Recommend that the dryer vent be cleaned annually to remove lint that may cause a fire.

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2 Attached Garage Garage-house door isn't auto-closing. Recommend installing hinges with springs or an automatic door closing device so door closes automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering building. The garage vehicle door doesn't appear to "auto-reverse". The door should reverse when closing and when it either strikes something or something passes through a photo sensor at the base of the door. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. Recommend a qualified contractor repair as necessary. Basement No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection device is visible for the sump pump electric supply. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician determine if a GFCI protection device (receptacle or circuit breaker) exists for the sump pump and install one if missing to reduce the danger of electric shock. Kitchen No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices (outlets or circuit breakers) are visible for the kitchen. GFCI devices help prevent electric shocks in areas that may have water present. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician install GFCI protection for outlets, over counter tops and around sinks. Laundry Recommend that the dryer vent be cleaned annually to remove lint that may cause a fire. Bathroom 1st floor Whirlpool drain does not close, a stopper plug is in use at this time. Recommend to contact a qualified plumber to repair or replace as necessary. Electrical System The GFIC outlet on the rear of the house did not trip out when tested. Recommend contacting a qualified electrical contractor to evaluate and repair as necessary Exterior Landscaping Areas of driveway in need of repair. This could lead to further damage if left as is. Recommend having a qualified contractor patch asphalt driveway where necessary and resealing.

3 Air conditioner condensing unit is out of level, Recommend having this unit leveled by a qualified HVAC contractor Sections of the fence are out of level, deteriorated and detached from their support post. Recommend contacting a qualified fencing contractor to evaluate and to offer repair or replacement options Exterior Walls The box covering for the refrigeration lines shows signs of deterioration, this will allow moisture to possibly penetrate into this area and cause water damage. Recommend contacting a qualified contractor to repair or replace as necessary. An PVC electrical conduit on the rear of the house is broken from the junction box, this will allow water to enter and possibly cause an electrical short. Recommend contacting a qualified electrician to repair as necessary. Plumbing System Noted corroded water valve, recommend contacting a qualified plumbing contractor to repair as necessary. Roof & Ventilation The neoprene collars of the plumbing vents are deteriorated and split. This will allow moisture to enter into the attic area and possible cause water damage to areas below and, may cause the growth of mold. Recommend contacting a qualified roofing contractor to repair or replace as necessary. The small roofed area on the chimney for the gas fireplace is old and worn. Recommend contacting a qualified roofing contractor to evaluate and offer replacement options Gutters had extensions, but they were not long enough to get water away from the foundation. Recommend a qualified contractor install gutter extension that are at least 6 ft. away from foundation wall. Full Report General Information Overview: Quiet residential neighborhood Type of house: 1 family house

4 Overview: Quiet residential neighborhood Inspector: Rick Schroeppel NYS License Number: Start time: 10:00 AM End time: 12:00 PM Present at inspection: Realtor Present at inspection: Buyer House is:: Occupied Type of house: 1 family house Weather condition: Clear Temperature: Cold Ground Condition: Frozen Foundation: Basement Excluded from inspection: Shed Excluded from inspection: Hot tub Excluded from inspection: Pool Excluded from inspection: Security system Excluded from inspection: Water softener House Number: Clearly seen from street Report Number: Age of house: 60 Years old Numerous wall, floor and other surfaces were obscured by furniture and/or stored items, preventing a full evaluation of some areas. Concerning mold in a home / building. While we will report any substance that appears to be mold, the only true way to determine if mold is present is to have a mold company/specialist inspect and test for mold. Ricks Home Inspections,LLC does not perform mold testing or mold inspection's. Any mention of mold in this report should be considered a recommendation to bring in a mold specialist to inspect and test for mold. If you have a specific concern reguarding mold, consult a mold specialist for advice. Recommend after moving into the house, I strongly recommend having the locks changed. Over the years, the previous owners may have distributed the keys to family and friends. A new set of locks would insure privacy and security, also if applicable changing the garage door remote access code. Roof & Ventilation Roof Inspection Method: Traversed Roof Type: Gable Roof covering: Asphalt Shingle Roof approximate age: Newer Defects observed: Lichens growing on roof Roof penetrations: Skylight Roof penetrations: Vent pipe Roof penetrations: Chimney Roof ventilation: Ridge vent Gutter material: Aluminum Downspout material: Aluminum Gutter extensions: Noted, but not long enough Chimney appears to be built: Interior Chimney appears to be built: Exterior Spark arrester/rain cap: Noted Chimney made of: Metal Roof ventilation: Gable vents The neoprene collars of the plumbing vents are deteriorated and split. This will

5 Theneoprenecollarsoftheplumbingventsaredeterioratedandsplit.Thiswill allowmoisturetoenterintotheatticareaandpossiblecausewaterdamageto areasbelowand,maycausethegrowthofmold.recommendcontactinga qualifiedroofingcontractortorepairorreplaceasnecessary. Thesmallroofedareaonthechimneyforthegasfireplaceisoldandworn. Recommendcontactingaqualifiedroofingcontractortoevaluateandoffer replacementoptions Guttershadextensions,buttheywerenotlongenoughtogetwaterawayfrom

6 Gutters had extensions, but they were not long enough to get water away from the foundation. Recommend a qualified contractor install gutter extension that are at least 6 ft. away from foundation wall. Lichen is a plant that grows with no root system. Lichen will build up on the north side of buildings and in areas of shaded most of the day. Even though it does not harm roofing material, homeowners may want to eliminate its unattractive appearance. Methods to clean the lichen prone areas: 1- Enlist the service of a professional roofing contractor to remove the lichen build up on the roof. 2- Mix 1 cup of bio-degradable liquid dish-washing soap and 1 cup powdered oxygen bleach in 5 gallons of water, apply to lichen prone areas with a push broom or a hand scrub brush. Brush Gently. Rinse with clear water. Other methods are available by researching them on the internet or visiting your local library.

7 Exterior Walls Wall structure: Wood frame Wall covering material: Vinyl Condition of wall:: Good Trim: Vinyl Trim condition: Good Windows: Newer replacement window Porch: Concrete Porch steps down: Two Porch roof: No Overhead wires threatened: No Service size: 200 Amp Drip loop present: Yes Meter amperage: 200 Amp Voltage: 120/240 volts Meter caulking intact: Above The box covering for the refrigeration lines shows signs of deterioration, this will allow moisture to possibly penetrate into this area and cause water damage. Recommend contacting a qualified contractor to repair or replace as necessary.

8 An PVC electrical conduit on the rear of the house is broken from the junction box, this will allow water to enter and possibly cause an electrical short. Recommend contacting a qualified electrician to repair as necessary. General Exterior pictures

9 Gable vent Old oil fill and vent line were noticed, these should be removed to prevent moisture from entering the basement and prevent the accidental filling of fuel into the basement area. Exterior of foundation walls: Concrete

10 Exterior Landscaping Exterior of foundation walls: Concrete Exterior foundation exposure: 1 Foot Exterior foundation observed?: Effloresence Exterior foundation observed?: Small cracks Grading within 6 foot of house: Slopes away Grading beyond 6 foot of house: Slopes away Driveway: Asphalt Driveway condition: Small cracks Driveway condition: Large cracks Walkway to front entry: Concrete Walkway condition: Good Fence material: Metal Fence condition: Felt loose Fence condition: Deteriorated Deck location: In the rear of the house Deck material: Wood Support column condition: Not available A/C Pad: Concrete blocks Deck steps to grade: One Visibility under deck: Less that 1 foot and no view A/C Compressor condition: Rusty A/C during operation: Did not operate due to cold weather Electrical disonnect:: Noted - Good condition Walkway to rear / side entry: Concrete Walkway Condition: Good Support columns under deck: Not available Areas of driveway in need of repair. This could lead to further damage if left as is. Recommend having a qualified contractor patch asphalt driveway where necessary and resealing. Air conditioner condensing unit is out of level, Recommend having this unit leveled by a qualified HVAC contractor

11 OlderA/CCondenser Sectionsofthefenceareoutoflevel,deterioratedanddetachedfromtheir supportpost.recommendcontactingaqualifiedfencingcontractortoevaluate andtoofferrepairorreplacementoptions GeneralDeckpictures

12 Attached Garage Number of Bays: One Visibility limited by: Stored items Floor: Concrete Floor condition: Acceptible Walls: Wood frame Framing of walls: Drywall covered Automobile doors: One Style of Automobile doors: Overhead Window condition: Good Doors operated: Easily Photo electric device: Missing Springs condition: Good # of electric openers: One Operated electric openers: Yes Operated door and applied resistance: Door did not stop Non-automobile doors: Two Interior door: Did not self close Interior door material: Metal Garage windows: Noted Garage-house door isn't auto-closing. Recommend installing hinges with springs or an automatic door closing device so door closes automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from entering building. The garage vehicle door doesn't appear to "auto-reverse". The door should

13 Thegaragevehicledoordoesn'tappearto"auto-reverse".Thedoorshould reversewhenclosingandwheniteitherstrikessomethingorsomethingpasses throughaphotosensoratthebaseofthedoor.thisisasafetyhazard, especiallyforsmallchildren.recommendaqualifiedcontractorrepairas necessary. BacktoTop Attic Attic access:pulldownstairs Roof system:trusssystem Rafters inches apart:24inches Roof decking:plywood Moisture penetration:nonenoted Attic floor framing:wood Attic floor system:nonenoted Ventilation:Ridgevent Ventilation:Gablevent Ventilation:Soffitvent Insulation location:floor Insulation material:fiberglassroll/batt Bathroom vent duckwork:nonenoted How observed:traversed Soffit vents:partialarea Atticareahashadmoldremediationpreviously,onthedayoftheinspectionthe atticareaoverthetwobedroomsshowedsignsofmold.thisareashowedno signsofmoldremediation.recommendcontactingthemoldremediation contractorforevaluationofthisarea. Remediatedarea Generalatticpictures Areaofconcern

14 Ceilings: Wood Stairs: To basement

15 General Interior Ceilings: Wood Ceilings: Drywall Ceiling style: Flat Ceiling style: Cathedral Ceiling condition: Good Walls appear to be made of: Drywall Walls appear to be made of: Wood Condition of walls: Good Stairs: To basement Stairs condition: Good Outlets: Three pronged Outlets: Two pronged Smoke detectors: Noted on each floor Floor coverings: Hardwood Generally floors feel: Level Mostly doors are following type: Wood Condition of doors: Good Windows were mostly: Casement Insulated glazing noted in: Most Skylights: Not tested due to no operating handle Skylight leaks: None noted One or more flights of stairs with more than two risers have no handrail installed. This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should install graspable handrails that your hand can completely encircle at stairs where missing, and as per standard building practices. Missing hand rail The ungrounded and obsolete outlets should be upgraded to include more modern and safer ones, which provide a pathway for the current to travel harmlessly to ground.

16 2prongoutlet Generalinteriorpictures

17 BacktoTop Fireplace Gas or woodstove brand name:unknown Gas or woodstove location:familyroom Gas Insert:Workedasdesigned Gasfireplaceworkedasdesignedonthedayoftheinspection,recommend contactingaheatingcontractortocleanandservicethisapplianceaftermoving in.

18 Bathroom 1st floor Bathroom location: First floor hallway Shower: With tub Surround: Ceramic tile Surround condition: Good Number of sinks: One Sink type: Vanity Toilet: Flushed Toilet condition: Good Floor: Ceramic tile Floor condition: Good Leaks: None noted Caulking: Intact Ventilation: Window Ventilation: Fan Outlets: One GFI's: Yes Functional Flow Test: Acceptable drop in pressure Whirlpool drain does not close, a stopper plug is in use at this time. Recommend to contact a qualified plumber to repair or replace as necessary. Lavatory trap is corroded, this may leak in the near future, recommend contacting a qualified plumbing contractor to repair as necessary.

19 General Bath pictures Basement Bathroom Bathroom location: Basement Shower: With tub Surround: Fiberglass Surround condition: Good Number of sinks: One Sink type: Vanity Toilet: Flushed Toilet condition: Good Floor: Ceramic tile Floor condition: Good Caulking: Intact Ventilation: None noted GFI's: Yes Functional Flow Test: Acceptable drop in pressure Basement bath pictures

20 Kitchen Cabinets: Wooden Opened and closed and found: seemed to function Cabinets are secure: Yes Counter tops: Plastic Laminate Counter tops securely fastened: Yes Kitchen floor: Wood Dishwasher: Whirlpool Dishwasher age: Older Kitchen sink: Stainless steel Ran water and found: No leaks Disposal: None Refrigerator: Whirlpool Refrigerator age: Older Range: Whirlpool Range type: Electric Range age: Older Operated range and found: All burners working Operated oven and found: Gave off heat Ventilation: Fan built in Number of GFCI outlets: Zero Number of regular outlets: Three or more No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices (outlets or circuit breakers) are visible for the kitchen. GFCI devices help prevent electric shocks in areas that may have water present. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician install GFCI protection for outlets, over counter tops and around sinks.

21 Laundry Location:: Basement Washing machine:: Whirlpool Washing machine age:: Older Connections from water, drain & electric:: Noted Dryer:: Whirlpool Dryer age:: Older Dryer power:: Electric Vented to:: Exterior Dryer vent material:: Rigid metal Dryer vent material:: Flexible ribbed metal Operated washer and dryer:: Yes, worked as designed Recommend that the dryer vent be cleaned annually to remove lint that may cause a fire. Apparent age of unit: Older

22 Heating System Apparent age of unit: Older Heating system type: Forced hot air Energy source: Natural gas Combustion air supply: Interior Thermostat was turned on, the system: Fired or gave heat Emergency shut off: Noted above the unit Flue pipes: High Efficiency Distribution: Ductwork in most rooms System location: Basement Brand name: Heil Old furnace worked on the day of the inspection. Because of its age and condition I would budget for a replacement. This furnace may need replacing at any time. Recommend that this system be serviced every two years in the future by a qualified heating and cooling technician. Air Conditioner Central Cooling: Central Air Central Cooling: Built in Heat Pump A/C Type: Heat Pump Status: Not operated due to cold weather Approximate age of system: Older A/C energy source: Electric Freon Type: R- 22 Brand: Rudd The A/C, Heat pump is older this unit may fail at anytime. Recommend budgeting for new Air Conditioner.

23 OlderA/C fan coil cabinet Older A/C Condenser Domestic Water Heater Manufacturer: American Type: Tank Energy source: Natural gas Estimated age: Newer Capacity: 40 Gallons Safety relief valve: Was noted Safety extension: Was noted Supply valve: Was noted Drain discharge to: Floor Rust or corrosion: Was not noted Tested hot water: Hot water was received at faucet Location: Basement Domestic hot water working as designed at time of the inspection. Location of main panel: Basement

24 Electrical System Location of main panel: Basement Location of sub panel: None noted Location of main disconnect: Top of panel Type of protection: Circuit breakers Service conductor material: Aluminum Main disconnect rating: 200 amp breaker Type of branch circuit wiring: NM sheathed (Romex) Aluminum branch wiring present: No Double tapped breakers: No Additional room: Yes Missing covers: No 15 amp breaker: 14 Guage wire 20 amp breaker: 12 Guage wire 30 amp breaker: 10 Guage wire Grounding observed to: Exterior ground rod Grounding connection feels: Secure If grounded to water main, is meter jumped: No The GFIC outlet on the rear of the house did not trip out when tested. Recommend contacting a qualified electrical contractor to evaluate and repair as necessary The ungrounded and obsolete outlets should be upgraded to include more modern and safer ones, which provide a pathway for the current to travel harmlessly to ground. Electrical service pabel

25 Water meter and main shut off Plumbing System Water service type: Public Main entry pipe: Copper Location of main water meter: Basement Location of main water shut-off: Next to meter Interior supply pipes: Copper With multiple fixtures running: Acceptable decrease in flow Main waste line cleanouts: Not noted Vent pipe observed: On roof Vent pipe observed: Side of house House trap: Not noted Noted corroded water valve, recommend contacting a qualified plumbing contractor to repair as necessary.

26 General plumbing pictuers Water meter and main shut off Basement Basement access: Stairs from interior Foundation walls: Hidden from view by drywall Foundation walls: Hidden from view by paneling Ceiling framing: Hidden from view Foundation walls made of: Poured concrete Basement floor: Poured concrete slab Water stains observed on: None noted General area dampness: None noted Beam material: Built up wood Windows: Steel Chimney in basement: Metal Ventilation: Windows Pier/support post material: Steel Support column condition: Appears intact Sump pump: Submersible pump Sump pump: Water discharged to the exterior Sump pump works: Yes, but is not GFI protected Floor structure above: Wood joists Insulation material: Fiberglass roll located above sill plate No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection device is visible for the sump pump electric supply. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician determine if a GFCI protection device (receptacle or circuit breaker) exists for the sump pump and install one if missing to reduce the danger of electric shock.

27 Basement pictures Support post Insulation in sill area Safety Concerns Outlets were tested for GFI: Using a testing plug Smoke detectors noted: On each floor Carbon Monoxide noted: No

28 Recommend updating all smoke detectors with new. All outlets near a water source (kitchen, bathrooms, garage, basement) should be GFI protected. All houses, buildings and each unit in a multi-family house should have a carbon monoxide (C/O) detector. Several C/O detectors are best. One near the heating system and hot water supply and one on each floor of the home. This home inspection is a visual non-intrusive inspection and was limited to readily accessible areas of the building. Your inspector cannot report on obscured or concealed defects. He did not move furniture, lift carpet, or dismantle any items or equipment. An earnest effort was made to discover all of the visible defects. All of the major deficiencies observed are reported. Minor deficiencies are also included but we did not attempt to list them all. This report is based on opinions of the inspector only and is not a guarantee or warranty. This inspection is in accordance with the current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted at Copyright 2006 HouseFacks.com Privacy Policy Terms of Use