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WILLIE Z. GERMINO Licensed # 450001662

NAHI ID # 24273

Cell# 773-771-4978

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“High Quality Inspection for Client’s Satisfaction”

PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT

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Property Address:

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Date: A, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm

Weather condition: Sunny

Approximate Temperature: 61*

Present at inspection: Buyer and buyer’s agent

SOUTH EAST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION NORTH EAST ELEVATION

WILLIE Z. GERMINO Licensed # 450001662

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PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT

Prepared for:

Mr. Example

Property Address:

# 007 Ex Sample Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60007 Property Type:

2 Flats 4 units - 8 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - 0 Car Garage

Property front door faces: South

Date: October 23, 2000 Time: 10:00 am

Weather and soil condition: Cloudy and wet soil

Approximate Temperature: 41*

Present at inspection: Buyer & Agent

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Date: Weather at time of inspection: Approx. Temp. Time:

Client:

Address:

In compliance to your request, a visual inspection of the above referenced property was conducted on in

your presence. This inspection report reflects the visual condition of the property at the time of inspection only. All efforts

were made to discover every visible defect; however, hidden or concealed defects cannot be included in this report; (in

between the walls, floors and ceiling, etc.).

The following is an opinion report expressed as a result of the inspection, defects itemized which are usually inspected shall

need repair only by a contractor or qualified licensed individual. Some defects which are results of the normal wear and tear

of the property due to its age shall not need repair.

“The items listed on the summary are, in the inspector’s opinion, those that pose a safety hazard or affect the habitability or

integrity of the property. The client is strongly advised to read the entire report”.

Please take time to review the limitations contained in the inspection agreement and scope of work.

Overall, the property was constructed in accordance to the local building trades and codes in effect in the time of the

construction, and has average maintenance over the years. However, in conformity with prevailing local real estate purchase

agreements, the following items/ defects should be addressed.

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1. EXTERIOR:

a. THE ROOFING SYSTEM WAS NOT NEW, SOME SECTIONS ON FLASHINGS WAS BULGING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

EVALUATION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED ROOFER IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO CLOSING. b. MISSING CHIMNEY CAP OR RAIN CAP; THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND POSSIBLE ENTERING OF RAIN WATER INTO THE

FLUES AND MIXING WITH COMBUSTION DEPOSITS, CREATING CAUSTIC CHEMICALS WHICH CAN CORRODE OR DAMAGES THE FLUES. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED CHIMNEY EXPERT IS RECOMMENDED.

c. OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD SERVICE WIRES HAD INADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM TREE BRANCHES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THIS IS A SAFETY AND FAILURE HAZARD; CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

d. BADLY CRACKED AND BUCKLING REAR CONCRETE WALKWAY. THIS IS A SAFETY AND TRIPPING HAZARD, AND MAY CREATE

PERSONAL INJURIES. CORRECTION OF A QUALIFIED MASONRY CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

e. OBSERVED THAT WOODEN PORCH COLUMN WAS NOT PLUMB/ TWISTED AND CRACKED; THIS IS A SAFETY AND FAILURE

HAZARD, A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DETERIORATING OF COLUMN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME OR SETTLED, CORRECTION OF

QUALIFIED PORCH EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

f. OBSERVED EXTERIOR FAUCET ASSEMBLY IS NOT A FROST FREE FAUCET; THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND WILL CAUSE OF

BURSTING WATER PIPES DURING BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURE ON WINTER SEASON, FURTHER EVALUATION AND

CORRECTION OF LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

WILLIE Z. GERMINO

Thank you for letting me be a part of your investment

“High Quality Inspection for Client’s Satisfaction…”

October 23, 2000 10:00 am

Mr. Example

# 007 Ex Sample Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60007

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INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT

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Brick exterior – City poured concrete walkway – rear wooden stairs and -

light fixtures- thermal pane and glass block windows – steel gutters down

spouts- wooden gate and fences.

Cloudy and wet soil

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g. DETERIORATED AND SPACKLING EXTERIOR PARAPET BRICK WALLS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE OF WATER

PENETRATION ON INTERIORS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED MASONRY CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

h. PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINTS WAS OBSERVED ONREAR PORCH TOP CEILING. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD.

EVALUATION AND CORRECTION OF A QUALIFIED PAINTER/ CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

i. MISSING HANDRAILS ON REAR BASEMENT STAIRS – THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, STAIRS WITH 4 OR MORE RISERS SHOULD HAVE

A GRIPPABLE HANDRAIL ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE. CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED CARPENTER IS RECOMMENDED.

j. OBSERVED EXTERIOR FAUCET ASSEMBLY IS NOT A FROST FREE FAUCET; THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND WILL CAUSE OF

BURSTING WATER PIPES DURING BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURE ON WINTER SEASON, FURTHER EVALUATION AND CORRECTION

OF LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

k. RUSTED, DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED STEEL WINDOW LINTELS WAS OBSERVED. THIS WILL BE A CAUSE OF MOISTURE

ENTERS INTO THE AREA BETWEEN THE PANES AND INTERIOR WALLS OR INSULATIONS. HOWEVER, AT SOME POINT, WHICH

MAYBE YEARS, IT BECOMES FULLY SATURATE. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THEN THE WINDOW BEGINS TO FOG UP OR YOU WILL

NOTICE RIVER BEDDING AT TIMES AND CRACKS ON BRICK WALLS. FURTHER EVALUATION AND CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED

WINDOW EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

l. DETERIORATED, CRACKS AND WASHED OUT MORTARS ON EXTERIOR CHIMNEY BRICK WALLS, THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND

MAY ALLOW LEAKS AND SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE CHIMNEY WALLS AND LINERS, CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED CHIMNEY

SWEEP IS RECOMMENDED.

m. MISSING CHIMNEY CAP OR RAIN CAP; THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND POSSIBLE ENTERING OF RAIN WATER INTO THE FLUES

AND MIXING WITH COMBUSTION DEPOSITS, CREATING CAUSTIC CHEMICALS WHICH CAN CORRODE OR DAMAGES THE FLUES.

CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED CHIMNEY EXPERT IS RECOMMENDED.

n. REAR BASEMENT STAIR HEADROOM IS TOO LOW; POOR CLEARANCE – THIS IS A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD OR POSSIBLE

HEAD INJURY. THE STAIRWAY HEADROOM REQUIREMENT SHOULD BE GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO SIX FEET EIGHT INCHES (6’)

FT (8”) INCHES. FURTHER EVALUATION AND CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

o. DIRTY GUTTERS, THIS MAY ALLOW LEAKS AND CLOGGED ON GUTTERS AND DOWN SPOUTS, AND SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO

THE ROOFING SYSTEMS. CORRECTION BY A LICENSED ROOFER IS RECOMMENDED.

2. FRONT COMMON STAIRS AND LOBBY:

a. ROOM SPACE IS PRESENT, OBSERVED, INSPECTED, TESTED ALL ROOM COMPONENTS ACCEPTABLE AND IN GOOD CONDITION

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

3. BASEMENT AREA:



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Wooden doors with glass panes- ceramic floor tiles- light fixtures – wooden

stairs with carpet coverings- glass block windows – smoke detectors – glass

block windows – mail boxes – plaster walls and ceiling.

Wooden doors – concrete floors – light fixtures – wooden sash windows –

painted interior brick walls – wooden beams and columns- furnaces –

water heaters – electrical panel boxes- storage room – water meters-

wooden joist.



a. DIRTY CHIMNEY CLEAN – OUT BOXES WAS OBSERVED; THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. FURTHER EVALUATION BY A CHIMNEY SWEEP WHICH CERTIFIED BY THE CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. OBSERVED DRY MILDEW ON BASEMENT CEILING AND JOIST. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE OF LIFETIME SICKNESS. FURTHER EVALUATION AND CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED MOLD INSPECTOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO CLOSING.

c. CRACKED AND HOLES ON INTERIOR BRICK WALLS WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED MASONRY CONTRACTOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

d. MISSING CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS WAS OBSERVED NEAR FURNACES AND WATER HEATERS. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE HOME WHERE THE BEDROOMS ARE, IN THE KITCHEN, NEAR THE HEATER, FIREPLACE AND THE GARAGE IF THE HOME HAS ONE BY JUNE 18, 2015. ILLINOIS LAW EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2007 THAT ALL, DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST ONE APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN OPERATING CONDITION WITHIN 15 FEET OF EVERY ROOM USED FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES.

e. MISSING SMOKE DETECTORS; THIS IS A SAFETY AND FIRE HAZARD. INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS INSIDE EACH BEDROOM, OUTSIDE EACH SLEEPING AREA AND ON EVERY LEVEL OF THE HOME, INCLUDING THE BASEMENT AND ATTIC AREA. ON LEVELS WITHOUT BEDROOMS, INSTALL ALARMS IN THE LIVING ROOM ( OR DEN OR FAMILY ROOM) OR NEAR THE STAIRWAY TO TH UPPER LEVEL, OR IN BOTH LOCATIONS. SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT LEAST 10 FEET (3 METERS) FROM A COOKING APPLIANCE TO MINIMIZE FALSE ALARMS WHEN COOKING. WALL MOUNTED ALARMS SHOULD BE INSTALLED NOT MORE THAN 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE CEILING.

f. BROKEN WINDOW PANE, THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES; IT IS ALSO ALLOW YOUR HEAT OR COOL AIR TO ESCAPE YOUR HOUSE. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED WINDOW EXPERT IS RECOMMENDED.

g. EXPOSED WIRES ON ELECTRICAL BOXES WAS OBSERVED/ MISSING COVERS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. EVALUATION AND CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

h. OBSERVED REGULAR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS USED FOR LAUNDRY MACHINES NEAR SINK FAUCET– GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) OR RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) IS A DEVICE THAT SHUTS OFF AN ELECTRIC POWER CIRCUIT WHEN IT DETECTS THAT CURRENT IS FLOWING ALONG AN UNINTENDED PATH, SUCH AS THROUGH WATER OR A PERSON. CORRECTION AND INSTALLATION OF GFCI OUTLETS BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS RECOMMENDED.

i. OBSERVED LEAKY LAUNDRY FAUCET AND SINK SLOW DRAINS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARDAND MOST LIKELY GOING TO AFFECT THE SORROUNDINGS SURFACES AS WELL. FLOORS ARE ALL AT RISK AND BEGIN TO WARP, CRACK AND ROT FROM THE CONTINOUS DRIPPING OF WATER. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

j. A FLOOR JOIST OVER THE FURNACE DUCTWORKS WAS OVER NOTCHED, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOIST. FURTHER EVALUATION AND CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED CARPENTER IS RECOMMENDED.

k. OBSERVED THE BEAMS AND COLUMNS ON BASEMENT HAS CRACKED AND IMPROPER SPACERS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND CAN AFFECT THEIR LOAD- BEARING CAPACITY. THE CAUSE OF CRACKED SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED. EVALUATION OF QUALIFIED ENGINEER OR CONTRACTOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO CLOSING.

l. RUSTED/ LEAKING AND CORRODED WATER PIPES ON BASEMENT WAS OBSERVED, THIS MAY ALLOW HEAVY DAMAGES ON PROPERTY INTERIORS, CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

m. OBSERVED MISSING DI- ELECTRIC UNION IN BETWEEN COPPER PIPES AND GALVANIZED WATER PIPES. THIS MIGHT CREATE CORROSION, RUSTED AND LEAKING OF PIPES, CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

n. OBSERVED CLOTHES DRYER IS EQUIPPED WITH A VINYL OR FOIL, ACCORDION TYPE, FLEXIBLE EXHAUSTS DUCT. THIS IS A SAFETY AND FIRE HAZARD. THESE TYPES OF DUCTS CAN TRAP LINT AND ARE SUSPECTIBLE TO CRUSHING OR DAMAGE, WHICH CAN GREATLY REDUCE THE AIR FLOW. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

o. THERE ARE CRACKS AND HOLES ON INTERIOR BRICK WALLS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD. CRACKS INDICATE THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS SETTLED OR IS SETTLING. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED MASONRY OR FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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4. WATER TANK HEATERS:

a. THE WATER TANK HEATER WAS PRESENT, OBSERVED, TESTED AND FUNCTIONING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

5. HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS:

a. ALL FORCE AIR FURNACE UNIT AND THERMOSTAT CONTROL SWITCH WAS PRESENT, OBSERVED, TESTED AND

FUNCTIONING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. b. NO A/C SYSTEMS WERE INSTALLED AND TESTED ON EACH UNIT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. c. OBSERVED PRESENCE OF HEAVY DUST INSIDE THE FURNACE, A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE BY A QUALIFIED AND

LICENSED HVAC TECHNICIAN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. HVAC CONTRACTOR IS HIGHLY ADVISED TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT. INSPECTION FOR HOLES AND CRACKS IN HEAT EXCHANGER IS NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INSPECTION AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A HVAC CONTRACTOR.

6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

a. OBSERVED THAT ELECTRICAL GROUNDING METHOD IS NOT INSTALLED BY USING GROUND BAR. THIS IS A SHOCK HAZARD A

POSSIBLY STRIKE BY LIGHTNING IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES AND CAUSE OF FIRE. CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOXES WAS AN OLD PANEL FUSE TYPE AND NOT OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE IS NO

PROPER ACCESS TO INSPECT AND EVALUATE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING CONDITION.THIS IS DANGEROUS TO OPEN DUE TO ITS

DESIGNS AND COVER; MIGHT TOUCH ALL WIRINGS IF NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. EVALUATION AND CORRECTION BY A

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO CLOSING.

c. OBSERVED ROOM LABELS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES (BREAKERS OR FUSES) IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL

BOX ARE MISSING. INSTALLATION AND CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

d. ELECTRICAL SERVICE WIRES GROUNDING BAR CANNOT BE LOCATED AND VERIFY. RECOMMEND FURTHER EVALUATION BY A

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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HEIL brand- force air furnace- natural gas type- model # N8MPN075B12A1

– serial # A032306147/ A032200204/ A032600860 & A032600859 –

capacity- 75,000 B T U – year manufactured 2003 – distribution-

ductworks- air flow- UP flow; location basement area.

BRADFORD WHITE brand- natural gas type- model # M15036FBN – serial #

JF16751751 & NJ38306591– capacity- 50 U S Gallons each tank – year

manufactured 2006 –plumbing systems; copper and galvanized water

pipes- P V C and CAST IRON sewer pipes; location basement.

OVERHEAD service drop inlet wires- 100 AMPERES per panel- voltage- 120-

240 volts- # not known wires – fuse type – grounding method: WATER

PIPES; location- basement walls.



7. UNIT 1- W - LIVING ROOM:

a. BULGING AND CRACKED CEILING WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE

DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED DRYWALL EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN LIVING ROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

8. DINING ROOM:

a. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN DINING ROOM. THIS COULD BE AN

INDICATION OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

9. KITCHEN AREA:

a. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN KITCHEN AREA. THIS COULD BE AN


b. MISSING GFCI OUTLETS, THIS IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. A GFCI OUTLET (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) IS A SPECIAL ELECTRICAL OUTLET DEVICE THAT PROVIDES MUCH GREATER PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK THAN A STANDARD ELECTRICAL OUTLET DOES. A GFCI OUTLETS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE USED ANYPLACE IN YOUR HOUSE WHERE THERE IS A CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUNDING OF A HUMAN BEING; SUCH PLACES ARE; ALL KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS AND ISLAND, WITHIN 6’ OF OTHER SINKS OR WATER SOURCES, BATHROOMS, UNFINISHED BASEMENTS AREAS, GARAGES AND ALL OUTDOOR OUTLETS.

c. HOLES ON WALLS AROUND PLUMBING PIPES WAS OBSERVED UNDER SINK CABINETS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND MOISTURE INTRUSION OR VERMIN ENTRY WAY. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

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Wooden doors- hardwood floors- thermal pane windows - plaster walls and ceiling.

Hardwood floors – ceiling fan with light fixtures – thermal pane windows – plaster walls and ceiling –

carbon monoxide detectors.

Hardwood floors – wooden doors – thermal pane windows- light fixtures – wooden cabinets –

laminated countertops –sink and fixtures – gas stove – refrigerator- dishwasher – plaster walls – pantry

closet.



10. BATHROOM:

a. BROKEN/ CRACKS ON FLOOR TILE COVERINGS WAS OBSERVED – THIS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IN CERTAIN

CIRCUMSTANCES; CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR IS RECOMMENDED.

b. BROKEN SINK POP- UP MECHANISM – THIS MAY ALLOW WATER LEAKS AND POSSIBLE LEAD TO WATER DAMAGED THAT

COULD DESTROY THE INTERIOR CABINETS AND FLOORS. CORRECTION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

c. OBSERVED LOW WATER FLOW ON TUB AND SINK FAUCETS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD. POSSIBLE SHUT- OFF VALVE BEING

CLOSED OR FAUCET BEING BLOCKED, LIKE BUILD UP AND LEAKY PIPES IN SOME SECTIONS OF WATER PIPES, THIS CAN

CAUSE A LOW WATER PRESSURE. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

d. OBSERVED ACCORDION PLASTIC PIPES USED ON DRAIN LINES UNDER SINK CABINETS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND CAN

CAUSE OF SLOW DRAINS AND CLOGGED OF THE PLUMBING SYSTEMS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED PLUMBER IS

RECOMMENDED.

11. RIGHT FRONT BEEDROOM:

a. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN BEDROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION

OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. BULGING AND CRACKED WALLS WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED DRYWALL EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

12. LEFT REAR BEDROOM:

a. THE SMOKE DETECTORS ARE NOT WORKING; THIS IS A SAFETY AND FIRE HAZARD. INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS INSIDE EACH

BEDROOM, OUTSIDE EACH SLEEPING AREA AND ON EVERY LEVEL OF THE HOME, INCLUDING THE BASEMENT AND ATTIC AREA. ON LEVELS WITHOUT BEDROOMS, INSTALL ALARMS IN THE LIVING ROOM ( OR DEN OR FAMILY ROOM) OR NEAR THE STAIRWAY TO TH UPPER LEVEL, OR IN BOTH LOCATIONS. SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT LEAST 10 FEET (3 METERS) FROM A COOKING APPLIANCE TO MINIMIZE FALSE ALARMS WHEN COOKING. WALL MOUNTED ALARMS SHOULD BE INSTALLED NOT MORE THAN 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE CEILING.



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Wooden doors- ceramic floor tiles - wooden sash windows – wooden vanities – sink and fixtures –

soaking tub – GFCI outlets - plaster walls.

Wooden doors- hardwood floors- closet- wooden sash windows-thermal pane windows - plaster walls

and ceiling.

Wooden doors – hardwood floors – ceiling fan with light fixtures – closet – thermal pane windows –

plaster walls and ceiling.



b. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN BEDROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

13. UNIT 1 E - LIVING ROOM:

a. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN LIVING ROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. BULGING AND CRACKED CEILING WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED DRYWALL EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

14. DINING ROOM:

a. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN DINING ROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION


b. OUTLETS REVERSE POLARITY MEANS THAT NEUTRAL AND HOT WIRES ARE REVERSE WHICH CAN RESULT OF POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD AND CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

15. RIGHT FRONT BEDROOM:



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Wooden doors-hardwood floors – ceiling fan with light fixtures – thermal pane windows - plaster walls

and ceiling.

Wooden doors- hardwood floors- closet- thermal pane windows - plaster walls and ceiling.






17. BATHROOM:

a. OBSERVED SOAKING TUB DRAIN SLOW OR CLOGGED. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND POSSIBLY CLOGGED THE MAIN DRAIN

LINE OR SEWER BRANCH LINES. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

b. OBSERVED LOW WATER FLOW ON SINK AND TUB FAUCET THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD. POSSIBLE SHUT- OFF VALVE BEING

CLOSED OR FAUCET BEING BLOCKED, LIKE BUILD UP AND LEAKY PIPES IN SOME SECTIONS OF WATER PIPES, THIS CAN CAUSE

A LOW WATER PRESSURE. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

c. CLOGGED TOILET BOWL. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND POSSIBLY CLOGGED THE MAIN DRAIN OR SEWER BRANCH LINES.

CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

d. BROKEN SINK POP- UP MECHANISM – THIS MAY ALLOW WATER LEAKS AND POSSIBLE LEAD TO WATER DAMAGED THAT


18. KITCHEN AREA:

a. FLOORS ARE NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN KITCHEN AREA. THIS COULD BE AN


b. MISSING GFCI OUTLETS, THIS IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. A GFCI OUTLET (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) IS A SPECIAL ELECTRICAL OUTLET DEVICE THAT PROVIDES MUCH GREATER PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK THAN A STANDARD ELECTRICAL OUTLET DOES. A GFCI OUTLETS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE USED ANYPLACE IN YOUR HOUSE WHERE THERE IS A CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUNDING OF A HUMAN BEING; SUCH PLACES ARE; ALL KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS AND ISLAND, WITHIN 6’ OF OTHER SINKS OR WATER SOURCES, BATHROOMS, UNFINISHED BASEMENTS AREAS, GARAGES AND ALL OUTDOOR OUTLETS.

c. OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER LINES IS IN NEGATIVE SLOPE. THIS IS A HEALTY AND FAILURE HAZARD AND MAY CREATE BACKING –UP INTO THE DISHWASHER MACHINE. DISHWASHER DRAIN LINE SHOULD PASSES THROUGH A HIGH LOOP; THEN SLOPE THE DRAIN LINE DOWN TO THE CONNECTION TO THE DISPOSAL. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED PLUMBER IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Wooden doors- ceramic floor tiles - wooden sash windows – wooden vanities – sink and fixtures –

soaking tub – GFCI outlets - plaster walls.

Wooden doors-hardwood floors – thermal pane windows- light fixtures – pantry closet – wooden

cabinets – laminated countertops – sink and fixtures- gas stove- refrigerator – dishwasher- plaster walls

and ceiling.



19. UNIT 2 W - LIVING ROOM:

a. OUTLETS OPEN GROUND, MEANS THE GROUND WIRE, WHICH SHOULD BE CONNECTED IS NOT, AND ANY KIND OF POWER

SURGE WILL AFFECT YOUR ELECTRONICS FOR A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE THE BREAKER TRIPS, FURTHER EVALUATION AND

CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

b. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN LIVING ROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION

OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED

CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

20. DINING ROOM:

a. OUTLETS OPEN GROUND, MEANS THE GROUND WIRE, WHICH SHOULD BE CONNECTED IS NOT, AND ANY KIND OF POWER

SURGE WILL AFFECT YOUR ELECTRONICS FOR A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE THE BREAKER TRIPS, FURTHER EVALUATION AND

CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

21. KITCHEN AREA:

a. OBSERVED ACCORDION PLASTIC PIPES USED ON DRAIN LINES UNDER SINK CABINETS. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND CAN

CAUSE OF SLOW DRAINS AND CLOGGED OF THE PLUMBING SYSTEMS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED PLUMBER IS

RECOMMENDED.

22. BATHROOM:

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Hardwood floors- ceiling fan with light fixtures – thermal pane windows- plaster walls and ceiling.

Wooden doors- ceramic floor tiles - wooden sash windows –pedestal sink and fixtures – soaking tub –

GFCI outlets - plaster walls.

Wooden doors- hardwood floors-thermal pane windows - plaster walls and ceiling.

Wooden doors – ceramic floor tiles- light fixtures – wooden cabinets – laminated countertops – sink

and fixtures –gas stove- refrigerators – microwave- dishwashers- plaster walls and ceiling – GFCI

outlets.



a. OBSERVED SOAKING TUB AND SINK BOWL ARE DRAIN SLOW OR CLOGGED. THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD AND POSSIBLY

CLOGGED THE MAIN DRAIN LINE OR SEWER BRANCH LINES. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS

RECOMMENDED.

b. BROKEN SINK POP- UP MECHANISM – THIS MAY ALLOW WATER LEAKS AND POSSIBLE LEAD TO WATER DAMAGED THAT


23. RIGHT FRONT BEDROOM:

a. BULGING AND CRACKED WALLS WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE

DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED DRYWALL EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

24. LEFT REAR BEDROOM:

a. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN BEDROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED


b. DOORS NOT LEVEL; A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DAMAGED OR LOOSE DOOR FRAMES, LOCKS AND DOOR HARDWARES. THIS IS A

SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE OF PERSONAL INJURIES. RECOMMEND CHECKING AND CORRECTED BY QUALIFIED

CARPENTER PRIOR TO CLOSING.

c. MISSING SMOKE DETECTORS; SMOKE ALARMS ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT INSIDE EVERY BEDROOM OR ROOM

IN WHICH SOMEONE SLEEPS (SLEEPING ROOM). AN ADDITIONAL ALARM MUST BE PRESENT IN THE ARE DIRECTLY ADJACENT

TO THE SLEEPING ARES. THIS MEANS THAT IF YOU HAVE A FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE, AND ALL THE BEDROOMS ARE ACCESSED

FROM A SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY, YOU NEED TO HAVE A SMOKE DETECTOR IN EACH BEDROOM AND ONE IN THE HALLWAY

OUTSIDE THE BEDROOMS. ONE SMOKE DETECTOR MUST BE ON EVERY FLOOR LEVEL OF THE HOUSE, INCLUDING BASEMENTS

AND ATTICS. WHERE MULTIPLE SMOKE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED, THE UNITS MUST BE WIRED TOGETHER SO ALL OF THE

ALARMS GO OFF AT THE SAME TIME.

25. UNIT 2 E – LIVING ROOM:

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Wooden doors- hardwood floors-thermal pane windows – ceiling fan with light fixtures - plaster walls

and ceiling.



a. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN LIVING ROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF



26. DINING ROOM:

a. MISSING HANDRAILS ON BASEMENT STAIRS– THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, STAIRS WITH 4 OR MORE RISERS SHOULD HAVE A

GRIPPABLE HANDRAIL ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE. CORRECTION BY A QUALIFIED CARPENTER IS RECOMMENDED.

b. BULGING AND CRACKED WALLS WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE DAMAGES

OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED DRYWALL

EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

27. RIGHT REAR BEDROOM:



28. LEFT FRONT BEDROOM:

a. BULGING AND CRACKED CLOSET WALLS WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE

DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED

DRYWALL EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. DOOR LOCK NOT FASTENED TO THE DOOR FRAMES OR LATCH – THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE OF PERSONAL

INJURIES, RECOMMEND TO CHECK AND CORRECTED BY QUALIFIED CARPENTER PRIOR TO CLOSING.

c. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN BEDROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF



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Wooden doors- hardwood floors- closet- thermal pane windows – ceiling fan with light fixtures - plaster

walls and ceiling.

Wooden doors- hardwood floors-thermal pane windows - plaster walls and ceiling- smoke detector.

Wooden doors- hardwood floors- closet- thermal pane windows - light fixtures - plaster walls and

ceiling.



29. BATHROOM:

a. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN BATHROOM. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION OF

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR SETTLEMENT. FURTHER EVALUATION OR CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR ENGINEER TO CHECK PRIOR TO CLOSING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

b. BROKEN SINK POP- UP MECHANISM – THIS MAY ALLOW WATER LEAKS AND POSSIBLE LEAD TO WATER DAMAGED THAT COULD DESTROY THE INTERIOR CABINETS AND FLOORS. CORRECTION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

c. OBSERVED LOW WATER FLOW ON SINK AND TUB FAUCET THIS IS A FAILURE HAZARD. POSSIBLE SHUT- OFF VALVE BEING CLOSED OR FAUCET BEING BLOCKED, LIKE BUILD UP AND LEAKY PIPES IN SOME SECTIONS OF WATER PIPES, THIS CAN CAUSE A LOW WATER PRESSURE. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

d. OBSERVED REGULAR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN BATHROOM– GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) OR RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) IS A DEVICE THAT SHUTS OFF AN ELECTRIC POWER CIRCUIT WHEN IT DETECTS THAT CURRENT IS FLOWING ALONG AN UNINTENDED PATH, SUCH AS THROUGH WATER OR A PERSON. CORRECTION AND INSTALLATION OF GFCI OUTLETS BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IS RECOMMENDED.

e. WATER LEAKS ON TUB FAUCET. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE OF PERSONAL INJURIES. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED PLUMBER IS RECOMMENDED.

30. KITCHEN AREA:

a. FLOORS NOT LEVEL/ SIGNIFICANTLY SLOPE TOWARDS ONE DIRECTION IN KITCHEN AREA. THIS COULD BE AN INDICATION


b. BULGING AND CRACKED CEILING WAS OBSERVED. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. A POSSIBLE MOISTURE DAMAGES OR SETTLING OF PROPERTIES; CAUSES OF IN DANGER OF FALLING MATERIALS. CORRECTION OF QUALIFIED DRYWALL EXPERT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

NOTE: The condition of the underground drainage and waste piping cannot be determined by this inspection. I strongly recommend that you

(CLIENT) make an inquiry with the current owner as to the condition of underground drainage and waste piping and if there is any

history of sewage back- ups into the house.

***********************************SUMMARY PICTURES TO FOLLOWS ************************************

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Wooden doors- ceramic floor tiles - wooden sash windows –pedestal sink and fixtures – soaking tub –

GFCI outlets - plaster walls.

Wooden doors –hardwood floors- light fixtures – wooden cabinets – laminated countertops – sink and

fixtures –gas stove- refrigerators - dishwashers- plaster walls and ceiling – GFCI outlets.



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CRACKED ON

BASEMENT

INTERIOR WALLS

CUT JOIST IN

BASEMENT AREA

SAMPLE PICTURES OF

CRACKED WOODEN

JOIST AND COLUMNS IN

BASEMENT AREA

DIRTY CHIMNEY

CLEAN - OUT

IMPROPER WOOD

SUPPORT ON

BASEMENT COLUMN

SAMPLE PICTURES OF

RUSTED PIPES AND

MISSING DI – ELECTRIC

UNION

SAMPLE PICTURES OF

EXPOSED WIRES ON

BASEMENT AREA

SAMPLE PICTURES OF DRY MILDEW ON

BASEMENT CEILING AND JOIST; TAKEN

PICTURES ARE SAMPLE PICTURES ONLY, PLEASE

CHECK ENTIRE BASEMENT CEILING

MISSING DI ELECTRIC

UNION IN BETWEEN

COPPER AND GALVANIZED

WATER PIPES

FLEX FOIL

DRYER VENTS

ON BASEMENT



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SAMPLE PICTURES OF DAMAGED AND RUSTED

STEEL WINDOW LINTELS; TAKEN PICTURES ARE

SAMPLE PICTURES ONLY, PLEASE CHECK ALL

WINDOW STEEL LINTELS

CRACKED CHIMNEY

WALLS AND MISSING

CAP

NOT A FROST FREE

EXTERIOR FAUCET

DIRTY ROOF AND

GUTTERS PEELING AND CHIPPING

PAINTS ON TOP FLOOR

PORCH CEILING

DAMAGED CRACKED

CHIMNEY LINER, BRICK

WALLS AND MISSING CAP

TREE BRANCHES ARE TOO

CLOSE TO EXTERIOR WALLS/

ROOFS AND SERVICE WIRES



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BUCKLING AND

DAMAGED REAR

CONCRETE WALKWAY

SAMPLE PICTURES OF DETERIORATED/ CRACKED AND

WASHED OUT MORTARS ON EXTERIOR BRICK WALLS;

TAKEN PICTURES ARE SAMPLE PICTURES ONLY, PLEASE

CHECK ENTIRE WALLS

SAMPLE PICTURES OF

BULGING ROOF

FLASHINGS



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FUSE TYPE ELECTRICAL

PANEL BOX AND MISSING

ROOM LABELS

CRACKED WOODEN

COLUMN ON BASEMENT

POOR HEADROOM

CLEARANCE ON

BASEMENT STAIRS AND

NO HANDRAILS

DAMAGED CRACKED,

TWISTED AND OUT OF

PLUMB PORCH

COLUMN

WATER LEAKING ON

LAUNDRY FAUCET



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SAMPLE PICTURES

OF DIRTY FURANCE

INTERIORS

CRACKED

COLUMN AND

OUT OF PLUMB

HOLES ON WALLS

AROUND PLUMBING

SYSTEMS

ACCORDION

DRAIN PIPES

UNDER SINK

DISHWASHER DRAIN

LINES IS IN

NEGATIVE SLOPE

ACCORDION

DRAIN PIPES

UNDER SINK TUB SLOW

DRAINS; UNIT

2 W

TUB FAUCET

KNOBS

LEAKING; UNIT

2 E



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CRACKED ON

KITCHEN CEILING;

UNIT 2 E



Cell # 773- 771- 4978 Licensed # 450001662


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SAMPLE PICTURES OF FLOORS NOT LEVEL;

TAKEN PICTURES ARE SAMPLE PICTURES

ONLY, PLEASE CHECK ALL UNIT FLOORS



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