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Residential Home Inspection Report

Property Address:

City/State:

Client:

Type of Inspection:

Date of Inspection:

Contact Person:

Inspector:

Inspector's Signature:

File #:

General Comments Regarding This Inspection

Ronald A. Werder

Residential

Home

Inspection

Report

Werder

Home

Inspections, Inc.

819 Kandiyohi Avenue

Willmar, MN 56201

(320)231-1614

r.werder@charter.net

Certified Member

#2204743

American Society of

Home Inspectors

2002 Anywhere Street

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

General Home Inspection

September 17, 2002

Buyer's Agent

02359

Model City, USA

NOTE: The results from the radon test will follow under a separate cover.

Ronald A. Werder

INSPECTI ON AGREEMENT

The Inspector listed abov e conducts this inspection , to th e exten t feasib le, based on Standards of Practice an d Code of

Ethics set forth b y the A merican Society of Home Ins pectors (a copy is availab le upon request). A written report will foll ow

the field inspection. Each inspection includes only those items, systems, and components expressly identified in the written

report. This inspection is essentially v is ual, it is not technically exhaustiv e, an d does n ot imply that every defect was found.

Laten t, con cealed, or in accessib le defects & prob lems are excluded from this in spection. Floor coverin gs, furniture and

personal belongings are not disturbed during the inspection. The equipment & appliances included in this inspection are

tested for response to normal controls only , when possi bl e. The equipment and appli ances i ncluded i n thi s i nspection are not

disman tled, other than normal service panels which can be freely and easily removed.

A carbon monoxide test will be conducted inside the home measured in parts per million. This test is limited in scope and is

restricted to the condi ti ons i nside the house at the ti me of the i nspection. The conditi ons i nsi de the house can and wi l l

ch ange.

The heatin g appliance heat exchanger cannot b e v iewed without dismantli ng the un it. A specialist in h eating appliances wh o

is trained in dismantling the unit should be retained if the heat exchanger is desired to be visually inspected.

The written report is an ov erv iew of this inspection and supersedes the inspector's oral comments. This in s pection does not

in clude governmental code compliance. Th is ins pection is in tended to report whether a s ystem, item, or component th ereof i s

reason ably operating or functioning at the time of the inspection only.

This home inspection does not address the possible presen ce of radon gas, lead pain t or solder, asbestos, toxic or flammab le

ch emicals, or other h armful or env ironmen tall y un s afe substan ces. Th e possible presence of such items sh ould be iden ti fied

b y a specialist in the detection of these substan ces.

An inspection of private waste disposab le systems (such as septic systems) are not included in this h ome inspection. A lso,

this report does not in clude an inspection for wood destroying insects &/or pests. Specialists in th es e fields should be

con tacted if th ese in spections are desired.

The radon gas screening test (optional) reports on the lev e l of radon gas that the testing dev ice was ex posed to during its

ex posure in the hom e. The inspector assumes no liability for the accuracy of this report based on the environmental

conditions present at the time of the inspection. To the extent feasible, the testing device will be placed following EPA

protocols.

The inspector assumes no liability for the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or conditions, either current

or arisin g in the future, or any con sequen ti al damages, bodily injury, or property damage of any na ture that may occur.

IMPORTANT: This inspection and report are performed & prepared for the sole use of the

listed client. The inspector has no financial or business interest in this propert y. NO

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN CONCERNING THE BUILDINGS AND

EQUIP MENT OR THEI R FUTURE USEF ULNESS. The inspector assumes no liability to third

part ies in connection with this inspection and written report.

204743

PROPERTY A DDRESS:

CITY, STATE:

TYPE OF INSPECT ION:

CLIENT:

INSPECT ION DATE:

INSPECTOR: ASHI MEMBE R #:

Werder

Home

Inspections, Inc.

819 Kandiyohi Avenue Willmar, MN 56201

rw erder@w illmar.com

(320)231-1614 Fax (320)235-2284

INSPECTION AGREEMENT Page 2 of 17

2002 Anywhere Street

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

General Home Inspection

September 17, 2002

Model City, USA

GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INSPECTION

HOUSES FACES:

ESTIMATED AGE:

BUILDING TYPE:

NUMBER OF STORIES:

SPACE BELOW GRADE:

GENERAL CONDITIONS PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION

UTILITY STATUS:

OCCUPANCY:

PEOPLE PRESENT:

DEFINITIONS

Satisfactory:

Marginal:

UNSATISFACTORY:

Not Applicable:

Not Visible:

Comment:

Item is typical for age. Satisfactorily performing its in tended function .

Attention should be given to this item as it is performing only part of its intended function,

an d condition indicates pr eventative maintenance is desired.

Item is n ot adequately performing its inten ded function &/or h as an UNSAFE

condition.

Item does not apply to this structure.

Item was n ot located or was n ot v isible for in spection.

Informati onal remarks regardi ng th e particular item.

AREA:

STREET TYPE:

WATER SOURCE:

SEWAGE DISPOSAL:

GARAGE:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION Page 3 of 17

COVER PAGE Page 1

INSPECTION AGREEMENT Page 2

GENERAL INFORMATION Page 3

GROUNDS Page 4

EXTERIOR Page 5

ROOF Page 6

STRUCTURE Page 7

PLUMBING Page 8

CENTRAL HEATING Page 9

2nd CENTRAL HEATING (if applicable) Page 9b

CENTRAL COOLING & SUPPLEMENTARY HEATING Page 10

2nd CENTRAL COOLING (if applicable) Page 10b

ELECTRICAL Page 11

APPLIANCES Page 12

INTERIOR ROOMS Page 13

INTERIOR ROOMS, cont. Page 14

INTERIOR ROOMS, cont. Page 15

ATTIC Page 16

GARAGE Page 17

OUTBUILDING (if applicable) Page 17b

SOIL CONDITION:

WEATHER:

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Occupie d

with addition

25 years

East

One Family, Wood Framed

Public W aste Disposal

Attached, 1 stal l

Basement

Public Water Supply

Paved Through Street

Clear

All On

Dry

Client, Client's Agent

Town

One Story

65 degrees

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

GROUNDS

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING THE GROUNDS

1. SIDEWALKS

2. DRIVEWAY

3. PATIOS

4. GRADE & DRAINAGE

5. RETAINING WALLS

6. DECKS

7. PORCHES/BALCONIES

8. VEGETATION (as effects structure o nly)

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Satisfactory

Marginal

Not Applicable

concrete

Shrubs

Concrete

lot is basically flat

Mature trees

Not Applicable

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

Low grade exists next to the foundation in random areas around the

structure. Add soil and regrade to promote drainage away from the

structure.

Not Applicable

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

EXTERIOR

1. EXTERIOR WALL COVE RING

2. SOFFITS/FASCIA/TRIM

3. HOUSE WINDOWS

4. STORMS & SCREENS

5. BASEMENT WINDOW S

GENERA L COMMENTS REGARDING THE EXTER IOR

6. ENTRY DOORS

7. PATIO DOORS

8. PAINT & FINISHES (all areas)

9. FOUNDATION (exterior view only)

10. STOOPS/STAIRS/STEPS

11. CAULKING

12. EXTERIOR HOSE BIBBS

Composition:

Num ber of entry doors:

Num ber of patio do ors:

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Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Satisfactory

metal clad

sliders

wood, awning type

integral screens

meta l insul ated

paint

concrete block

concrete steps

vinyl l ap siding

vinyl

One

Satisfactory

two

Comment

Satisfactory

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

The screens were missi ng or not installed from some o f the windows at the

time of the i nspection.

ROOF

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING THE ROOF

2. FLAT ROOFING MATERIAL

PORTIONOFROOFVIEWED:

METHOD OF VIEWING:

STYLE OF ROOF:

1. SLOPED ROOFING MATERIAL

3. ROOF STRUCTURE

4. FLASHINGS/VALLEYS

5. APPLIANCE COMBUSTION FLUES

6. CHIM NEYS

7. GUTTER SYSTEM

8. MISC. ITEMS (skylights, antennas, etc.)

Number of chim neys:

Type of Roof Covering:

Reported age of roof covering:

Normal Life Span:

Estimated Remaining Useful Life:

Number of Layers:

Type of Roof Covering:

Reported age of roof covering:

Normal Life Span:

Estimated Remaining Useful Life:

Number of Layers:

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SLOPE OF ROOF:

one

20 years

Gable

asphalt shingles

roof was accessed

all

metal flashings

metal flue

aluminum

11 years

7-9 years

Medium

Not Applicable

Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Satisfactory

Marginal

Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Satisfactory

medium slope, gable style

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

The flashing around the electrical mast i s lifting. Secure and seal the

flashing to prevent leakage.

STRUCTURE

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENERA L COMMENTS REGARDING THE STRUCTURE

TYPE OF SPACE BELOW GRADE:

ACCESS TO SPACE BELOW GRADE:

1. BA SEMENT STAIRS

2. VISIBLE FOUNDATION WALL S

3. BASEMENT FLOOR

4. BEARING BEAMS & /or WA LLS

5. SUPPORT COLUMNS/PIERS

6. FIRST F LOOR STRUCTURE

7. INDICA TIONS OF MOISTURE

8. FLOOR DRAINAGE

10. VISIBLE INSULATION (in area below grade)

9. RELATED CRAWL SPACE ITEMS

Num ber of floor drains:

Num ber of sump pits:

Sump pumps discharge to:

STRUCTURE Page 7 of 17

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fiberglass batt in r im joist spaces

open, wood stairs

plywood sheathing

concrete

wood bearing wall

wood joists

stai ns

Basement

Interior stairway

concrete block

one

exterior

Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Satisfactory

Not Visible

Satisfactory

Marginal

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

Indications of past basement water entry were noted in random areas.

Improving the exterior drainage around the foundation, along with

maintaining the gutter/ down sp out system, should help minimize basement

water entry. Also, a "Beaver" water mitigation system has been installed to

help with water entry.

PLUM BING

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING THE PLUMBING

WATER SUPPLY FROM:

WASTE DISPOSAL TYPE:

1. MAIN WATER SERVICE PIPE

2. WAT E R SUPPLY PIPING

3. WASTE/DRAIN/VENT PIPING

4. MAIN WAST E CLEAN-OUT

5. WATER HEATER

MAKE:

SERIAL #:

FUEL:

SIZE:

LOCATION:

ESTIMATED AGE:

6. WATER HEATER VALVES

7. WATER HEATER VENTING

8. FUEL SUPPLY LINES

( visible areas)

9. PLUM BING FIXTURES (unfinished areas )

10. LAUNDRY CONNECTIONS

Main shut-off valve at:

Main supply pipe material:

Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve?

Cold W ater Shut Off Valve?

Location:

Dryer Fuel:

Dryer Vents to:

Washer Discharge:

(2nd water heater if applicable)

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Public Water Supply

Public Waste Disposal

GB94-175 1959

copper

ABS plastic

located a t the base of the main waste stack

basement

40 gallons

metal flue pipe, joins heating flue

black steel natural gas l ines

laundry tub

8years

natural gas

copper

water meter

Yes

Satisfactory

AO Smith

Satisfactory

Marginal

Satisfactory

basement

electric

exterior

drain stand tube

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

At start-up, combustion products were back drafting from the hood above

the water hea ter. This remained after several minutes of operation. This

should be checked regularly and the back-d rafting corrected if con tinu es.

The carbon monoxide levels were low.

CENTRAL HEATING

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENERA L COMMENTS REGARDING CENTRAL HEATING

1. HEATING APPLIANCE

2. DISTRIBUTION PIPES/DUCTS

SYSTEM DESIGN:

FUEL:

MAKE:

MODEL #:

SERIAL #:

SIZE:

LOCATION:

BLOWER/PUMP:

APPLIANCE CONT ROLS:

DRAFT REGULATOR:

ESTIMATED AGE:

3. THERMOSTAT(s)

5. E XPOSED FLUE PIPE S /AIR SUPPLY

6. CENTRAL HUMIDIFIER

MAKE:

4. AIR FILTER(s)

7. AIR-TO-AIR HEAT EXCHANGER

MAKE:

Num ber of Thermostats:

Type:

Locations:

Number of Zones:

Number of filters:

CENTRAL HE AT ING Page 9 of 17

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NOTE: due to the limitations of a v isual inspection, the

size /adequacy of the distribution system (duct/pipes)

cannot be fully determ ined. Con tact a qualified heating

contractor if an adequacy test is desired.

natural gas

forc ed air

VG-105AT-1CR

H63879681

Heil

105,000 btu/hr

high limit/fan control

basement

di rect drive blower

metal flue pipe

sheet metal ducts

one

integral draft hood

25 years

disposable fil ter

Satisfactory

Not Applicable

regular

centra l fi r st floor

one

vents t o dedicated metal flue, out the roof

Not Applicable

Comment

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

This unit is approa ching the end of its normal design life. It's re maining life

cannot be predicted. The carbon monoxide tests were negative and within

normal levels at the time of the inspection. Suggest plans begin to upgrade

the f urnace due to its age.

CENTRAL COOLING

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

SUPPLEMENTARY

HEATING

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING SUPPLEMENTARY HEATING

GENE RAL COMMENTS REGARDING CENTRAL COOLING

1. CENTRAL COOLING APPLIANCE

2. DISTRIBUTION & CONTROLS

3. SUPPLEMENT ARY COOLING

TYPE OF SYSTEM:

VIEWED OPERATING ?

MAKE:

MODEL #:

SERIAL #:

ESTIMATED AGE:

5. AUXILIARY HEAT

4. WOOD BURNER

6. AUXILIARY HEAT

MAKE:

MODEL #:

UNIT LISTED ?

LOCATION:

MAKE:

TYPE:

LOCATION

MAKE:

TYPE:

LOCATION:

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Satisfactory

Not Applicable

electric refr igeration

Not Applicable

Yes

Heil

700029

undetermined

same as the heating system

n/v

Not Applicable

Marginal

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

The temperature drop acr oss the air conditioner coil was 8-10 degrees,

where normal is 15-20 degrees. This is improper cooling. Contact a

qualified technician for repairs.

ELECTRI CAL

ITEM / TYPE CONDITION / REMARKS

GENER A L COMMENTS RE GARDING T HE ELECTRICAL

1. MAIN SERVICE SIZE

2. MAI N SERVICE PANEL

3. 120 VOLT CIRCUITS (main panel)

4. 240 VOLT CIRCUITS (main panel)

5. ELECTRICAL SUB-PANELS

CIRCUIT DISCONNECTS:

CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS:

6. 120 VOLT CIRCUITS (sub-panels)

7. 240 VOLT CIRCUITS (sub-panels)

8. GFCI's (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters)

9. VISIBLE WIRING IN UNFINISHED AREAS

10. EXTERIOR WIRING

MAIN SERVICE SIZE:

SERVICE TYPE:

SERVICE GROUND:

LOCATION:

MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT(s):

MAIN DISCONNECT(s) LOCATION:

MAIN SERVICE CONDUCTOR:

NUMBER OF SUB-PANELS:

LOCATION(s):

TYPE:

LOCATION(s):

CIRCUIT DISCONNECTS:

CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS:

CIRCUIT DISCONNECTS:

CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS:

Num ber of 120 volt circuits:

Num ber of 240 volt circuits:

CIRCUIT DISCONNECTS:

CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS:

Num ber of 120 volt circuits:

Num ber of 240 volt circuits:

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breakers

copper

breaker

Satisfactory

Not Applicable

Comment

120/240 volts, 200 amps

main water pipe

overhead

basement

aluminum

breaker

romex cabl e

breakers

copper

main panel

Not Applicable

Satisfactory

Mr. & Mrs. Home Buyer

A limited number of ground fau lt circuit interrupters were present. Consider

installing them in all wet areas such as the bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and

the exterior to reduce the risk of electric al shock.

main panel