Home Inspection Report of 512 Powers Ave. Madison, WI For ... · Does Gutter/downspout system appear to be in working order: ☐Yes ☒No Gutters need cleaning: ☒Yes ☐No ☐ Repair

Home Inspection Report of 512 Powers Ave. Madison, WI

For Movin Out inc. & Randy Miller

Prepared by Ron Miller Inspections LLC September 17, 2014 Inv. #5580

Ron Miller Inspector. License #360-106

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INTERIOR KITCHEN:

Electrical Outlets: Acceptable ☒Yes ☐No Lights: Acceptable ☒Yes ☐No

Walls & Ceiling: OK

Windows: OK

Plumbing: OK

Comments: Floor covering may need repair soon.

☐Recommended installing GFCI Outlets within 6 feet of the sink.

Living Room:


Walls & Ceiling: OK

Windows: OK

Comments:

Bedroom One:


Walls & Ceiling: OK

Windows: OK

Comments:

Bedroom Two:


Walls & Ceiling: OK

Windows: OK

Comments:

Bedroom Three:


Walls & Ceiling: OK

Windows: OK

Comments:



Bathroom One:


Ventilation: ☒Fan: ☐Window: Acceptable ☒Yes ☐No

GFCI: Acceptable ☒Yes ☐No

Sink: Works

Tub/Shower: Works

Toilet: Works

Walls & Ceiling: OK

Window: N/A

Comments:

Attic:

Accessible: ☒Yes ☐No

How inspected: ☒From ladder at access ☐Walked in ☐ Not Inspected

Comments: OK

Basement:

Foundation Type: Poured Concrete Cracks in Foundation: ☒Yes ☐No

☐ Needs Repair ☐ Needs Further Evaluation From Qualified Contractor.

Comments: Slab on grade. NOTE: To keep basement dry, maintain proper grade around house, maintain gutters, downspouts and window wells. Run a dehumidifier in basement during summers.

Plumbing:

Water Supply: ☒City ☐Well

Water Main: ☒Copper ☒Galvanized ☐Lead ☐Plastic

Supply Lines: ☒Copper ☐Galvanized ☐Lead ☐Plastic

Drain lines: ☒PVC ☒Cast Iron ☐Galvanized ☐Copper ☒Old/Worn

☐ Needs Further Evaluation From Qualified Contractor.

Comments: OK



Water Heater:

Brand: Contender Fuel: ☒Gas ☐Electric ☐Oil

Size: 40 gal. Estimated age: 1 Year

Properly vented: ☒Yes ☐No ☐Chimney flue needs liner installed.

Relief valve: ☒Yes ☐No Discharge pipe: ☒ Yes ☐No

Run within 6” of floor: ☒Yes ☐No

☐Due to the age of water heater, life expectancy is questionable.

Comments: OK

Electrical:

Service: ☒Overhead ☐Underground

Main Panel Location: Kitchen hallway Subpanel Location: N/A

☒Breakers ☐Fuses Amps/Volts: 100/240 Appears grounded: ☒Yes ☐No

Wiring: ☒Copper ☐Aluminum ☐Knob & tube

☐ Needs Further Evaluation From Qualified Contractor.

Comments: OK NOTE: All the following electrical outlets should be GFCI protected: any within 6 feet of a water supply; on the exterior; in the garage or in basement.

Heating Plant:

Brand Name: Contender Type: Boiler

Fuel: Nat. Gas Estimated age: 1 year

Recommend inspection: ☒Yes ☐No Thermostat fired furnace: ☒Yes ☐No

Air Filter: Replace ☒Yes ☐No Size: 16X25X1

Humidifier: ☐Yes ☒No ☐Sings of leaks ☐Service ☐Remove

Heat exchanger: ☐Visible ☒Not Visible ☐Appears to be cracks

☐Condensation leaks ☐Needs repair ☒Rust / Corrosion

NOTE: Heat exchanger should be checked yearly for cracks and leaks.

☒Due to age/or condition of furnace, life expectancy is questionable.

A/C brand name: N/A Estimated age:

☐A/C tested ☒Problem detected ☐A/C not tested due to outside temperature

☐A/C needs cleaning: ☐Condensing unit and/or ☐Coils

☐Due to age/or condition of A/C, life expectancy is questionable.

Comments: Have furnace serviced yearly.

NOTE: Ron Miller Inspections recommends inspection of all heating plants by a licensed technician at least once a year.



Home Safety:

Smoke Detectors: ☒Yes ☐No ☒Battery ☐Electric

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: ☒Yes ☐No ☐Battery ☐Electric

Additional Detectors Needed: ☐Yes ☒No

Location(s): All bedrooms and hallways.

EXTERIOR

Roof: NOTE: Any roof over 12 years old is past its life expectancy and should be inspected annually.

How inspected: ☒From ground with binoculars ☐From ladder at eaves

☐Walked On roof ☐Snow / Ice limits views of Roof

Covering Type: Asphalt comp. shingles

Overall condition: ☐Good ☐Fair ☒Poor

Estimated age: as per condition of covering: 16+years ☐ Repair ☒ Replace

☒Roof needs further evaluation by professional roofing contractor.

Comments: Roof shingles nearing end of useful life and should be replaced.

Valleys, Ridge, Flashings & Skylight(s):

Condition: ☐Good ☐Fair ☒Poor

☒Flashing needs to be sealed to roof ☐ Rust on flashing

☐Missing or loose nails/staples ☒Replace flashing ☐Valleys appear to be worn

Comments: Replace all flashings on roof when reroofing. NOTE: All flashing should be sealed to roof with roofing tar or roofing cement every 3-4 years or as needed.

Chimney:

Type: ☐Brick ☐Stone ☒Metal ☐Sided ☐Other

Condition: ☐Good ☐Fair ☒Poor

☐Chimney needs further evaluation from mason or chimney contractor.

☐ Repair ☐ Replace ☒ Remove

Comments: May want to remove chimney when reroofing. NOTE: Chimney flashing should be sealed on the roof with roofing tar or roofing cement every 3-4 years

or as needed. Keep chimney flashing sealed into chimney with silicone caulk.



Gutters & Down Spouts:

Does Gutter/downspout system appear to be in working order: ☐Yes ☒No

Gutters need cleaning: ☒Yes ☐No ☐ Repair ☐ Replace

Comments: OK NOTE: All downspouts should drain water a minimum of 3 -5 feet away from foundation walls. All gutters

should be cleaned at least 4 times a year.

Grading and Drainage:

Does water appear to drain away from foundation: ☐Yes ☒No

Poor drainage on: ☐Front of building ☒Back of building ☒Side(s) of building

☒Recommend re-grading or landscaping the earth around the building so that all

surface water drains away from the foundation walls.

Comments: Needs work. NOTE: Maintain a grade around the building that slopes away from the building. This will drain and divert

surface water away from the foundation walls and help keep basement dry. (This includes all flatwork

such as patio, driveway, sidewalks, stoops. Etc.)

Siding:

Type: Hard board

General condition: ☐Good ☒Fair ☒Poor ☒ Repair ☐ Replace

Comments: Replace damaged siding on top of garage roof when reroofing. NOTE: All siding should be washed at least once a year. Wood siding should be kept well sealed to

prolong life of siding. Scrape, prime and paint wood siding every 3-5 years or as needed, replacing any

damaged pieces.

Exterior Trim:

General condition: ☐Good ☒Fair ☐Poor ☐ Repair ☐ Replace

Comments: OK NOTE: All wood trim should be scraped, primed and painted or stained every 3-4 years or as needed,

replacing any soft or rotting trim. Wrapped trim should be cleaned at least once a year.

Garage:

Garage present: ☒Yes ☐No

☒Attached ☐Detached ☒1-car ☐2-car ☐3-car ☐Other

NOTE: If garage in under a living space, no not idle autos in garage and do not leave garage door open.

Comments: OK



DEFECTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Maintain a grade around the house that will drain and divert all surface water away from the foundation walls.

2. Replace roof shingles and any bad roof sheathing. Replace all flashing on roof when reroofing.

3. Replace damaged siding above garage roof when reroofing.

Roof shingles are 16 years old and curling at corners. There are soft spots in roof.



Moss & lichens growing on roof shingles indicate shingles are holding moisture.

Replace small section of siding above garage roof when reroofing.



Water drains towards house in back due to incorrect pitch of patio blocks. Repair.

Kitchen has GFCI outlets by sink.



Bathroom has GFCI outlet and power exhaust fan vented to outside.

All 3 bedrooms and living room are in good condition.



Thank you for using Ron Miller Inspections LLC

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Home Inspection Report of 512 Powers Ave. Madison, WI For ... · Does Gutter/downspout system appear to be in working order: ☐Yes ☒No Gutters need cleaning: ☒Yes ☐No ☐ Repair