NORTH EASTERN CAROLINA HOME SERVICES INC SEABROOK AVE. CARY, NC (919)

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1 NORTH EASTERN CAROLINA HOME SERVICES INC SEABROOK AVE. CARY, NC (919) Name: David and Janis Gould Address: 4659 Indian Spring Circle Riverton, Utah Telephone Number: Inspection Ordered by: Agent David Williams Property Address: 1620 Grappenhall Drive Apex, NC Year Built/Structure Age * : years Square Footage * : 2300 sq ft Date Performed: 05/24/2012 Reason for the Inspection: Prepurchase Statement of Services for the Above Named Property: $ (Inspection Fee: $ Radon Fee: $150.00) Paid in Full on: 05/24/2012 Check #: 3214 Thank you for payment. I inspected the above property address on the date listed. Richard B Pontello North Carolina Home Inspector s License Number 126 North Carolina General Contractor s License Number *Age and square footage information as provided by client or client representative

2 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 2 of 13 I. Foundation, Basement and Structure Foundation Type: Thickness: 8 inches Block and Brick: Crawlspace Column or Pier Type: Block and Wood ; Wood Girder Floor Structure Type: Wood; Joists Wall Structure Type: 2x4 Method used to observe under floor crawlspaces: Visual; observed from entrance and entered into area Equipment used for inspection of structure: Battery operated stream light flashlight Moisture Meter Model: Delmhorst BD " probe for exterior areas around plumbing, deck attachments and exterior doors 1 Grade at Foundation S 2 Walks/Driveway S 3 Retaining Walls NA 4 Foundation Walls S 5 Sill Plate S 6 Footing Drain Pipe S 7 Floor Joists or Girder S 8 Sub-flooring S 9 Column or Pier Conditions S 10 Insulation S 6 1/4" R-19 Batt 11 Cracks No 12 Ventilation U See Comment Below 13 Prior Water Infiltration U See Comment Below 14 Vapor Barrier Yes 15 Sump Pump NA 16 Chimney Foundation NA 17 Dist. 1st Wood to Ground S 12. Many of the foundation vent doors are jammed and will not open or close. 13. The crawlspace ground was wet and damp; but no standing water was present. There are no gutters or downspouts installed so a large amount of water is infiltrating the crawlspace instead of draining away from it. It is recommended that gutters and downspouts be installed. See Section III, Item 7.

3 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 3 of 13 II. Exterior: Siding, Windows, Doors, and Other Elements Wall Structure Type: Frame; wood Wall Cover Material: Cement Fiber 1 Siding Condition S 2 Cracks (Masonry) No 3 Vegetation U See Comment Below 4 Windows S 5 Doors S 6 Trim work U See Comment Below 7 Paint & Caulk U See Comment Below 8 Storm Doors & Windows S 9 Porch S 10 Decks S 11 Steps S 12 Balconies NA 13 Railings S 14 Attached Shed NA 15 Carport NA 16 Garage S 17 Garage Door Reverse Mechanism S/O Tested on: Force Eyes Both 18 Garage Door S Electric Manual 3. Trim all trees and bushes back away from the right front corner of the structure. 6. The trimwork is water damaged and needs to be replaced in the following areas: all three of the front porch columns at the base area and the center front cornerboard above the Bay window. See referenced photo following summary section. 7. -All cracked and peeling paint at the right side upper fascia needs to be scraped, primed and then repainted. -The house will need power washing, caulking and painting soon.

4 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 4 of 13 III. Roof Type of Roof: Gable & Gable Roof Structure: Wood; trusses 2x4 Sheathing Material: OSB Method used to observe Roof Surface: Materials: Layers: Rain Gutters: Fiberglass Original; one layer None Attic Access Method: Pull-down stairs Attic Ventilation: Soffit and Ridge Vents Visual and with binoculars from the ground 1 Shingle Condition S 2 Flashing & Joints U See Comment Below 3 Eaves, Soffits & Fascias S 4 Skylights NA 5 Vent Pipes S 6 Chimney S 7 Gutters & Downspouts S See Evaluation/Testing Note 8 Attic Ventilation S 9 Attic Ventilation Fan & Thermostat S 10 Attic Water Infiltration No 11 Attic Insulation S 12 3/4" R-30 Blown 12 Joists & Rafters S 13 Sheathing S 14 Trusses NA 2. -Tar the shingle nail heads on the exposed flashing in the following areas: the front left dormer windows and the right side fireplace chimney roof. See referenced photo following summary section. -The right side front porch roof end cap flashing is missing that laps over the back fascia. See referenced photo following summary section. Evaluation and Testing Note: 7. Installation of gutters and downspouts is recommended to divert water from the foundation wall and crawlspace area.. See Section I, Item 13.

5 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 5 of 13 IV. Plumbing System Water Supply: Municipal Supply Piping: PEX Distribution Piping: PEX with metal Waste Disposal: Municipal Waste Piping: PVC Waste Ventilation: PVC Water Heater: Natural Gas Gallon Capacity: 50 Manufacturer: State Model Number: PR650X)DSV2 Water Heater Location: Garage Water Shut Off Valve Location: Hall Closet 1. Condition of bathroom and laundry venting S 2. Water Pressure (Functional Flow) S 3. Functional Drainage S 4. Condition of water piping S 5. Fixture Connections including Faucets & Traps S 6. Interior Drain, Sewer and Vent Piping U See Comment Below 7. Water Heaters S/O 8. Water Heaters Norma & Automatic Safety Controls S/O 9. Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures S 10. Bathroom Tile, Grout, & Caulk U See Comment Below 11. Shower Pans S 12. Whirlpool Tub NA 13. Laundry Tubs NA 14. Bar Sinks NA 15. Exposed Water Storage Tanks NA 16. Septic System and Well System NA 17. Condensate Pump NA 18. Drainage Ejector Pump NA 6. The dishwasher drain hose does not form a proper loop under the kitchen sink. The drain hose must be higher than the connection to the disposal. A cross connection now exists. 10. The second floor hall bath vanity sink counter top to sidesplash seam needs to be caulked.

6 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 6 of 13 V. Electrical System Main Service Capacity: 200 Amps 110 Volts 110/220 Volts Service Entry Conductor Type: Aluminum Size: 4.0 Location of Main Panel: Outside Overhead Underground Seal Intact Weatherproofing of service entrance: Satisfactory Main Panel Box Type: Breakers Additional Spaces Available: No Number of Disconnects to cut all power: 1 (6 maximum.) House Wiring: Copper Other: Receptacles: Grounded Polarity: Satisfactory Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI): Yes Location of Distribution & Sub Panels: Garage Distribution of Receptacles: Adequate Operating: Yes 1 Service Ground and Bonding Wires S 2 Main Service Cable Attached to House NA 3 Service Panel Box S 4 Breaker/Fuse Condition S 5 Interior House Wiring S 6 Receptacles, Switches, & Fixtures S 7 Wiring to Central Heat/AC Systems S 8 Wiring to other Major Electrical Equipment S 9 Outside Receptacles and Fixtures S

7 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 7 of 13 VI. Central Heating System Type: Forced Air Furnace Brand: Carrier Tested System: Yes Condition: Satisfactory Type of Ducts or Piping: Flex Size of Filters: 2-20x25x1 Power Source: Natural Gas Model: 58STA & 48SD Flue Pipes & Chimneys S 2 Slope & Joints S 3 Automatic Safety Controls S/O 4 Oil Tank & Oil Tank Vent NA 5 Installed Heat Source in each room S 6 Draft Device S 7 Heat Exchanger S See Evaluation/Testing Note 8 Furnace S/O 9 Carbon Monoxide Detector No See Preventative Maintenance Note 10 Thermostat S/O 11 Heat Pump NA 12 Emergency/Aux. Heat Strips NA 13 Air Handler Unit S 14 Refrigerant Lines S 15 Supply Air Ducts S 16 Supply/ Return Plenums S 17 Registers S 18 Inside Fan S/O 19 Fireplaces S 20 Gas Piping / Connection U See Comment Below 20. The gas pipe bonding in this structure includes corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST). There is no electrical bonding connection between the gas piping system and the electrical system, other than connections at the gas appliances that utilize the grounding conductors for the appliances. The lack of strong electrical bonding may increase the potential for lightning strikes to cause arcing at the CSST gas piping that may result in perforation of the piping, gas leaks, and fires. For safety, it is recommended that this installation be further investigated by a licensed electrical contractor. Evaluation and Testing Note: 7. The heat exchangers in the furnaces in this structure are tested using electronic and visual methods. However, due to their concealment, it is impossible to inspect every area of the heat exchanger unless the furnace is disassembled. Heat exchangers can fail at any time. Preventative Maintenance Note: 9. Installation of a carbon monoxide detector is recommended.

8 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 8 of 13 VII Air Conditioning System Type: Central Air Conditioner Brand: Carrier Tested System: Yes Condition: Satisfactory Type of Ducts or Piping: Flex Power Source: Electric Model: 24ABR330A310 & 48SD Filters S See Preventative Maintenance Note 2 Normal Operating Controls S/O 3 Evaporator Coil NV Sealed in unit. 4 Installed Cooling Source in each room S 5 Condensation Drain S 6 Outside Condenser Unit S/O 7 Temperature Drop Test Degrees=normal cooling S First floor unit: 22.5 degrees temperature S Second floor unit: 18.1 degrees Preventative Maintenance Note: 1. It is recommended that filters be changed monthly.

9 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 9 of 13 VIII. Interior: Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Windows, & Doors Ceiling Structure: Trusses Observed sign of water penetration into the building: No Observed signs of condensation on building components: No 1 Walls S 2 Ceilings S 3 Floors S 4 Stairways U See Comment Below 5 Steps S 6 Closets S 7 Railings S 8 Windows S 9 Doors S 10 Trim work S 11 Insulation NV 12 Kitchen & Bath Cabinets S 13 Kitchen Counter Tops S 14 Locks S/O 15 Fire Alarms/Smoke Detector S/O Tested Manually Integrated Security System 16 Ceiling Fans S/O 4. The broken piece of the pulldown attic stairway door needs to be repaired so the air barrier will be sealed. See referenced photo following summary section.

10 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 10 of 13 IX. Kitchen Appliances 1 Sinks S 2 Dishwasher S/O 3 Range S/O Gas Electric 4 Oven S/O Gas Electric 5 Microwave S/O 6 Fan/Hood S/O Vent: Interior Exterior 7 Garbage Disposal S/O 8 Trash Compactor NA 9 Central Vacuum System NA

11 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 11 of 13 Summary Sheet for: This summary is not the entire report. The full report may include additional information of interest or concern to the client. It is strongly recommended that the client promptly read the complete report. For information regarding the negotiability of any item in this report under a real estate purchase contract, contact your North Carolina real estate agent or an attorney. The summary lists items that do not function as intended or adversely affects the habitability of the dwelling as well as items that appear to warrant further investigation by a specialist or subsequent observation. A complete report from North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc (NECHS, Inc.) consists of this summary and a nine part detailed home inspection checklist. The checklist portion contains individual component and system information, evaluation and testing conditions, and preventative maintenance comments. If certain materials or items are found present in the structure, a listing of Items for Further Investigation may follow the list Items Considered to be Unsatisfactory. Items in that section will offer information regarding well documented home material issues and further investigation by a specialist or subsequent observation may be required. This property was not inspected by NECHS, Inc. for the presence or absence of health-related molds, mildew or fungi. NECHS, Inc. is not qualified, authorized, nor licensed to inspect for health-related molds, mildew or fungi. If information about these issues is desired, it would be prudent to have the entire structure inspected by an industrial hygienist before closing proceedings. It is strongly recommended that all evaluation and repair of all unsatisfactory items be performed by qualified and licensed professionals. Items Considered to be Unsatisfactory I. Foundation 12. Many of the foundation vent doors are jammed and will not open or close. 13. The crawlspace ground was wet and damp; but no standing water was present. There are no gutters or downspouts installed so a large amount of water is infiltrating the crawlspace instead of draining away from it. It is recommended that gutters and downspouts be installed. See Section III, Item 7. II. Exterior 3. Trim all trees and bushes back away from the right front corner of the structure. 6. The trimwork is water damaged and needs to be replaced in the following areas: all three of the front porch columns at the base area and the center front cornerboard above the Bay window. See referenced photo following summary section. 7. -All cracked and peeling paint at the right side upper fascia needs to be scraped, primed and then repainted. -The house will need power washing, caulking and painting soon. III. Roof 2. -Tar the shingle nail heads on the exposed flashing in the following areas: the front left dormer windows and the right side fireplace chimney roof. See referenced photo following summary section. -The right side front porch roof end cap flashing is missing that laps over the back fascia. See referenced photo following summary section.

12 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 12 of 13 IV. Plumbing 6. The dishwasher drain hose does not form a proper loop under the kitchen sink. The drain hose must be higher than the connection to the disposal. A cross connection now exists. 10. The second floor hall bath vanity sink counter top to sidesplash seam needs to be caulked. V. Electrical VI. No unsatisfactory items listed in this section; please check expanded report section for Evaluation/Testing Notes or Preventative Maintenance Comments that may be listed. Central Heating System 20. The gas pipe bonding in this structure includes corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST). There is no electrical bonding connection between the gas piping system and the electrical system, other than connections at the gas appliances that utilize the grounding conductors for the appliances. The lack of strong electrical bonding may increase the potential for lightning strikes to cause arcing at the CSST gas piping that may result in perforation of the piping, gas leaks, and fires. For safety, it is recommended that this installation be further investigated by a licensed electrical contractor. VII. Air Conditioning System No unsatisfactory items listed in this section; please check expanded report section for Evaluation/Testing Notes or Preventative Maintenance Comments that may be listed. VIII. Interior 4. The broken piece of the pulldown attic stairway door needs to be repaired so the air barrier will be sealed. See referenced photo following summary section. IX. Appliances No unsatisfactory items listed in this section; please check expanded report section for Evaluation/Testing Notes or Preventative Maintenance Comments that may be listed. Photographs of Selected Unsatisfactory Items: Section II, Item 6 front porch columns

13 North Eastern Carolina Home Services, Inc. Home Inspection Checklist and Summary Report Page 13 of 13 Section III, Item 2 front left dormer Section III, Item 2 missing end cap flashing Section VIII, Item 4 broken attic stairway door