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Serving
Maryland,  DC, Virginia

  Lic # 0029971
301-926-0358  wcgosman@gmail.com

            
 
    

PART 1.  INSPECTION DETAILS    (under revision)
PART 2.  DEFECTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS                

 

CLIENT:

PROPERTY:

Mailing address :

Property is : 

Telephone (H) (O)

Owner:

Fee $:

Agent:

INSPECTION DATA

Type of building:  

Inspector:

Estimated age: (yrs)

Recent weather: Approx. Temperature:

Estimated age of major renovation or improvement (yrs)

Date:                                    Time:

Time inspector                 arrived:                        left:

HOME

HEATING

ENERGY USE

ROOF, ATTIC

SUMMARY

COOLING

WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS

GUTTERS, DRAINAGE

STRUCTURE, BASEMENT

PLUMBING

WINDOWS, DOORS

DECKS, GARAGE

ELECTRICAL

KITCHEN

EXTERIOR

MAJOR EXPENSES

OVERALL CONDITION

Good with no major defects
Above average maintenance
Reasonable maintenance
Suffers from deferred maintenance
Suffers from extreme deferred maintenance

Good with no major overwhelming defects
Needs average upgrading for a house of its age
Needs above average upgrading
Needs moderate rehabilitation
Needs substantial rehabilitation

MAJOR CONCERNS AND SUMMARY

1. BASIC STRUCTURE
Frame Frame with brick veneer Masonry Steel and concrete Other
Townhouse party walls are:
Masonry Gypsum Uncertain

  NA ACC MAR UNS

1.1 SETTLEMENT OF STRUCTURE    Normal settlement cracks: Foundation Slab

1.2 FOUNDATION Concrete Masonry Other

1.3 FLOOR SAG

1.4 VISIBLE FLOOR JOISTS

1.5 VISIBLE SILL PLATES

1.6 VISIBLE GIRDERS, POSTS, and, COLUMNS

1.7 OUTER WALLS

1.8 VISIBLE ROOF FRAMING

2. TERMITES
Signs of substantial termite infestation (independent termite certification recommended)
Minor signs found at:

3. BASEMENT
N/A  None-slab   Full  Partial  Crawlspace
Limited access due to     
Finished area      Finished ceiling, approximately          %  Storage

3.1 WATER PENETRATION AND SEEPAGE
Dry at time of inspection Minor signs of past seepage Signs of major water problem

Likely source: Surface runoff Clogged drain Interior leak Roof, gutters Underground   Condensation

Likely remedy: Re-grade Dehumidifier Gutter work Open drains Sump pump and drain tile
other

Sump pump: Working Not working Not tested Sump well only Likely concealed drain tile
Satisfactory discharge of water Unsatisfactory discharge Discharge uncertain

3.2 FLOOR
N/A Concrete Wood Carpet Dirt or gravel Thin uneven concrete slab

3.3 HEATING and COOLING
N/A Main system Electric units Gas heaters Other

Comments:

3.4 BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE N/A

No access/not inspected We would recommend access be provided

Entered Viewed from opening
Concrete slab Bare dirt Vapor barrier
Vented to the outside
Vented within the thermal envelope of the structure

Satisfactory Unsatisfactory New vapor barrier recommended
Signs of condensation or mildew

4. ELECTRICAL

(To accommodate major/minor appliances at least a 150 amp service is recommended if a heavy-up is contemplated)

4.1 ENTRANCE CABLE
Approximate ampacity amps
110 volts only 110/220 volts. Other
Aluminum CopperOverhead service Underground service

Condition: Acceptable Marginal Unsatisfactory

4.2 SERVICE PANELS     Located in: 
Separate main breaker
Yes No
Approximate ampacity amps                            
110 volt only   110/220 volts Other
Circuit breakers Fuses

Condition main panel: Acceptable Marginal Unsatisfactory

Condition grounding:   Acceptable Marginal Unsatisfactory Uncertain

Condition sub-panel:    Acceptable Marginal Unsatisfactory

4.3 220 VOLT CIRCUITS
Copper  Aluminum N/A


Condition:
Acceptable Marginal Unsatisfactory

4.4 110 VOLT BRANCH CIRCUITS
Copper Aluminum
Signs of knob and tube or wood conduit
GFI circuits (tested off) and wired to:
Garage Bathrooms Half bath
Exterior outlets Kitchen counters

Additional circuits would be suggested in at least the following places:

4.5 110 VOLT RECEPTACLES & LIGHTING FIX.
2 prong outlets 3 prong outlets
Door bell
Outside lighting fixtures
Closet lights
Recessed lights in top floor ceiling

(These are spot checked only)
Outlets wired with reversed polarity
N/A Working Not working Not tested
N/A Working Not working Not tested
N/A Working Not working Safe Not safe Uncertain
N/A Working Not working Safe Not safe Uncertai

4.6 Smoke detectors None
Basement
First floor
Top floor

Carbon Monoxide detectors recommended
Working Not working Not tested
Working Not working Not tested
Working Not working Not tested

Central vacuum, intercom, security systems, telephone TV wiring, or other low voltage wiring are not tested or inspected.

5. HEATING 4
5.1 HEATING SYSTEM
 
Central:
Forced air Forced water Gravity water Steam Gravity air Fan coil water
  Space:  
Forced Gravity Aux. electric Other
 
5.2 SOURCE OF ENERGY (Electrical continuity tests are not always done) N/A NOP ACC MAR UNS
.1 Gas:          Supply            F        Return            F         
.2 Electric:   Supply            F        Return            F          Heat pump with auxiliary heat          F         
.3 Oil:         Supply             F        Return             F
Net stack                   F (not always done)
Oil tank:
Indoors Outdoors Buried in ground
Oil burner (s): Approximate age:
                                   
.4 Solid fuel         
5.3 HEATING UNIT (S) AND SYSTEMS
Replacement likely within next three years
Yes No Uncertain
Approximate age           Zones           Approximate capacity           k Btu
Unheated finished space:
Basement Attic Enclosed porch Other
In our judgment heating may also prove insufficient in the following areas
none likely
 
  N/A NOP ACC MAR UNS
5.4 Furnace or heat pump         
.1 Heating plant (s) or heat exchange (s)         
.2 Blower (s): Belt drive Direct drive Need regular lubrication Lubrication uncertain         
.3 Filtration: Disposable or cleanable Electronic air cleaner Other         
.4 Humidifier Spray Evaporator Humidistat         
.5 Emergency switch or controls         
.6 Back-up emergency heating F         

.7

        

.8 Ducts and registers 
    Ducts: General condition:
a
    Registers (Spot checked) :
    Returns (spot checked):
    Air flow:

                                   
5.5 Boiler: No signs of leakage Signs of leakage Water supply: Manual Automatic         
.1 Fire box or burners   Start      psi       F    End      psi      F         
.2 Gauges: Adequate relief valves Inadequate relief valves         
.3 Circulating pump        Approx. age                  Lubrication necessary Yes No         
.4 System is: Closed with compression tank Open with expansion tank         
.5 Emergency switch (s) and controls         
.6         
.7 Radiators or convectors: Hot water radiators Steam radiators One pipe Two pipe
Radiant floor or ceiling (Under many weather conditions the adequacy and operation of these systems can not be evaluated)
Was the system run long enough to fully test the distribution system ?
Yes No
Bleeder valves are accessible and usable?
Yes No
                 

                 

5.6 Individual heating units: It is not possible to predict probability of replacement
Electric resistant, convection Electric resistance, fan Fan coil, central water
Heat pump Space heaters Solid fuel stove (s) Other
Air filtration:
Blowers     
Needs regular lubrication      Uncertain of lubrication/no oil ports found
Smoke pipe (s)



                          
 

6. FIREPLACES AND FLUES

6.1 HEATING AND HOT WATER FLUES VENT THROUGH N/A NA ACC MAR UNS
Metal Masonry Lined Unlined HTPV or Plastic
Appears to draw adequately
Yes No
Visible vent pipe and connectors (Interior of liners are not inspected)


     

6.2. FIREPLACES N/A
Located in:
a. Prefabricated metal fireplace :(adequacy of installation and safety cannot be determined)
b. Masonry fireplace: Has metal heat recovery system
Yes No
c. Damper:
Needs repair or replacement None
d. Flue
Masonry Lined Unlined Metal Needs sweeping Yes No
e. Outside air supply:
Yes No Recommended Glass door Yes No



     
     
     
     

Located in:
a. Prefabricated metal fireplace :(adequacy of installation and safety cannot be determined)
b. Masonry fireplace: Has metal heat recovery system
Yes No
c. Damper:
Needs repair or replacement None
d. Flue
Masonry Lined Unlined Metal Needs sweeping Yes No
e. Outside air supply:
Yes No Recommended Glass door Yes No


     
     
     
     

6.3 Wood stoves or stove inserts may have been added to the house: Yes
 
7. COOLING
 
The system was not operated or tested as it was below 60 F overnight
7.1 COOLING SYSTEM
Energy source:         
Electric      Gas         Other
System type:            
Central air low-velocity   Central air high-velocity Central water Window units
Central distribution: 
Shared heating ducts         Separate air conditioning ducts
Un-cooled finished space:
Basement Enclosed porch Top floor Other
In our judgment cooling may also prove insufficient in the following areas:
None likely
7.2 COOLING PLANT (S)
Replacement likely within next three years
Yes No Uncertain
Approximate age                Zones            Approximate capacity        k Btu or       tons.
Condensation disposal appears:      
Satisfactory  Unsatisfactory Questionable
Condensation discharged through:  
Gravity pipe to floor drain or plumbing fixture Pump Other
 
  NA ACC MAR UNS
7.2.1 A/C      Supply temperature                F Return             F      
7.2.2 Air filtration      
       
       
       
 
8. PLUMBING
8.1 WATER SUPPLY/DISPOSAL
Supply:   
Public    Non-public                    Disposal:   Public    Non-public
We do not inspect non-public water supply or waste disposal systems. These are usually inspected by county authorities at transfer of property, but private inspection by specialists is also suggested. Nor is it possible to tell if a building has a non-public waste disposal system; this information should be supplied by the seller.
8.2 DRAINAGE AND WATER PRESSURE
Did back-up occur in sanitary waste lines?   
Yes No
Did back up occur in plumbing fixtures?      
Yes No
Functional flow, water pressure:                  
Satisfactory Fair Weak Unsatisfactory
8.3 WATER HEATER Approximate age yrs Replacement likely next three years? Yes No Uncertain
Fuel:
Gas Electric Oil
Capacity of tank: gallons, should be sufficient for:
1-2 people 2-4 people 4-6 people
Adequate pressure/temperature relief valve?
Yes No Uncertain
8.4 TYPES OF PIPE N/A ACC MAR UNS
Main entrance pipe:      
Plumbing supply pipes:      
Waste pipes:      
Gas pipes :      
8.5 Well Deep Shallow Uncertain
Pump turns on at      psi      Turns off at      psi
(We can not determine the age of the pump, but these normally last 4 to 12 years)
Holding tank
Water conditioning equipment:
Yes   No -these are not inspected, but many houses with wells need them
     
     
     
     
8.6 HOSE BIBS
House has hose bibs:
Frostless type Manual shut off sill cock type
8.7 INTERIOR FLOOR DRAIN: Yes No Uncertain
Comments:

9. KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY APPLIANCES
Testing of appliances is brief and superficial. No attempt is made to test oven self cleaning, clocks, temperature or the accurate workings of controls. It is only through normal use or hiring manufacturers' service representative that some problems may come to light; a clothes washer, for example, can really only be tested with a full load.                                                                                                         N/A ACC MAR UNS

9.1 Oven Electric Gas Door sprung How many      
9.2 Stove Electric Gas Pilot Electric ignition      
9.3 Cook top Electric Gas Pilot Electric ignition      
9.4 Refrigerator Door gasket: Ok Worn Door latch: Ok Broken
Freezer Door gasket:
Ok Worn Door latch: Ok Broken
     
9.5 Disposal Leaks Yes No Very noisy Yes No      
9.6 Dishwasher Rusted tub No Minor Major Rusted door No Minor Major
Door gasket
Ok Torn Worn Signs of leaks Yes No
     
9.7 Stove hood Appears vented outside Re circulating      
9.8 Microwave Leakage Yes No Not tested      
9.9 Countertops Chipped Worn Scratched Burned      
9.10 Cabinets Wall cabinets Nailed Screwed      
9.11 Washer      
9.12 Dryer Electric Gas Appears vented to outside Un vented      
9.13      
 
10. ENERGY USE AND VENTILATION
10.1 WINDOWS Single pane Storms Insulated glass (Condensation on metal window frames is unavoidable)
10.2 PATIO DOORS Single pane Storms Insulated glass
10.3 ATTIC INSULATION Approximate thickness inches loose batts fiberglass rock wool cellulose
urea-formaldehyde foam polystyrene type foam vermiculite
Additional insulation
strongly recommended Additional insulation suggested
10.4 ATTIC VENTILATION Gable vents Ridge vents Soffitt vents Gravity vents Fan (thermostat Yes No)
Additional ventilation is recommended
10.5 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FROM SPOT CHECKS N/A ACC MAR UNS
.1 Caulking      
.2 Window weather-stripping      
.3 Door weather-stripping      
.4 Insulation on band joists      
.5 Insulation in crawlspace      
.6 Insulation on basement ducts      
.7 Insulation on attic ducts      
.8 Insulation on access to attic hatch or stairs      
.9 Attic fan (does not run in moderate or cold weather Not running      
.10 Whole house fan (Should be insulated in heating season)      
.11 Storm windows Clear or add weep holes      
.12 Ventilation below interior doors ( 1/2" needed for furnace. 3/4" for heat pump)      
.13 Thermostat St