(850) 297-1998 1716 Monticello Dr Tallahassee, Florida 32303 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT THIS INSPECTION IS A DETAILED LISTING OF AREAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AT:, Tallahassee FL Client Tallahassee, FL 32304 Agent Jules Straker Inspector James Pace CBC1257109, HI3259, MRSA1968, MRSR760
Inspected on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 at 09:00 AM. Your Inspection Order number is 1649
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General Info Date of Inspection Time of Inspection Exterior Temperature Weather Conditions 10-16-12 9am 79 Living Room Ceiling Walls Floor Type Window(s) Entry Door Rear door Fireplace Electrical Door Bell 3 Damaged weather stripping Damaged weather stripping Damaged rear fire block wall, clean flue, verify that the metal shield is safe or the proper item to be in the fireplace Dining Room Ceiling Walls Floor Type Electrical Master Bedroom Ceiling Walls Floor Type Window(s) Door(s) Closet(s) Electrical Ceiling Fan
Living Room / Fireplace Living Room / Fireplace
Living Room / Fireplace
Bedroom #3 Ceiling Walls Floor Type Window(s) Door(s) Closet(s) Electrical 1 Damaged window ceil Bedroom #2 Ceiling Walls Floor Type Window(s) Door(s) Closet(s) Electrical Ceiling Fan Master Bathroom Ceiling Walls Floor Type Door(s) Counter Tops Cabinets Sink Bath Tub Toilet Sink Plumbing Electrical Exhaust Fan
Bedroom #3 / Window(s)
Bathroom #2 Ceiling Walls Floor Type Door(s) Counter Tops Cabinets Sink Bath Tub Toilet Sink Plumbing Electrical Exhaust Fan Adjust the flush Kitchen Ceiling Walls Floor Type Window(s) Counter Tops Cabinets Sink Hand Sprayer Dishwasher Drain Loop - Air Gap Disposal Sink Plumbing Range Oven Venting Electrical Microwave 1 Faucet leaks Not present, ntbs, waste line from dishwasher to drain needs to loop higher than lowest level of sink. Missing splash guard. Improper wiring to under cabinet electrical at stove area
Kitchen / Electrical
Laundry Room Laundry Location Ceiling Walls Floor Type Dryer Vent Laundry Plumbing Waste Line Electrical 1 Garage Clean dryer vent Attic General View Structural Insulation Attic Ventilation Duct Work Attic Electrical Attic Plumbing Access Access Cover Access Location 1 2 2 4 Wood rot/water damage around chimney area Loose/missing insulation at vault Extend both bathroom exhaust fan duct thru roof Inproperly install gable vent, poor electrical at top of attic stairs, secure attic light Garage Cooling Unit Location Cooling Type Cooling Condition Temp Differentials Cooling Electrical Filter(s) Thermostat(s) 1 1 Garage, water damaged to HVAC platform. Integral to heat source, split system. Heat Pump Rheem 2006 Use proper bushing at compressor unit
Laundry Room / Dryer Vent Attic / Structural
Attic / Insulation Attic / Insulation
Attic / Duct Work Attic / Duct Work
Attic / Attic Electrical Attic / Attic Electrical
Attic / Attic Electrical Attic / Attic Electrical
Cooling / Unit Location Cooling / Cooling Electrical
Water Heater Unit Location Type - Mfgr - Year Gallons Unit Condition Wtr Htr Plumbing T.P.R.V. Overflow Line Wtr Htr Electrical Garage Elect-Rheem-2010 50 Roof Roof Type Material Condition Flashings Vents and Vent Caps Roof Drainage Chimney(s) Gable Composition Shingle. Garage / Carport Vehicle Door(s) Hardware - Springs Opener Infrared Sensors Ceiling Walls Door to Interior Slab Garage Electrical 1 Secure to wall Damaged weather stripping Light in garage not working properly, light cover is cracked
Garage / Carport / Opener
Exterior Items Exterior Walls Siding Eaves and Fascia Trim Paint Windows 1 1 2 (Wood Frame). Caulk gaps a butt joints Wood rot to eve where the garage intersects the front of the house at the front porch Wood rot at rear door trims, wood rot at front porch pickets Grounds Driveway Sidewalks Retaining Walls Patio Slab - Deck Grading-Drainage Fence - Walls Gate(s) Exterior Stairs General Note 1 2 2 2 The uneven stepping stones are a trip hazard Walls at front driveway to ditch are leaning or are damaged Gaps in rails is too large, safety hazard, lattice is damaged There is a pool but is was not inspected. it is not on level stable soil, looks to have a blow-out, seems to also have a leak. Looks like it is not being maintained currently Plumbing Exterior Plumbing Main Water Valve Main Water Pressure Supply Lines Waste Lines 77 psi
Electrical Entrance Wires Amps - Volts Meter Location Main Panel Panel Wiring Breakers Exterior Electrical 200 amps
Exterior Items / Siding Exterior Items / Eaves and Fascia
Exterior Items / Trim Exterior Items / Trim
Grounds / Sidewalks Grounds / Retaining Walls
Grounds / Patio Slab - Deck
Grounds / Patio Slab - Deck Grounds / General Note
Grounds / General Note
Rear View End of report.