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Detailed Home Inspections Inc.Home Inspection ReportInspector: Eric Coates, Detailed Home Inspections Inc.

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123 Any Street in the Triangle Area, NCInspection prepared for: Y O U

Date of Inspection: 1/1/2018 Time: 8:00 AM Year Built: 2018 Size: 4142

Weather: Cloudy, 40+FInspection fee: Call us today for your quote!

Inspector: Eric CoatesLicense # 722

PO Box 1812, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526Phone: 919-608-3742

Email: inspect@DetailedHomeInspections.comwww.DetailedHomeInspections.com

Eric Coates Detailed Home Inspections Inc.

Y O U 123 Any Street in the Triangle Area, NC

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Thank you for the opportunity to conduct this home inspection for you! The report contains twosections: 1) the summary page(s) that contain a list of items that should berepaired/evaluated/monitored and 2) the body of the report that contains much information about thesystems in the house and notes on items in the house. Please read the entire report. All directions in the report are relative to facing the front of the house from the street, unlessotherwise stated in the report. Directions for a condo unit in a building with multiple units are relativeto facing the unit from its main entrance door. The ratings used in the report are defined as follows:Good: Item was inspected and was functioning as intended.Poor: Item was inspected and was not functioning as intended or adversely affected the habitabilityof the house or requires further investigation by a specialist or requires subsequent observation.N/I - Item was not inspected and the reason for not inspecting is listed.N/P - Item was not present at the house. The age/size information included in the report is provided by another source. We do not measurethe house to determine the size. Please call us with any questions that you have. Thanks again for trusting us with your homeinspection. Please refer Detailed Home Inspections Inc. to your family or friends for their homeinspection needs.



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Report Summary - This summary page is not the entire report. The complete report may include

additional information of interest or concern to you. It is strongly recommended that you promptly read

the complete report. For information regarding the negotiability of any item in this report under the

real estate purchase contract, contact your North Carolina real estate agent or an attorney.

Report Summary - This summary page is not the entire report. The complete report may includeadditional information of interest or concern to you. It is strongly recommended that you promptly

read the complete report. For information regarding the negotiability of any item in this report underthe real estate purchase contract, contact your North Carolina real estate agent or an attorney.

FoundationPage 17 Item: 1 Foundation Wall • There were stains and/or efflorescence visible on the

foundation wall in the following location(s): - two-car garage, front - one-car garage, left and backStains/efflorescence are an indication that the wall has beenwet at some time in the past. The wall did not appear to bewet during the inspection. A wet foundation wall candeteriorate over the years. The foundation wall needs to bemonitored for changes.

Stain/efflorescence on foundation wall Stain/efflorescence on foundation wall

Page 18 Item: 5 Girders • The left end of the front-right girder was resting in a pocket inthe foundation wall. The pocket in the wall was at the right-back corner of the two-car garage. There was no supportunder the girder in that pocket. This can allow the girder tomove/settle. The girder needs to be repaired by a qualifiedcontractor.



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Girder with no support

Page 19 Item: 10 FoundationInsulation

• The batt insulation in the crawl space was installed at thebottom of the floor joists/trusses instead of against thesubflooring (which is the conditioned surface). This creates acavity between the subflooring and insulation. The cavity cancreate condensation and retain water. This also createsadditional space that the HVAC system has to heat/cool. Theinsulation in the crawl space needs to be repaired by aqualified contractor.• There were multiple pieces of missing/falling insulationthrough the center of the crawl space. This can allow heattransfer through the floor. The insulation needs to be repairedby a qualified contractor.



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Missing/falling insulation Missing/falling insulation


Page 20 Item: 11 FoundationVentilation

• There were manual, sliding foundation vents on the house.Many of the vents were stuck in place and could not beopened/closed. Thus, the vents could not be used to controlthe air flow in the crawl space. The foundation vents need tobe repaired by a qualified contractor.

Exterior



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Page 22 Item: 3 Claddings • There was loose cladding/siding on the following location(s): - back-right corner, above screened porch roofThe siding could be damaged by wind and could allow waterinfiltration. The siding needs to be repaired by a qualifiedcontractor.• Adhered masonry stone/cultured stone veneer cladding hadbeen installed on this home. An inspection of the visiblecomponents suggested that the cladding system may nothave been installed in such a way as to ensure that thecladding was a weatherresistant system that protects the wallassembly from excessive water penetration, condensationand/or water accumulation. At the time of inspection, thefollowing concerns were noted and in need of furtherevaluation: - Standard clearance, flashing and sealant details were notobserved at other materials such as wood/trim, boxing areas,eaves and rakes. - Gaps/holes were visible at the front-center 1st floor doublewindow. The gaps/holes were visible at the top-right cornerand the bottom-right corner of the window.

The lack of proper detailing and flashing is conducive tocondensation and water penetration behind the stone claddingand possible hidden damage in the wall assembly.

Additional concerns related to the installation are listed below: - Clearances were not maintained between stone claddingand the ground and/or paved surfaces to prevent wicking andfrost heave problems. This can also prevent view of anywood-destroying organisms in that area. - Clearances were not maintained between stone claddingand roofing materials at the small cut-back water tables toallow for proper drainage and future roof repairs and/orreplacement.

The installation of the stone cladding should be evaluated bya licensed general contractor and repaired as needed tocorrect any possible water penetration issues and to verifythat the stone cladding is installed to the specific installationrequirements of the North Carolina State Building Code:Residential Code and/or the Masonry Veneer Manufacturer’sAssociation ( MVMA).



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Stone cladding missing sealant at other materialsand without proper clearances


Gaps/holes in stone cladding Stone cladding without proper clearance





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Stone cladding missing sealant at other materials

Page 23 Item: 4 Trim/Eaves/Soffits/Fascia

• There was wood/trim on the following locations of theexterior of the house that had missing paint and/or paint thatwas flaking off: - front-left, trim boards between garage doors and stonecladding, no paint on stone side of boardsThus, the wood/trim could absorb water and decay. Theexterior of the house needs to be repaired by a qualifiedcontractor.

Wood/trim with no paint Wood/trim with no paint



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Page 24 Item: 6 Entryway Doors • The following exterior door(s) did not fit tight against theweather stripping: - front, at bottom of ķnob side, small areaThere was daylight visible inside the house when the doorwas closed/latched. The daylight can indicate an area thatcan allow air flow and/or water infiltration around the door.The door(s) need to be repaired by a qualified contractor.• There was no support under the outside edge of thethreshold on the following exterior door(s): - left, on side of garageThis can allow the threshold to move when it is stepped on.Movement in the threshold can allow it to be damaged. Thedoor(s) need to be repaired by a qualified contractor.

Missing support under threshold

Page 27 Item: 23 Ext. Other • There was a loose animal screen/grate on the followingexhaust vent(s): - left-center, above lower roof, HVAC fresh air intake - back-center, kitchen exhaustThis can allow small animals to enter the pipe(s). Theexhaust vent(s) need to be repaired/replaced by a qualifiedcontractor.



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Exhaust vent with loose animal grate Close up of exhaust vent with loose animal grate

Exhaust vent wtih loose animal grate

RoofingPage 29 Item: 7 Attic Access • The pull-down stairs were not cut to the correct length.

Thus, it did not properly align at its joints, especially when aperson was on the pull-down stairs. This adds stress to thejoints and can cause damage to the pull-down stairs. Thepull-down stairs need to be repaired by a qualified contractor.• There was a zippered insulated cover installed in the atticabove the pull-down stairs. There were holes in the insulatedcover, which can allow heat transfer through the cover/stairs.One of the zippers on the cover would not move, which madeit difficult to open/close the cover. The insulated cover needsto be repaired/replaced by a qualified contractor.



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Pull-down stairs did not align at junctions Holes in insulated cover

PlumbingPage 32 Item: 10 Bathroom Sinks • The sink(s) in the following bathroom(s) drained slowly or did

not drain (directions relative to facing the sinks): - 2nd floor hall bathroomThe slow draining was especially evident when the sink wasfilled with water and allowed to drain. The slow draining couldallow the sink to overflow onto the floor. The drain(s) need tobe cleaned/repaired by a licensed plumbing contractor.

Page 33 Item: 11 BathroomTubs/Showers

• There were cracks in the grout/sealant between the tile floorand the tile wall and in the corners of the tile wall in thefollowing shower(s): - 2nd floor master bathroomThe cracks can allow water infiltration. The shower(s) need tobe repaired by a qualified contractor.• The shower pan in the following bathroom(s) had weephole(s): - 1st floor guest/private bathroomThe weep hole(s) are designed to allow water to drain out ofthe wall and back into the shower pan. The weep hole(s)were covered by a sealant, which will prevent water fromflowing out of the wall and could cause decay. There could behidden damage in the wall. The area(s) need to be evaluatedby a qualified contractor and repaired as necessary. Theweep hole(s) need to be repaired by a qualified contractor.• There was weak water flow through the shower head in thefollowing bathroom(s): - 2nd floor buddy bathroomThere was sufficient water flow through the other fixtures inthe bathroom(s). This can indicate a problem with the showerhead, faucet or distribution pipes. The water flow to theshower head(s) needs to be repaired by a licensed plumbingcontractor.



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Weep hole with sealant Weep hole with sealant

ElectricalPage 36 Item: 6 Circuit Conductors • There were open electrical junctions in the following

locations: - crawl space, front-center, at right side of two-car garage,bare wireOpen electrical junction(s) create shocking hazards. Theelectrical junction(s) need to be repaired by a licensedelectrical contractor.

Bare wire

Page 37 Item: 7 OvercurrentDevices

• The electrical circuit for the lights in the kitchen wasprotected by an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) breaker.The inspector tripped the AFCI breakers as part of theinspection. When the kitchen lights circuit breaker wastripped, it would not reset. After some time, the breaker didreset and would stay on. This can indicate a problem with theAFCI breaker or the electrical circuit. The AFCI breaker andelectrical circuit need to be evaluated by a licensed electricalcontractor and repaired/replaced as necessary.



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Page 37 Item: 9 KitchenReceptacles

• There was no power to the two receptacles on the left wall ofthe kitchen (between the refrigerator area and microwaveoven/oven). There was no power to the three receptacles onthe island cabinet in the kitchen. Thus, the receptacles couldnot be used/tested. There was only one visible Ground FaultCircuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle in the kitchen. There aretypically two GFCI protected circuits in a kitchen. There maybe a missing receptacle in the front-left of the kitchen. Thereappeared to be a hump in the tile backsplash. The kitchenreceptacles need to be repaired/replaced by a licensedelectrical contractor.

Missing receptacle

Page 38 Item: 10 ExteriorReceptacles

• There was no Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)protection to the exterior receptacle(s) in the followinglocations: - right-center, at HVAC units - back-right, on deck - back-right, on screened porch - back-centerThis creates a shocking hazard in the potentially wetenvironment. GFCI protection needs to be installed by alicensed electrical contractor.

Page 39 Item: 11 InteriorReceptacles

• The receptacles and light in the 1st floor office/study wereprotected by an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) breaker.The light in the room work. When the inspector plugged areceptacle tester into any receptacle in that room, the AFCIbreaker would trip. The breaker would reset. The inspectorused the same receptacle tester throughout the entire houseand no other AFCI breakers would trip. This can indicate aproblem with the AFCI breaker and/or the electrical circuit forthe 1st floor living room. The breaker/circuit need to berepaired/replaced by a licensed electrical contractor.• There was no power to three receptacles in the right-centerof the 1st floor back-right bedroom. This included a GroundFault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle that appeared to betripped. Thus, the receptacles could not be used/tested. Thereceptacles were marked with green tape. The receptaclesneed to be repaired/replaced by a licensed electricalcontractor.



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Page 39 Item: 13 Lights • The lights in the following locations did not work correctly: - 1st floor kitchen, two lights over island cabinet - 2nd floor buddy bathroom, recessed light over tub - 2nd floor master bathroom, recessed lights over tub andshower - screened porch, light on fan - exterior, back-right flood light - exterior, front-left, lights beside garage doorsThis could include some bulb(s) on a fixture not working or theentire fixture not working. This could indicate a problem withthe bulbs or with the fixtures/wiring. The bulbs need to bereplaced and the lights need to be tested. If the lights still donot work properly, the lights need to be repaired/replaced by alicensed electrical contractor.

Page 40 Item: 14 Switches • The light/fan/receptacle in the following location(s) wascontrolled by multiple switches: - 2nd floor master bedroom, entrance hall lightThe switches did not work independently. Thus, a personmay have to walk through the dark room to turn on a light,which creates a tripping/falling hazard. This can indicate thatthe switches were not the correct type of switches or that theswitches were not wired properly. The switches need to berepaired/replaced by a licensed electrical contractor.

Heat/ACPage 43 Item: 5 Distribution System • There were dirty air filters in the four return vents in the

house and at the two HVAC units in the attic. Dirty air filterscan restrict air flow and damage the HVAC system. The airfilters need to be replaced.• There was not proper clearance to remove the following airfilter(s): - attic, at 2nd floor HVAC unitThus, the filter could not be removed to inspect and could notbe removed to replace. This can allow the filter to becomedirty, which will restrict air flow through the HVAC unit. Thearea needs to be repaired by a qualified contractor to provideproper clearance to remove/install the filter. The air filterneeds to be evaluated by a qualified contractor and replacedas necessary.



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Filter could not be removed

InteriorsPage 46 Item: 3 Ceilings • There were stains on the ceiling in the following location(s):

- 2nd floor front-right bedroom, back-left, at air register (noview of that area in the attic)The stains indicate water infiltration and/or a leak at sometime in the past. The area(s) appeared to be dry during theinspection. The area(s) need to be repaired by a qualifiedcontractor.

Stain on ceiling



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Page 47 Item: 9 Int. Doors • The following doors did not latch: - 2nd floor buddy bathroom, door from back bedroom toback sink room - 1st floor kitchen pantryThus, the doors could not be kept closed. The doors need tobe repaired by a qualified contractor.• The following door(s) scrubbed the door jamb and would notclose: - 1st floor guest/private bathroomThis can indicate movement/settlement of the door and/orsurrounding area. The door(s) and surrounding structuralcomponents need to be repaired by a licensed generalcontractor.• The following doors scrubbed the floor/carpet: - 2nd floor back-right bedroom - 2nd floor back-right bedroom closetThis could damage the door and/or floor. The doors need tobe repaired by a qualified contractor.• The door to the linen closet in the 2nd floor master bedroomhad been removed prior to the inspection. Thus, the doorcould not be used/tested. The door needs to be repaired by aqualified contractor.

Door removed Door removed

Page 48 Item: 10 Int. Windows • Windows in the following locations had damaged tilt latches: - 2nd floor front-right bedroom closet, front, one tilt latchmissingThus, when the window is opened, it could fall into the room,which could injure a person and/or break the window. Thewindows were marked with green tape. The damagedwindows need to be repaired/replaced by a qualifiedcontractor.

Page 48 Item: 11 Closets • The clothes rods were not secured into thebrackets/supports. This can allow the clothes rods to comeout of the brackets/supports. The rods need to be repaired bya qualified contractor.

Appliances



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Page 49 Item: 1 Dishwasher • The dishwasher was secured to the countertop but wouldmove at the bottom of the dishwasher. This can indicate thedishwasher was not resting on its feet properly. Themovement can damage the dishwasher. The dishwasherneeds to be repaired by a qualified contractor.

Page 49 Item: 2 Range/Cooktop • The back-right burner on the range/cooktop was missing itscap and would not work (direction with respect to facing therange). Thus, it could not be used. The burner needs to berepaired/replaced by a qualified contractor.

Burner did not work



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Foundation

1. Foundation WallGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Foundation Type: Crawl Space• Foundation Type: Slab (garage only)• Foundation Construction Method: Block/Brick• Foundation Construction Method: Concrete (garage floor only)

Observations:• There were stains and/or efflorescence visible on the foundation wall in thefollowing location(s): - two-car garage, front - one-car garage, left and backStains/efflorescence are an indication that the wall has been wet at some time inthe past. The wall did not appear to be wet during the inspection. A wetfoundation wall can deteriorate over the years. The foundation wall needs to bemonitored for changes.

Stain/efflorescence on foundation wall Stain/efflorescence on foundation wall2. Foundation Grade DescriptionGood Poor N/I N/P

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3. Foundation Drain DescriptionGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted gravel visible in the following location(s) of the crawl space: - front-rightThe gravel can indicate a foundation drain.

4. Sill Plate/BandGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the sill plate was bolted to the foundation wall.• Noted limited view of the sill plate/band joist due to insulation.



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5. GirdersGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Engineered wood

Observations:• The left end of the front-right girder was resting in a pocket in the foundationwall. The pocket in the wall was at the right-back corner of the two-car garage.There was no support under the girder in that pocket. This can allow the girder tomove/settle. The girder needs to be repaired by a qualified contractor.

Girder with no support6. Floor JoistsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufactured I-beam truss

Observations:• Noted the floor structure under the 2nd floor was not visible due to the finishedsurfaces.• Noted limited view of the floor structure in the crawl space due to the insulation.

7. SubflooringGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• OSB

Observations:• Noted the floor structure under the 2nd floor was not visible due to the finishedsurfaces.• Note the insulation in the crawl space was moved under the exterior doors, atthe earth-filled porches/stoops and at the plumbing pipe penetrations. Thesubflooring was visible in those areas only.

8. Columns/PiersGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Block/Brick

9. Chimney FoundationGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted a prefabricated fireplace does not need a foundation.



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10. Foundation InsulationGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Batt

Observations:• The batt insulation in the crawl space was installed at the bottom of the floorjoists/trusses instead of against the subflooring (which is the conditioned surface).This creates a cavity between the subflooring and insulation. The cavity cancreate condensation and retain water. This also creates additional space that theHVAC system has to heat/cool. The insulation in the crawl space needs to berepaired by a qualified contractor.• There were multiple pieces of missing/falling insulation through the center of thecrawl space. This can allow heat transfer through the floor. The insulation needsto be repaired by a qualified contractor.





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11. Foundation VentilationGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manual vents

Observations:• There were manual, sliding foundation vents on the house. Many of the ventswere stuck in place and could not be opened/closed. Thus, the vents could notbe used to control the air flow in the crawl space. The foundation vents need tobe repaired by a qualified contractor.

12. Foundation Vapor RetarderGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Plastic on the ground - full coverage• Vapor retarder on the batt insulation

13. Foundation AccessGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Viewed with a standard flashlight• Observation Method: Crawled the entire crawl space• Entry Method: Entered through an access hole on the right side of the house.



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Exterior

1. Wall StructureGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Not visible

Observations:• Noted the wall structure was not visible but the walls looked typical from theinterior and exterior of the house.

2. Wall InsulationGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Not visible

Observations:• Noted the wall insulation was not visible during the inspection.

3. CladdingsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufactured stone veneer• Fiber Cement siding

Observations:• There was loose cladding/siding on the following location(s): - back-right corner, above screened porch roofThe siding could be damaged by wind and could allow water infiltration. Thesiding needs to be repaired by a qualified contractor.• Adhered masonry stone/cultured stone veneer cladding had been installed onthis home. An inspection of the visible components suggested that the claddingsystem may not have been installed in such a way as to ensure that the claddingwas a weatherresistant system that protects the wall assembly from excessivewater penetration, condensation and/or water accumulation. At the time ofinspection, the following concerns were noted and in need of further evaluation: - Standard clearance, flashing and sealant details were not observed at othermaterials such as wood/trim, boxing areas, eaves and rakes. - Gaps/holes were visible at the front-center 1st floor double window. Thegaps/holes were visible at the top-right corner and the bottom-right corner of thewindow.

The lack of proper detailing and flashing is conducive to condensation and waterpenetration behind the stone cladding and possible hidden damage in the wallassembly.

Additional concerns related to the installation are listed below: - Clearances were not maintained between stone cladding and the groundand/or paved surfaces to prevent wicking and frost heave problems. This canalso prevent view of any wood-destroying organisms in that area. - Clearances were not maintained between stone cladding and roofingmaterials at the small cut-back water tables to allow for proper drainage andfuture roof repairs and/or replacement.

The installation of the stone cladding should be evaluated by a licensed generalcontractor and repaired as needed to correct any possible water penetrationissues and to verify that the stone cladding is installed to the specific installationrequirements of the North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code and/orthe Masonry Veneer Manufacturer’s Association ( MVMA).



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Loose siding Stone cladding missing sealant at other materialsand without proper clearances


Gaps/holes in stone cladding

Stone cladding without proper clearance Stone cladding missing sealant at other materialsand without proper clearances



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Stone cladding missing sealant at other materials

4. Trim/Eaves/Soffits/FasciaGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Aluminum• Vinyl• Wood

Observations:• There was wood/trim on the following locations of the exterior of the house thathad missing paint and/or paint that was flaking off: - front-left, trim boards between garage doors and stone cladding, no paint onstone side of boardsThus, the wood/trim could absorb water and decay. The exterior of the houseneeds to be repaired by a qualified contractor.

Wood/trim with no paint Wood/trim with no paint5. Wall FlashingsGood Poor N/I N/P

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6. Entryway DoorsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted all of the entryway doors were tested/operated.

• The following exterior door(s) did not fit tight against the weather stripping: - front, at bottom of ķnob side, small areaThere was daylight visible inside the house when the door was closed/latched.The daylight can indicate an area that can allow air flow and/or water infiltrationaround the door. The door(s) need to be repaired by a qualified contractor.• There was no support under the outside edge of the threshold on the followingexterior door(s): - left, on side of garageThis can allow the threshold to move when it is stepped on. Movement in thethreshold can allow it to be damaged. The door(s) need to be repaired by aqualified contractor.

Missing support under threshold7. Ext. WindowsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Vinyl• Single hung• Fixed• Double-pane

8. Front Porch/StoopGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Structural components: Masonry• Floor: Concrete• Floor: Stone• Steps: Stone• Columns: Square/hollow• Rails: Metal

Observations:• Noted the porch was filled/closed and there was no view under it.



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9. DeckGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Structural components: Wood• Floor: Wood• Columns: Wood• Rails: Wood• Rails: Vinyl• Steps: Wood• Free-standing

Observations:• Noted the area under the deck was crawled/walked.

10. Screened PorchGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Structural components: Wood• Floor: Wood• Columns: Wood• Rails: Wood• Rails: Vinyl• Bolted• Visible flashing

Observations:• Noted the area under the screened porch was crawled/walked.

11. SunroomGood Poor N/I N/P

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12. PatioGood Poor N/I N/P

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13. Balcony/AreawayGood Poor N/I N/P

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14. Steps/Rails 1Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Location: garage• Steps: Wood• Rails: Wood

15. DrivewayGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Concrete

16. WalkwayGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Concrete



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17. GarageGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Attached - One-car garage• Attached - Two-car garage

18. Garage Door 1Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Location: front-left door• Size: single door• Manufacturer: Genie• Model number: 3024H• Serial number: 170584110240AC

Observations:• Noted the garage door operator was controlled by a GFCIreceptacle/switch/breaker. The GFCI receptacle/switch/breaker was tested andworked. When the GFCI receptacle/switch/breaker is tripped, the garage dooroperator will not work.• Noted the automatic garage door operator did reverse when it encounteredreasonable resistance while closing and via its electric eyes.

19. Garage Door 2Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Location: left-front door• Size: double door• Manufacturer: Genie• Model number: 3024H• Serial number: 170584110255AC

Observations:• Noted the garage door operator was controlled by a GFCIreceptacle/switch/breaker. The GFCI receptacle/switch/breaker was tested andworked. When the GFCI receptacle/switch/breaker is tripped, the garage dooroperator will not work.• Noted the automatic garage door operator did reverse when it encounteredreasonable resistance while closing and via its electric eyes.

20. Retaining WallsGood Poor N/I N/P

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21. VegetationGood Poor N/I N/P

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22. Grading/DrainingGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Note that an NC Licensed Home Inspector is required to inspect the exteriorgrading with respect only to its effect on the condition of the building. Thus, therecould be areas of standing water in the yard during/after it rains that do not affectthe building and would not be reported by the inspector.



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23. Ext. OtherGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• There was a loose animal screen/grate on the following exhaust vent(s): - left-center, above lower roof, HVAC fresh air intake - back-center, kitchen exhaustThis can allow small animals to enter the pipe(s). The exhaust vent(s) need to berepaired/replaced by a qualified contractor.

Exhaust vent with loose animal grate Close up of exhaust vent with loose animal grate

Exhaust vent wtih loose animal grate



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Roofing

1. CoveringsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Gable• Hip• Shed• Inspection method: Viewed from ground with binoculars• Inspection method: Viewed out windows• Inspection method: Walked front lower low-sloped roof(s)• Inspection method: Walked back lower low-sloped roof(s)

Materials:• Fiberglass Matrix shingles• Standing seam metal• One layer

2. Drainage SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Aluminum

Observations:• Noted the inside of the upper gutters was not visible to determine if there wasdebris in the gutters. The lower gutters were visible from the windows.

3. Roof FlashingsGood Poor N/I N/P

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4. SkylightsGood Poor N/I N/P

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5. ChimneyGood Poor N/I N/P

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6. Roof PenetrationsGood Poor N/I N/P

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7. Attic AccessGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Pull-down stairs• Scuttle hole (wall)

Observation Method:• Viewed with a standard flashlight• Viewed from the floored area to prevent damage to the insulation• Noted limited/no view of the attic in areas away from the floored area/accesshole(s).• Noted limited view of the attic due to HVAC air ducts.• Noted there was no view of the following lower attic space(s): - front - left, over one-car garage - back• Noted there was no view of the attic over the front porch.• Noted there was no view of the attic over the screened porch.

Observations:• The pull-down stairs were not cut to the correct length. Thus, it did not properlyalign at its joints, especially when a person was on the pull-down stairs. Thisadds stress to the joints and can cause damage to the pull-down stairs. The pull-down stairs need to be repaired by a qualified contractor.• There was a zippered insulated cover installed in the attic above the pull-downstairs. There were holes in the insulated cover, which can allow heat transferthrough the cover/stairs. One of the zippers on the cover would not move, whichmade it difficult to open/close the cover. The insulated cover needs to berepaired/replaced by a qualified contractor.

Pull-down stairs did not align at junctions Holes in insulated cover8. Roof StructureGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufactured roof trusses - wood• Sheathing with radiant barrier

Observations:• Noted a radiant barrier installed on the roof sheathing, which limited the view ofthe roof sheathing.



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9. Ceiling StructureGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufactured roof trusses - wood

Observations:• Noted the ceiling structure was covered by the insulation and/or flooring in theattic and was not visible during the inspection.

10. Roof InsulationGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Loose Fill• Batt

Observations:• Noted the attic insulation under the flooring was not visible.

11. Roof VentilationGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Ridge• Soffit - continuous

Observations:• Noted baffles were installed to hold the insulation off of the roof sheathing toallow air flow from the soffit vents.

12. Roof Vapor RetarderGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted there was no visible vapor retarder in the attic other than the sheetrockceiling. This is a typical current building practice.



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Plumbing

1. Water Supply SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Materials:• PEX with Plastic fittings• Visible in the crawl space

Source:• Municipal/Community Well

2. Water Distribution SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• PEX with Plastic fittings• Flexible/Braided (fill tubes)• Visible in the crawl space and under the sinks/toilets

3. Drain/Waste/Vent SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Materials:• PVC• Chrome-plated (tail pipes)• Visible in the crawl space, attic and under the sinks

Destination:• Municipal sewer

Observations:• Noted mechanical vent(s) built into the drain pipes. Mechanical vents allow airinto the system to facilitate draining but do not allow air/smells out of the system.The air/smells would flow out of the vent pipe on the roof.• Noted the dishwasher drain pipe did loop up to the top of the cabinet.

4. Water Heater 1Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Capacity: Tankless water heater - 202.6 gallons per hour• Location: one-car garage• Fuel source: Gas

Manuf/Model/Serial:• Manufacturer: Rinnai• Model number: RL94i (REU-VC2837FFUD-US)• Serial number: HG.CA-081779

Observations:• Noted the water heater was raised above the floor, had its TPR valve piped tothe floor and had a barrier to protect it from a car.• Noted the home inspector tested every plumbing fixture in the house and ranhot and cold water through all fixtures. However, a home inspection does not runa lot of water, especially when compared to a family living in the house. Therewas hot water available at all plumbing fixtures during the inspection but heavyuse by a family could cause the water heater to run out of hot water.

5. Main Water ShutoffGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Location:• One-car Garage



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Main water shutoff6. Fuel Storage SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

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7. Fuel Distribution SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Steel• Copper• Flexible connector(s)

Observations:• Noted a gas meter at the house. There was electrical grounding/bondingconnected to the fuel distribution piping.

8. Sump PumpsGood Poor N/I N/P

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9. Bathroom ToiletsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted each toilet in the house was flushed multiple times.

10. Bathroom SinksGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the overflow drain in the bathroom sink(s) was tested and workednormally.

• The sink(s) in the following bathroom(s) drained slowly or did not drain(directions relative to facing the sinks): - 2nd floor hall bathroomThe slow draining was especially evident when the sink was filled with water andallowed to drain. The slow draining could allow the sink to overflow onto the floor.The drain(s) need to be cleaned/repaired by a licensed plumbing contractor.



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11. Bathroom Tubs/ShowersGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the overflow drain in the tub(s) was not tested.• Noted the shower(s) in the house were tested. However, there was no personin the shower(s) when they were tested. A person in the shower will cause waterto splash around the shower. There may be leaks through the shower enclosurethat were not visible during the inspection.

• There were cracks in the grout/sealant between the tile floor and the tile walland in the corners of the tile wall in the following shower(s): - 2nd floor master bathroomThe cracks can allow water infiltration. The shower(s) need to be repaired by aqualified contractor.• The shower pan in the following bathroom(s) had weep hole(s): - 1st floor guest/private bathroomThe weep hole(s) are designed to allow water to drain out of the wall and backinto the shower pan. The weep hole(s) were covered by a sealant, which willprevent water from flowing out of the wall and could cause decay. There couldbe hidden damage in the wall. The area(s) need to be evaluated by a qualifiedcontractor and repaired as necessary. The weep hole(s) need to be repaired bya qualified contractor.• There was weak water flow through the shower head in the followingbathroom(s): - 2nd floor buddy bathroomThere was sufficient water flow through the other fixtures in the bathroom(s).This can indicate a problem with the shower head, faucet or distribution pipes.The water flow to the shower head(s) needs to be repaired by a licensedplumbing contractor.

Weep hole with sealant Weep hole with sealant12. Jetted TubGood Poor N/I N/P

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13. Kitchen FixturesGood Poor N/I N/P

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14. Exterior FixturesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted standard hose bibs installed on the exterior of the house. Standard hosebibs could freeze during the winter. There were shutoff(s) available that couldturn water off to the hose bibs.• Noted frost-free hose bibs installed on the exterior of the house. Leaving hosesattached to a frost-free hose bib allows the hose bib to retain water. The watercould freeze during the winter and damage the hose bib. It is recommended thatthe hoses be disconnected from the hose bibs in the winter.

15. Laundry FixturesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the utility sink in the laundry room worked normally.• Noted the clothes washer plumbing supplies and drain worked. The clotheswasher faucet was tested by connecting a washer hose to each side of the faucetand putting the other end of the hose in the drain pipe. Thus, the hot and coldfaucets and the drain pipe were tested.

16. Laundry TubGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted a drain built into the floor of the laundry room.



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Electrical

1. Service Entrance ConductorGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• 200 amps• 120/240 volts• Underground

Materials:• Aluminum

2. Service GroundGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the ground wire was in a conduit and was not visible. The groundingconnections were buried and were not visible.

3. Main PanelGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Location:• Right side of the house at the meter

Main electrical panel4. Main Overcurrent DeviceGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Breaker

Observations:• Noted the main breaker was not tested because that would turn power off to thehouse.

5. Distribution PanelsGood Poor N/I N/P

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Electrical distribution panel6. Circuit ConductorsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Copper• Multi-strand Aluminum for dedicated circuits• Visible inside the electrical panel(s) only

Observations:• Noted the circuit conductors were appropriately sized for the overcurrentdevices.

• There were open electrical junctions in the following locations: - crawl space, front-center, at right side of two-car garage, bare wireOpen electrical junction(s) create shocking hazards. The electrical junction(s)need to be repaired by a licensed electrical contractor.

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7. Overcurrent DevicesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Breakers

Observations:• Noted the breakers were labeled. The breakers were not tested to determine ifthe labels were correct.• Noted the breakers in the electrical panel(s) were not tested because it wouldhave turned power off to sections of the house.• Noted the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers did trip when their testbutton was pressed.• Noted the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers did trip when their test buttonwas pressed.• Noted Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter breakers for many of the circuits in the house.

• The electrical circuit for the lights in the kitchen was protected by an Arc FaultCircuit Interrupter (AFCI) breaker. The inspector tripped the AFCI breakers aspart of the inspection. When the kitchen lights circuit breaker was tripped, itwould not reset. After some time, the breaker did reset and would stay on. Thiscan indicate a problem with the AFCI breaker or the electrical circuit. The AFCIbreaker and electrical circuit need to be evaluated by a licensed electricalcontractor and repaired/replaced as necessary.

8. Bathroom ReceptaclesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖GFCI Location:• 2nd floor hall bathroom

Observations:• Noted the bathroom receptacles had GFCI protection. The GFCIreceptacle/breaker was tested and worked. The bathroom receptacles wereproperly wired and grounded.

9. Kitchen ReceptaclesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖GFCI Location:• Kitchen

Observations:• Noted the kitchen receptacles had GFCI protection. The GFCIreceptacles/breakers were tested and worked. The kitchen receptacles wereproperly wired and grounded.

• There was no power to the two receptacles on the left wall of the kitchen(between the refrigerator area and microwave oven/oven). There was no powerto the three receptacles on the island cabinet in the kitchen. Thus, thereceptacles could not be used/tested. There was only one visible Ground FaultCircuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle in the kitchen. There are typically two GFCIprotected circuits in a kitchen. There may be a missing receptacle in the front-leftof the kitchen. There appeared to be a hump in the tile backsplash. The kitchenreceptacles need to be repaired/replaced by a licensed electrical contractor.



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Missing receptacle10. Exterior ReceptaclesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖GFCI Location:• Garage• Exterior: front-right, on front porch

Observations:• Noted the garage/exterior receptacles had GFCI protection. The GFCIreceptacle/breaker was tested and worked. The garage/exterior receptacleswere properly wired and grounded.

• There was no Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection to the exteriorreceptacle(s) in the following locations: - right-center, at HVAC units - back-right, on deck - back-right, on screened porch - back-centerThis creates a shocking hazard in the potentially wet environment. GFCIprotection needs to be installed by a licensed electrical contractor.



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11. Interior ReceptaclesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted a 4-prong receptacle for an electric clothes dryer was properly wired.• Noted the GFCI receptacle in the following location(s) was tested, workedproperly and was properly wired/grounded: - 2nd floor laundry room• Noted all of the accessible receptacles in the house were tested.

• The receptacles and light in the 1st floor office/study were protected by an ArcFault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) breaker. The light in the room work. When theinspector plugged a receptacle tester into any receptacle in that room, the AFCIbreaker would trip. The breaker would reset. The inspector used the samereceptacle tester throughout the entire house and no other AFCI breakers wouldtrip. This can indicate a problem with the AFCI breaker and/or the electricalcircuit for the 1st floor living room. The breaker/circuit need to berepaired/replaced by a licensed electrical contractor.• There was no power to three receptacles in the right-center of the 1st floor back-right bedroom. This included a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptaclethat appeared to be tripped. Thus, the receptacles could not be used/tested. Thereceptacles were marked with green tape. The receptacles need to berepaired/replaced by a licensed electrical contractor.

12. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide DetectorsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the presence of Carbon Monoxide detector(s) in the house. The COdetector(s) did alarm when their test button was pressed.• Noted the presence of smoke detectors in the house and they did alarm whentheir test button was pressed. The smoke detectors were linked together so thatif one of them alarmed, all of them would sound.

13. LightsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted all of the lights in/on the house were tested.

• The lights in the following locations did not work correctly: - 1st floor kitchen, two lights over island cabinet - 2nd floor buddy bathroom, recessed light over tub - 2nd floor master bathroom, recessed lights over tub and shower - screened porch, light on fan - exterior, back-right flood light - exterior, front-left, lights beside garage doorsThis could include some bulb(s) on a fixture not working or the entire fixture notworking. This could indicate a problem with the bulbs or with the fixtures/wiring.The bulbs need to be replaced and the lights need to be tested. If the lights stilldo not work properly, the lights need to be repaired/replaced by a licensedelectrical contractor.



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14. SwitchesGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted unidentified switches in the house. The switches may be a pre-wire for aceiling fan/light.• Noted all of the switches in the house were tested.

• The light/fan/receptacle in the following location(s) was controlled by multipleswitches: - 2nd floor master bedroom, entrance hall lightThe switches did not work independently. Thus, a person may have to walkthrough the dark room to turn on a light, which creates a tripping/falling hazard.This can indicate that the switches were not the correct type of switches or thatthe switches were not wired properly. The switches need to be repaired/replacedby a licensed electrical contractor.

15. Ceiling FansGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted all of the ceiling fan(s) in/at the house were tested.

16. DoorbellGood Poor N/I N/P

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Heat/AC

1. Heat 1Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Energy Source/Area Served/Location:• Gas• Electric• Location: attic, left unit, facing right• Area served: 1st floor

Description:• Furnace• Manufacturer: Carrier• Model number: 58STA070-16• Serial number: 4416A15679• Date manufactured: 2016/10

Observations:• Noted the heating system was tested and worked normally.• Note this inspection does not provide an exhaustive evaluation of the heatexchanger in the furnace(s). Evaluation of the heat exchanger requires that thefurnace be taken apart. There may have been a small visible portion of the heatexchanger when the maintenance panel was removed. For a thoroughevaluation of the heat exchanger, contact a licensed mechanical contractor.Recommend Carbon Monoxide detector(s) be used in the house because of thepresence of gas devices.• Note the HVAC system was inspected/tested. The unit was tested by adjustingthe thermostat. The unit was inspected visually. The unit was not disassembled.Thus, there were certain parts that appeared to work through the testing but couldnot be seen by the inspector. Examples of parts are, but not limited to, fans, coilunits, safety switches, internal condensation pan, etc.



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2. Heat 2Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Energy Source/Area Served/Location:• Gas• Electric• Location: attic, right unit, facing front• Area served: 2nd floor

Description:• Furnace• Manufacturer: Carrier• Model number: 58STA070-16• Serial number: 4416A15698• Date manufactured: 2016/10

Observations:• Noted the heating system was tested and worked normally.• Note this inspection does not provide an exhaustive evaluation of the heatexchanger in the furnace(s). Evaluation of the heat exchanger requires that thefurnace be taken apart. There may have been a small visible portion of the heatexchanger when the maintenance panel was removed. For a thoroughevaluation of the heat exchanger, contact a licensed mechanical contractor.Recommend Carbon Monoxide detector(s) be used in the house because of thepresence of gas devices.• Note the HVAC system was inspected/tested. The unit was tested by adjustingthe thermostat. The unit was inspected visually. The unit was not disassembled.Thus, there were certain parts that appeared to work through the testing but couldnot be seen by the inspector. Examples of parts are, but not limited to, fans, coilunits, safety switches, internal condensation pan, etc.

3. AC 1Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Energy Source/Area Served/Location:• Electric - Air-to-Air• Location: right-center, back unit• Area served: 1st floor

Description:• Central Electric / Split system• Manufacturer: Carrier• Model number: CA16NA030-A• Serial number: 0217X89758• Date manufactured: 2017/01

Observations:• Noted the AC system was not tested due to the low outside temperature.Testing the AC system could damage the system. Inspection was visual only.• Noted the HVAC system contained R410A as its refrigerant.



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4. AC 2Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Energy Source/Area Served/Location:• Electric - Air-to-Air• Location: right-center, front unit• Area served: 2nd floor

Description:• Central Electric / Split system• Manufacturer: Carrier• Model number: CA16NA036-A• Serial number: 0917E09106• Date manufactured: 2017/03

Observations:• Noted the AC system was not tested due to the low outside temperature.Testing the AC system could damage the system. Inspection was visual only.• Noted the HVAC system contained R410A as its refrigerant.

5. Distribution SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Forced Air• Insulated metal ducts• Insulated flexible ducts• Air filter sizes: 16x25x1, 14x20x1, 20x20x1, 14x20x1, 16x25x5, 16x25x5

Observations:• Noted an air filter at the HVAC unit(s) and in the return vent(s) inside the house.• Note this inspection does not provide an evaluation of the interior of the airducts or of the air distribution between the rooms/zones.• Noted there was a heating/cooling source for each habitable space. A habitablespace is defined as a space for living, sleeping, eating or cooking,.

• There were dirty air filters in the four return vents in the house and at the twoHVAC units in the attic. Dirty air filters can restrict air flow and damage the HVACsystem. The air filters need to be replaced.• There was not proper clearance to remove the following air filter(s): - attic, at 2nd floor HVAC unitThus, the filter could not be removed to inspect and could not be removed toreplace. This can allow the filter to become dirty, which will restrict air flowthrough the HVAC unit. The area needs to be repaired by a qualified contractorto provide proper clearance to remove/install the filter. The air filter needs to beevaluated by a qualified contractor and replaced as necessary.



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Filter could not be removed6. ThermostatsGood Poor N/I N/P

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7. Condensation DrainGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the HVAC units in the attic had their condensation drain piped out of thehouse. The two systems had their condensation drains piped together into onepipe. The systems had their overflow drain piped into a pan with a drain and afloat switch. The float switches should turn the AC systems off if water builds upin the pans. The float switches were not tested.• Noted the condensation drain pipe(s) in the attic were insulated to prevent thepipe(s) from freezing in the winter.

8. Fireplace 1Good Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Pre-fabricated• Gas• Direct vent• Self-lighting• Location: 1st floor family room

Manuf/Model/Serial:• Manufacturer: Heatilator• Model number: NDV4236I-B• Serial number: LC4436868• Date manufactured: 2016/12/21

Observations:• Noted a battery caddy under the self-lighting fireplace. A battery caddy wouldbe used to hold batteries that would light the fireplace during a power outage.



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9. Chimney/Flue/VentGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the vent pipe for the gas fireplace was not visible. This inspection doesnot provide an evaluation of the interior of the chimney/flue/vent pipes.• Noted the vent pipe for the water heater looked typical. This inspection doesnot provide an evaluation of the interior of the chimney/flue/vent pipes.• Noted the vent pipe for the furnace(s) looked typical. This inspection does notprovide an evaluation of the interior of the chimney/flue/vent pipes.



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Interiors

1. WallsGood Poor N/I N/P

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2. Int. ColulmnsGood Poor N/I N/P

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3. CeilingsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• There were stains on the ceiling in the following location(s): - 2nd floor front-right bedroom, back-left, at air register (no view of that area inthe attic)The stains indicate water infiltration and/or a leak at some time in the past. Thearea(s) appeared to be dry during the inspection. The area(s) need to berepaired by a qualified contractor.

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5. Steps/StairwaysGood Poor N/I N/P

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6. BalconyGood Poor N/I N/P

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8. Cabinets/CountersGood Poor N/I N/P

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9. Int. DoorsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted all of the doors in the house were tested.

• The following doors did not latch: - 2nd floor buddy bathroom, door from back bedroom to back sink room - 1st floor kitchen pantryThus, the doors could not be kept closed. The doors need to be repaired by aqualified contractor.• The following door(s) scrubbed the door jamb and would not close: - 1st floor guest/private bathroomThis can indicate movement/settlement of the door and/or surrounding area. Thedoor(s) and surrounding structural components need to be repaired by a licensedgeneral contractor.• The following doors scrubbed the floor/carpet: - 2nd floor back-right bedroom - 2nd floor back-right bedroom closetThis could damage the door and/or floor. The doors need to be repaired by aqualified contractor.• The door to the linen closet in the 2nd floor master bedroom had been removedprior to the inspection. Thus, the door could not be used/tested. The door needsto be repaired by a qualified contractor.

Door removed Door removed10. Int. WindowsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted all of the windows in the house were tested.

• Windows in the following locations had damaged tilt latches: - 2nd floor front-right bedroom closet, front, one tilt latch missingThus, when the window is opened, it could fall into the room, which could injure aperson and/or break the window. The windows were marked with green tape.The damaged windows need to be repaired/replaced by a qualified contractor.



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11. ClosetsGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• The clothes rods were not secured into the brackets/supports. This can allowthe clothes rods to come out of the brackets/supports. The rods need to berepaired by a qualified contractor.

12. Laundry Venting SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted the laundry vent piping looked typical in the laundry room. The pipe wasonly visible in the laundry room.

13. Bathroom Venting SystemGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Observations:• Noted each bathroom had an exhaust fan. The exhaust pipe from the fans wasnot visible due to finished surfaces and/or insulation.



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Appliances

1. DishwasherGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufacturer: Whirlpool• Model number: WDT720PADM2• Serial number: F64651244

Observations:• Noted the dishwasher was controlled by a switch in the cabinet under thekitchen sink.• Noted the dishwasher was tested through a normal cycle but cleaning efficiencywas not tested/determined.

• The dishwasher was secured to the countertop but would move at the bottom ofthe dishwasher. This can indicate the dishwasher was not resting on its feetproperly. The movement can damage the dishwasher. The dishwasher needs tobe repaired by a qualified contractor.

2. Range/CooktopGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Gas• Manufacturer: Whirlpool• Model number: WCG97US6DS00• Serial number: D71110090

Observations:• Noted a range/cooktop mounted into the countertop.• Noted all burners on the range/cooktop were tested but cooking ability was nottested/determined.

• The back-right burner on the range/cooktop was missing its cap and would notwork (direction with respect to facing the range). Thus, it could not be used. Theburner needs to be repaired/replaced by a qualified contractor.

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3. OvenGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Electric• Manufacturer: Whirlpool• Model number: WOS51EC0AS04• Serial number: D70915224

Observations:• Noted an oven mounted into the cabinet.• Noted there was no visible bake element in the oven but the oven did heat inbake mode. This will make it easier to clean the oven but could increase the pre-heating time because the oven will have to heat the cavity under the oven prior toheating the oven.• Noted the bake and broil functions in the oven were tested but cooking abilitywas not tested/determined.

4. Trash CompactorGood Poor N/I N/P

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5. Garbage DisposalGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufacturer: InSinkErator• Model number: 1-87A• Serial number: 17021083347

Observations:• Noted the disposal was controlled by a switch in the cabinet under the kitchensink.• Noted the disposal was tested with water running but its grinding ability was nottested/determined. Nothing was put into the disposal during the inspection.

6. Range Hood/Vent FanGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Fan vented to the outside• Manufacturer: Kitchen-aire• Model number: HV620• Serial number not visible or not readable• Date manufactured: 2015/11

Observations:• Noted the exhaust fan was tested but its ability to remove odors was nottested/determined.

7. Microwave OvenGood Poor N/I N/P

✖Description:• Manufacturer: Whirlpool• Model number: WMC50522AS1• Serial number: XV79300579• Date manufactured: 2017/01

Observations:• Noted a microwave oven mounted into the cabinet.• Noted the microwave oven was tested by heating a small cup of water. Thecooking ability of the microwave oven was not tested/determined.

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