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| Your Inspection Report
Once we've completed your home inspection, you'll receive a detailed report of your home's condition that correlates directly to our educational Home Resource Guide. The Home Resource Guide provides detailed specifics about every single area of your home, with information on how to keep your home maintained and operating as it should for years to come. Below are sample images of our Detailed Home Inspection Report and the corresponding pages in our Home Resource Guide: Roof Wood Rafters The rafters are conventional wood framing. See Articles 1G.00, 1G.04 and 1G.15 for more information. Exterior We evaluated the exterior in accordance with the standards of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)which includes the visible and accessible claddings, flashings, doors, drainage, and surrounding grounds whichmay have an adverse affect on the building. If problems were identified by random testing, you should assume that similar problems exist in like items that were not selected for testing. |
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Amateur workmanship is always to be interpreted as heightened risk of unseen or unobserved deficiencies. Areas of amateur workmanship are often heightened maintenance areas also. If indications of amateur workmanship were noted, you should have a specialist check for other occurrences of amateur work, that were not visible at the time of the inspection, and obtain a complete diagnosis and repair estimate. This building inspection is not intended to determine compliance with national or local codes. In accordance with NAHI standards, we do not inspect screening, shutters, awnings or other seasonal accessories, fences, geological conditions, recreational facilities or outbuildings. Buildings constructed before 1978 may contain lead based paint. Testing for lead based paint is beyond the scope of this inspection. Areas that were, in our opinion, unsafe or not readily accessible were not inspected. Noted defects or concerns should be evaluated by a specialist before the end of your inspection contingency period because additional deficiencies may be discovered through in-depth investigation. See Articles 2A and 3A for more information. |
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Walls General Information The exterior wall covering is the first line of defense of the vertical building structure from the elements. It is critical that regular maintenance be performed to the exterior wall materials to keep water out, as well as to protect against the wind and temperature changes. Wall Covering The exterior wall surface is brick. See Articles 1B.00 and 2A.02 for more information. The exterior wall surface is wood board siding. See Article 2A.02 for more information. The siding is loose at the north side of the house . The siding provides important weather protection for the building structure, and should be repaired or replaced. See Article 2C.09 and 2C.24 for more information. The siding and trim are in contact with the earth. This condition can allow insects and moisture to deteriorate the siding and trim and the underlying structure. Regrading of the landscaping in this area is needed to expose the foundation and provide an air space between the soil and the siding and trim. This can help prevent further deterioration of the materials and structure. See Article 2C.16 for more information. Trim The exterior trim is wood. See Article 2A.00 for more information. Doors There are wood exterior doors. See Articles 2A.02 and 7A.02 for more information. Windows There are wood framed windows. See Articles 7A.02 and 7C.03 for more information. Soffits The soffit is wood. See Article 2A.01 for more information. Facias The fascia is wood. See Article 2A.01 for more information. Attachments Decks The railings at the deck are not "child-safe". This means that the spacing between the balusters is wider than 4 inches. Corrections should be made to the railing construction to prevent a child from passing through the railing. See Articles 2C.03 and 2C.04 for more information. |
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Roof Asphalt Shingle Roof The asphalt shingle roof was inspected by walking on it. The asphalt shingle roofing appears to be 8 to 15 years old. See Article 3C.03 for more information. Drainage Systems There are attached aluminum gutters and downspouts. See Article 3A.00 for more information. Flashings There are visible metal flashings on the roof. All roof flashings require periodic maintenance. See Articles 2C.18 and 3C.07 for more information. The flashings at the chimney appear to be leaking or showing signs of separation. This can allow moisture intrusion into the structure and could cause more extensive damage. Repair or replacement of the flashings is needed. See Articles 3A.00, 3C.07 and 2C.18 for more information. |
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| Chimneys General Information The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a Level II chimney inspection be performed upon sale of a property. Level II inspections use video scanning or other means to examine all accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior. You should contact a qualified chimney inspector to obtain a Level II inspection. Brick Chimney A brick chimney is located at the ridge of the roofline. See Articles 2A.00 and 3A.00 for more information. The cap (crown) of the brick chimney is cracked or deteriorated. This can allow water into the masonry, causing deterioration and damage. Seal, repair or replace the cap as needed. See Article 1B.04 for more information. Grounds General Information It is important to remember that the ground surrounding the building should slope away at a rate of approximately one inch per foot for 4 to 6 feet, to carry surface water away from the foundation. Similarly, downspouts should extend approximately 4 to 6 feet from the building to carry roof water away. Water that is not directed away from the foundation is frequently the cause of wet basements. However, you should keep the ground approximately 6 inches below the top of the foundation. Ground which is too high will promote wood rot and provide easy access for wood destroying insects. See Articles 1D and 1S for more information. Also, you should not allow trees, shrubs or vines to touch or hang over the building. Doing so traps moisture against the building, which may cause damage, promote the growth of moss, fungus and rot or attract insects. Driveways There is an asphalt driveway. See Article 1S.02 for more information. Walkways There are concrete walks. See Article 1S.16 for more information. |
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Branch Circuit Wiring System General Information The branch circuit wiring system delivers power from the overcurrent devices in the distribution panel to the major appliance, general lighting and outlet circuits in the building. Major appliances, such as electric ranges, water heaters, clothes dryers, etc., are usually supplied by dedicated circuits, which serve no other loads. Lighting and general purpose outlets are usually grouped together into a few circuits throughout the building. The wires that carry power throughout the building must be large enough to carry the intended load and must be run so that they will not be subject to damage. In homes with older wiring, you should have a qualified electrician check the adequacy of the branch circuit wiring system. Wires run outside the building must be approved for exterior use.Extension cords should never be used as permanent wiring. See Article 5A.00 for more information. Conductors Wiring for major appliances is stranded aluminum. Wiring for general lighting is copper. Wiring Methods Non-metallic ("Romex") wiring is used in the building. See Article 5A.11 for more information. Flexible armored cable ("BX") is used in the building. See Article 5A.09 for more information. Wires are spliced together in open air under the kitchen sink. This is hazardous and may cause fire or electrocution. Splices should be installed in a covered junction box by a qualified electrician. See Article 5C.08 for more information. |
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Wiring Devices General Information Wiring devices, such as lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, provide access to electrical power throughout the building. To be safe, they must be installed properly and replaced when worn. Ground fault and arc fault protection should be provided in all locations required by current codes. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be provided on every level of the building, especially in sleeping areas. Exterior metal components should be grounded to the earth. A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles were inspected, in accordance with ASHI standards. If problems were noted, you should have a qualified electrician check all similar devices, since similar problems may exist in other devices. See Articles 5A.12-20 for more information. Lighting Fixtures "Hi Hat" recessed light fixtures are used in this building. See Articles 5A.16 and 5C.50 for important information about insulation and lamp size. Receptacles Receptacles are generally of the 3-hole grounding type. See Article 5A.08 for more information. One or more cover plates are missing. This is a safety hazard. Recommend replacing the cover plates. See Article 5C.29 for more information. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are safety devices designed to help prevent injury to people caused by electric shock. They are currently required to be used in all wet and damp locations such as kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, garages, laundry and outside. Older buildings, built before these requirements took effect, may not have this protection in all of these locations. It is relatively inexpensive to add this protection. Critical equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, security systems, garage door openers, sump pumps, sewage ejector pumps and alarms, should not be powered by GFCI's because the equipment will not operate if the GFCI trips. See Articles 5A.12 and 5C.40 for more information. Smoke Detectors One or more smoke detectors are present in the building. These were not tested. You should test all smoke detectors as soon as you occupy the property and monthly thereafter. See Article 5A.20 for more information about recommended locations and proper maintenance. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide detectors are missing at one or more recommended locations. See Article 6E for more information about recommended locations and proper maintenance. |
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