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INSPECTION REPORT
For the Property at:
123 MAIN STREETANYTOWN, IL 60000
Prepared for: GREG IVRYInspection Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
Prepared by: Raymond Antonucci
Sound Structures Property Inspections LLC439 W. Everett Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045773-550-6016
License # 450.000919
The best home inspection experience available.
October 10, 2016
Dear Greg Ivry,
RE: Report No. 1071, v.8123 Main StreetAnytown, IL60000
Thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection. The inspection itself and the attached report complywith the requirements of the Standards of Practice of our national Association. This document defines the scope of ahome inspection.
Clients sometimes assume that a home inspection will include many things that are beyond the scope. We encourageyou to read the Standards of Practice so that you clearly understand what things are included in the home inspection andreport.
The report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client. No use by third parties is intended. We will not beresponsible to any parties for the contents of the report, other than the party named herein .
The report is effectively a snapshot of the house, recording the conditions on a given date and time. Home inspectorscannot predict future behavior, and as such, we cannot be responsible for things that occur after the inspection. Ifconditions change, we are available to revisit the property and update our report.
The report itself is copyrighted, and may not be used in whole or in part without our express written permission.
Again, thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection.
Sincerely,
Raymond Antonuccion behalf ofSound Structures Property Inspections LLC
Sound Structures Property InspectionsLLC
439 W. Everett RoadLake Forest, IL 60045
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SUMMARY
This Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost or safety standpoint. This section is provided as acourtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read the complete document.
Priority Maintenance Items
Roofing
SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shinglesCondition: Cupping, curling, clawingLocation: Rear RoofTask: Further evaluation
Electrical
SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panelCondition: Poor accessDrywall is covering 3 screws to hold cover on.Implication(s): Difficult to serviceLocation: BasementTask: Further evaluation Improve
Heating
GAS FURNACE \ Ducts, registers and grillesCondition: Dirty, obstructed or collapsedImplication(s): Increased heating costs | Reduced comfortLocation: Crawl SpaceTask: Improve
Condition: Disconnected ductsImplication(s): Increased heating costs | Reduced comfortLocation: Crawl SpaceTask: Further evaluation Improve
CHIMNEY AND VENT \ Masonry chimneyCondition: Loose, missing or deteriorated mortarImplication(s): Material deteriorationLocation: Left Side ExteriorTask: Repair or replace Further evaluationTime: Immediate
CHIMNEY AND VENT \ Masonry chimney capCondition: CrackedLocation: Left Side ExteriorTask: Replace
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Time: Immediate
Plumbing
WATER HEATER - GAS BURNER AND VENTING \ Venting systemCondition: Poor slopeImplication(s): Equipment not operating properly | Hazardous combustion products entering homeLocation: BasementTask: Repair
Interior
DOORS \ Glass (glazing)Condition: Safety glass not installedImplication(s): Physical injuryLocation: Second Floor Master BathroomTask: Improve
EXHAUST FANS \ Exhaust ductCondition: Poor termination locationImplication(s): Chance of condensation damage to finishes and/or structureLocation: AtticTask: ImproveTime: Immediate
This concludes the Summary section.
The remainder of the report describes each of the home's systems and also details any recommendations we have forimprovements. Limitations that restricted our inspection are included as well.
The suggested time frames for completing recommendations are based on the limited information available during apre-purchase home inspection. These may have to be adjusted based on the findings of specialists.
Home Improvement - ballpark costs
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Description
General: General view of the roof
1. General view of the roof 2. General view of the roof
Sloped roofing material: Composition shingles
Limitations
Inspection performed: From roof edge From the ground
Recommendations
SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shingles1. Condition: MossKeeps roof wet longer.Location: Front RearTask: Monitor
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3. Moss 4. Moss
2. Condition: Cupping, curling, clawingLocation: Rear RoofTask: Further evaluation
5. Cupping, curling, clawing
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Description
General: General view of exterior.
6. General view of exterior. 7. General view of exterior.
8. General view of exterior.
Gutter & downspout material: Aluminum
Gutter & downspout type: Eave mounted
Gutter & downspout discharge: Above grade
Lot slope: Towards building
Wall surfaces and trim: Wood
Driveway: Concrete
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Recommendations
ROOF DRAINAGE \ Gutters3. Condition: MissingLocation: GarageTask: Provide
9. Missing
ROOF DRAINAGE \ Downspouts4. Condition: Should discharge 6 feet from buildingLocation: Exterior
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Task: Improve
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DOORS \ Doors and frames5. Condition: Loose or poor fitLocation: West First FloorTask: Improve
10. Loose or poor fit
LANDSCAPING \ Lot grading6. Condition: Improper slopeLocation: Left Side ExteriorTask: Improve
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11. Improper slope
LANDSCAPING \ General7. Condition: Trees or shrubs too close to buildingLocation: ExteriorTask: Improve
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12. Trees or shrubs too close to building
GARAGE \ General8. Condition: Fascia damagedLocation: GarageTask: Improve
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13.
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STRUCTURE
Description
General: General view of attic and basement area.
14. General view of attic and basement area. 15. General view of attic and basement area.
16. General view of attic and basement area.
Configuration:BasementCrawl space
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17. Crawl space 18. Crawl space
Foundation material: Poured concrete
Floor construction: Joists Subfloor - plywood
Exterior wall construction: Wood frame
Roof and ceiling framing: Rafters/roof joists Plywood sheathing
Limitations
Crawl space: Entered.
Percent of foundation not visible:70 %
19. 70 %
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Description
General: General view of electrical panel
20. General view of electrical panel
Service entrance cable and location: Overhead
Service size: 100 Amps (240 Volts)
Main disconnect/service box rating: 100 Amps
Main disconnect/service box type and location: Breakers - basement
System grounding material and type: Copper - water pipe
Distribution panel type and location: Breakers - basement
Distribution wire material and type: Copper - metallic sheathed Copper - conduit
Type and number of outlets (receptacles): Grounded - typical
Circuit interrupters: Ground Fault (GFCI) & Arc Fault (AFCI): GFCI - bathroom GFCI - outside
Smoke detectors: None noted
Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors: None noted
Recommendations
SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panel9. Condition: Poor accessDrywall is covering 3 screws to hold cover on.Implication(s): Difficult to serviceLocation: BasementTask: Further evaluation Improve
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21. Poor access
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Switches10. Condition: FaultyImplication(s): Electric shock | Fire hazardLocation: Second Floor Master BathroomTask: Replace
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22. Faulty
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Outlets (receptacles)11. Condition: InoperativeImplication(s): Equipment inoperativeLocation: ExteriorTask: Replace
23. Inoperative 24. Inoperative
12. Condition: No GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)Implication(s): Electric shockLocation: Kitchen, Hallway Bathroom, 1st floor bathTask: Improve
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25. No GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) 26. No GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
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27. No GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
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Description
General: General view of furnace.
28. General view of furnace.
Fuel/energy source: Gas
System type: Furnace
Furnace manufacturer: Trane
Heat distribution: Ducts and registers
Approximate capacity: 100,000 BTU/hr
Efficiency: High-efficiency
Exhaust venting method: Direct vent - sealed combustion
Approximate age: 4 years
Main fuel shut off at: Exterior wall
Fireplace: Wood-burning fireplace
Chimney/vent: Masonry
Combustion air source: Outside
Limitations
Heat loss calculations: Not done as part of a building inspection
Heat exchanger: Not visible
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GAS FURNACE \ Ducts, registers and grilles13. Condition: Dirty, obstructed or collapsedImplication(s): Increased heating costs | Reduced comfortLocation: Crawl SpaceTask: Improve
29. collapsed 30. collapsed
14. Condition: Disconnected ductsImplication(s): Increased heating costs | Reduced comfortLocation: Crawl SpaceTask: Further evaluation Improve
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31. Disconnected ducts
15. Condition: Poor locationImplication(s): Increased heating costs | Reduced comfortLocation: BasementTask: Correct
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32. Poor location
FIREPLACE \ Fireplace damper16. Condition: InoperativeHandle is loose.Location: First Floor Living RoomTask: Improve
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33. Inoperative
CHIMNEY AND VENT \ Masonry chimney17. Condition: Loose, missing or deteriorated mortarImplication(s): Material deteriorationLocation: Left Side ExteriorTask: Repair or replace Further evaluationTime: Immediate
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34. Loose, missing or deteriorated mortar
CHIMNEY AND VENT \ Masonry chimney cap18. Condition: CrackedLocation: Left Side ExteriorTask: ReplaceTime: Immediate
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35. Cracked
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Description
General: General view of condenser
36. General view of condenser
Air conditioning type: Fan- coil unit.
Manufacturer: Trane
Cooling capacity: 48,000 BTU/hr
Compressor approximate age: 4 years
Failure probability: Low
Supply temperature: 60°
Return temperature: 75°
Temperature difference: This suggests good performance.
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Limitations
Heat gain calculations: Not done as part of a building inspection
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Description
General: General View of attic insulation.
37. General View of attic insulation.
Attic/roof insulation material: Glass fiber
Attic/roof insulation amount/value: R-4
Attic/roof ventilation: Gable vent
Limitations
Attic inspection performed: By entering attic.
Crawl space inspection performed: Entering.
Recommendations
ATTIC/ROOF \ Insulation19. Condition: Amount less than current standardsImplication(s): Increased heating and cooling costsLocation: Attic
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38. Less than standard.
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Description
General: General view of water heater
39. General view of water heater
Water supply source: Public
Service piping into building: Galvanized steel
Supply piping in building: Copper
Main water shut off valve at the: Basement
Water heater fuel/energy source: Gas
Water heater type: Conventional
Tank capacity: 50 gallons
Water heater approximate age: 7 years
Waste and vent piping in building: Copper
Pumps: Solid waste pump (ejector pump) Sump pump
Limitations
Items excluded from a building inspection: Isolating/relief valves & main shut-off valve Concealed plumbingTub/sink overflows
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WATER HEATER \ Hot/cold piping20. Condition: RustImplication(s): LeakageLocation: BasementTask: Further evaluation Improve
40. Rust
WATER HEATER - GAS BURNER AND VENTING \ Venting system21. Condition: Poor slopeImplication(s): Equipment not operating properly | Hazardous combustion products entering homeLocation: BasementTask: Repair
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41. Poor slope
WASTE PLUMBING \ Traps - installation22. Condition: Nonstandard shape or materialImplication(s): Reduced operability | Fixtures slow to drainLocation: First Floor BathroomTask: Improve
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42. Nonstandard shape or material
WASTE PLUMBING \ Sewage ejector pump23. Condition: No ventIncorrect lidImplication(s): Sewer gases entering the buildingLocation: BasementTask: Further evaluation
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43. No vent
FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ Faucet24. Condition: Shower diverter inoperative or defectiveImplication(s): Equipment failureLocation: Second Floor Master Bathroom, 2nd floor hall bath.
44. Shower diverter inoperative or defective 45. Shower diverter inoperative or defective
FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ Bathtub25. Condition: Slow drainLocation: Second Floor Hallway BathroomTask: Improve
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46. Slow drain
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Description
General: General view of kitchen
47. General view of kitchen 48. General view of kitchen
49. General view of kitchen
Major floor finishes: Carpet Hardwood Laminate Ceramic Concrete
Major wall and ceiling finishes: Plaster/drywall
Windows: Single/double hung Casement Skylight
Glazing: Double
Exterior doors - type/material: French Metal Metal-clad Garage door - metal
Appliances: Cook top and built in oven
Appliances: Refrigerator Range hood Dishwasher Waste disposal
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Kitchen ventilation: Discharges to exterior
Bathroom ventilation: Exhaust fan
Laundry room ventilation: Clothes dryer vented to exterior
Limitations
Not included as part of a building inspection: Carbon monoxide detectors
Basement leakage:Storage in basement limited inspection
50. Storage in basement limited inspection
Recommendations
WINDOWS \ Hardware26. Condition: BrokenImplication(s): Cosmetic defects | System inoperative or difficult to operateLocation: Second Floor BedroomTask: Correct
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51. Broken
DOORS \ Glass (glazing)27. Condition: Safety glass not installedImplication(s): Physical injuryLocation: Second Floor Master BathroomTask: Improve
52. Safety glass not installed
BASEMENT \ Leakage28. Condition: CracksImplication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureLocation: Front BasementTask: Improve
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53. Cracks
EXHAUST FANS \ Exhaust duct29. Condition: Poor termination locationImplication(s): Chance of condensation damage to finishes and/or structureLocation: AtticTask: ImproveTime: Immediate
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54. Poor termination location 55. Poor termination location
APPLIANCES \ Dryer30. Condition: Dryer vent material not smooth wallImplication(s): Equipment ineffective | Fire hazardLocation: BasementTask: Improve
56. Dryer vent material not smooth wall
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Description
Air Conditioner / Heat Pump:Trane
57. Trane
Furnace:Trane
58. Trane
Water Heater:A.O. Smith
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59. A/O smith
Refrigerator:GE
60. GE 61. GE
Wall Oven:KitchenAid
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62. KitchenAid
Dishwasher:Miele
63. Miele 64. Miele
Washer:LG
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65. LG
Dryer:LG
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REFERENCE LIBRARY
The links below connect you to a series of documents that will help you understand your home and how it works. Theseare in addition to links attached to specific items in the report.
Click on any link to read about that system.
01. ROOFING, FLASHINGS AND CHIMNEYS
02. EXTERIOR
03. STRUCTURE
04. ELECTRICAL
05. HEATING
06. COOLING/HEAT PUMPS
07. INSULATION
08. PLUMBING
09. INTERIOR
10. APPLIANCES
11. LIFE CYCLES AND COSTS
12. SUPPLEMENTARY
Asbestos
Radon
Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Mold
Household Pests
Termites and Carpenter Ants
13. HOME SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE
14. MORE ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS
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