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CAPITAL HOME INSPECTIONS, INC.
829 WOODBURN ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27605 (919) 821-4784
HOME INSPECTION
Client
Phone
Property Inspected
Realtor
Firm
Inspector
Home Built
John Plyler
Date
1969
Soil Conditions:
Wet
Friday, June 5, 2015
Square Feet
Damp
House Conditions: Occupied
Persons Attending the Inspection:
x
1341
Dry
Empty
Time
Home Faces
Weather
x
Client and her Realtor
9:00 AM
Cloudy
North
Temperature
70’s
House Full of Clutter and Hard to Inspect
°F
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The home inspection report is broken down into sections and a list of items that are inspected with each section that would normally
be found based on the house in question is given. Considerations are allowed for the age of the house and normal wear and tear.
Unless otherwise noted below each section, these items- as they apply to the house in question, appear to be functioning as intended
at the time of the inspection.
The purpose of the inspection is to give a home buyer an overview of the conditions of the house based on the North Carolina Home
Inspector Licensure Board Standards of Practice. No infrared photography, borescopes, or invasive equipment is used in the
inspection, no walls opened up or equipment taken apart. Furniture is not moved for access. Only your normal readily accessible
covers are removed.
Termites, other pest, mold, radon, lead paint, pet or mold smells, and asbestos are not part of the home inspection. These will be
reported on if any are thought to be observed, but only a specialist in the particular area in question can give advice on the
problem.
1. Property Grounds
SITE DRAINAGE
TURF
SHRUBS & TREES
DRIVEWAY
FENCING
RETAINING WALL
SCREEN PORCH
Better drainage is recommended since surface water is entering the crawl space under front bedroom area.
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Gate will not close.
n/a
n/a
Surface water enters at front wall area near bedroom.
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2. Exterior Structure
ROOF
DOWN SPOUT
GUTTERS
CHIMNEY
FOUNDATION
EAVES
STORM DOORS
INSULATED WINDOWS
SCREENS
EXTERIOR DOORS
DOORBELLS
OUTSIDE LIGHTS
SIDING
RECEPTACLES
CARPORT
HOSE SPIGOTS
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
(asphalt shingles) A roofing nail was found pushing up under the shingles on front roof area at two places, see picture.
The nails should be pulled and renailed in good wood and the hole caulked with the shingles resealed.
Appears OK
Appears OK
Chimney has a settling crack, see picture. This settlement does not appear to be much, but you may want an
engineered opinion.
Appears OK
Appears OK
n/a
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Brick and hardboard siding. Siding has some spots of moisture damage large enough that they should be repaired with
something more than just caulk and paint, see picture.
Appears OK- GFIC (ground-fault circuit-interrupter checked)
Appears OK
Appears OK
Cap of electrical mast is not installed under the shingles. Rain will run under cap and cause a leak, see picture.
Masonry is missing at the front and side steps. The chimney settlement crack should be sealed as well, see pictures.
All crawl space wall vents need to be checked to see if they are loose or have fallen out, see picture.
Roofing nail pushing up under shingle.
Two roofing nails were found pushing up at front roof area.
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Settlement crack at chimney.
Spot of moisture damage on siding near gas meter.
Mortar missing at front steps.
Mortar missing at side steps.
Several crawl space wall vents are loose or not installed.
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3. Kitchen
DOOR
FLOOR
WALLS
CEILING
WINDOWS
LIGHTING
RECEPTACLES
WATER FLOW
SINK DRAIN
EXHAUST FAN
CABINETS
DISPOSAL
REFRIGERATOR
RANGE
DISHWASHER
PHONE JACK
MICROWAVE
CEILING FAN
n/a
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK- GFCI checked
Appears OK
Appears OK
The fan is a filter fan only.
Appears OK
Appears OK
n/a
Appears OK- electric
Appears OK
No service
Appears OK
n/a
(Checking for an approved support fan box is not part of the inspection in any room.)
4. Laundry
Washer Water Connections
WASHER DRAIN
DRYER VENT
DRYER 240 OUTLET
Not checked
Drain opening has not been made for the laundry drain.
Appears OK
Appears OK
5. Water Heater
Water Heater- GE 40 gallon
GAS
PILOT
BURNER
VENT
Pressure Relief Valve
Remarks
? no gas
? no gas
Appears OK
Appears OK
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6. Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, etc.
DOORS
FLOOR
WALLS
CEILING
RECEPTACLES
LIGHTING
WINDOWS
CLOSET
PHONE JACK
FIREPLACE
GAS LOGS
CEILING FAN
n/a
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
One window lock will not function at living room window, see picture.
Appears OK
No service
Fireplace brick and mortar are missing. Throat of firebox shows the damper and masonry are very deteriorated, see
pictures.
n/a
Fan blades in living room and den need to be balanced.
Fireplace brick and mortar are missing.
Throat of firebox shows the damper and masonry are very deteriorated.
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7. Bedrooms
DOOR
FLOOR
WALLS
CEILING
RECEPTACLES
LIGHTING
WINDOWS
CLOSET
PHONE JACK
SMOKE DETECTOR
CEILING FAN
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
No service
Appears OK
Appears OK
Front bedroom window lock will not close.
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8. Bathrooms
DOOR
FLOOR
WALLS
CEILING
WINDOW
LIGHTING
RECEPTACLES
WATER FLOW
SINK/TUB DRAIN
HEATING
VENTILATION
COMMODE
Note 1
One bath door does not latch.
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK- GFCI checked
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Cutoff at toilet in master bath leaks, see picture.
Flush handles need adjusting at both toilets so that they will flush without holding the handles down.
Master bath toilet cutoff valve is leaking.
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9. Air-Condition System- Trane Package Unit
SUCTION LINE
DISCHARGE LINE
CONDENSER
EVAPORATOR
AIR FILTER
COMPRESSOR
FAN
TEMP. DIFFERENCE
THERMOSTAT
Max. Breaker/Fuse Size
Min. Wiring Size
DRAIN LINE
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK- supply- 54 degrees, return- 70 degrees = 16 degrees (should be between 15 to 20 degrees difference)
Appears OK
Appears OK- 35 amps.
Appears OK- #10
Appears OK
10. Heating System- Trane Gas Package Unit
Temperature Rise
FLUE PIPE
BURNER/COILS
FAN
THERMOSTAT
SUPPLY PIPE
FUEL TANK
DUCTING
Should be between 30- 60 degrees. Not checked – the gas is not on.
Appears OK
Not checked.
Appears OK
Not checked.
Appears OK
n/a
Not checked.
Gas was not turned on at furnace. Gas pipe pressure gauge was still installed.
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11. Basement/ Crawlspace
DOOR
INSULATION
WALLS
BUILDING DEBRIS
RECEPTACLES
LIGHTING
HUMIDITY
VENTILATION
VAPOR BARRIER
FLOOR JOISTS
SILLS/ GIRDERS
COLUMNS/PIERS
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Door latch is broken.
Appears OK- R- 19 fiberglass batts.
Appears OK- pier and curtain
Appears OK
n/a
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK
Appears OK- 2 x 8’s
Appears OK- 4 x 10’s
One pier under kitchen is missing a brick allowing the girder to drop. Pier should be recapped and girder releveled.
Surface water enters at front wall area near bedroom. Recommend regrading the front of house to keep surface water
from entering the crawl space.
The house band and sill plate are moisture damaged behind the front porch slab and double window at gas meter.
Repairs to band and sill and joists are needed.
Front wall floor joist has dropped over wall vent- should have a hanger support, see picture.
Drain opening should be closed with gravel or screen, see picture.
Surface water enters at front wall area near bedroom.
House band and sill plate are moisture damaged behind the front porch slab.
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Front wall joist has dropped over wall vent- should have a hanger support. Side wall near gas meter below window has moisture damage to band.
Pier under kitchen missing brick allowing the girder to drop.
Drain opening should be closed with gravel or screen.
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12. Electrical System
MAIN AMPERE CAP.
WIRING TYPE
MAIN PANEL BOX
SUBPANEL BOX
PANELS GROUNDED
PHONE GROUNDED
CABLE VISION Ground
GAS PIPING Ground
Appears OK- 200 amps, 240 volt service, overhead service feed.
Appears OK- copper
Two circuits have problems. One 20 amp. breaker is too large for the 14 gauge wire. One circuit wire is not attached to
breaker, see picture.
n/a
Appears OK
n/a
n/a
Appears OK
One breaker too large for wiring and one wire loose at breaker.
13. Plumbing System
Whole House Water Cutoff is located at the hall closet.
WATER PIPING
Appears OK- copper and PEX.
DRAIN PIPING
Appears OK- cast iron and PVC.
WATER PRESSURE
Water pressure is too high at over 100 pounds per square inch, measured at the back hose spigot. Pressure reducing
valve diagram needs to be replaced in crawl space front wall area.
WATER FLOW
Appears OK- gallons per square inch
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14. Attic
CEILING JOISTS
RAFTERS
INSULATION
VENTILATION
FAN
LIGHTING
FLOORING
ROOF SHEATHING
RODENT DAMAGE
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Appears OK- 2 x 4’s
Appears OK- 2 x 4’s
Appears OK- R- 30 blown and batts- fiberglass
Appears OK
n/a
Appears OK
n/a
Appears OK
No damage found.
The attic was only viewed from the two opens so the insulation would not be disturbed. The trusses and sheathing had
been painted- (maybe to clean up past smoke stains??).
Attic opening at water heater has electrical wiring crossing the opening, see picture. The wiring should be moved away
from opening.
Opening cover to attic is missing, see picture.
There are large holes in ceiling around the light fixture in water heater room that need to be closed, see picture.
Electrical wiring crossing the attic opening.
Opening cover is missing.
Large holes around light fixture need to be closed.
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15. Summary- A list of the major problems found.
This is not the entire report. The full report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is strongly recommended that the client
read the complete report. For additional 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.
Major problems found:
1. Better drainage is recommended since surface water is entering the crawl space under front bedroom area.
2. Fireplace brick and mortar are missing. Throat of firebox shows the damper and masonry are very deteriorated.
3. One pier under kitchen is missing a brick allowing the girder to drop. Pier should be recapped and girder releveled.
4. The house band and sill plate are moisture damaged behind the front porch slab and double window at gas meter.
Please call and I will gladly discuss any questions you may have about the home or report.
John Plyler
Electrical Contractor- License 16916-L
Heating Contractor- License 16854
Home Inspector- License 125
Residential General Contractor- License 26874
Plumbing Contractor- License 16854
Structural Pest Control Certification CA3391W