Sample Report 1

INSPECTION REPORT

For the Property at:

10033 ILEX STARLETA, CA 91331

Prepared for: MARCOS QUINTEROSInspection Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Prepared by: ROD BLOWERS

APB Pillar 2 Post24050 Whitewater DrValencia, CA 91354

818-324-0059Fax: 661-260-3662

[email protected]

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June 28, 2010

Dear Marcos Quinteros,

RE: Report No. 1030, v.210033 Ilex StArleta, CA91331

Thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection. The inspection itself and the attached report complywith the requirements of the Standards of Practice of our national Association. This document defines the scope of ahome inspection.

Clients sometimes assume that a home inspection will include many things that are beyond the scope. We encourageyou to read the Standards of Practice so that you clearly understand what things are included in the home inspection andreport.

The report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client. No use by third parties is intended. We will not beresponsible to any parties for the contents of the report, other than the party named herein .

The report is effectively a snapshot of the house, recording the conditions on a given date and time. Home inspectorscannot predict future behavior, and as such, we cannot be responsible for things that occur after the inspection. Ifconditions change, we are available to revisit the property and update our report.

The report itself is copyrighted, and may not be used in whole or in part without our express written permission.

Again, thanks very much for choosing us to perform your home inspection.

Sincerely,

ROD BLOWERSon behalf ofAPB Pillar 2 Post


818-324-0059661-260-3662

[email protected]


INVOICE

June 28, 2010

Client: Marcos Quinteros

Report No. 1030, v.2For inspection at:10033 Ilex StArleta, CA91331on: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

House Inspection $325.00

Total $325.00


818-324-0059661-260-3662

[email protected]


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THE HOME OF HOME INSPECTIONS

INSPECTION AGREEMENT

PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT

CompanyAPB Pillar 2 Post24050 Whitewater DrValencia, CA 91354

ClientMarcos Quinteros

This is an agreement between Marcos Quinteros and APB Pillar 2 Post.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

The Inspection of this property is subject to the Limitations and Conditions set out in this Agreement. It is based on avisual examination of the readily accessible features of the building. The Inspection is performed in accordance with theStandards of Practice of our national association. A copy of these Standards is available at click hereThe Home Inspector's report is an opinion of the present condition of the property. The Inspection and report are not aguarantee, warranty or an insurance policy with regards to the property.The inspection report is for the exclusive use of the client named above. No use of the information by any other party isintended.

LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOME INSPECTION

These Limitations and Conditions explain the scope of your Home Inspection. Please read them carefully before signing this Agreement.

The purpose of your Home Inspection is to evaluate the general condition of a property. This includes determiningwhether systems are still performing their intended functions.

There are limitations to the scope of this Inspection. It provides a general overview of the more obvious repairs that maybe needed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The ultimate decision of what to repair or replace is yours. Onehomeowner may decide that certain conditions require repair or replacement, while another will not.

1. The Home Inspection provides you with a basic overview of the condition of the property. Because your HomeInspector has only a limited amount of time to go through the property, the Inspection is not technically exhaustive. If youhave concerns about any of the conditions noted, please consult the text that is referenced in the report. Some conditions noted, such as foundation cracks or other signs of settling in a house, may either be cosmetic or mayindicate a potential structural problem that is beyond the scope of the Home Inspection. If you are concerned about any conditions noted in the report, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualifiedlicensed contractor or engineering specialist. These professionals can provide a more detailed analysis of anyconditions noted in the report at an additional cost.

2. A Home Inspection does not include identifying defects that are hidden behind walls, floors or ceilings. This includeswiring, structure, plumbing and insulation that is hidden or inaccessible.Some intermittent conditions may not be obvious on a Home Inspection because they only happen under certaincircumstances. As an example, your Home Inspector may not discover leaks that occur only during certain weatherconditions or when a specific tap or appliance is being used in everyday life. Home Inspectors will not find conditions that may only be visible when storage or furniture is moved. Inspectors do notremove wall coverings, including wallpaper, or lift flooring, including carpet to look underneath.

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INSPECTION AGREEMENT

A Home Inspection is a sampling exercise with respect to house components that are numerous, such as bricks,windows and electrical receptacles. As a result, some conditions that are visible may go un-reported.

3. The Inspection does not include hazardous materials that may be in or behind the walls, floors or ceilings of theproperty. This includes building materials that are now suspected of posing a risk to health such as phenol-formaldehyde andurea-formaldehyde based products, fiberglass insulation and vermiculite insulation. The Inspector does not identifyasbestos roofing, siding, wall, ceiling or floor finishes, insulation or fire proofing. We do not look for lead or other toxicmetals in such things as pipes, paint or window coverings. The Inspection does not deal with environmental hazards such as the past use of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides orpesticides. The Inspector does not look for, or comment on, the past use of including chemical termite treatments in oraround the property.

4. We are not responsible for, and do not comment on, the quality of air in a building. The Inspector does not try todetermine if there are irritants, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic materials in or around the building. The Inspection doesnot include spores, fungus, mold or mildew including that which may be concealed behind walls or under floors, forexample. You should note that whenever there is water damage, there is a possibility that visible or concealed mold ormildew may be present unseen behind a wall, floor or ceiling. If anyone in the home suffers from allergies or heightened sensitivity to quality of air, we strongly recommend that youconsult a qualified Environmental Consultant who can test for toxic materials, mold and allergens.

5. Your Home Inspector does not look for and is not responsible for, fuel oil, septic or gasoline tanks that may be buriedon the property. If fuel oil or other storage tanks remain on the property, you may be responsible for their removal and the safe disposal ofany contaminated soil. If you suspect there is a buried tank, we strongly recommend that you retain a qualifiedEnvironmental Consultant to determine whether this is a potential problem.

6. We will have no liability for any claim or complaint if conditions have been disturbed, altered, repaired, replaced, orotherwise changed before we have had a reasonable period of time to investigate.

I have read, understood, and accepted the above Limitations and Conditions of this Home Inspection.

I, Marcos Quinteros (Signature)___________________________, (Date)_______________, have read, understoodand accepted the terms of this agreement.





SUMMARY

This Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost or safety standpoint. This section is provided as acourtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read the complete document.

Priority Maintenance Items

This concludes the Summary section.

The remainder of the report describes each of the home's systems and also details any recommendations we have forimprovements. Limitations that restricted our inspection are included as well.

The suggested time frames for completing recommendations are based on the limited information available during apre-purchase home inspection. These may have to be adjusted based on the findings of specialists.

Home Improvement - ballpark costs


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ROOFING

Description

Sloped roofing material:Asphalt shingles

Shingles last 15 to 20 years, this roof is about 8 years old. Tree branches encroaching on the building, cut back.

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Recommendations

SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shinglesCondition: Missing, loose or tornImplication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureTask: MonitorTime: Discretionary


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EXTERIOR

Description

Wall surfaces :Stucco

Cracks noted throughout normal for the age of house, this is normal for a house of this age, repair.

Soffit and fascia: Wood

Retaining wall: Masonry

Driveway: Concrete

Patio:Concrete

Missing hand rail, repair.

Recommendations

WALLS \ Soffits and fasciaCondition: Paint or stain neededWood trim around house the paint has deteriorated, repair.Implication(s): Cosmetic defects | Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structure | Shortened lifeexpectancy of materialTask: ImproveTime: Immediate

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EXTERIOR

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LANDSCAPING \ Retaining wallCondition: LeaningWall on the south side, next to driveway is leaning and blocks loose. Driveway post is damaged and walkway post isleaning. Repair.Implication(s): Weakened structure | Chance of movementTask: RepairTime: Immediate

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EXTERIOR

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GARAGE \ Vehicle doorsCondition: Difficult to open or closeGarage door is sealed closed, and floor is raised. Recommend contacting a licensed specialist for further evaluation.Implication(s): Reduced operabilityTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediate


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STRUCTURE

Description

Configuration: Crawl space

Foundation material: Poured concrete

Floor construction: Joists

Exterior wall construction: Wood frame

Roof and ceiling framing: Rafters/roof joists


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ELECTRICAL

Description

Service entrance cable and location: Overhead

Service size: 60 Amps (240 Volts)

Main disconnect/service box rating: 60 Amps

Main disconnect/service box type and location:Breakers -exterior wall

Back of the house.

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Circuit interrupters: Ground Fault (GFCI) & Arc Fault (AFCI):No GFCI

Recommend GFCI's in the kitchen, bathrooms, garage and outside.

Recommendations

SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution fuses/breakersCondition: Fuse holder loose or brokenBreaker is broken, burnt wire in box and the breaker cover is missing, repair. Recommend contacting a licensedspecialist for further evaluation.Implication(s): Electric shock | Fire hazardTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediate


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ELECTRICAL

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HEATING

Description

Fuel/energy source: Gas

System type: Furnace

Heat distribution: Ducts and registers

Approximate capacity: 65,000 BTU/hr

Efficiency: Conventional

Recommendations

GAS FURNACE \ ThermostatCondition: DamageThermostat not working and an older system, repair. Recommend contacting a licensed specialist for further evaluation.Implication(s): Increased heating costs | Reduced comfort | No heat for houseTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediate

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COOLING & HEAT PUMP

Recommendations

AIR CONDITIONING \ Life expectancyCondition: InoperativeHave system evaluated, system not working at time of inspection.Implication(s): Reduced comfortTask: RepairTime: Immediate


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PLUMBING

Description

Water supply source: Public

Service piping into house:Copper

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Supply piping in house:CopperGalvanized steel

Galvanise pipes left in the wall, they are known to have reduced pressure and rusty water.

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PLUMBING

Main water shut off valve at the:East

Front of house.

Water flow (pressure): Typical for neighborhood

Water heater fuel/energy source:Gas

Pilot light was no on. Noted there was rusty parts in the vent pipe of the water heater, clean out under heater and checkvent pipe for more rusty parts and or replace pipe. Recommend contacting a licensed specialist for further evaluation.

Water heater type: Conventional

Tank capacity: 40 gallons

Water heater approximate age: 2 years

Waste piping in house:Cast Iron

Trees in yard, cannot inspect pipe in the ground. recommend contacting a licensed specialist for further evaluation.

Recommendations

WASTE PLUMBING \ Drain piping - installationCondition: Clean-outs missing or inaccessibleWaste plumbing missing in the kitchenImplication(s): Increased maintenance costs | Difficult to serviceTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediate

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FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ ToiletCondition: Obstructed or weak flushToilet not flushing, repair.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structure | Sewage entering the houseTask: Repair or replaceTime: Immediate

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FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ BathtubCondition: Slow drainTub drained slower than normal which indicates blockage, repair.Implication(s): Chance of water damage to contents, finishes and/or structureTask: RepairTime: Immediate


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INTERIOR

Description

Major floor finishes:Carpet

Damaged carpet replace The hardwood flooring under the carped is buckled, needs replacing.

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Windows:Single/double hung

All the windows are damaged, glass broken, repair or replace.

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