Castle Home Inspections
Website: http://www.reporthost.com/castlehomeinsp
Email: n2xkw@verizon.net
Phone: (518) 436-8015
16 South Dove Street
Albany, NY 12202
Inspector: Michael Clark
Property Inspection Report
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| Client(s): |
Ron and Lyn McKay |
| Property address: |
41 Towpath Lane
Waterford, New York, 12188 |
| Inspection date: |
Sunday, September 30, 2007 |
This report published on 9/30/2007 11:54:26 AM EDT
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Table of Contents
General information
Roof and Ventilation
Walls Windows and Doors
Exterior and Landscaping
Attached garage
Attic
Main Bathroom
Bathroom
General Interior
Kitchen and Laundry
Electric service
Plumbing
Basement
Overview: A quiet residential neighborhood
Report number: McKay 41
Inspector's name: Michael Clark
NYS License #: 0000000000
Time started: 9:20am
Time finished: 12:00pm
Present during inspection: Owner
Occupied: Yes
Age of building: 14 years
Type of building: Single family
Weather conditions: Clear
Temperature: Warm
Ground condition: Dry
Foundation type: Basement
The following items are excluded from this inspection: Private sewage disposal system, Security system, Irrigation system, Shed, Playground equipment, Low voltage outdoor lighting, Central vacuum system, Water filtration system, Water softener system, Built-in sound system, Intercom system, Generator system, Sport court
Overview: A quiet residential neighborhood
Present during inspection: Buyer, Realtor
Foundation type: Basement
Roof inspection method: From Ground
Roof type: Gable
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Layers noted: Single Layer
Estimated age of Roof: Middle of its useful life
Defects Observed: None
Roof Requires: No Action
Roof Penetrations: Vent Pipes
Gutter material: Aluminum
Downspout material: Aluminum
Chimney appears to be built: None present
Visible Roof Ventilation: Gable Vents, Ridge Vents, Soffet Vents
1)
One or more downspout extensions are missing and/or ineffective. Recommend installing extensions such as splashblocks or a drain line where missing, or repairing where necessary so rain water is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure.
Apparent wall structure: Wood frame
Wall Covering Material: Vinyl
General Condition of Covering: Good
Trim: Vinyl
Trim Condition: Good
Exterior Doors: Wood
Doors: Operated well
Windows: Storms
Main Entry Porch: Concrete Slab
Steps down: One
Roof: Yes, Good Condition
Primary service type: Underground
Service size: 200 Amp Aluminum
Meter amperage (amps): 200
Drip loop present: noN/A Underground Service
Service voltage (volts): 120-240
Meter caulking intact and sealed: Box Type --no caulking required
Exterior of foundation walls: concrete
Exterior Foundation Exposure: 3 Foot or more
Exterior foundation, observed: small cracks, vertical crackssmall vertical crack on right end of the house
Window Wells: Concrete
Window well condition: Good
Grading within 6 feet of house: About level
Grading beyond 6 feet of house: Slopes toward house
Driveway material: Asphalt
Driveway condition: Good
Walkway to front entry: pavers
Condition of walkway: Good and poses no tripping hazard
Trees & Shrubs too close to house: All around
Deck Location: Rear of house
Deck material: Composit
Steps down to grade: There are three or more steps to gradeShould have hand rail on outer side
Visibility under deck: More than 5 foot and clear visibility
Support column under deck: wood
Condition of the support columns: Good, no rotting or stress
Condition of the guardrail: Good
# of Bays: Two
Situated: Side by side
Floor: Concrete
Floor Condition: Settling Crack
Walls: Wood Frame
Walls: Drywall covered
Automobile Doors #: Two
Doors operated: could not operateYard Sale in progress
Operated: No, did not operated
Photo electric device: noted
Interior door: Fire Rated, Solid Core
Windows: random tested, and functioned properlytwo windows
Condition of Windows: Good
Overhead: Closed in ceiling
2)
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.
Attic access: Scuttle hole
How observed: Limited viewing, looked thru opening only
Roof system: truss system
Inches apart: 18 inches
Roof decking: plywood
Moisture penetration: none noted
Attic floor framing: wood
Attic floor system: Rafters only
Attic Ventilation: Ridge Vent, Soffit Vents, Gable Vents
Soffit vents: yes, and working
Insulation material: Fiberglass roll or batt
Insulation location: floor
Main Bathroom: Full
Location: Floor 2
Jacuzzi noted in bath: Yes
Jacuzzi pump turned on, but tub was not filled.: No
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 appears: Intact
Ventilation: Fan
Outlets: One
Ground Fault Interupter Outlets?: Yes
Tub: Built in
Surround: Plastic
Surround condition: Good
Sink Type: Vanity
Sinks #: One
Toilet: flushed
Toilet Condition: Good
Bathroom: Partial
Location: Floor 1
Sink Type: Vanity
Sinks #: One
Toilet: flushed
Toilet Condition: Good
Floor: Ceramic Tile
Floor Condition: Good
Leaks: none noted
Caulking appears: Intact
Ventilation: Fan
Number of outlets: One
Ground Fault Interupter outlets: Yes
Ceilings appear to be made of: Drywall
Ceiling Style: Flat
Ceiling Condition: Good
Major Defects: None Noted
Mostly walls appear to be made of:: Drywall
Condition: Good
Major defects were noted: No
Floor coverings are mostly: Wall to wall carpet
When bounced on: a normal amount of bounce was noted
Generally floors feel: Level
Mostly the doors are the following types: Wood
General door condition: Doors are generally in good condition
Windows were mostly observed to be: Double hung
Insulated noted in: All
Appear made of: Vinyl
Random Tested: Yes
Stairs: to basement
Stairs condition: Good
Cabinets: Wooden
Opened and closed and found: seemed to function
Cabinets secure: yes
Counter Tops: Plastic Laminate
Securely fastened: yes
Kitchen Floor: Wood
Dishwasher: GE
Operated Dishwasher: no
Dishwasher age: midlife
Kitchen Sink: Stainless Steel
Ran water and found: No leaks
Disposal: In Sink Erator
Refrigerator: General Electric
Refrigerator in use during inspection: yes
Age: Middle
Range:: GE
Range type: Built in, Electric
Age: Midlife
Operated and found: All burners working
Oven: Part of stove, ElectricOven not tested--cooking in progress
Operated oven and found:
Ventilation: Fan recirculates air within the room
Number of GFCI outlets in Kitchen: 3 or more
GFCI outlets were working properly: Yes
Number of Regular outlets in kitchen: Four or more
Washing Machine: General Electric
Age: midlife
Location: Near bedroomsFloor 2
Operated: In use during inspection
Dryer: General Electric
Dryer age: Midlife
Vented to: Exterior
Power: Electric
Operated: In use during inspection
Cabinets: Wooden
Opened and closed and found: seemed to function
Cabinets secure: yes
Counter Tops: Plastic Laminate
Securely fastened: yes
Kitchen Floor: Sheet Goods
Cabinets: Wooden
Opened and closed and found: seemed to function
Cabinets secure: yes
Counter Tops: Plastic Laminate
Securely fastened: yes
Kitchen Floor: Sheet Goods
Location of Main Panel: Basement
Location of Sub Panel: Next to main panel
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main panel
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service conductor material: Aluminum
Main disconnect rating (amps): 150
Branch circuit wiring type: Non-metallic sheathed ("Romex")
Solid strand aluminum branch circuit wiring present: Yes
Double tapped breakers: No
Room for additional circuit breakers: Yes
Missing Circuit Breaker Covers: No
20 Amp Breakers: 12 Guage Wire
15 Amp Breaker: 14 Gurage wire
Grounding observed to:: Water main on street side
Grounding connection feels: secure
If grounded to water main, is meter jumped: yes
Water service: Public
Main entry pipe material: Copper
Location of main water meter: Basement
Location of main water shutoff: Next to meter
Interior supply pipes: Copper
With multiple fixtures running observed: Acceptable decrease in flow
Waste System Pipes: Plastic
House Trap: Noted
Main waste line cleanouts: noted
Vent pipe observed on roof: Yes
Vent pipe connection to plumbing observed: yes
Basement: Readily accessible
Basement: Full
Viewed by: walked throughout
Foundation walls: exposed to viewApproximately 1/2 of basement finished-walls hidden from view
Could not see foundation walls because of: drywall
Ceiling framing: Suspended ceiling
Interior of foundation wall: concrete
Observed on interior wall: nothing
Basement floor: concrete
Water stains observed on: none noted
General area dampness: none noted, dehumidifier noted
Ventilation: Windows
Pier or support post material: Steel
Support columns condition: appear intact
Floor drainage: none noted
Sump pump: None noted
Sump Pump Works Properly: Yes
Sump Pump has GFCI protection: Yes
Floor structure above: Solid wood joists
Insulation material underneath floor above: None visible
Beam material: Built up wood
Windows: Vinyl
Random tested windows and found: Windows not accessible.
Chimney in basement: none noted
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