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Home Inspection

1234 Sample Dr Omaha, NE 68152

Prepared for: John & Sally Doe

Prepared by: Home Standards Inspection Services

Table of Contents Definitions 2

General Information 2

Inspection Agreement 3

Exterior 5

Roof 5

Lots and Grounds 6

Garage 7

Attic 8

Interior Common Rooms 8

Bathroom 9

Kitchen 10

Fireplace/Wood Stove 10

Laundry Room/Area 11

Electrical 11

Plumbing 12

Basement and Foundation 12

Air Conditioning 13

Heating System 14

Summary 15

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DefinitionsNOTE: All definitions listed below refer to the property or item listed as inspected on this report at the time of inspection

A Acceptable Functional with no obvious signs of defect. NP Not Present Item not present or not found. NI Not Inspected Item was unable to be inspected for safety reasons or due to lack of power, inaccessible, or disconnected at

time of inspection. M Marginal Item is not fully functional and requires repair or servicing. D Defective Item needs immediate repair or replacement. It is unable to perform its intended function. S Safety An Item that is, or has the potential to be, considered harmful or dangerous to the occupants, or the

property itself due to its presence or absence in the structure. In our opinion, these items should be evaluated and /or corrected immediately, by a qualified service technician or licensed professional.

General Information

Property Information

Property Address 1234 Sample Dr.

City Omaha State Nebraska Zip 68135 Contact Name

Client Information

Client Name John & Sally Doe Client Address City State Zip Inspector Jon Vacha Fax

Inspection Company

Inspector Name Jon Vacha Company Name Home Standards Inspection Services Address City State Zip Phone Fax File Number Sample1 Amount Received 300

Conditions




General Information (Continued)Others Present Buyer's Agent and Buyer Property Occupied Occupied Estimated Age 9 Entrance Faces West Inspection Date 1/1/2000 Start Time 1:00 End Time 4:00 Temperature 65 Space Below Grade Basement

Inspection Agreement Inspection Agreement

Inspector Name Jon Vacha Company Name Home Standards Inspection Services

1. Address 2. City State Zip

Inspection Agreement 1) IN CONSIDERATION of the fee being paid for this inspection and the services rendered, Home Standards Inspection Services and client agree that: the purpose and scope of the inspection is to identify and disclose to the client the visible and apparent condition of the major systems as these conditions existed on the time and date of the inspection. The report pertains to readily accessible areas of these included systems. Defects that would be considered very obvious to a casual observer may not be included in the report. The inspection and report will be performed in a manner consistent with the guidelines, established by the American Society of Home Inspectors in the ASHI "Standards of Practice" and "Code of Ethics". A copy of these standards can be provided upon request. The inspector is not required to move personal property, debris, furniture, equipment, and carpeting or like material which may impede, access, or limit visibility. Major deficiencies and defects which are latent or concealed are excluded from the inspection. Equipment and systems will not be dismantled. The inspection covers only the items listed in the report for function and safety, not for code compliance. This report does not warrant or guarantee that the items or systems inspected are in compliance with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, or other building codes or zoning ordinances. The inspection and report are not intended to address the possible presence of asbestos, radon, mold, UFFI, water pollutants, or lead contaminants, unless previously agreed upon. The inspection is essentially visual; it is based upon the experience and opinion of the inspector and it is not meant to be technically exhaustive. The home is not specifically inspected for termite infestation. However, if any termite damage is observed, it will be noted in the report. The home is not inspected for insects such as fleas, cockroaches, bees, ticks, etc. This report is not meant to be a warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, of adequacy or performance of structures, systems, or their component parts. The premises and/or systems may be in good condition when examined, but the condition may change thereafter. The following exterior items are not included in a basic home inspection: solar collectors, trees and shrubs, swimming pools, spas, septic systems, out buildings, patio covers, tennis Courts, retaining walls, security




Inspection Agreement (Continued)systems underground storage tanks, chimney flues and flue liners, wells, playground equipment, or other recreational or leisure equipment and central vacuum systems. The following interior items are not included in a basic home inspection: oven cleaners & timing devices window air conditioners, water softeners/conditioners, fireplace/chimney flues, laundry appliances, alarms or intercoms, free standing kitchen appliances, floor coverings and remote garage door openers. *Only the dishwasher's ability to fill and drain is checked. Verification of any or all of the utilities being on at the time of inspection is not the responsibility of the inspection company. Electrical or mechanical systems that have been shut down are not inspected. In addition, if these systems do not respond to normal controls, then the system cannot be activated or operated. The inspector does not examine any systems whose utilities are off. 2) The inspection is not a certification of any kind. Home Standards Inspection Services (HSIS) shall not be construed as insuring against any defects or deficiencies not contained in the inspection report and subsequently discovered by the client. This Inspection is not an insurance policy. Virtually every home will have some flaws or defects not identified in the report. We can reduce your risk in purchasing, but we cannot eliminate it nor do we assume that risk. 3) Should the client uncover any deficiencies for which it is believed HSIS should have noted in the inspection report, the client agrees to notify the HSIS within 30 days following this discovery, and to allow HSIS 15 days to re-examine these conditions before making any remedial repair, unless the repairs need to be made quickly for safety concerns. If this arises HSIS should be notified as soon as possible. Failure to do so will void any further responsibility of HSIS. This report is for the sole benefit of the named client. Third parties that utilize the contents of this report for their own use, do so at their own risk, and assume all risks and liabilities of such action. If the client or any third party makes claim that we have been negligent in making the inspection and/or preparing the report, or if the client is not satisfied that we have fully satisfied our obligations and duties under this inspection agreement, all parties agree the claim against Home Standards Inspection Services will be limited to no more than the fee paid for their services. 4) In the event a claim should arise from the inspection or inspection report it is agreed that this claim shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and the choice of arbitrators will include at least one "Certified Member" of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) .




Exterior*As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, individual screens and storms are not inspected.

A NP NI M D S

Exterior Walls Exterior Surface 1. Type: Vinyl Siding. Siding is cracked or damaged near the base in areas near the front entry

door and garage door.

2. Soffit, Facia , Trim Metal and Vinyl. 3. Door Bell: Present 4. Entry Doors: 5. Patio Door: Sliding screen door not present. 6. Window Frames/Sills 7. Exterior Electrical 110 VAC GFCI - The exterior outlet at the back side of the house near the

patio would not trip off when tested. Recommend replacing with a new GFCI outlet. 8. Hose Faucets Frost proof faucets. 9. Gas Meter: Exterior surface mount at side of home

RoofA NP NI M D S

Entire Roof Roof Surface 1. Method of Inspection: Walked on roof.

2. Unable to Inspect: 0% 3. Material: Composition shingle 4. Type: Gable 5. Approximate Age: 9 yrs




Roof (Continued)6. Roof Ventilation Roof and soffit vents 7. Gutters and Downspouts: Metal - Some dented or bent downspout

extensions noted.

8. Flashing: 9. Plumbing Vents:

Lots and GroundsA NP NI M D S

1. Driveway: Concrete 2. Walks/Steps: Concrete, Wood. Hand rail missing at the four steps

down to the patio.

3. Porch/Stoop: Concrete 4. Wood Deck:




Lots and Grounds (Continued)5. Grading: Earth is flat along the foundation in places. A one inch

per foot drop away from the foundation for 5 ft is recommended for good drainage.

6. Trees/Shrubs/Foliage: 7. Lawn Sprinklers: Zone three has a damaged or missing head (NW

corner of lot near street). Note: Other zone appeared operational.

GarageA NP NI M D S

Attached Garage 1. Type of Structure: Tuck under Car Spaces: 2 2. Garage Doors: Metal 3. Door Opener: Mechanized. Auto stop / reverse sensors at the

door opener are higher than 6" off the garage floor. Suggest adjustment.

4. Service Doors: 5. Ceilings/Walls: Partly finished 6. Floor/Foundation: Poured concrete / concrete floor




Garage (Continued)7. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI

AtticA NP NI M D S

Main house Attic 1. Method of Inspection: Entered the attic.

2. Unable to Inspect: 10% 3. Roof Framing: Trusses 24" O.C. 4. Sheathing: Oriented strand board 5. Insulation: Blown in 6. Insulation Depth: +12" Approx R30 - Note: 16" of blown insulation is recommended per

today's standards, R-40. 7. Electrical: 110 VAC

Interior Common RoomsA NP NI M D S

Living Space 1. Walls / Ceilings Note: Ceiling and wall cracks - appears to be normal settlement.

Note: A moisture stain at the ceiling in the hall bath tested dry.

2. Floors: Wood 3. Doors: The SE bedroom door rubs at the door jamb. 4. Windows: Note: Operable windows are opened, closed and locks checked. 5. Electrical: Note: Electrical outlets area checked for correct polarity and grounding.

Note: Power to outlets along the north wall in the living room is controlled by a light switch (for lamps).

6. Stairs / Railings 7. Heat / Cool Source: 8. Smoke Detector: Hard wired smoke detectors, these detectors have battery backups and

batteries need to be changed periodically. 9. CO Decectors: Not present. A CO detector is recommended on each floor per state law.




Bathroom *Shower pans are not filled and tested for leaks, this is a visual inspection of accessible areas only.

A NP NI M D S

Master Bathroom 1. Toilets: 2. Shower/Surround: The underside of the shelf/bench in the shower is not finished. Suggest

finishing/sealing to prevent moisture intrusion.

3. Sink/Faucet/Vanity Top: 4. Ceilings/Walls/Floors: 5. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI 6. Ventilation: Exhaust fan 7. HVAC Source

Hall Bathroom 8. Toilets: 9. Tub/Surround: Suggest caulking the floor where it meets the

tub for good maintenance.

10. Sink/Faucet/Vanity Top: 11. Ceilings/Walls/Floors: 12. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI 13. Ventilation: Exhaust fan 14. HVAC Source




KitchenA NP NI M D S

Kitchen 1. Ceilings/Walls/Floors: 2. Cabinets: 3. Sink/Faucet: 4. Disposal: Operated when tested 5. Range/Oven: Electric range with electric oven. 6. Microwave: Operated when tested 7. Exhaust Fan: Present - recirculates 8. Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI 9. Dishwasher: Dishwasher was ran through a rinse cycle and drained.

10. Refrigerator Freezer and fresh food compartment were cooling. Note: Ice makers and water dispensers are not inspected.

Fireplace/Wood StoveA NP NI M D S

Fireplace 1. Type: Gas direct vent. 2. Firebox: Metal. Electronic ignition. Operated when tested.

3. Hearth:




Laundry Room/AreaA NP NI M D S

Lower Level Laundry Room/Area 1. Ceilings/Walls/Floors: 2. Electrical: 110 VAC/220 VAC 3. Dryer Vent: 4. Washer Drain: 5. HVAC Source: 6. Washing Machine Washer was run through a rinse cycle and drained. Note: For added

information washer and dryer are run for a short time to see if they are working. Various cycles and timers are not inspected.

7. Cloths Dryer Dryer was operated for a short time and it heated up.

ElectricalA NP NI M D S

1. Service Size Amps: 150 Volts: 110-240 VAC 2. Service: Copper : Buried service line 3. 120 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper 4. 240 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper 5. Conductor Type: Romex 6. GFCI: Present

Basement Electric Panel 7. Estimated Capacity: 150 Amps

8. Breakers/Fuses: Breakers 9. Ground:




PlumbingA NP NI M D S

1. Service Line: Copper 2. Main Water Shutoff: Basement 3. Water Lines: Copper 4. Drain/Vent Pipes: PVC 5. Gas Service Lines: CSST Gas Pipe and Black Pipe. Note: CSST Gas pipe has been bonded.

Basement Water Heater 6. Water Heater Operation: 7. Type: Natural gas Capacity: 40 Gal. 8. Approximate Age: 9 yrs Area Served: Entire house 9. Flue Pipe: Single wall

10. TPRV and Drain Tube: The pressure relief valve is leaking.

Basement and FoundationA NP NI M D S

Main Basement 1. Construction Type Masonry 2. Foundation Walls Poured concrete 3. Joists/Trusses 2" x 8" 4. Floor/Slab: Concrete 5. Sump Pit/Pump: Could not test the pump because the pit is sealed for

the radon mitigation system. Pit is dry.




Basement and Foundation (Continued)6. Radon Mitigation System: Fan operating at time of inspection.

Air ConditioningA NP NI M D S

At Yard AC System 1. A/C System Operation: 2. General Condition Appears functional - the temperature differential was within a 15 to 25

degree range. 3. Exterior Unit: Suggest sealing lines where they enter the house.

4. Area Served: Entire house Approximate Age: 9 yrs 5. Fuel Type: 220-240 Volt Temperature Differential: 20 Degrees 6. Type: Central A/C Capacity: 2 Ton 7. Electrical Disconnect: 8. Exposed Ductwork: 9. Blower Fan/Filters:

10. Thermostats:




Heating SystemA NP NI M D S

Basement Heating System 1. Heating System Operation: A carbon monoxide test was performed on the air coming from the

furnace and no abnormal levels were observed. 2. General Condition There is not a recent service tag present on the

furnace and due to the age recommend a service call.

3. Manufacturer: Lennox 4. Type: Forced air Capacity: 44,000 BTU 5. Area Served: Entire house Approximate Age: 9 yrs 6. Fuel Type: Natural gas 7. Heat Exchanger: not visually inspected. 8. Unable to Inspect: 95% 9. Blower Fan/Filter: Disposable filter.

10. Flue Pipe: Metal 11. Venting System 12. Controls: 13. Humidifier: not present.




Marginal SummaryThis summary does not include all items discussed in report. The client is encouraged to read the entire report.

Exterior

1. Exterior Walls Exterior Surface Type: Vinyl Siding. Siding is cracked or damaged near the base in areas near the front entry door and garage door.

Roof

2. Gutters and Downspouts: Metal - Some dented or bent downspout extensions noted.

Lots and Grounds

3. Lawn Sprinklers: Zone three has a damaged or missing head (NW corner of lot near street). Note: Other zone appeared operational.




Marginal Summary (Continued) Marginal Summary (Continued)Interior Common Rooms

4. Living Space Doors: The SE bedroom door rubs at the door jamb.

Bathroom

5. Master Bathroom Shower/Surround: The underside of the shelf/bench in the shower is not finished. Suggest finishing/sealing to prevent moisture intrusion.

Heating System

6. Basement Heating System General Condition There is not a recent service tag present on the furnace and due to the age recommend a service call.




Safety Summary

Exterior

1. Exterior Electrical 110 VAC GFCI - The exterior outlet at the back side of the house near the patio would not trip off when tested. Recommend replacing with a new GFCI outlet.

Lots and Grounds

2. Walks/Steps: Concrete, Wood. Hand rail missing at the four steps down to the patio.

Garage

3. Attached Garage Door Opener: Mechanized. Auto stop / reverse sensors at the door opener are higher than 6" off the garage floor. Suggest adjustment.

Interior Common Rooms

4. CO Decectors: Not present. A CO detector is recommended on each floor per state law.

Plumbing

5. Basement Water Heater TPRV and Drain Tube: The pressure relief valve is leaking.




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