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HOMEPRO RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION REPORT

1408 16th Ave NWRochester MN 55901

David KemperAUGUST 19, 2020

InspectorRick Erickson

InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector507-202-8942

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All definitions listed below refer to the property or item listed as inspected on thisreport at the time of inspection.

Acceptable - Item is functional with no obvious signs of defect.

Positive Attribute - Items that are considered a positive attribute to the property

Maintenance - Item is functional but due to normal wear and tear requiresmaintenance repair or servicing. Item not present or not found.

Repairs Recommended - Item is worn, unsafe, damaged, non functional and warrantsrepairs or replacement

Not Present - Item was not present at the time of the inspection

Not Inspected - Item was unable to be inspected for safety reasons or due to lack ofpower, inaccessible, or disconnected at time of inspection.

1408 16th Ave NW David Kemper

Homepro Inspections of 26

7.2.1 Plumbing - Water Lines : Water valve leaking

10.5.1 Electrical - Wiring Notes : 3-prong outlets did not test properly, Open ground

10.5.2 Electrical - Wiring Notes : Hot/neutral reversed

10.5.3 Electrical - Wiring Notes : Improper splice not within a junction box

10.5.4 Electrical - Wiring Notes : Loose light fixture

10.6.1 Electrical - GFCI's : Recommend GFCIs

11.3.1 Interior - Windows : Glazing/caulking deteriorated

11.6.1 Interior - Floors : Potential asbestos in linoleum flooring

12.3.1 Fireplace - Vent System : Bricks have broken or popped surfaces

17.1.1 Garage - Detached - Exterior Walls : Slight bow at top of wall structure - cables/turnbuckles support

17.2.1 Garage - Detached - Roof: Roofing materials at/near end of useful lifespan

17.3.1 Garage - Detached - Trim, Soffit, Eaves : Trim materials at or near end of lifespan

17.8.1 Garage - Detached - Sheathing : Old dry moisture stains present

17.11.1 Garage - Detached - Floor/Foundation: Surface raised/settled

17.11.2 Garage - Detached - Floor/Foundation: Recommend further evaluation for structural integrity

17.12.1 Garage - Detached - Service Door: Threshold damaged/missing

17.14.1 Garage - Detached - Door Opener : Recommend adjusting auto reverse down pressure

17.15.1 Garage - Detached - Electrical Panel : Openings in the panel should be covered

17.18.1 Garage - Detached - GFCI's : Recommend GFCIs

SUMMARY



Property Address

1408 16th Ave NW, RochesterMN 55901

Client Name

David Kemper

Agent Name

Weather ConditionsSunny

TemperatureMid 70's

Utilities OnYes

Building TypeSingle family, Garage Detached

Start Time:11:15

Stop Time:12:40

1: GENERAL INFORMATION

Information



Grading : DescriptionLevel Site, Moderate slope

Driveway : DescriptionConcrete, Common cracks,Surface raised or settled

Sidewalks : DescriptionConcrete, Common cracks,Surface raised or settled

Patio : DescriptionConcrete, Common Cracks,Surface raised or settled

Fences & Gates : DescriptionChain link

2: GROUNDS

Information



Exterior Walls : DescriptionWood frame, Metal siding,Common cracks

Trim, Soffit, Eaves : DescriptionWood, Metal, Common cracks

Stairs/Steps : DescriptionConcrete, Common cracks,Stair/hand railing acceptable

3: EXTERIOR

Information



Foundation: DescriptionMasonry Block, Concrete floor,Common cracks, Full basement

Foundation: Basement SpacePartially finished

Structure/Support: DescriptionJoists, Beam and posts, Commoncracks

Reference

Radon Mitigation : DescriptionActive radon system, Monometerpresent

4: FOUNDATION

Information



General : DescriptionHip, Composition shingle

General : Method of inspectionWalking roof

General : Number of Layers1

Flashings : DescriptionMetal

Plumbing Vents : DescriptionCast Iron

Gutters/Downspouts :Description

Metal, Fully Installed

5: ROOF

Information



DescriptionCloset

Method of InspectionInspection limited to view fromaccess

Roof Framing : DescriptionRafter

Sheathing : DescriptionDimensional wood

Insulation/Vapor Barrier :Description

Fiberglass batt, Cellulose blown,Vermiculite, Potential asbestos atvermiculite insulation

Insulation/Vapor Barrier :Insulation depth - approximate

~4 - 6 inches

Ventilation : DescriptionRoof and soffit vents

6: ATTIC

Information



Main Water Shutoff : DescriptionBasement, Utility room

Main Water Shutoff : City water Water Lines : DescriptionCopper

Waste Lines : DescriptionGalvanized, Cast Iron

Waste Lines : City sewer Hose Faucets: DescriptionAnti-frost

Gas Fuel System: Fuel typeNatural Gas

Gas Fuel System: Gas meterlocation

Front

Gas Fuel System: Main valvelocation

Gas meter

Gas Fuel System: Gas servicelines

CSST, Black pipe

Water Heater: DescriptionStorage, Natural gas, 40 gallon,TPRV acceptable

Water Heater: LocationBasement, Utility room

7: PLUMBING

Information

Observations

7.2.1 Water LinesWATER VALVE LEAKINGRecommendationContact a qualified plumbing contractor.

Repair Recommendation



Heating System : DescriptionForced air, Natural gas

Heating System : LocationBasement, Utility room

Heating System : Age2001 Years

Vent System : DescriptionWall direct vent - PVC

Air Filter : DescriptionStandard filter

Distribution : DescriptionDucts and registers

Thermostats : DescriptionIndividual, Programmable

8: HEATING

Information



A/C System: DescriptionCentral air conditioning

A/C System: LocationRear

A/C System: Refrigerant LinesFoam

A/C System: ElectricalDisconnect

Tumble switch

9: AIR CONDITIONING

Information



Service Type : DescriptionOverhead

Service Type : Volts240 Volts A/C

Electrical Panel : LocationBasement

Electrical Panel : Amperage150 Amps

Electrical Panel : OvercurrentDevice

Breakers

Conductors : DescriptionService wire aluminum, Branchwire copper, Non-metalicsheathed cable

Door Bell : Doorbell respondedto test

Wiring Notes : Representativenumber of outlets and fixturestested

10: ELECTRICAL

Information

Observations

10.5.1 Wiring Notes3-PRONG OUTLETS DID NOT TEST PROPERLY, OPEN GROUNDMULTIPLE LOCATIONSRecommendationContact a qualified electrical contractor.


10.5.2 Wiring NotesHOT/NEUTRAL REVERSEDRecommendationContact a qualified electrical contractor.


10.5.3 Wiring NotesIMPROPER SPLICE NOT WITHIN A JUNCTION BOXRecommendationContact a qualified professional.




10.5.4 Wiring NotesLOOSE LIGHT FIXTURERecommendationContact a qualified handyman.


10.6.1 GFCI'sRECOMMEND GFCISKITCHEN, EXTERIOR, UNFINISHED BASEMENT SPACERecommendationContact a qualified electrical contractor.




Entry/Exterior Doors: Doorhardware acceptable

Interior Doors : Door hardwareacceptable

Windows : TypeDouble hung, Wood

Interior Walls : DescriptionPlaster, Common cracks

Ceilings: DescriptionPlaster, Common cracks

Floors : DescriptionCarpet, Wood, Tile, Linoleum

Interior Stairs: Handrails appearacceptable

Ceiling Fans : Responded tocontrols

Smoke Detector : Located atBedrooms, Every level

C/O Detector : Located within 10feet of sleeping area, on eachlevel

11: INTERIOR

Information

Observations

11.3.1 WindowsGLAZING/CAULKING DETERIORATEDRecommendationContact a handyman or DIY project

Maintenance Item

11.6.1 FloorsPOTENTIAL ASBESTOS IN LINOLEUMFLOORINGRecommendationContact a qualified professional.

Maintenance Item



General: DescriptionWood fired

General: LocationLiving room

Burn Chamber : DescriptionMetal

Vent System : DescriptionMetal flue, Brick chase

Doors/Screens: DescriptionGlass

Hearth : Descriptionstone

12: FIREPLACE

Information

Observations

12.3.1 Vent SystemBRICKS HAVE BROKEN ORPOPPED SURFACESRecommendationContact a qualified masonry professional.




General: LocationMain, Full

Toilet : Flush/plumbingacceptable

Sink/Cabinet : Faucet/plumbingunder sink acceptable

Bathtub : Faucet/drainacceptable

Shower : Faucet, drainacceptable

Exhaust: DescriptionExhaust fan

13: BATHROOM - MAIN

Information



General: LocationLower, 3/4

Toilet : Flush/plumbingacceptable

Sink/Cabinet : Faucet/plumbingunder sink acceptable

Shower : Faucet, drainacceptable

Exhaust: DescriptionExhaust fan

14: BATHROOM - LOWER

Information



Counter/Cabinets: DescriptionLaminate, Wood cabinets

Sink/Fixtures/Disposal :Description

Faucet acceptable, Plumbingunder sink acceptable, Garbagedisposal responded to test

Appliances: Range/OvenRange Gas, Oven Electric, Doorseal acceptable

Appliances: Refrigerator/FreezerDoor seal acceptable

Appliances: DishwasherDoor seal acceptable

Appliances: Exhaust VentVents to exterior

15: KITCHEN

Information



LocationBasement

Washer/Dryer : Description240 volt outlet present

Dryer Vent : DescriptionRigid metal

16: LAUNDRY

Information



Exterior Walls : DescriptionWood frame, Metal siding,Common cracks

Roof: DescriptionGable

Roof: Method of inspectionViewing from eaves

Roof: Number of Layers1

Trim, Soffit, Eaves : DescriptionWood, Metal, Common cracks

Method of InspectionViewed from floor

Gutters/Downspouts :Description

Not present

Roof Framing : DescriptionRafter

Roof Framing : Note:

Reinforcement added to existingstructure

Sheathing : DescriptionDimensional wood

Floor/Foundation: Description -Floor

Concrete, Common Cracks

Floor/Foundation: Description -Foundation

Masonry Block, Common cracks

Service Door: DescriptionMetal

Vehicle Door : DescriptionRoll Up

Door Opener : SafetyElectric eye beam responds totest

Electrical Panel : Locationgarage

Electrical Panel : AmperageSub-panel

Electrical Panel : OvercurrentDevice

Breakers

Conductors : DescriptionBranch wire copper

Wiring Notes : Representativenumber of outlets and fixturestested

17: GARAGE - DETACHED

Information

Observations

17.1.1 Exterior WallsSLIGHT BOW AT TOP OF WALL STRUCTURE -CABLES/TURNBUCKLES SUPPORTRecommendationRecommend monitoring.

Maintenance Item

17.2.1 RoofROOFING MATERIALS AT/NEAR END OF USEFUL LIFESPANRecommendationContact a qualified roofing professional.




17.3.1 Trim, Soffit, EavesTRIM MATERIALS AT OR NEAREND OF LIFESPANRecommendationContact a qualified siding specialist.


17.8.1 SheathingOLD DRY MOISTURE STAINS PRESENTMonitor

RecommendationContact a qualified roofing professional.

Maintenance Item

17.11.1 Floor/FoundationSURFACE RAISED/SETTLED

Maintenance Item

17.11.2 Floor/FoundationRECOMMEND FURTHER EVALUATION FOR STRUCTURALINTEGRITYRecommendationContact a foundation contractor.




17.12.1 Service DoorTHRESHOLD DAMAGED/MISSINGRecommendationContact a handyman or DIY project

Maintenance Item

17.14.1 Door OpenerRECOMMEND ADJUSTING AUTO REVERSE DOWN PRESSURERecommendationContact a handyman or DIY project

Maintenance Item

17.15.1 Electrical PanelOPENINGS IN THE PANELSHOULD BE COVEREDRecommendationContact a qualified professional.




17.18.1 GFCI'sRECOMMEND GFCISGARAGERecommendationContact a qualified electrical contractor.




STANDARDS OF PRACTICE



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