2 – Roof
2.6.1 – Plumbing Vent Pipes
Plumbing Vent Pipes 1
TOO SHORT

A plumbing vent did not extend far enough above the roof. A plumbing vent should extend a minimum of 10″.  A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised prior to the inspection objection deadline.

 3 – Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
3.4.1 – Insulation in Attic
Insulation in Attic 1
Insulation in Attic 2
NOT UNIFORM

The insulation is not uniform: thicker in areas, thinner in areas, or possibly missing in some areas.

Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

 4 – Attic, Insulation and Ventilation 2
4.4.1 – Insulation in Attic
Insulation in Attic 3
NOT UNIFORM

The insulation is not uniform: thicker in areas, thinner in areas, or possibly missing in some areas.

Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

4.7.1 – Exhaust System Vents
Exhaust System Vents 1
BATHROOM FAN EXHAUSTS INTO ATTIC

Bathroom vent duct terminated in the attic and did not vent to the exterior of property.

 5 – Exterior
5.2.1 – Driveways
Driveways 1
CRACKING – MINOR

Minor cracking was visible on the driveway in areas. Monitoring is the minimum recommendation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

5.3.1 – Garage Door Exterior
Garage Door Exterior 1
PEELING PAINT

The exterior of the garage door has peeling paint in some areas. Caulking and painting is needed to seal the door from moisture intrusion. A qualified contractor should inspect and repair as necessary and according to current standards.

5.12.1 – Vegetation, Grading & Drainage
Vegetation, Grading & Drainage 1
TREE BRANCHES OVER PROPERTY

Large trees near the house have branches which overhang the property. Falling branches due to conditions such as wood decay, high winds or heavy snow loads may cause injury, death or damage. Significant weakening of large branches by conditions such as core decay may not be visible by persons without special training. Consider having these trees evaluated by a qualified arborist. Evaluating trees lies beyond the scope of the general property inspection.

Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 6 – Attached Garage
6.5.1 – Vehicle Door
Vehicle Door 1
WEAK SPRINGS

The garage door was hard to lift or the spring(s) did not support the weight of the door when tested.

Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.6.1 – Door Opener
Door Opener 1
Door Opener 2
REVERSE SENSORS TOO HIGH

The photo-electric reverse sensors are installed too high from the garage floor surface.

The vertical distance between the photo-eye beam and the floor should be no more than 6 inches.

 7 – Interior, Doors, Windows
7.2.1 – Ceilings & Walls
Ceilings & Walls 1
MINOR CRACKS-CEILING

Minor cracking was visible on the interior ceilings.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

7.4.1 – Doors
Doors 1
Doors 2
Doors 3
MISSING – DOORSTOP
THROUGHOUT PROPERTY

The door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 9 – Laundry
9.9.1 – Electrical Outlets
Electrical Outlets 1
GFCI PROTECTION NOT PRESENT
LAUNDRY AREA

An outlet did not provide Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. Although GFCI protection of circuits may not have been required at the time in which this home was built, safe building practices have improved with the passage of time and building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing electrical circuits to include GFCI protection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 11 – Bathroom 2
11.2.1 – Doors
Doors 1
MISSING – DOORSTOP
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM

The door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 13 – Bathroom 4
13.2.1 – Doors
Doors 2
MISSING – DOORSTOP
BASEMENT BATHROOM

The door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 14 – Plumbing
14.8.1 – Expansion tank
Expansion tank 1
NOT SECURED

Expansion tank to secure

 16 – Water Heating Equipment
16.1.1 – General Information
OLDER THAN 10 YEARS

The water heater was at or beyond its warranty and/or expected life expectancy.

The water heater age was determined by the photo included in this report. According to the U.S. Department of energy, these major appliances are intended to run for between 8 and 12 years. Be advised that every water heater will age differently relative to the following life span factors: water quality, mineral buildup, frequency of flushing, the volume of water utilized, size of the tank, brand, and quality of water heater. Although it was operating at the time of the inspection, the inspector can not determine the remaining life of the water heater.

16.4.1 – Expansion Tank / Valve
Expansion Tank / Valve 1
NOT SECURED

The expansion tank was not properly secured. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 17 – Heating
17.1.1 – Heating System Information
SERVICING RECOMMENDED

Based on the age of the heating system it is recommended that it be cleaned and serviced and certified (if possible) by an HVAC professional.

17.1.2 – Heating System Information
BEYOND TYPICAL LIFE EXPECTANCY

Due to the year of manufacture, the heating system is assumed to be near the end of its expected service life. Regular maintenance and monitoring of its condition is recommended. Budgeting for repairs and future replacement is recommended. A qualified contractor should evaluate to clean, service/repair/replace as necessary, and certify the unit if possible.  InterNACHI’s Standard Estimate Life Expectancy Chart for Homes

17.12.1 – Heating System Ignition & Operation
EXHAUST FAN
The exhaust fan appeared to be noisy at startup.