Building Inspection Report
Inspection Date:
Prepared For:
Prepared By:
Atkison Inspection Service
PO Box 14536
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-4536
480-342-9779
480-342-8435 Fax
Report Number:
Inspector:
Table Of Contents
Report Overview 3
Structural Components 4
Exterior Components 5
Roofing System 6
Electrical System 7
Heating System 8
Cooling / Heat Pump System 9
Insulation / Ventilation 10
Plumbing System 11
Interior Components 12
Appliances 13
Fireplaces & Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 14
Pool 15
This is a well-built ten (10) year old (approximate age) home. As with all homes, ongoing maintenance is required and improvements to the systems of the home will be needed over time. The improvements that are recommended in this report are not considered unusual for a home of this age and location. Please remember that there is no such thing as a perfect home.
For your convenience, the following conventions have been used in this report.
Major Concern: a system or component that is considered significantly deficient or is unsafe. Significant deficiencies need to be corrected and, except for some safety items, are likely to involve significant expense.
Safety Issue: denotes a condition that is unsafe and in need of prompt attention.
Repair: denotes a system or component which is missing or which needs corrective action to assure proper and reliable function.
Improve: denotes improvements which are recommended but not required.
Monitor: denotes a system or component needing further investigation and/or monitoring in order to determine if repairs are necessary.
Please note that those observations listed under “Discretionary Improvements” are not essential repairs, but represent logical long-term improvements.
· For the purpose of this report, it is assumed that the house faces north.
All components designated for inspection in the ASHIâ Standards of Practice are inspected, except as may be noted in the “Limitations of Inspection” sections within this report.
It is the goal of the inspection to put a homebuyer in a better position to make a buying decision. Not all improvements will be identified during this inspection. Unexpected repairs should still be anticipated. The inspection should not be considered a guarantee or warranty of any kind.
This inspection is visual only. A representative sample of building components are viewed in areas that are accessible at the time of the inspection. No destructive testing or dismantling of building components is performed.
Please refer to the pre-inspection contract for a full explanation of the scope of the inspection.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Dry weather conditions prevailed at the time of the inspection.
The estimated outside temperature was 105 degrees F.
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather conditions leading up to the inspection have been relatively dry.
Foundation: ·Poured Concrete
Floor Structure: ·Slab on Grade
Wall Structure: ·Wood Frame
Columns: ·None
Ceiling Structure: ·Trusses
Roof Structure: ·Trusses ·Waferboard Sheathing
No repair to structural components is necessary at this time.
As we have discussed and as described in your inspection contract, this is a visual inspection limited in scope by (but not restricted to) the following conditions:
· Structural components concealed behind finished surfaces could not be inspected.
· Only a representative sampling of visible structural components were inspected.
· Furniture and/or storage restricted access to some structural components.
· Engineering or architectural services such as calculation of structural capacities, adequacy, or integrity are not part of a home inspection.
Please also refer to the pre-inspection contract for a detailed explanation of the scope of this inspection.
Wall Covering: ·Stucco
Eaves, Soffits, And Fascias: ·Open Rafters
Exterior Doors: ·Solid Wood ·Sliding Glass
Window Frames: ·Metal
Entry Driveways: ·Concrete
Entry Walkways And Patios: ·Concrete ·Flagstone
Porches, Decks, Steps, Railings: ·None
Overhead Garage Door(s): ·Two Aluminum ·One Automatic Opener Installed
Surface Drainage: ·Level Grade
Fencing: ·Masonry
The auto reverse mechanism on the overhead garage door responded properly to testing. This safety feature should be tested regularly as a door that doesn’t reverse can injure someone or fall from the ceiling. Refer to the owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer for more information.
1. Repair: The casing around the service door to the garage needs to be sealed (caulked) to the exterior wall in order to avoid damage due to storm water penetration.
5. Repair: The area in front of the main electric service panel on the exterior should be kept clear of shrubs in order to provide easy and safe access to the panel.
6. Monitor: Common minor settling cracks were observed in the exterior walls of the house. The location, size, and shape of these cracks are common and do not indicate structural concerns. No improvement is required.
As we have discussed and as described in your inspection contract, this is a visual inspection limited in scope by (but not restricted to) the following conditions:
· A representative sample of exterior components was inspected rather than every occurrence of components.
· The inspection does not include an assessment of geological, geo-technical, or hydrological conditions, or environmental hazards.
Please also refer to the pre-inspection contract for a detailed explanation of the scope of this inspection.
As we have discussed and as described in your inspection contract, this is a visual inspection limited in scope by (but not restricted to) the following conditions:
· Not all of the roof sheathing is inspected, from the underside, for evidence of leaks.
· Interior finishes may disguise prior leaks.
Please also refer to the pre-inspection contract for a detailed explanation of the scope of this inspection.