUNCTIONAL - Not performing its function or its condition is not appropriate for its age or use.

Replacement or extensive repair will be required to make FUNCTIONAL.

Possible HAZARD - A potential or current safety hazard. Correction of condition is recommended.

COMMENTS - condition requiring further explanation. Does not necessarily represent an improper

condition or need for repair.

REPAIRS NEEDED - Currently functioning, but appearance and/or age indicates that some repair is

needed for optimum function.

Not Visible - Not visible/not inspected.

N/A - Not applicable/not inspected.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Pre-Purchase Inspection



GENERAL CONDITIONS

001. Main Entry

Faces

South.

002. Structure Bi-level.

003. Estimated/Repo

rted Age

The age of the home is approximately 20 yrs.

004. Area Town.

005. Street Through; Paved.

006. Weather

Conditions

Mostly sunny.

006.5. Temperature 61 to 70 degrees.

007. Approximate

starting time

9:00.

008. Occupied/Not

Occupied

Not occupied.

010. Present During

Inspection

Buyer. Realtor part of time.

Roofs & Chimneys

Step # Component

Comment

30. Method of

Inspection

Walked the roof.

31. Roof Design Gable.

32. Type of roofing Composition shingles.

33. Low pitch Roof NA.





35. Roof conditions Marginal. Missing some grit. I would expect roof should last

another 5 years or so.

36. Flashings Functional. Cut shingle valleys.

38. Vents Functional. Roof Louvers; Soffit venting.





Grounds & Deck

Step # Component

Comment

1. Driveway Functional. Asphalt.

1a. Walks Repairs needed. Concrete. Cracked and settling at front

entrance. Trip hazard, should watch those unsure of foot if

not replacing or repairing this at front and along the walk.

Walk is also settled at front garage service door as well.

1b. Main steps Functional. Concrete.

1ba. Other steps Functional. Wood.

2. Grade/Slope Repairs needed. Grade poor under deck could cause water to

pool Slopes toward building; recommend new grade at rear.

Could possibly add some small ditching to drain water away

as well.





2a. Grade

Clearance at

Walls

Marginal. This picture also shows very marginal grade slope.

Siding is too close to the soil but limited options to repair

and not contribute more to reverse soil grade.

2b. Downspout

Drainage

Repair needed. Should extend downspout extension.

Diagram shows why.

2e. Basement

Windows

N/A.





3b. Deck Rear. Deck flashing is missing; this flashing is to prevent

water from decaying the sill and or wall. Should at least add

caulk under siding starter strip.

6. Electrical

Entrance and

fixtures

Repairs needed. Underground; Exterior electric meter. Loose

meter box.

Walls & Gutters

Step # Component

Comment

40. Foundation Functional. Concrete block.

45. Exterior Finish Functional. Vinyl.

50. Soffits/Fascia/

Trim

Functional. Aluminum/vinyl covered.

52. Guttering Metal. Gutters need cleaning

53. Exterior Lights Functional. Light fixtures.

54. Electric/Outlets Functional. Has operable GFI’s

55. Hose faucet Functional. Has 2 frost free type.

56. Doors Functional. Insulated doors; Steel. Front storm door binds at

bottom when closing. Little option to repair, need to just pull

door to fully close.





57. Windows Repairs needed. Failed window thermo seal at West.

Decayed trim, at front window. Trim could be replaced.

Garage

Step # Component

Comment

120. Garage Type: 2-car; Attached.

122. Roof Structure Functional. Trusses; plywood sheathing.

125. Foundation Functional. Concrete.

125b. Service door Functional.

126. Floor Functional. Concrete. Typical cracks noted.

127. Vehicle Doors Functional. Overhead; 1 door; metal insulated

128. Opener(s) 1 opener. Down force should be reduced

129. Interior walls Unfinished

130. Electrical Wiring lights & outlets. Outlet/switch cover missing Lacks

GFI outlets





Heating/Cooling

Step # Component

Comment

75. Manufacturer

(heating)

Warm air. Amana.

Diagram shows typical high efficiency furnace.

75.5. Thermostat Functional. Manual.

76. Age Marginal. Age is 19 years old. Typical expected life span

would be 15 to 20 years.

79. Cabinet Functional.

81a. BTU Rating Functional. 70K btu.

82. Fuel Supply Natural Gas. Natural Gas.

83. Burners/Elemen

ts

Functional.

84. Venting Functional. PVC power vent. This type of venting indicates

that the unit is a "high efficiency" appliance and an induced

fan is installed.

85. Heat

Exchanger

Not Visible.

86. Filter/Humidifi

er

Functional. Disposable filter.

87. Ductwork Functional. Metal.

88. Manufacturer

(cooling)

Carrier. 3 Ton. Recommend leveling condenser unit to

improve efficiency and operation





89. Cooling System Functional. Heat pump. This unit can only be operated in

the heating or cooling mode during the inspection. In most

cases, if one is operating properly, the other will also because

the same components are being operated.

Basement

Step # Component

Comment

01. Description Functional. Mostly finished.

01.5. Basement stairs Functional. Interior.

02. Basement

Floors

Functional. Concrete.

03. Bearing

Structure

Functional. Wood beams.

03a. First Floor

Design

Functional. 16" on center; 2"x8"; Plywood sub floor.

03b. Sill insulation Not Visible.

04. Walls Functional. Concrete Block.

05. Moisture

Evidence

Functional. Has beaver system

06. Floor Drains N/A.





07. Sump Pit/Pump Comment. Beaver drainage into sump crock. Sump pump

pumps water into city sewer.

08. Crawl Space N/A.

General Plumbing

Step # Component

Comment

50. Water & Sewer

source

City Water & Sewer.

60. Main Water

Service

Functional. Copper.





61. Main Shut-off

Valve

Functional. Utility room by meters.

62. Supply Piping Copper. All water is soft

63. Drainage

Piping

Functional. PVC/ABS plastic.

64. Clean-out Functional. Stack.

65. Fixture Venting Functional.

66. Laundry

Connections

Functional. Washer; Dryer; Toilet.

67. Water Softener Repairs needed. Out of salt. Should add resin

Water Heater

Step # Component

Comment

69. Age Functional. 12 - 15.

70. Manufacturer Rheem. Glass lined. I would expect another 10 years of life

due to being glass lined.

71. Fuel Supply Functional. Natural Gas.

72. Operations/Con

nections

Functional.





73. Venting Functional. PVC piping. This type of venting indicates that

the unit is a "high efficiency" appliance and an induced fan

is installed. Manufacturer specifications are required to

verify proper installation.

74. Relief Valve

Piping

Overflow pipe missing, should add 3/4 “ pipe.

Interior Electric Service

Step # Component

Comment

142. Manufacturer &

conditions

Functional. GE

143. Panel Location Functional. Basement;





145. Main

Disconnect &

Conductors

Functional. Aluminum main conductor; 200 amp.

148. Grounding 2 Ground rods

155. Branch Wiring

Conductors

Functional. Breakers; Copper.

160. Unfinished

wiring

Functional. Grounded Romex.

All Interior Rooms Note: All outlets appear to be ungrounded. The plastic romex except for one wire in the main panel are

all the grounded type. I recommend someone check the connections at the outlets and connect the

grounds if possible.

Step # Component

Comment

10. Kitchen N/A. S/E. Outlets ungrounded 3 prong type. Recommend

adding GFI's

20. Living Room S/W. Outlets ungrounded 3 prong type.

20a. Dining Room Functional.

20a. Hall Functional.





25. Family Room Repairs needed. Basement. Outlets ungrounded 3 prong

type. They really should have stayed 2 prongs or a ground

wire added.

Insulation void area from Infrared. Confirmed no moisture.

40. Bath Functional. Basement. Outlet should be GFI protected due

to the close proximity of water

40a. Bath main floor Repairs needed. East; Main level. Outlets ungrounded 3

prong type. Outlet should be GFI protected due to the close

proximity of water. Light switch not working correctly, 3

way.





50. Both Basement

Bedrooms

Repairs needed. N/W; Basement. Window is 56” from floor

and should not be over 44 inches from floor or need to add a

fixed step or ladder. Comments SAME for both bedrooms.

Should add permanent step below window in each bedroom.

Diagram shows proper egress.





50a. Master

Bedroom

Repairs needed. N/E; Main level. Water damaged window

sill to north window pictured below.

Outlets ungrounded 3 prong type.

50aa. Bedroom N/W; Main level. Window is also starting to decay. Should

clean & paint.

70. Stairway Functional. Smoke Detector Present.

Attic

Step # Component

Comment

20. Attic Accessed

at:

Functional. Bedroom.

21. Attic type &

number

Full attic.

22. Structure Functional. Trusses.

23. Decking Functional. Plywood.





24. Ventilation Bath vent fan vents out the roof of which is the preferred

method.

Missing some of the soffit vents, they are laying on attic

floor. It would be prudent to install them.





25. Insulation Marginally acceptable. Cellulose type insulation 6 to 8"

Today’s standard is 10” or more of cellulose. There appears

to be a missed area over the family room that should be

corrected.

26. Electrical

Conditions

Not Visible. Insulation covered and can not see wiring.

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