Professional Home Inspection Report
Professional Home Inspection Report
Professional Home Inspection Report
Chicago, IL
JOHN SIMPSON
Alan Carson
416 964-9415
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[email protected]
Inspection Industry leaders incorporating our knowledge and experience since 1978.
Thank you for choosing XYZ Home Inspections Services to perform your Home Inspection. We trust the experience was
both useful and enjoyable.
The purpose of the home inspection is to help you make an informed buying decision. Our focus is to identify significant
items that may affect a typical person's decision. While looking for significant items, we also identified some other issues.
These are included as a courtesy, but the inspection does not provide an all-inclusive list of building defects. You will
come across additional items once you move into the home.
Please feel free to contact us with questions about the report or the home itself any time. Our telephone consulting
service is available at no cost to you for as long as you own the home.
Please visit our website at your convenience - www.DiscoverHorizon.com and feel free to fill out and return our client
questionnaire.
Thanks again for allowing us to work with you.
Sincerely,
Alan Carson
on behalf of
AAA Home Inspection Services
SUMMARY
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Note: For the purpose of this report the building is considered to be facing South.
This Summary outlines potentially significant issues we have identified that may have to be addressed in the short term.
There may be others we did not identify.
This section is provided as a courtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read
the complete document.
Structure
FLOORS \ Joists
Condition: Notches or holes
Implication(s): Weakened structure
Location: West
Task: Repair
Time: Immediate
Electrical
SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panel
Condition: Rust or water in panel
Implication(s): Electric shock | Fire hazard
Location: North Basement
Task: Replace
Time: Immediate
This concludes the Summary section.
The remainder of the report describes each of the home's systems and also details any observations and
recommendations for improvements. Limitations that restricted our inspection are included as well.
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Descriptions
General: The Description section provides a list of the components. This may be useful in answering questions from an
insurance company about the house construction, for example.
Sloped roofing material:
Asphalt shingles
Observations / Recommendations
General
1. Roofs may leak at any time. Leaks often appear at roof penetrations, flashings, changes in direction or changes in
material. A roof leak should be addressed promptly to avoid damage to the structure, interior finishes and furnishings. A
roof leak does not necessarily mean the roof has to be replaced. We recommend an annual inspection and tune-up to
minimize the risk of leakage and to maximize the life of roofs.
SLOPED ROOF FLASHINGS \ Roof/sidewall flashings
2. Condition: No kickout flashing
Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structure
Location: North First floor
Task: Improve
Time: Less than 1 year
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2. Leak
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By walking on roof
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Observations / Recommendations
ROOF DRAINAGE \ Downspouts
4. Condition: Downspouts end too close to building
The downspout should be extended to discharge at least 6 feet from the home. The splash block can be discarded.
Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structure
Location: East Exterior wall
Task: Improve
Time: Immediate
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EXTERIOR
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Access was restricted to the area below the deck, limiting the extent of the
Storage
Car in garage
Ground level
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STRUCTURE
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Descriptions
Configuration:
Basement
Foundation material:
Floor construction:
Slab-on-grade
Poured concrete
Joists
Wood frame
Trusses
Observations / Recommendations
FLOORS \ Joists
6. Condition: Notches or holes
Implication(s): Weakened structure
Location: West
Task: Repair
Time: Immediate
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ELECTRICAL
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Descriptions
Service entrance cable and location:
Service size:
Overhead copper
100 Amps
Breakers - basement
Grounded - typical
Copper - conduit
AFCI - panel
Present
Present
Observations / Recommendations
SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Service box - fuse, breaker, wire
8. Condition: Poor connections
Implication(s): Electric shock | Fire hazard
Location: North Basement
Task: Improve
Time: Immediate
SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panel
9. Condition: Rust or water in panel
Implication(s): Electric shock | Fire hazard
Location: North Basement
Task: Replace
Time: Immediate
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ELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICAL
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The quality of the electrical grounding system is not determined as part of a home
Panel or disconnect cover: Home inspectors do not remove the cover for the main electrical disconnect, since this is
not safe to do with the house power turned on, and we cannot turn the power off during the home inspection.
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HEATING
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Descriptions
Fuel/energy source:
System type:
Gas
Furnace
Approximate capacity:
Efficiency:
90,000 BTU/hr
Mid-efficiency
Approximate age:
Approximate age:
6 years
Masonry
Metal
Observations / Recommendations
General
14. An annual maintenance agreement that covers parts and labor is recommended.
GAS FURNACE \ Venting system
15. Condition: Draft hood spillage or backdraft
A considerable amount of rust was noted on the front of the furnace.
This suggests a back-drafting problem, with combustion products entering the home.
This is a safety issue that should be addressed without delay.
Implication(s): Equipment not operating properly | Hazardous combustion products entering home
Location: Basement Furnace room
Task: Correct
Time: Immediate
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HEATING
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HEATING
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Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structure | Damage to equipment
Location: West Basement
Task: Repair or replace
Time: Less than 1 year
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HEATING
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Fireplace/wood stove:
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Air conditioning type:
Cooling capacity:
Air cooled
36,000 BTU/hr
6 years
Observations / Recommendations
AIR CONDITIONING \ Evaporator coil
17. Condition: Frost
Implication(s): Increased cooling costs | Reduced comfort
Location: West Basement
Task: Repair
Time: Immediate
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Attic/roof insulation material:
Mineral wool
R-32
Plastic
Glass fiber
Not determined
Observations / Recommendations
FOUNDATION \ Interior insulation
18. Condition: Exposed combustible insulation
Implication(s): Fire hazard
Location: West Crawl space
Task: Remove or cover with drywall
Time: Less than 1 year
Wall space
Not evaluated
The continuity of the air vapor barriers throughout the home could not be identified.
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PLUMBING
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Service piping into building:
Supply piping in building:
Copper
Copper
Gas
Conventional
40 gallons
5 years
Plastic
Observations / Recommendations
SUPPLY PLUMBING \ Supply piping in building
19. Condition: Leak
Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structure | System inoperative
Location: Northeast Basement
Task: Replace
Time: Immediate
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INTERIOR
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Descriptions
Major floor finishes:
Carpet
Hardwood
Fixed
Concrete
Plaster/drywall
Single/double hung
Casement
Double
Conventional
Oven fuel:
Electricity
Appliances:
bell
Refrigerator
Laundry facilities:
Washer
Sliding glass
Range hood
Laundry tub
Solid wood
Dishwasher
Dryer
Metal
Waste disposal
Microwave oven
Central vacuum
Door
240-Volt outlet
Observations / Recommendations
FLOORS \ Wood/laminate floors
22. Condition: Stained
Implication(s): Cosmetic defects
Location: North First Floor Family Room
Task: Repair
Time: Less than 1 year
18. Stained
GARAGE \ Vehicle door operators
23. Condition: Extension cord for opener
Implication(s): Electric shock
Location: Garage
Task: Replace with permanent wiring
Time: Immediate
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INTERIOR
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The interior of cupboards and cabinets are not included as part of a home inspection.
END OF REPORT
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REFERENCE LIBRARY
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The links below connect you to a series of documents that will help you understand your home and how it works. These
are in addition to links attached to specific items in the report.
Click on any link to read about that system.
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