Inspector: Leonardo Silveira
Inspector's phone: (305) 450-3387
HI1840
Summary
| Client(s): | Zephanih A. Fecarkon |
| Property address: | 18881 NW 35th Ave Miami Gardens FL 33056-2200 |
| Inspection date: | Sunday, November 18, 2018 |
This report published on Thursday, January 20, 2022 9:24:29 PM EST
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Comment | For your information |
Grounds
1) One or more deck, patio and/or porch covers were damaged. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary, and per standard building practices.
Cost estimate: $1500
One or more deck, patio and/or porch covers were damaged. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary, and per standard building practices.Cost estimate: $1500
Exterior and Foundation
2) Exterior link fence damage post. recommend repair/replace with a license contractor.
Cost estimate: $500
Exterior link fence damage post. recommend repair/replace with a license contractor.Cost estimate: $500
Roof
3) Water damage and/or evidence of past leaks was found at one or more skylights. Consult with the property owner to determine if leaks have occurred, or if repairs have been made. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
Cost estimate: $3000
Water damage and/or evidence of past leaks was found at one or more skylights. Consult with the property owner to determine if leaks have occurred, or if repairs have been made. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.Cost estimate: $3000
4) One or more gutters were damaged. Rainwater can come in contact with the building exterior or accumulate around the building foundation as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
Cost estimate: $150
One or more gutters were damaged. Rainwater can come in contact with the building exterior or accumulate around the building foundation as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.Cost estimate: $150
Electric
6) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers in panel(s) # wouldn't trip and/or wouldn't reset when tested. GFCI breakers reduce the chance of shock when using equipment in wet areas. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.
Kitchen counter, Hall bathroom, Master bathroom.
Cost estimate: $150
One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers in panel(s) # wouldn't trip and/or wouldn't reset when tested. GFCI breakers reduce the chance of shock when using equipment in wet areas. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.Kitchen counter, Hall bathroom, Master bathroom.
Cost estimate: $150
7) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices protecting receptacles at the bathroom(s), full bath and/or master bath . This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.
One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices protecting receptacles at the bathroom(s), full bath and/or master bath . This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.
8) Lighting was missing at . For safety and convenience, recommend that a qualified electrician install lighting as necessary, and per standard building practices.
bedroom
Cost estimate: $99
Lighting was missing at . For safety and convenience, recommend that a qualified electrician install lighting as necessary, and per standard building practices.bedroom
Cost estimate: $99
9) One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles or junction boxes were missing or broken. These plates are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from occurring due to exposed wires. Recommend that a qualified person install cover plates where necessary.
Cost estimate: $15
One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles or junction boxes were missing or broken. These plates are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from occurring due to exposed wires. Recommend that a qualified person install cover plates where necessary.Cost estimate: $15
10) One or more electric receptacles appeared to have no power. Recommend asking the property owner about this. Switches may need to be operated or GFCI/AFCI protection may need to be reset to make some receptacles energized. If necessary, recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair.
One or more electric receptacles appeared to have no power. Recommend asking the property owner about this. Switches may need to be operated or GFCI/AFCI protection may need to be reset to make some receptacles energized. If necessary, recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
14) Recommend replacing or washing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or washing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or washing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Recommend replacing or washing HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or washing them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or washing depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
15) The cooling fins at the air handler evaporator coils were dirty. Recommend that a qualified person clean fins as necessary.
Cost estimate: $150
The cooling fins at the air handler evaporator coils were dirty. Recommend that a qualified person clean fins as necessary.Cost estimate: $150
Kitchen
17) Water damage was found in shelving or cabinets below the sink. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary after any plumbing leaks have been repaired. If moisture is present then concealed areas should be dried thoroughly.
Water damage was found in shelving or cabinets below the sink. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary after any plumbing leaks have been repaired. If moisture is present then concealed areas should be dried thoroughly.
18) The sink drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or having a qualified plumber repair if necessary.
Cost estimate: $100
The sink drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or having a qualified plumber repair if necessary.Cost estimate: $100
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
19) The sink at location(s) #A and B drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or having a qualified plumber repair if necessary.
The sink at location(s) #A and B drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or having a qualified plumber repair if necessary.
20) Tile and/or grout in the bathtub surround at location(s) #A and B was deteriorated (e.g. loose or cracked tiles, missing grout) or substandard. Water can damage the wall structure as a result. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
Cost estimate: $6000
Tile and/or grout in the bathtub surround at location(s) #A and B was deteriorated (e.g. loose or cracked tiles, missing grout) or substandard. Water can damage the wall structure as a result. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.Cost estimate: $6000
21) The bathtub at location(s) #A and B drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or that a qualified plumber repair if necessary.
The bathtub at location(s) #A and B drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or that a qualified plumber repair if necessary.
Interior, Doors and Windows
23) Carpeting in one or more areas was damaged or deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace as necessary.
Cost estimate: $2500
Carpeting in one or more areas was damaged or deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace as necessary.Cost estimate: $2500
24) One or more sliding glass doors were difficult to open or close. Recommend that a qualified person maintain, repair or replace door(s) as necessary. Often, cleaning the track and applying a lubricant will help.
Cost estimate: $400
One or more sliding glass doors were difficult to open or close. Recommend that a qualified person maintain, repair or replace door(s) as necessary. Often, cleaning the track and applying a lubricant will help.Cost estimate: $400
25) The lock mechanisms on one or more sliding glass doors were difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
The lock mechanisms on one or more sliding glass doors were difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
26) Tile, stone and/or grout in the flooring in one or more areas was deteriorated (e.g. loose or cracked tiles, missing grout) or substandard. If in a wet area, water can damage the sub-floor. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
Cost estimate: $6000
Tile, stone and/or grout in the flooring in one or more areas was deteriorated (e.g. loose or cracked tiles, missing grout) or substandard. If in a wet area, water can damage the sub-floor. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.Cost estimate: $6000
27) Carpeting in one or more areas was significantly stained or soiled. Recommend having carpeting professionally cleaned as necessary.
Carpeting in one or more areas was significantly stained or soiled. Recommend having carpeting professionally cleaned as necessary.