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Eagle Eye Inspection LLC

Confidential Home Inspection Report

Of
123 N Main St
Smallsville, Ohio 43999
Date of inspection
6/3/2008

By
Dave DeWitt
Of
20275 Taylor St
Weston, Ohio 43569
419-601-0918

A proud member of the Best Inspectors Network™

Any temperatures listed through IR thermograms are appearant and should not be interpretted as being exact temperatures.
The use of thermograms is an aid to discovery, differences in color are used, rather than the actual temperatures.

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Summary 123 N Main St

- There are roof vents and no soffet vents. To work properly both are needed, for this application gable
vents may be needed.

- Gutters are not pitched and there is evidence that they are not sufficient on the south side.

- There are areas of the siding near the electric service cable that the siding is loose and not sealed,
which can allow water intrusions.

- The electric service cable leading to the garage is not suited for underground installation and should be
ran in conduit.

- Several windows along the North and south your don’t appear to be flashed and caulked properly and
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- Window in master bedroom has lost its seal and is no longer as energy efficient.

- There is no access to the attic, therefore it is excluded from the inspection.


General 123 N Main St

Building Description
Attribute Description / Type Address / Comments
Age (approximate) Unknown
Area (approximate) 1850 square feet

Building type Single family, bi-level
a Single family, two story
Single family, split level
See comments

Construction Not applicable
a Frame
Brick
See comments

Utilities
Description Source / type Comments
Water Not tested
a Public
Deep well
See comments

Electricity Not applicable

a Public Utility
Private cooperative
See comments

Gas/ Fuel Not applicable

a Natural gas
Propane
See comments

Sewage Excluded from this inspection
a Public sanitary system
See comments

Weather at time of inspection
Temperature Start Time General Conditions
71° Fahrenheit 16:30 Overcast and humid

Additional comments
Rain overnight and in morning

Note: red boxes throughout this report indicating damage or items marked as needing repair may result in further damage or may
present a health or safety hazard if not repaired.

Grounds 123 N Main St

Landscaping
Item Comments
Slope away from house a There is not adequate grading to allow moisture to be drawn from home
Front yard
Back yard
Side yards
Bushes/ shrubs
Trees
Garden
Drainage ditch
Wooded area
Pond
Playground
See additional comments below

Pavements and Constructs
Item Comments
Sidewalks a Good
Driveway
Front porch a Good
Rear porch a Good
Deck
Patio
Fence
Curbs
Retaining wall
Courtyard
Gazebo
Culvert
Playground equipment
See additional comments below

Additional comments


Roof 123 N Main St

Covering, Structure, and Attachments
Item / Attribute Type / Style Condition Comments

Roof structure Not applicable a Good/ fair
a Pitched Warped
Flat, <2/12 Damage
See comments Needs repair

Roof covering Not inspected a Good/ fair
a Fiberglass-asphalt shingles Missing pcs.
Slate, Tile Damage

Remaining life Not applicable
Estimated a Greater than five years
See comments

Slope Not applicable a Normal
a Medium, steep Abnormal
Flat Not visible
See comments Unstable

Chimney a None Good/ Fair
Metal Minor wear
Cap/ screen Out of plumb
Location/height acceptable Location/height NOT acceptable

Gutters, None Good/ Fair Gutters are not pitched and there is
downspouts a Plastic Inadequate evidence that they are not sufficient on the
See comments Damage south side.
a Needs repair

Ventilation None Good There are roof vents and no soffet vents.
a Static Satisfactory To work properly both are needed, for this
Powered Marginal application gable vents may be needed.
See comments a Inadequate See below

Inspected from
Item / Attribute
R C V Location R C V Visibility Comments
R = Roof Ladder a a Good
C = Chimney Ground Fair
V = Ventilators a a Roof Poor
See comments Not visible

Additional comments


Structure, Exterior, and Attachments 123 N Main St
General
Item Description Item Description
a Siding Not applicable a Foundation Access Control
Wood a Block
Brick Brick
a Vinyl / metal siding See comments
a See comments

a Windows, Not inspected a Fascia, Not applicable
Doors a Vinyl Soffits a Metal
Wood Trim a Vinyl
a See comments See comments

a Faucets a Tested a REPAIRS None
No pressure NEEDED Paint (trim doors windows siding)
Not tested a Siding (missing broken holes)
See comments a See comments

Additional Comments
There are areas of the siding near the electric service cable that the siding is loose and not sealed, which can allow water intrusions.

Several windows along the North and south side don’t appear to be flashed and caulked properly and moisture is pesent on the wall.

Window in master bedroom has lost its seal and is no longer as energy efficient.

Garages, Sheds, Outbuildings
Item Description Item Description
a Garage, Not applicable a REPAIRS Not applicable
shed a Not Attached NEEDED Paint (trim doors windows siding)
Storage shed Siding (missing broken holes)
See comments a Gutters are missing

a Overhead Not applicable a Floor Not applicable
door a Metal a Minor/settling cracks
Fiberglass Deep cracks
See comments See comments

a Door Tested a Safety eye Tested
opener Not tested Not tested
a None/ Not working a None/ Not working

a GFCI Tested a O.H. Door Not applicable
outlets* a None/ Not working spring Torsion
See comments a Extension (recommend replacing with torsion springs)

Additional Comments
The electric service cable is not suited for underground installation and should be ran in conduit.


Bedrooms 123 N Main St
General, Interior
Item / Bedroom Number Description Comments
Attribute Bedroom Number
1 2 3 4 5
Location a First floor
a a Second Floor The number at the top of each column refers to the bedroom number
Master bedroom
See comments
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Condition Comments
Electrical AFCI protected a a Good East bed rm outlets are all open to
Outlets a a a Not AFCI Fair ground. With 3 prong recepticles
See comments Marginal this could present a safety hazard.
a Poor
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Walls/ a a a Good Good
Ceiling Minor cracks Fair
Damaged Marginal
See comments Poor
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Floors a a a Good Good
Fair Fair
Uneven Marginal
See comments Poor
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Alarms Smoke Good No smoke detectors present
Detectors CO Fair
and Combustible gas Marginal
Sensors a See comments Poor

Additional comments
Window in master bedroom ahas lost its seal and is no longer energy efficient.


Attic 123 N Main St

Access, Insulation, Interior
Item / Type / Style Condition Comments
Attribute
Access No access Good
a Hall a Fair
Garage Marginal
See comments Poor

Structure Not applicable a Good
a Rafter Fair
Truss (prefabricated) Marginal
See comments Poor

Floor Yes Good
OSB Fair
a None Marginal
See comments Poor

Lighting a None Good
Switched Fair
Pull chain Marginal
See comments Inadequate

Insulation None visible Good 12" present, the US dept of energy recommends 21" for this
Cellulose a Fair area of the country
a Fiberglass Marginal
See comments Poor

Moisture Yes Dry
a None Stains
Other Moldy
See comments Moist/ wet

Attic baffles None visible Good
Styrene foam Fair
a Not needed Marginal/ poor
See comments None

Fan/ Yes Tested
Attic fan a No Not tested
See comments Not working

Additional comments

Note: RED check boxes, when checked, indicate that attention is needed. Failure to attend to these items may result in damage or
create a safety hazard.

Bathrooms 123 N Main St

Item / Bathroom Number Description Comments
Attribute Bathroom Number
1 2 3 4 5
Location a a First floor
Second Floor The number at the top of each column refers to the bathroom number
a Master bedroom
See comments
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Condition Comments
Electrical a a GFCI protected a a Good
Outlets Not GFCI Fair
See comments Marginal
Poor
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Toilet a a Std. gravity flush a a Good
Pressure flush Fair
O.H. gravity flush Marginal
See comments Poor
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Plumbing a a No leaks visible a a Good/ fair
Leaks visible Marginal
Corrosion Leaks
See comments Poor
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Shower a a Shower a a Good No access panel to the tub motor
and a Bath tub Fair is installed.
Tub a Spa Marginal
See comments Poor

Additional comments

RED check boxes, when checked, indicate that attention is needed. Failure to attend to these items may result in damage or create a safety hazard. Absence of
GFCI electrical outlets does not constitute a defect or deficiency. However, GFCI outlets are recommended in all bathrooms.

Interior living spaces 123 N Main St
General
Item / Description Condition Comments
Attribute
Floors Sheet/ VCT a Good
Wood Fair
a Carpet Uneven
See comments Damaged

Walls/ Ceilings a Plaster, drywall a Good
Masonry Minor cracks
Wood Damaged

Doors a Interior doors a Good
Six panel Fair
Wood Marginal
See comments Poor

Fireplace Masonry/ brick Good / Fair
Woodburner Need to clean
a None Cracks
See comments Repair needed

Fireplace Masonry, brick Good / Fair
Wood burner Need to clean
a None Cracks
See comments Repair needed

Alarms Smoke Tested
Detectors Carbon Monoxide Not tested
and Combustible gas Not applicable
Sensors a None Not working

Moisture Old stains Fair
Damp, moist Marginal
Fresh stains Poor

Whole house Yes Tested
Fan a No Not tested

Additional comments


Kitchen 123 N Main St

General
Item / Attribute Description Condition Comments

Floor Sheet/VCT a Good Transitional strip to dinning area is not secured.
a Tile Fair
Carpet a Uneven

Electrical outlets a GFCI protected a Good
in counter and Not GFCI Fair
sink areas a Tested Marginal

Plumbing a No leaks visible a Good
Leaks visible Fair
Corrosion Marginal
See comments Poor

Counter tops a Laminate a Good
Solid surface Fair
Marble/stone Marginal
See comments Poor

Cabinets a Wood a Good
Laminated MDF Fair
Cabinet grade plywood Marginal
See comments Poor

Smoke/ CO/ Smoke Tested
Combustible gas Carbon Monoxide Not tested
Detectors Combustible gas Not applicable
a None Not working

Additional Comments

Note: RED check boxes, when checked, indicate that attention is needed. Failure to attend to these items may result in
damage or create a safety hazard.

Utility Room 123 N Main St

Item / Attribute Type / Description Condition Comments

Location Basement a Inspected
a 1st floor Not inspected
2nd floor Not applicable

Walls Concrete a Good
a Block Minor cracks
Covered Deep cracks

Floor drain Yes Good
a None visible Fair
Unable to inspect Rusted

Moisture a None visible a Good
Damp / wet Fair
Stains Marginal
See comments Poor

Floor a plywood Good
Earth Fair
Earth w/ vapor barrier Uneven

Electrical a 120V 15A circuit a Good
120V 20A circuit Fair
a 240V circuit Marginal
See comments Poor

Laundry a Hot water a Good
connections a Cold water Fair
a Laundry drain Marginal

Washtub Steel Good
Plastic Fair
a None Marginal

Additional Comments:


Plumbing 123 N Main St

General
Attribute
Main shut-off a Supply side a Good / fair
valve(s) a House side Leaks
NA Corrosion
See comments Unable to close

Piping a No leaks visible a Good
Leaks visible Fair
NA Marginal
See comments Poor

Soil stack Iron a Good
(vent), drain a Plastic Fair
NA Marginal
See comments Poor

Sump pump a Electric a Tested No check valve installed.
Battery Not tested
Backup system No cover
See comments Broken

Water heater a Electric a Good / fair
Natural gas Leaks
Clearance Corrosion
See comments Replace

Water heater Pressure relief a Good / fair Pressure relief should be terminated within 6" of the floor.
a Drain valve Leaks
a Dielectric fittings Corrosion
a Age Replace

Gas meter a Inspected See comments
Water meter a Inspected See comments
Service piping a Inspected See comments
Water softener Not applicable See comments

Additional Comments

Note: RED check boxes, when checked, indicate that attention is needed. Failure to attend to these items may result in damage or create a safety hazard.


Heating and Cooling 123 N Main St

Heating
Attribute Type
Heat a Forced air furnace a Good There is corrosion and water in the furnace, this needs to be
source Gravity furnace Marginal further evaluated by a professional HVAC technician.
Electric baseboard Damage
Boiler Needs Repair

Brand a rheem a Good
Model Marginal
BTU's (input) a 90,000 Damage
BTU's (output) Poor

Humidifier Drum humidifier Good
Cascade humidifier Leaks
a None Corrosion
See comments Poor

Service a Black pipe a Good
piping Flexible Fair
Not applicable Marginal
See comments Poor

Flue a Plastic a Good
piping Galvanized steel Fair
Mixed types Marginal
See comments Poor

Distribution a Sheet metal Good
a Flex duct Fair
Zoned a Marginal
See comments Poor

Cooling
Item Description Condition Comments
Attribute
System Whole house Good
type Window Fair
Other Marginal
See comments Poor

Number of One Good
units Two Fair
Three Marginal
Four Poor

Additional Comments


Electrical System 123 N Main St

Service

Service location a Basement a Good
Brand name Fair
Main disconnects (#) a One Marginal
System Voltage a 240/120V∆, 1θ Poor

Main breaker Fuse Good
a Breaker Fair
Ampere rating a 200 Marginal
See comments Poor

Service a Overhead, cable Good Weather head and service entry cable should be secured
Overhead, conduit Fair to home and are not.
Underground Marginal
See comments a Poor

Bonding jumper Yes Good
on water meter No Fair
Not applicable Loose
See comments Broken

Made electrode(s) Water line a Good
a Ground rod Fair
None Loose
See comments Poor

Breakers a GFCI a Tested Not working, does not trip
AFCI Not tested
Specialty breakers None

Other a CATV grounding Inspected
a Telephone grounding a Not inspected
a Lightning arrestor(s) Not applicable



Basement, Crawl Space, Slab 123 N Main St


Floor Concrete Good Vapor barrier should be installed to prevent moisture and
a Earth Minor cracks radon from entering the home.
Earth w/ vapor barrier Deep cracks

Walls Concrete a Good
a Block a Minor cracks
a Covered Deep cracks

Windows Concrete Good
Block Minor cracks
a Covered Deep cracks

Floor drain Yes Good
a None visible Fair
Unable to inspect Rusted

Moisture None visible Good Directly below north window
a Damp/ wet Fair
a Stains Marginal
See comments Poor

Support beam Steel a Good / fair
a Wood Sag/deflection
Concrete Cracks

Lighting a Incandescent Good
Fluorescent a Fair
Portable lamps Marginal
See comments Inadequate

Ventilation Foundation vents Good Vents should be installed to alleviate moisture and reduce
Powered Fair radon levels in the home.
a None Marginal
See comments Poor



Radon Results 123 N Main St


Alignment Bar

Photographs 123 N Main St

1 2

Window by door Same window 20-35% moisture

3 4

below same window No flashing found caulk is deteriorating

5 6

No flashing found caulk is deteriorating Enter Photograph Title or a brief description here


Photographs 123 N Main St

1 2 3

extensions needed downspouts need to be extended leak in basement

4 5 6

possible water entry point open jbox insulated walls

7 8 9

service panel window lost its seal past wdi activity

10 11 12

loose and holes Enter photo description here Enter photo description here

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