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Page 1 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 Doc #: Inspector: Date: Dwelling Address: Client Name: Client's Agent: Real Estate Company: Please refer to the General Home Inspection Contract. Thank you for using Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First and Finest Home Inspection Service. If you have any questions, please contact Inspecta Inspecta-Homes at 651-641-0641. Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 2 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 FUNCTIONAL - Performing its function and it's condition is appropriate for its age and use. LACKS MAINTENANCE - Functional, but is in need of normal maintenance upkeep. MARGINAL - Performing some or all of it's functions, but not as intended, and/or its condition is not appropriate for its age and use. Requires repair or maintenance to become F FUNCTIONAL. UNCTIONAL. NON-FUNCTIONAL - Not performing its function or its condition IS NOT appropriate for its age or use. Replacement or extensive repair WILL BE REQUIRED to make FUNCTIONAL. HAZARDOUS - An imminent THREAT AND DANGER TO LIFE, health and safety of the occupants of the property. DO NOT USE UNTIL HAZARD IS REMOVED. COMMENTS - Used when other terms are not applicable or additional explanation is needed. N/A - Not applicable. Item is excluded from the inspection or does not exist. NV - Not visible. All or parts were not visible. GENERAL INFORMATION 01. Main Entry Faces East. 02. Sub-Structure Basement. 03. Estimated Age 04. Garage Attached. 05. Area City. 06. Street Paved; Cul Cul-desac. 07. Weather Cloudy. 08. Starting Time Estimated age in years;25 3 spaces Temperature; 70'S 1:00 PM Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 3 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 09. Stories above Grade 2 10. Building Type 1 Family. 11. Dwelling Occupied Yes. 12. Water Source Public. 13. Sewage Disposal Public. 14. Soil Conditions Dry. 15. People Present Buyer. 16. Additional Comments N/A GROUNDS, STOOPS & STEPS Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment Areas not viewed under front porch and rear deck. 01. Drainage & Grade/Slope 02. Walks Concrete. Functional 03. Entry Steps & Stoops Wood. Comment 04. Patios 05. Decks Wood front entry installed over old concrete entry steps. N/A Wood. Comment Attachments, footings and flashings not viewed. Decayed support posts on deck. Deck is sagging under the hot tub. Footings not all located. Footings located under gazebo. Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 4 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 06. Driveway 07. Concrete. Comment Minor cracks. Recommend sealing concrete joints at slab edges to prevent moisture damage to concrete. Porches & Breezeways Comment Front porch has settled on the south end. Could not locate or determine the presence of footings under the post up blocks. 08. Retaining Walls N/A 09. Trees & Shrubs Trees; Shrubs. Lacks Maintenance Trees and shrubs are touching / rubbing building, lacks trimming. Recommend trimming trees and shrubs 8-10 8 inches off the structure. 10. Roof Drainage Systems Metal. Functional 11. A/C Compressor Electric refrigeration. Comment 12. Electrical Service Underground; Outlets; Fixtures. Functional Make; Sears Estimated age of AC compressor unit;20+ Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 5 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 EXTERIOR WALLS & FOUNDATION Step # Component Material Rating 01. Wall Covering Vinyl siding; Brick. Functional 02. Trim (Doors, Windows, etc.) Metal; Vinyl. Functional 03. Windows, Sash & Sills Slider; Vinyl; Insulated glass. Functional 04. Storm Windows & Screens Integral. 05. Entry Door(s) Metal; Storm/screen. Functional 06. Glass Patio Door(s) Insulated; Sliding. Functional 07. Foundation Stone/brick veneer; Poured concrete. Functional 08. Basement Window(s) Metal. Functional 09. Window Well(s) Functional 10. Caulking, Flashing & Venting Functional 11. Exterior Faucet(s) Functional 12. Sump Pump Discharge NV 13. Gas Main & Meter Exterior. Comment Covered, not visible. Functional EXTERIOR ROOF & CHIMNEYS Step # Component Material 01. All. Roof Visibility: Rating Comment Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 6 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 02. Viewed from: On roof. 03. Slope: Medium. 04. Style: Gable. 05. Soffits, Fascia & Trim Metal. 06. Sloped Roof - Covering Asphalt shingles. Comment 07. Flat Roof - Covering 08. Roof Structure & Appearance Ridge. Functional 09. Flashing & Valleys Metal. Functional 10. Flue(s) for Gas Burner(s) Metal. Functional 11. Chimney Wood frame; Comment Metal flue; Metal cap; Rain hood; Pest screen. Functional Typical normal service life of this type roofing is 17-22 22 years. This roof appears to be; 5-10 N/A Metal flue is capped at chimney top when fireplace was converted to gas insert. Cap on flue must be removed if converted back to wood burning Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 7 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 12. Roof Accessories 13. Plumbing Vent(s) 14. Ventilation Bath vents. Functional Functional Roof; Gable louver; Soffit. Functional GARAGE Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 3 spaces 01. Garage Type & Number of Attached. Spaces 02. Drainage & Grade/Slope Same as house. 03. Foundation Same as house; Functional Concrete block; Stucco/stone/bri ck veneer. 04. Exterior Wall Covering, Soffits, Fascia, & Trim Same as house; Vinyl siding; Brick. 05. Roof Style, Covering, & Flashing Same as house; Comment Style:gable; Asphalt shingle. 06. House Door Metal. Functional 07. Floor Concrete. N/A Cracks and spalling. Surface has been painted. 08. Wall Structure Wood frame; Finished. Comment View obstructed by: stored items. 09. Roof Structure (interior) Trusses; Comment Plywood; Finished ceiling. 10. Window(s) and Service Metal. Functional Functional Typical service life of this type of roofing is 17-22 years. Estimated age of current roofing in years:3-5 years:3 Folding ladder has foil faced insulation on the attic side of ladder. May not meet fire ratings for attic access space. Recommend 5/8'' wall board or metal coverr on ceiling side of folding ladder. Functional Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 8 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 Door(s) 11. Vehicle Door(s), & Opener(s) Metal; Overhead. Functional 12. Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Hazardous 13. Heating N/A 14. Plumbing N/A Junction box lacks a cover plate above folding ladder in garage attic space. UNFINISHED BASEMENT, CRAWL SPACE, SLAB Step # Component Material 01. Type structure Basement. 02. Visibility No visibility; Limited by:; structure; insulation; stored items; finished basement; lack of access. 03. Avg. Hgt. 04. Access Interior stair. 05. Stairs Interior. 06. Floor-Lower Level Concrete. Rating Comment 7+ feet. Comment Limited visibility due to: floor Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 9 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 covering. Limited visibility due to: stored items. 07. Foundation Wall(s) & Visible Footing(s) Comment 08. Indications of Moisture? No 09. Drainage Functional 10. Sump Pump Marginal Sump pump drains into the city sewer. 11. Column(s) or Bearing Wall(s) Comment Components are not visible, finished basement. 12. Beams Steel. Comment Portions are not visible, finished basement. 13. 1st Floor Structure & Rim Joist Wood joists. Comment Only visible in unfinished sections. Marginal; Base plates on visible finished walls not treated lumber 14. 1st Floor Subfloor Plywood. Marginal Portions are not visible, finished basement. Lacks fire stops at openings for ducting next to flue for water heater. Not visible, finished, insulated basement. Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 10 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 15. Crawl Space N/A 16. Windows and Doors 17. Electrical 18. Insulation & Caulking Sliding. Functional N/A Foam board. Comment Not all visible, finished basement. MAIN ELECTRICAL Step # Component Material Rating 01. Main Service (Amps) Power is ON; Entry: copper; Entry Entry-conduit. 200 02. Main disconnect In main panel; Breaker(s). Comment 03. Grounding Water pipe; Ground rod. Functional 04. Main Service Panel 110 volt Copper; Breaker(s). Marginal Comment Main breaker was not operated for this inspection.. Main breaker panel is located on SE corner in finished basement room. 14 ga. wires installed on 20 amp breakers on lower left and right buss bars. Lacks indexing of all branch circuits. Recommend the services of a qualified electrician. Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 11 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 05. Main Service Panel 220 volt Copper; Breaker(s). 06. Sub-Service Panel 110 volt N/A 07. Sub-Service Panel 220 volt N/A 08. Wiring in Unfinished Area(s) 09. Outlets & Fixtures in Unfinished Area(s) Functional 10. Other N/A Plastic. Comment Lacks indexing of all branch circuits. Functional PLUMBING Step # Component Material Rating 01. Water & Sewage source: Public water & sewer. 02. Water supply On 03. Water Service Pipe Copper. Functional 04. Main Valve at: Meter. Functional 05. Water Conditioners: 06. Water Pipes Copper. Comment 08. Waste & Vent Pipes Plastic. Functional Comment N/A Very limited view of water pipes. Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 12 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 09. Main Waste Cleanout(s) Base of stack. 10. Fixtures & Laundry Connections Laundry tub / Functional Sink; Water:hot; Water:cold; Washer:hot; Washer:cold; Dryer: gas; Dryer vented to exterior; Location: basement. 11. Water Heater Gas. Functional 12. Venting Metal. Functional 13. Fuel Pipe & Lines Copper; Iron. Functional 14. Sanitary Sump & Pump N/A 15. Other Gas Appliances N/A 40 gallon Estimated age of the unit;9 Make; Richmond HEATING & A/C Step # Component Material 01. System Description 02. Type: Forced air furnace. 03. Fuel: Natural Gas. 04. Manufacturer: Rating Comment Comment Estimated age is:22 Comment Comment Armstrong BTU/HR 80,000 Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 13 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 05. Cabinet, Covering, & Doors Metal cabinet. Functional 06. Visible Burner Area 07. Controls & Relief Valve High limit. 08. Pump or Blower Fan & Motor Blower fan; Direct drive. Functional 09. Filter System Disposable. Marginal 10. Fuel Lines & Valves Iron. Functional A test of the heat exchanger was NOT performed and is beyond the scope of this inspection. It is recommended that this be done on a yearly basis by a licensed heating technician. Only the readily visible components were inspected and the system was operated by using thermostatic controls only. Last serviced/repaired repaired in Sept 09. Recommend a yearly cleaning and servicing to maintain peak performance. Size; 16x25x1. Recommend changing monthly. Filter lacks change. Very dirty. Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 14 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 11. Flue Pipe, Vent Hood, & Chimney Plastic. Functional 12. Ducts & Heat Pipes Metal ducts; Heating; Cooling. Marginal 13. Humidifier 14. Thermostat(s) 15. Electric Heat Components 16. A/C Condenser 17. Air Exchange Systems 18. Fireplace(s) Vent in return duct less than ten feet from open flame burners on furnace, water heater and gas dryers. Vent should be sealed or vented to the basement family room. N/A Functional Heating; Cooling; Digital control. N/A Coils not visible. The A/C unit was operated for this inspection. Make up air supply. Functional N/A KITCHEN/BREAKFAST Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 1st floor 01. Kitchen Location 02. Kitchen Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03. Kitchen Floor Tile. Functional 04. Kitchen Windows/Exhaust Awning; Functional fan Insulated Glass. 05. Kitchen Door/Trim Hinged Door; Panel Door. Functional 06. Kitchen Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Functional Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 15 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 07. Kitchen Plumbing 08. Kitchen Heating/Cooling 09. Kitchen Cabinets/Trim Sink; Drain piping; Supply piping. Marginal Flexible waste line installed at sink. Functional Cabinets; Counter tops; Trim. Functional LIVING/DINING ROOM Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 1st floor 01. Living Room Location 02. Living Room Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03. Living Room Floor Tile. Functional 04. Living Room Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. Functional 05. Living Room Door/Trim 06. Living Room Electrical 07. Living Room Heating/Cooling Functional 08. Living Room Fireplace N/A 09. Dining Room Location Comment N/A Outlets. Functional 1st floor Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 16 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 10. Dining Room Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 11. Dining Room Floor Tile. Functional 12. Dining Room Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. Functional 13. Dining Room Door/Trim 14. Dining Room Electrical 15. Dining Room Plumbing N/A 16. Dining Room Heating/Cooling Functional 16. Dining Room Fireplace N/A N/A Outlets; Fixtures. Functional BATHROOM Step # Component Material Rating Comment 01. Bathroom Location Partial. 02. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint; Paneling. Functional 03. Bathroom Floor Tile. 04. Bathroom Windows 05. Bathroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional 06. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; GFCI outlets. Functional 07. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet; Shower. Marginal Shower head not secure. 08. Bathroom Heating/Cooling Comment Lacks a heat source. Basement bath Functional N/A Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 17 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 BATHROOM #2 Step # Component Material 01.2. Bathroom Location Partial. 02.2. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03.2. Bathroom Floor Tile. Functional 04.2. Bathroom Windows 05.2. Bathroom Door/Trim Sliding door; Panel door. Functional 06.2. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; GFCI outlets. Functional 07.2. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet. Functional 08.2. Bathroom Heating/Cooling Rating Comment 1st floor N/A N/A BATHROOM #3 Step # Component Material Rating 01.3. Bathroom Location Full. 02.3. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.3. Bathroom Floor Plastic laminate. Functional 04.3. Bathroom Windows 05.3. Bathroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional 06.3. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; Outlets. Functional 07.3. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet; Shower. Functional Comment 2nd floor Hall bath Functional N/A Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 18 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 08.3. Bathroom Heating/Cooling Functional BATHROOM #4 Step # Component Material Rating 01.4. Bathroom Location Partial. 02.4. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.4. Bathroom Floor Plastic laminate. Functional 04.4. Bathroom Windows Awning; Insulated glass. Functional 05.4. Bathroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional 06.4. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; Outlets. Functional 07.4. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet; Shower. Functional 08.4. Bathroom Heating/Cooling Comment Master bath Functional Functional BEDROOM Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment Basement. 01. Bedroom Location 02. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03. Bedroom Floor Plastic Laminate. Functional 04. Bedroom Windows Casement; Insulated glass. Comment 05. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional Trims not complete at window Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 19 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 06. Bedroom Electrical 07. Bedroom Heating/Cooling Marginal 08. Bedroom Plumbing N/A 09. Bedroom Fireplace N/A 10. Bedroom Smoke Detector Marginal 11. Carbon Monoxide Detector N/A Outlets; Fixtures. Functional Lacks return air venting. Smoke detector not hardwired. Installed less than 6 inches below ceiling. BEDROOM #2 Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 2nd floor NE 01.2. Bedroom Location 02.2. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03.2. Bedroom Floor Carpet. Functional 04.2. Bedroom Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. Functional 05.2. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional 06.2. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Functional 07.2. Bedroom Heating/Cooling Yes. Functional 08.2. Bedroom Plumbing N/A 09.2. Bedroom Fireplace N/A 10.2. Bedroom Smoke Detector 11.2. Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery. Functional N/A Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 20 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 BEDROOM #3 Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 2nd floor SE 01.3. Bedroom Location 02.3. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03.3. Bedroom Floor Carpet. Functional 04.3. Bedroom Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. Functional 05.3. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional 06.3. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Functional 07.3. Bedroom Heating/Cooling Functional 08.3. Bedroom Plumbing N/A 09.3. Bedroom Fireplace N/A 10.3. Bedroom Smoke Detector 11.3. Carbon Monoxide Detector Battery. Functional N/A BEDROOM #4 Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 2nd floor Master 01.4. Bedroom Location 02.4. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. Functional 03.4. Bedroom Floor Carpet. Functional 04.4. Bedroom Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. Functional Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 21 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 05.4. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Functional 06.4. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Functional 07.4. Bedroom Heating/Cooling Yes. Functional 08.4. Bedroom Plumbing N/A 09.4. Bedroom Fireplace N/A 10.4. Bedroom Smoke Detector N/A 11.4. Carbon Monoxide Detector N/A HALLS/STAIRWAYS Step # Component Material Rating 01. Walls & Ceiling Paint. Functional 02. Floors Carpet; Tile. Functional 03. Stair Rise & Run Functional 04. Handrails & Guardrails Functional 05. Windows & Doors Functional 06. Electrical Fixtures & Outlets Comment 07. Smoke Detector 8. Carbon Monoxide Detector Hard wired. Comment Center switch in basement hallway ??? Functional Functional OTHER ROOMS Step # Component Material Rating Comment Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 22 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 01. Room Location Comment 02. Room Ceilings/Walls Paint; Paneling. Comment 03. Room Floor Plastic Laminate. Functional 04. Room Windows Sliding. Comment 05. Room Door/Trim 06. Room Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Functional 07. Room Plumbing Other. Functional 08. Room Heating/Cooling Functional 09. Room Fireplace N/A Basement familyroom Non treated wood used on base plates of visible wall components. Less than 8 percent of room floor space. Functional 1st floor family room Step # Component Material Rating Comment Comment 1st floor 01.3. Room Location 02.3. Room Ceilings/Walls Paint; Other. Functional 03.3. Room Floor Tile. Functional 04.3. Room Windows 05.3. Room Door/Trim Patio door; Sliding door. Functional 06.3. Room Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Functional 07.3. Room Plumbing 08.3. Room Heating/Cooling N/A N/A Yes. Functional Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 23 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 09.3. Room Fireplace Metal insert, masonry structure. Functional INTERIOR ROOF STRUCTURE, ATTIC & INSULATION Step # Component 01. Material Attic Access: Rating Comment Comment Attic access was sealed with ceiling texture, attic was not inspected. APPLIANCES Step # Component Material Rating 01. Range Gas; Freestanding. Functional 02. Oven Freestanding; Gas. Functional 03. Microwave 04. Vent or Exhaust Fan 05. Disposal 06. Dishwasher 07. Refrigerator Comment N/A Hood; Recirculates; Light. Functional Functional Built Built-in. Functional Functional Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company Page 24 Inspecta-Homes 2469 University Avenue West St. Paul MN 55114 Ph#: (651) 641-0641 08. Trash Compactor N/A 09. Washer Comment Not inspected, clothes in unit. 09a. Washer #2 Comment Not operated, clothes in unit. 10. Dryer Yes. Functional 10a. Dryer #2 Yes. Functional 11. Other N/A Inspecta-Homes, Homes, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company