Bob Price Home Inspections

Bob Price Home Inspections

Ltd.

Peace of Mind Report

Members OF

"InterNACHI-Certified." “OntarioACHI Certified”

Prepared for: Vera Najdovska

Property Address: 478 Rosedale, Windsor, Ont.

1.  Home Inspections are visual in nature, not warranties and not responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future.

2.  Information in this report will be provided to you by a combination of either verbal communication, digital photos and or a written report.

3.  You are entitled and encouraged to have any expert or professional service company further enhance information in this report before your conditions are removed.

4.  Home Inspections are not Code Compliant, please read Terms & Conditions on page 2

5.  This Home Inspection is NOT intended to be used for any price reduction of this home.

6.  Home Inspections in Ontario do not constitute a home to be Insurable.

7.  Bob Price Home Inspections Ltd. Follows the InterNACHI Standard Operating Guidelines.

TERMS, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS (Please carefully read before removing conditions)

Please note that Only the sections marked with an X pertain to the home that is being Inspected!

1. Systems, items, and conditions which are not within the scope of the building consultation include, but are not limited to: radon, formaldehyde, lead paint, asbestos, toxic or flammable materials, molds, fungi, other environmental hazards; pest infestation; security and fire protection systems; household appliances; humidifiers; paint, wallpaper and other treatments to windows, interior walls, ceilings and floors; recreational equipment or facilities; underground storage tanks, energy efficiency measurements; concealed or private secured systems; water wells; heating systems accessories; solar heating systems; heat exchangers; sprinkling systems; water softener; central vacuum systems, telephone, intercom or cable TV systems; antennae, lightning arrestors, trees or plants; governing standards, ordinances, statures and covenants and manufacturer specifications, recalls. Client understands that these systems, items and conditions are excepted from this consultation. Any General comments about these systems, items and conditions of the written report are informal only and DO NOT represent a consultation.

2. The Consultation and report are performed and prepared for the sole and exclusive use and possession of the Client. No other person or entity may rely on the report issued pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any person, not a party to this Agreement, makes any claim against Consultant, its employees or agents, arising out of the services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, the Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant from any and all damages, expenses, costs and attorney fees arising from such a claim.

3. The Consultant will not include an appraisal of the value or a survey. The written report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental standards or regulations of any kind.

4. In the event of a claim by the Client that an installed system or component of the premises which was inspected by the Consultant was not in the condition reported by the Consultant, the Client agrees to notify the Consultant at least 72 hours prior to repairing or replacing such system or component. The Client further agrees that the Consultant is liable only if there has been a complete failure to the system in question. Furthermore, any legal action should be brought within (1) year from the date of the consultation, or will be deemed waived and forever barred.

5. This consultation does not determine whether the property is insurable.

DEFINITIONS:

Apparent Condition: Systems and components are rated as follows:

SATISFACTORY ((Sat.) – Indicates the component is functionally consistent with its original purpose but may show signs of normal wear and tear and deterioration.

MARGINAL (Marg.) – Indicated the component will probably require repair or replacement anytime within five years.

POOR - Indicates the component will need repair or replacement now or in the very near future.

MAJOR CONCERNS - A system or component that is considered significantly deficient or is unsafe.

·  Installed systems and components: Structural components; exterior; interior; roofing; plumbing; electrical; heating; central air-conditioning (weather permitting); insulation and ventilation are part of a visual Inspection.

·  Readily accessible systems and components: only those systems and components where Consultant is not required to remove personal items, furniture, equipment, soil, now or any other items which obstruct access or visibility.

BUILDING DATA

Approx Age: 80 Style: Two Story

General Appearance: X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor

House construction: □ Asbestoses X Brick X Vinyl □ Wood □ Aluminum siding

State of Occupancy: □ Vacant X Occupied □ Unoccupied but furnished

Weather Condition: X Recent rain □ No recent rain □ Snow □ Clear

Ground cover: □ Snow covered X Wet □ Damp □ Dry Temperature ( 72F )

GROUNDS: X Exterior windows and doors will soon require caulking

□ Landscaping and or grading too high touching brick work and or brick weepers

□ Negative grading issues to be addressed in and around perimeter of home as discussed

□ Re-pointing required in parts of the brick work due to step cracks

□ Please remove all shrubbery and or tree branches away from the exterior walls and roof system

1. Service / Side Walks □ None □ Public or residential sidewalk needs repair

X Concrete □ Asphalt □ Interlock □ Gravel

Condition: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor □ Trip hazard X Settling cracks □ Pitched towards home □“Slab jacking required”

2. Driveway □ None

X Concrete □ Asphalt □ Interlock □ Gravel

Condition: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor □ Trip hazard

X Settling cracks □ Pitched towards home □“Slab jacking required”

3. Exterior Electrical Service

X Overhead □ Underground Service drop: X Satisfactory □ Poor

Exterior Outlets: X Yes □ No Operate: X Yes □ No

□ Waterproof cover recommended on wall plug

GFI protected: □ Yes X No Trips off using test button: □ Yes □ No (replace plug)

Overhead wires: X Low □ Less than 3’ from balcony/deck/window □ Touching roof

X “Handyman” wiring to be repaired outdoors under deck

General Comment’s

·  (FYI) All out door plugs are required to be Ground Fault protected(GFI).

·  Install rain caps and vermin screens on all chimney flues, as necessary.

·  Please be mindful that E.R.C.A. has released a flood warning for all of Essex / Kent counties for 2017. Home Inspectors of any caliber cannot predict if a home will experience future basement / crawlspace flooding.

·  Please take a look at the exterior pictures taken during today’s Inspection to show the miscellaneous items pointed out during the Inspection!

·  The front porch south wall is leaning outward and the wood floor deck boards are older, future repairs will be required.

·  You have signed a contract understanding that Home Inspections are not warranties against past or future water leaks found in basements, roof systems and complete building envelope following your possession date!

ROOF COVERING:

General Information: (Inspectors do not walk on roof tops!)

4. Roof Visibility X All □ Percent □ None Limited by:

5. Inspected From X Ground □ Ladder at eaves □ Roof

6. Style of Roof

Type: Combination: X Gable □ Hip □ Flat □ Mansard

Pitch: Combination: □ Low X Medium □ Steep □ Flat

7. Roof Covering

Type: Asphalt # Layers ( 1 ) Approx Age: 10

8. Ventilation System □ None

Combination: X Soffit X Roof □ Ridge □ Gable

□ Powered □ Eaves □ Turbine

9. Flashing Material

Combination : X Galv. / Aluminum □ Asphalt □ Lead □ Rubber

□ Copper □ Not Visible

10. Valley Material □ None

Combination: □ Galv. / Aluminum □ Asphalt □ Copper □ Not Applicable

11. Roof Covering □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

X Curling □ Cupping X Missing tabs/shingles/tiles

□ Roof Sag □ Moss Buildup □ Nail Popping □ Ponding □ Burn spots

12. Drip Edge X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor □ Missing

13. Flashings / Soffit / Eaves / Fascia / chimney: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

□ Pulled away from chimney/roof X Recommend Sealing

14. Valleys X None □ Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor

□ Cupping □ Curling □ Recommend Sealing

15. Plumbing Vent(s) X Yes □ No X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor

X Older style 1 inch plumbing vent

General Comment’s

·  Portions of the roof, including underlayment, decking and some flashing are hidden from view and cannot be evaluated by our visual inspection; therefore, our review is not a guarantee against roof leaks or a certification of being problem free.

·  As regular maintenance, please check all roof flashings, soffit and valleys yearly to help ensure no water enters into the roof system. Once again Home Inspectors cannot foresee if and when a roof system will leak.

·  The top of the brick chimney will require repairs due to loose bricks.

·  The shingles are just starting to curl in some sections of the roof which is an indication of a 10 year old roof, there are no indications of leaks but it would be wise to start an early budget so you can plan for the future!

·  All down spouts leading into the drain tiles beneath ground level, should be detached and directed 3ft away from the base of the home!

·  Conditions reported reflect the visible portion of shingles viewed from ground level. Brand name of shingles, warranty issues, and Condo Association guidelines are not part of this inspection. Inspectors will not walk on roof tops due to the Home Inspectors standards and practice act, as well as liability and safety reasons for the Inspector

KITCHEN: (x2) (Note: BPHI Inspection process will NOT check appliances:)

18. Countertops □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

19. Cabinets

Condition: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

Exhaust fan: □ Yes X No Operates: □ Yes □ No Noisy Operation: □ Yes □ No

20. Plumbing Comments

Faucets leaks: 1x Yes 1x No Faucets Loose: □ Yes X No Pipes leak/corroded: □ Yes X No Drainage: X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor Water flow: X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor

21. Electrical

Outlet present: X Yes □ No Operates: X Yes □ No Loose plugs: □ Yes X No

GFI protected: □ Yes X No Operates: □ Yes □ No

Open ground/reverse polarity within 6’ of water: X Yes □ No

□ “Handyman” wiring to be repaired

General Comments

·  (FYI) All receptacles within six feet of water should be GFI protected.

·  No faucet or drain leaks reported at this time.

·  Using a moisture meter, all exterior walls show no signs of moisture behind the drywall / plaster at this time of Inspection.

22. Fireplace: □ None □ Gas valve turned off at time of Inspection

□ Gas X Wood □ Electric

X Masonry insert □ Metal insert

□ Blower built-in Operates: □ Yes □ No

X Open joints or cracks in firebrick should be sealed □ Pre-fab panels damaged / worn

Hearth: Satisfactory: □ Yes X No Mantel: Satisfactory: X Yes □ No

□ Recommend having gas fireplace cleaned and serviced by a gas technician.

X Recommend having wood fireplace cleaned & Inspected by proper service company.

□ May require W.E.T.T. Certification, please check with Insurance company.

General Comments: 22 A. Does this Fireplace meet 2017 standards □ Yes X No

Main floor: Living / Dining

23. Location:

Walls & Ceiling: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor X Typical Cracks

Moisture stains: □ Yes X No Holes: □ Doors □ Walls □ Ceilings

Floors: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor X Squeaks X Slopes

Heat source present: X Yes □ Not visible

Doors & windows: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

□ Cracked glass □ Broken Seal □ Broken hardware X Windows and doors require caulking

Wall plugs “open ground” X Yes □ No X Safety hazard

Loose plugs: □ Yes X No □ Covers missing

□ “Handyman” wiring to be repaired Potential safety hazard □ Yes □ No

General Comments

Bedrooms:

24 Location:

Walls & Ceiling: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor X Typical Cracks

Moisture stains: □ Yes X No Holes: □ Doors □ Walls □ Ceilings

Floors: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor X Squeaks X Slopes

Heat source present: X Yes □ Not visible

Doors & windows: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

□ Cracked glass □ Broken Seal □ Broken hardware X Windows and doors require caulking

Wall plugs “open ground” X Yes □ No X Safety hazard

Loose plugs: X Yes □ No □ Covers missing

X “Handyman” wiring to be repaired Potential safety hazard X Yes □ No

General Comments

·  All walls proved to be dry using the moisture meter, this indicates that neither the roof or window sills are leaking at this time of inspection!

·  Code today is (1) working smoke detector and carbon monoxide protector per floor that is NOT older than 7 years, please check the manufacture date all your detectors before you move into the home!

·  Please note that Home Inspections are not warranties against hidden mildew / mould or Asbestos found once you take possession of the home!

BATHROOMS: (All)

25. Bath

Sinks: Faucet leaks: □ Yes X No Pipes leak: □ Yes X No

Tubs: Faucet leaks: □ Yes X No Pipes leak: □ Yes X No

Showers: Faucet leaks: □ Yes X No Pipes leak: □ Yes X No

Toilet: Bowl loose: □ Yes X No Operates: X Yes □ No

Whirlpool: □ Yes X No Operates: □ Yes □ No GFI protected: □ Yes □ No

Drainage: X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor

Water flow: X Satisfactory □ Marginal □ Poor

Moisture stains present: X Yes □ No X Walls X Ceilings

Window/doors: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor □ Sloped floors

Exhaust fan: 2x Yes □ No Noisy Operation: □ Yes X No

Outlets present: GFI protected: X Yes □ No Trips off using test button: X Yes □ No (replace plug)

Open ground/reverse polarity within 6’ of water: □ Yes X No

“Handyman” wiring to be repaired □ Yes X No

Bathroom over all Condition: □ Satisfactory X Marginal □ Poor

General Comments:

·  Please operate bathroom exhaust fan for ½ hour after all baths and showers to remove all excess moisture.