Inspection Report

1 Platinum Plus Home InspectionsInspection ReportJohn Sample 123 Corner Street Prochek, CT xxxxx Please read your Report thoroughly ! (800) 338-5050 Pro Chek Home Inspection ServicesHome Inspection ReportThank you for selecting Pro Chek Home Inspection Services to perform your home Inspection . Weappreciate your confidence in us and we recognize the importance of this document. We would likeyou to take the time to read it thoroughly and have a full appreciation for our analysis. Our comprehensive review of the property is detailed in the following pages and for yourconvenience; a Summary page of the areas we considered necessary to highlight is also includedfor you review. The objective of our Inspection was to view all accessible areas of the home toidentify if structural, mechanical and electrical issues existed and make you aware of them.

2 Inaddition we tested to insure the electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems were working at thetime of our be aware that hidden damage may exist that can not be determined by our Inspection butwe have made every reasonable attempt to uncover areas of concern. Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have after you have had a chance to reviewthe Report in detail. Again, we strongly recommend that you take the time to review the Report soyou may feel comfortable knowing the condition of the property you are considering You!Pro Chek Home Inspection Services Report Table of ContentsINSPECTION CONDITIONS 5 GROUNDS 6 EXTERIOR 8 ROOF SYSTEM 10 GARAGE - CARPORT 11 STRUCTURE 13 ATTIC 14 BASEMENT-CRAWL SPACE 15 AIR CONDITIONING 16 HEATING - FIREPLACES 18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 PLUMBING 20 KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY 22 BATHROOMS 23 BEDROOMS 26 LIVING ROOM-DINING ROOM-FAMILY ROOM-DEN-ETC.

3 27 28 SCOPE OF INSPECTIONThe purpose of this Inspection is to perform limited, visual and auditory on site observations of the readily accessible areas of the primarystructure, mechanical, and electrical systems of the building and to give a personal opinion as to whether or not the components of thebuilding are performing the function for which they were intended or are in need of immediate repair. This Report is not all encompassing,nor is it meant to be. It is very specific in the areas which are reported by the home remember that almost every item in any house, except a brand new one, is in used condition and has ordinary wear and tear. Pleasealso remember that older houses do not meet the same standard as newer houses, even though items in both might be performing functionsfor which they are do not inspect any item which we cannot see in a normal Inspection .

4 For example, we do not move furniture, rugs, paintings, flooring,etc. Repairs or remodeling may hide evidence of prior damage or defects. We do not dismantle equipment to inspect component parts. Wedo suggest that YOU ask the seller about repairs, covered up items, or previous do not hold ourselves to be specialists for any particular item. We are a general Inspection company. If we Report that an item is notinspected, not performing its intended function or needs repair, we urge you to have that item examined by a specialist before purchasingthe components of major systems and the standards of conduct of the Inspection are governed by Standards of Practice for HomeInspection Report by the American Society of Home Inspectors, Copyright 1993, and by the National Association of Home Inspectors,Copyright 1990. While many aspects of each component are inspected, for ease and clarity of reporting, not all are defined and described incomplete detail on the written should be understood that we do not offer or imply any warranty, guarantee or insurance policy with regard to the continued soundness ofconstruction, the usual life, adequacy, future performance, past or potential defects of any items inspected; or operability of equipment orappliances.

5 It should be understood that the inspector cannot determine violations of construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical orsimilar codes and ordinances and that the inspector s written Report is the inspector s subjective determination of the condition of suchitems at the time the Inspection was made. Estimates of the age of any components are approximate, and the design life of a component isdetermined according to manufacturers term Inspection DOES NOT include all items. Specific items which are not part of the Inspection include, but are not limited to: leadpaint, asbestos, radon, toxic or flammable materials, refrigerators, freezers, remote overhead door transmitters/receivers, floor coverings,wall coverings, freestanding kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, water conditioners, underground storage tanks, driveways, tenniscourts, play ground equipment or other recreational or leisure appliances, and self-cleaning or continuous-cleaning capabilities of ovens.

6 Also excluded is an Inspection for any non-wood infesting insects, such as fleas, cockroaches, bees, mites, ticks, flies, etc. A separate wooddestroying Inspection Report , and radon sampling will be performed if contracted you have any complaints about our Inspection , you must notify us in writing within 7 days after you discover any problem and let usreinspect before changing the condition of the item, except in emergencies, of course. If the repairs are made before the inspectioncompany reinspects the problem, then any claims against the Inspection company s failure to adequately inspect such items is suit or action shall be brought against the Inspection company by any third party at any time beyond 1 year after the accrual of the causeof the action itself. If someone other than the client who ordered this Inspection shall make any claim or file any lawsuit against theinspection company for failure of its services hereunder in any respect, the client agrees to indemnify, absolve and hold harmless theinspection company from any and all such claims and lawsuits including the payment of all damages, expenses, costs and attorneys a party make any claim or file any lawsuit against the Inspection company, such party shall pay all damages, expenses, costs andattorney fees of the Inspection company if the complaining party does not Report was furnished at the request of the client, by the Inspection company in determining the overall condition of the subjectpremises.

7 Furthermore, this Report is not to be used for determining the value of the premises or whether same should be purchased. Neither is it to be construed as a guarantee or warranty of the premises or the equipment therein or of their fitness for a specific certify that our inspectors have no interest, present or contemplated, in this property or its improvement, and no involvement withtradespeople or benefits derived from any sales or improvements made to this property. sample Report Home Inspection ServicesPage 5 Inspection CONDITIONSCLIENT INFORMATION:CLIENT NAME:Mr. ADDRESS:53 Lake Avenue :Danbury, CT. Inspection INFORMATION:INSPECTOR:Frank OF Inspection :18 December OF ADDRESS:25 Hard Knox :Oxford, CT. Inspection ITEMSPERFORMED:General Home Inspection . Wood Destroying Insect Inspection . Radon Air Water CONDITIONS:APPROXIMATE OUTSIDETEMPERATURE:21 CHARACTERISTICS:ESTIMATED YEAR TYPE:1 BELOW SERVICES:WATER DISPOSAL:Public.

8 Sample Report Home Inspection ServicesPage 6 UTILITIES STATUS:All utilities INFORMATION:HOUSE OCCUPIED? PRESENT:Spouse, Buyers Inspection is not intended to address or include any geological conditions or site stability information. Forinformation concerning these conditions, a geologist or soils engineer should be consulted. Any reference tograde is limited to only areas around the exterior of the exposed areas of foundation or exterior walls. Thisinspection is visual in nature and does not attempt to determine drainage performance of the site or the conditionof any underground piping, including municipal water and sewer service piping or septic systems. Decks andporches are often built close to the ground, where no viewing or access is possible. These areas as well asothers too low to enter, or in some other manner not accessible, are excluded from the Inspection and are notaddressed in the Report .

9 We routinely recommend that inquiry be made with the seller about knowledge of anyprior foundation or structural : :General condition appears acceptable at the time of the Inspection . EXTERIOR STAIRS/STOOPS: :Settlement was noted at stoop and step. Repair as :TYPE:None : :Loose / raised boards noted, creating a triphazard. Deck structure appears to be setdirectly in ground. Low elevation of deckprevents any viewing underneath the deckstructure. sample Report Home Inspection ServicesPage 7 PORCH:CONDITION:None Present. PATIO/PORCH COVER:TYPE:Not WALLS: :General condition appears acceptable at the time of the :CONDITION:Pitch slope of soil away from foundation. Slope of soil should fall away from thefoundation at a minimum of 1/2 inch per foot and extend at least 10 feet awayfrom the foundation. DRIVEWAY: :Recommend periodically sealing asphalt to aid in prolonging it's life.

10 FENCES & GATES:TYPE:Chain link, :Gate needs repair or adjustment. Damagenoted on fence gate. LANDSCAPING:CONDITION:Trees are touching or overhanging the roof. Removal may be is on or close to building. Recommend removing or trimmingplantings and/or vegetation away from :BASEMENT STAIRWELLDRAIN:None SURFACEDRAIN:None WELLS:Window wells are in need of cleaning. Recommend keeping window wells cleanand free of debris. Recommend installing window well covers as needed . sample Report Home Inspection ServicesPage 8 IRRIGATION SYSTEM:Present. Not inspected, beyond scope of home REMARKS:Settlement cracks noted at cement surfacesurrounding pool. **NOTE: A pool and hot tubwere noted on the property. The pool / hot tuband their components were not inspected,beyond the scope of a general homeinspection. Recommend consulting with a pool /hot tub specialist(s) for a complete evaluationof their condition.