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General 3 Exterior 3 Garage 5 Roofing 7 Structure 9 Electrical 12
Heating 15 Cooling 17 Plumbing 18 Appliances 22 Interior 22 Report
Summary 25
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General A home inspection is primarily visible and done in a
limited time. Not every defect
will be discovered. For further clarification of the components,
procedures and limitations of the home inspection consult the
Standard of Practice the inspection
was performed under.
Occupied: No Furnished: No Weather: Sunny Temperature: Cold Soil
Condition: Dry Door Faces: East People Present: Selling Agent
Exterior The visible condition of exterior coverings, trim,
entrances and drainage are
inspected with respect to their effect on the condition of the
building.
Exterior Covering: Vinyl Exterior Trim Material: Vinyl, Aluminum
Walking Surface Types: Walks Walking Surface Materials: Concrete
Chimney Type: Wood Framed
Comment 1: Siding below grade can become a vector for moisture and
insects.
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Figure 2-1
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2
Garage Outbuildings and detached garages are not defined in the
Standards of Practice.
This is only a cursory check of the listed elements. Electrical,
plumbing and HVAC comments are recorded in their respective
sections of the report.
Garage Type: Attached Vehicle Door Type: Overhead Mechanical
Opener: Yes Plumbing Present: No HVAC Present: No
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Figure 4-1
Figure 5-1
16599 Jonquil Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
Roofing The visible condition of the roof covering, flashings,
skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations are inspected. The
purpose of the inspection is to determine general
condition, NOT to determine life expectancy.
Inspection Method: From Ground With Binoculars Roofing Material: 3
Tab Shingle Ventilation Present: Roof, Soffit Gutter Material:
Metal
Comment 6: Missing drip edge around shingles.
Figure 6-1
Comment 7: Metal flashing out of place bottom of chimney.
Figure 7-1
Comment 8: Edges of a couple singles damaged and one worn shingle
on front of home. Looks good for age
Figure 8-1
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Structure The visible condition of the structural components is
inspected. The determination of adequacy of structural components
is beyond the scope of a home inspection.
Foundation Types: Basement Foundation Materials: Block Floor
Structure: Wood Framed Wall Structure: Wood Framed
Comment 9: Crack found in Sheetrock master bedroom closet
door.
Figure 9-1 Figure 9-2
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(Structure continued)
Figure 10-1
Comment 11: Deck stringers are split Rotted posts. Handrails very
loose, post should have been installed every 6 feet. Loose soffit,
looks like soft wood behind ledger. Deck needs repair work. Bump
out has been pulled down do to improper framing.
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Attic Ceiling Structure: Not Inspected Roof Structure: Truss
Inspection Method: From Access Attic Insulation: Loose Fill
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Electrical The inspector can not inspect hidden wiring or verify if
the number of outlets is per
the National Electric Code. A representative number of outlets,
switches and fixtures are tested for operation.
Type of Service: Underground Service Panel Location: Garage Service
Voltage: 240 volts Service Amperage: 100 amps Over Current Devices:
Breakers Main Disconnect Location: Service Panel Subpanel
Locations: Garage Wiring Method: Conventional Copper Smoke
Detectors Present: Yes Carbon Monoxide Detectors Not Present
Present:
Comment 12: Basement bedroom closet light not working .
Figure 12-1
Figure 13-1
Figure 14-1
Figure 15-1
Comment 16: Reversed polarity at outlet in near patio door.
Figure 16-1
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Heating The heating system is inspected visually and operated by
normal controls to
determine general condition NOT life expectancy. The capacity or
adequacy of the heating system is beyond the scope of a home
inspection. A licensed HVAC
contractor should be consulted if in question.
Energy Source: Gas Type of Equipment: Forced Air Type of
Distribution: Metal Ducting Thermostat Location: Dining room
Comment 17: Some minor surface rust found in furnace. Bad seal at
duct work connection to furnace Very dirty furnace should be
serviced and cleaned
Figure 17-1 Figure 17-2
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Figure 19-1
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Cooling The cooling system is inspected by operation of the
equipment by normal controls to determine general condition NOT
life expectancy. The capacity or adequacy of
cooling system is beyond the scope of a home inspection. A licensed
HVAC contractor should be consulted if in question.
Energy Source: Electric Type of Equipment: Split System Type of
Distribution: Same as furnace
Comment 20: The AC system was not operated due to outside temp
below 65 degrees. AC Unit was visibly inspected and appears to be
in mechanically sound and in working order.
Figure 20-1
Figure 21-1
Plumbing The plumbing system is inspected visually and by operating
a representative
number of fixtures. Private water and waste systems are beyond the
scope of a home inspection.
Waste Pipe Material: Plastic Supply Pipe Material: Plastic,
Polybutylene Location of Water Shutoff: At Meter Location of Fuel
Shutoff: At Meter Water Heater Fuel: Gas Water Heater Capacity: 40
gal
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Figure 22-1
Comment 23: Water heater appears to be leaking wet underneath if
it. Appears to have flame exiting base and a burning paint
off.
Figure 23-1
(Plumbing continued)
Comment 24: Grey poly pipe known to leak at joints and there has
been multiple know failures and class action law suits.
Figure 24-1
Figure 25-1
Figure 26-1
Figure 27-1
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Appliances This is a cursory check only of the specified
appliances. The accuracy or operation
of timers, temperature or power level controls is beyond the scope
of this inspection.
Types Installed: Dishwasher, Food Disposer, Range, Microwave
Cooking Fuel: Electric Ventilation Type: Recirculating
Interior The interior inspection is limited to readily accessible
areas that are not concealed
by furnishings or stored items. A representative number of windows
and doors.
Window Types: Slide Window Materials: Vinyl Entry Door Types:
Hinged Entry Door Materials: Metal Fireplace/Stove Type:
Masonry
Comment 28: Moisture between glass panes Trim loose.
Figure 28-1
Figure 28-2
(Interior continued)
Comment 29: Too close combustibles, becareful of coals popping out.
Hearth is cracked minor issue.
Figure 29-1
Figure 30-1
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Report Summary Exterior 1) Siding below grade can become a vector
for moisture and insects.
Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2
Figure 2-1
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Figure 4-1
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Figure 6-1
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Figure 7-1
8) Edges of a couple singles damaged and one worn shingle on front
of home. Looks good for age
Figure 8-1
Structure 9) Crack found in Sheetrock master bedroom closet
door.
Figure 9-1 Figure 9-2
Figure 10-1
(Report Summary continued)
11) Deck stringers are split Rotted posts. Handrails very loose,
post should have been installed every 6 feet. Loose soffit, looks
like soft wood behind ledger. Deck needs repair work. Bump out has
been pulled down do to improper framing.
Figure 11-1 Figure 11-2
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Figure 12-1
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Figure 14-1
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Figure 16-1
(Report Summary continued)
Heating 17) Some minor surface rust found in furnace. Bad seal at
duct work connection to furnace Very dirty furnace should be
serviced and cleaned
Figure 17-1 Figure 17-2
Figure 19-1
Figure 21-1
Figure 22-1
(Report Summary continued)
21) Water heater appears to be leaking wet underneath if it.
Appears to have flame exiting base and a burning paint off.
Figure 23-1
22) Grey poly pipe known to leak at joints and there has been
multiple know failures and class action law suits.
Figure 24-1
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Figure 27-1
Figure 28-1
Figure 28-2
26) Too close combustibles, becareful of coals popping out. Hearth
is cracked minor issue.
Figure 29-1
Figure 30-1