Inspection Report

Client Is Present: Yes	Weather: Cloudy	Temperature: Below 65
Rain in last 3 days: Yes	Number of Floor Levels (Heated Space Only): TWO LEVELS

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

EXTERIOR

2.0

WALL CLADDING FLASHING AND TRIM Comments: Repair or Replace Plywood siding is deteriated on both sides of the front balcony area. Recommend replace 2.0 Picture 1 2.0 Picture 2 Wood siding is damaged on right and left dormers, rear of home. 2.0 Picture 3 2.0 Picture 4 Wood siding is damaged along rear of screen porch area, recommend replace as needed. 2.0 Picture 5 Wood siding is damaged at upper level balcony on rear of home. 2.0 Picture 6 A few wood slats are warped or damaged around ground level, recommend repair as needed. 2.0 Picture 7 2.0 Picture 8 2.0 Picture 9 2.0 Picture 10

2.1	DOORS (Exterior) Comments: Inspected All exterior doors need some clean prep and paint. 2.1 Picture 1 2.1 Picture 2 2.1 Picture 3

2.2	WINDOWS Comments: Repair or Replace All windows have heavy rusted hinge hardware. 2.2 Picture 1 2.2 Picture 2

2.3	DECKS, BALCONIES, STOOPS, STEPS, AREAWAYS, PORCHES AND APPLICABLE RAILINGS Comments: Inspected Minor damage is present at base of front porch columns, recommend repair as needed. 2.3 Picture 1

2.4	VEGETATION, GRADING, DRAINAGE, DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, WALKWAYS AND RETAINING WALLS (With respect to their effect on the condition of the building) Comments: Inspected Erosion is occurring at garage slab under both sides of home. 2.4 Picture 1 2.4 Picture 2

2.5	EAVES, SOFFITS AND FASCIAS Comments: Repair or Replace Corners of eves have minor damaged in several areas. 2.5 Picture 1 2.5 Picture 2 2.5 Picture 3

ROOFING

3.0

ROOF COVERINGS Comments: Repair or Replace Several shingles are missing at top ridge around chimney, recommend this be corrected. 3.0 Picture 1 Roof shingles has several nail pops at rear of home at valley. Unable to determine if this area will leak. Recommend repair or replace as needed using a qualified person. 3.0 Picture 2

3.2

SKYLIGHTS, CHIMNEYS AND ROOF PENETRATIONS Comments: Repair or Replace Although plumbing vent pipe roof boots are not leaking at this time, they are nearing the end of their life cycle and will need replaced in the near future. Both chimneys are rusted and need maintenance. 3.2 Picture 1 3.2 Picture 2

PLUMBING SYSTEM

4.0

INTERIOR WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES Comments: Inspected Polybutylene plastic plumbing supply lines (PB) are installed in the subject house. Polybutylene has been used in this area for many years, but has had a higher than normal failure rate, and is no longer being widely used. Copper and Brass fittings used in later years have apparently reduced the failure rate. This subject house has copper fittings. For further details contact the Consumer Plumbing Recovery center at 1-800-392-7591 or the web at http://www.pbpipe.com Kitchen sink is rusted under the counter, recommend replace. 4.0 Picture 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

5.0	SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS Comments: Repair or Replace Main ground wire is not properly connected to the ground rod at main service entrance. 5.0 Picture 1 5.0 Picture 2

5.1

SERVICE AND GROUNDING EQUIPMENT, MAIN OVERCURRENT DEVICE, MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS Comments: Repair or Replace Main panel box is located at washer/dryer room. Panel is missing knockouts (DANGEROUS) and sub panel has signs of rust. Further inspection is needed by a qualified licensed electrician. Recommend repair as needed. 5.1 Picture 1 5.1 Picture 2

5.5	OPERATION OF GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS) Comments: Repair or Replace One GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet at rear entry wont"Trip" when tested, needs repair. This is a safety issue that needs to be corrected. Recommend repair as needed 5.5 Picture 1

HEATING

6.3

HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) Comments: Repair or Replace Duct pipe is enclosed in wood under the home. One section under the main level master appears to have some mold/mildew present, this may be caused by a leak in the duct pipe, recommend this be inspected further and repaired as needed. 6.3 Picture 1

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

INTERIORS

8.1	WALLS Comments: Repair or Replace Some water/moisture damaged is present at base of front balcony door. 8.1 Picture 1 8.1 Picture 2

8.2	FLOORS Comments: Inspected Wood flooring shows minor water damage at the half bath toilet area, cosmetic. 8.2 Picture 1

8.5	DOORS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) Comments: Repair or Replace Several closets are locked and not inspected. Entry door needs adjustment at Washer/Dryer room. This is a maintenance issue and is for your information. Recommend repair or replace as needed using a qualified person. 8.5 Picture 1

INSULATION AND VENTILATION

9.1	VENTILATION OF ATTIC AND FOUNDATION AREAS Comments: Inspected Gable screens are damaged in attic. 9.1 Picture 1

9.2	VENTING SYSTEMS (Kitchens, baths and laundry) Comments: Repair or Replace Dryer vent pipe and range vent pipes are heavily rusted under home and need to be replaced 9.2 Picture 1 9.2 Picture 2

BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES

General Summary

D& I Home Inspectors, Inc. PO Box 1708 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 514-2216 www.HomeInspectorDandI.com

Customer Beach Front Sample one

Property Address Ocean Blvd Isle Of Palms, SC

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D & I Home Inspection Agreement
And Arbitration Clause

The address of the property is: Ocean Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC .

Date: 2/20/2006                  Inspection Fee: 450.00 

THIS AGREEMENT made by and between  Lawrence M. David (Hereinafter “INSPECTOR”) and the undersigned (hereinafter “CLIENT”), collectively referred to herein as “the parties.”    The Parties Understand and Voluntarily Agree as follows:

1. INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the home/building and to provide CLIENT with a written inspection report identifying the defects that INSPECTOR both observed and deemed material.  INSPECTOR may offer comments as a courtesy, but these comments will not comprise the bargained-for report.  The report is only supplementary to the seller’s disclosure.
2. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the inspection in accordance to the current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm.  CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.
3. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the use of CLIENT, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repairpersons, and other interested parties.  INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties.   INSPECTOR’S inspection of the property and the accompanying report are in no way intended to be a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. Any and all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded by this Agreement.

4.  INSPECTOR assumes no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future. CLIENT acknowledges that the liability of INSPECTOR, its agents, employees, for claims or damages, costs of defense or suit, attorney’s fees and expenses and payments arising out of or related to the INSPECTOR’S negligence or breach of any obligation under this Agreement, including errors and omissions in the inspection or the report, shall be limited to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the fee paid to the INSPECTOR, and this liability shall be exclusive.  CLIENT waives any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building even if the CLIENT has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages are not intended as a penalty but are intended (i) to reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical to ascertain; (ii) to allocate risk among the INSPECTOR and CLIENT; and (iii) to enable the INSPECTOR to perform the inspection at the stated fee.

5. INSPECTOR does not perform engineering, architectural, plumbing, or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the inspection is taking place, unless the inspector holds a valid occupational license, in which case he/she may inform the CLIENT that he/she is so licensed, and is therefore qualified to go beyond this basic home inspection, and for additional fee, perform additional inspections beyond those within the scope of the basic home inspection.

6. In the event of a claim against INSPECTOR, CLIENT agrees to supply INSPECTOR with the following: (1) Written notification of adverse conditions within 14 days of discovery, and (2) Access to the premises.  Failure to comply with the above conditions will release INSPECTOR and its agents from any and all obligations or liability of any kind.

7. Initial X_____ Arbitration Clause: Any dispute, controversy, interpretation or claim for, but not limited to, breach of contract, any form of negligence, fraud or misrepresentation of any other theory of liability arising out of, from or related to the contract or arising out of, from related to the Inspection or Inspection Report shall be submitted to final and binding arbitrating under the rules and procedures of the Construction Arbitration Services, Inc. It is the decision of the arbitrator appointed hereunder shall be final the binding and judgment on the award may nr entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

8. If any court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.  This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties.  All prior communications are merged into this Agreement, and there are no terms or conditions other than those set forth herein.  No statement or promise of INSPECTOR or its agents shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by INSPECTOR.  No change or modification shall be enforceable against any party unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by the parties.  This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees.  CLIENT shall have no cause of action against INSPECTOR after one year from the date of the inspection.

9. A non-transferable Limited Mechanical and Structural Warranty is available from American Home Warranty Company for the benefit of the client. This Limited Mechanical and Structural Warranty is specific in its language regarding coverage, deductibles, exclusions and claims. With respect to these matters (D & I Home Inspectors) hereby expressly limits its liability to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty, does not warrant nor guarantee the continued operation or condition of any items(s) systems(s or component(s) of the home and will not pay for any deductible, repair or replacement.  Please Initial__________ if you would like the Limited Mechanical and Structural Warranty ($25.00) additional Fee.

CLIENT HAS CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING, AGREES TO IT, AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT.