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Sample Home Inspection Report

Inspection Report

Prepared For:
Albert Smith
Jane Smith

Property Address:
123 Main St.
Your Town, AL 356XX

APHIS

Don Combest -AL License: HI-0779
P.O. Box 1228
Athens, AL 35612
256-216-0021


Date: 1/19/2006 Time: 7:10 AM Report ID: 06-xxx
Property:
123 Main St.
Your Town, AL 356XX
 Customer:
Albert Smith
Jane Smith		 Real Estate Professional:

Client Is Present:
Yes

Age Of Home:
Under 10 Years

Weather:
Clear
Temperature:
Below 50

Rain in last 3 days:
Yes



ROOF

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
1.0 ARE THERE ANY NOTICEABLE SWAYS OR SAGS IN THE ROOF SHEATHING    X   
1.1 ARE THERE MULTIPLE LAYERS OF ROOF COVERINGS    X   
1.2 DOES THE ROOF COVERING APPEAR TO BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION   X    
1.3 IS DRIP EDGE INSTALLED ALONG ROOF PERIMETER   X    
1.4 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF FLASHING     X  
1.5 DOES ROOF VENTILATION APPEAR ADEQUATE   X    
1.6 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF SKYLIGHTS, CHIMNEYS AND ROOF PENETRATIONS     X  
1.7 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF RAIN GUTTERS     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 VIEWED ROOF FROM:
LADDER AT EAVES
 
ROOF-TYPE:
GABLE
 
ROOF COVERING:
3-TAB FIBERGLASS
ARCHITECTURAL
 
VENTILATION:
GABLE VENTS
SOFFIT VENTS
THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED
 
CHIMNEY:
N/A
 
SKY LIGHT (S):
NONE
 

EXTERIOR WALLS & EAVES

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
2.0 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF SOFFIT, FASCIA, TRIM AND EAVES     X  
2.1 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS, FLASHING       X
2.2 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF FOUNDATION WALLS AND MORTAR JOINTS (exterior)     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 SIDING STYLE:
BRICK
SHIPLAP
 
SIDING MATERIAL:
BRICK VENEER
COMPOSITE BOARD
 
SOFFIT MATERIAL:
VINYL
 
FASCIA MATERIAL:
PAINTED WOOD
 
Comments:
2.1 Composite board siding at rear of home at upper deck deteriorated, and needs replacing.

2.1 Picture 1

EXT. WINDOWS & DOORS

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
3.0 WHAT IS THE OUTSIDE CONDITION OF WINDOWS AND/OR SKYLIGHTS      X 
3.1 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF SLIDING GLASS AND/OR PATIO DOORS     X  
3.2 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF EXTERIOR ENTRY DOORS       X
3.3 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF STORM AND/OR SCREEN DOORS     X  
3.4 IS DOOR CHIME OPERATIONAL   X    
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 ENTRY DOORS:
FIBERGLASS
STEEL
 
INTERIOR DOORS:
HOLLOW CORE
MASONITE
 
WINDOWS:
WOOD
 
WINDOW TYPES:
DOUBLE-HUNG
 
WINDOW MANUFACTURER:
UNKNOWN
 
Comments:
3.0 Sillplate and Brickmold deteriorated and needs replacing to prevent possible water intrusion at front of home and rear of home.

3.0 Picture 1
3.0 Picture 2

3.0 Picture 3
3.0 Picture 4

3.0 Picture 5
3.0 Picture 6

3.0 Picture 7
3.0 Picture 8

3.0 Picture 9
3.0 Picture 10
3.2 Rear entry door at Sun room has deteriorated at brickmold or trim (exterior). Needs repair or replace, prep and paint.

Rear entry door at Family room rubs at sill and has deteriorated at brickmold or trim (exterior). Needs repair or replace, prep and paint.

Main entry door at Foyer does not fit opening properly (out of square) and needs strike adjustment for deadbolt and door knob to latch properly.

Rear entry door at Family room has damaged or aged weather stripping.



3.2 Picture 1
3.2 Picture 2

3.2 Picture 3
3.2 Picture 4

3.2 Picture 5
3.2 Picture 6

3.2 Picture 7

DECKS & PORCHES

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
4.0 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF PORCH, PATIO OR DECK     X  
4.1 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF DECKS, STAIRS AND HANDRAILS OR BALCONIES       X
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 APPURTENANCE:
COVERED PORCH
DECK WITH STEPS
 
Comments:
4.1 Guardrails and pickets on steps to basement at left side of home (facing front) loose and needs tighten or repair.

4.1 Picture 1

LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
5.0 DOES LANDSCAPE FAVOR PROPER DRAINAGE       X
5.1 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF WALKWAYS AND DRIVEWAY       X
5.2 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF RETAINING WALL(S), (AS IT PERTAINS TO PROPER DRAINAGE)       X
5.3 DOES LANDSCAPING FAVOR PROPER AIR FLOW/VENTILATION AROUND EXTERIOR WALLS   X    
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 DRIVEWAY:
CONCRETE
 
SIDEWALKS:
BRICK
CONCRETE
 
Comments:
5.0 Dirt bank at left side (facing front) and right side (facing front) is eroding. Silt travel is occurring and has pushed against fence and gates causing damage to gates.  Recommend some form of ground cover or landscaping and repairing gates..

5.0 Picture 1
5.0 Picture 2

5.0 Picture 3
5.0 Picture 4
5.1 Concrete drive at front of home shows signs of erosion and problem needs to be addressed.

5.1 Picture 1
5.2 Retaining wall has shifted somewhat, but it appears as old settlement. Wall appears stable at present.

5.2 Picture 1

GARAGE

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
6.0 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS     X  
6.1 DO THE GARAGE DOOR(S)"REVERSE" WITH SAFETY BEAM   X    
6.2 DO THE GARAGE DOOR(S)"REVERSE" WITH RESISTANCE   X    
6.3 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF GARAGE DOOR(S)     X  
6.4 IS THERE ANY EXPOSED WIRING ON CEILING LOWER THAN 7 FEET FROM GARAGE FLOOR    X   
6.5 ARE OUTLETS GFCI PROTECTED       X
6.6 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF WALLS AND CEILING     X  
6.7 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF GARAGE FLOOR     X  
6.8 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF WINDOWS  X     
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 STRUCTURE:
ATTACHED GARAGE
 
OPENER MANUFACTURER:
1/2 HORSEPOWER
LIFT-MASTER
 
GARAGE DOOR MATERIAL:
INSULATED
METAL
 
TYPE:
ONE AUTOMATIC
 
Comments:
6.5 GFCI outlet did not trip when tested. Recommend repair by a licensed electrical contractor..
6.8 No windows in garage.

KITCHEN

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
7.0 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
7.1 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
7.2 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOOR     X  
7.3 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
7.4 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS     X  
7.5 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
FLOOR COVERING(S):
HARDWOOD T&G
 

KITCHEN COMPONENTS

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
8.0 WHAT IS THE OVER-ALL CONDITION OF KITCHEN FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES     X  
8.1 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CABINETS     X  
8.2 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE COUNTER TOPS.     X  
8.3 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF PLUMBING UNDER SINK   X    
8.4 ARE CUT-OFF VALVES UNDER SINK   X    
8.5 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF FAUCET AND SPRAY NOZZLE     X  
8.6 IS DISPOSER OPERATIONAL   X    
8.7 IS THE COOKTOP/OVEN OR RANGE OPERATIONAL   X    
8.8 IS THE RANGE VENTILATION OPERATIONAL   X    
8.9 IS THE OUTLET FOR REFRIGERATOR 3 PRONG GROUNDED OR ACCESSIBLE   X    
8.10 ARE THE OUTLETS WITHIN SIX FEET OF THE SINK GFCI   X    
8.11 IS DISHWASHER OPERATIONAL   X    
8.12 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WASHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CABINETRY:
WOOD
 
COUNTERTOP:
LAMINATE
 
DISHWASHER:
KITCHEN AIDE
 
DISPOSER:
KITCHEN AIDE
 
RANGE/OVEN:
KITCHEN AIDE
 
EXHAUST/RANGE:
KITCHEN AIDE
 
BUILT-IN MICROWAVE:
KITCHEN AIDE
 
REFRIGERATOR:
NONE
 
TRASH COMPACTOR:
NONE
 
WASHER DRAIN SIZE:
2" DIAMETER
 
DRYER VENT:
METAL
 
DRYER POWER SOURCE:
22O ELECTRIC
 

Formal Dining Room

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
9.0.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
9.1.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS      X 
9.2.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOOR      X 
9.3.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
9.4.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS  X     
9.5.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
WALLPAPER
WOOD WAINSCOATING
 
FLOOR COVERING:
HARDWOOD T&G
 
Comments:
9.1.A Wallpaper and Sheetrock on wall is cracked above door opening, indicating a possible settlement problem. Recommend evaluation by a licensed contractor.

9.1.A Picture 1
9.2.A There is a 1 1/2" fall in a 4' span at doorway to kitchen indicating a probable settling problem.  Recommend evaluation by a licensed contractor for needed repairs.

9.2.A Picture 1
9.4.A There are no doors in the Dining Area(s)

Breakfast Room

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
9.0.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
9.1.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
9.2.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOOR     X  
9.3.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
9.4.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS     X  
9.5.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
FLOOR COVERING:
HARDWOOD T&G
 

Formal Living Room

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
10.0.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
10.1.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
10.2.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOORS     X  
10.3.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
10.4.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS  X     
10.5.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
WALLPAPER
 
WALL MATERIAL:
WALLPAPER
 
FLOOR COVERING:
HARDWOOD T&G
 
Comments:
10.4.A There are no doors.

Upper Family Room

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
10.0.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
10.1.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
10.2.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOORS     X  
10.3.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
10.4.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS     X  
10.5.B WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
FLOOR COVERING:
CARPET
 

Sunroom

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
10.0.C WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
10.1.C WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
10.2.C WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOORS     X  
10.3.C WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
10.4.C WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS  X     
10.5.C WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
FLOOR COVERING:
TILE
 
Comments:
10.4.C There are no doors.

Lower Family Room

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
10.0.D WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
10.1.D WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
10.2.D WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOORS     X  
10.3.D WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS     X  
10.4.D WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS     X  
10.5.D WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES     X  
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
FLOOR COVERING:
CARPET
 

OFFICE

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
10.0.E WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
10.1.E WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS     X  
10.2.E WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FLOORS     X  
10.3.E WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS  X     
10.4.E WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE DOORS     X  
10.5.E WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES       X
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
FLOOR COVERING:
CARPET
 
Comments:
10.3.E There are no windows.
10.5.E "Three-prong" outlet is not grounded. Needs correcting.

10.5.E Picture 1

FIREPLACES

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
11.0 IS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ADEQUATE   X    
11.1 IS THERE A DAMPER  X     
11.2 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF HEARTH, MANTLE AND WALL     X  
11.3 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE FIRE-BRICK WALLS     X  
11.4 WAS LINER INSPECTED OR FULLY VISIBLE FROM END TO END  X     
 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, N/A=Not Applicable, Y=Yes, N=No, Sat=Satisfactory, PR=Poor, MI=Maintenance Issues
 		Styles & Materials
 TYPES OF FIREPLACES:
NON-VENTED GAS LOGS
 
OPERABLE FIREPLACES:
ONE
 
Comments:
11.1 The fireplace is non-vented and has no damper or flue.
11.4 The fireplace is non-vented and has no damper or flue.

MASTER BEDROOM

 NINPN/AYNSatPRMI
12.0.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE CEILING     X  
12.1.A WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF THE WALLS </