1. Exterior/ Site $300 $500

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1 Minor Defects These items may not be costly to correct (in the opinion of the inspector, likely less than $1000 Low Cost to Remed Medium 1. Exterior/ Site 2. Roofing 3(B). Detached Carport

2 4. Interiors 5. Insulation and Ventilation 7. Plumbing System 8. Electrical System

3 9. Heating, A/C, Fireplaces and Stoves 10. Built-In Kitchen Appliances Total $8,400 $14,000

4 each) but are important for personal safety or home maintenance. dy High $1, Wall Cladding Flashing and Trim (1) Complete siding under SE stairs. (2) The fascia in these locations should have been held up fascia which can lead to rot. (the wood end grain readily s locations. Cut up fascia to allow draining of water and deb $1, Doors (Exterior) (1) Weatherstripping (inc. thresholds) at exterior doors ne (2) Doors rub/won't latch. Adjust at East. $1, Decks, Balconies, Stoops, Steps, Areaways, Porches, Patio/Cover a The connections at the tops of the stair stringers are inad $1, Vegetation, Grading, Drainage, Driveways, Patio Floor, Walkways (2) Appears this deciduous tree may be dead or dying. It o Remove tree. $1, Roof Coverings (2) Roof and gutter cleaning is needed. $1, Flashings (1) Drip metal at gutters incomplete. Note missing metal a direct water into gutters instead of behind gutters and on $1, Skylights, Chimneys and Roof Penetrations (1) Caulk storm collar. (3) Improperly installed plumbing vent boot. Repair. e.g. N $1, Roof Drainage Systems (1) Older segmented concrete/clay tile drains are sometim at NE. Clear clogged drains. (2) Temporary downspout extensions at South. (3) Extend downspout drains further away from foundatio Underground downspout drains may be needed. $1, B Structure (1) The Carport is free standing and lacks diagonal strengt the posts are rotted at their bottoms. Contractor or engineer to design repair. Install repair.

5 (2) Rot in rafter. Repair. e.g. NE. (3) Secure tops and bottoms of posts with seismic hardwa $1, Walls This is inside the closet that backs the shower at West Bat *Note: This is not a mold inspection. If investigation desir Remove drywall to investigate moisture source. Repair as Pic 3- Suspect area at shower surround. $1, Floors (1) Caulk is missing/separated where flooring abuts tub/sh $1, Steps, Stairways, Balconies and Railings Upper and lower ends of stair railing should "self-return" when ascending/descending stairs. $1, Counters and Cabinets (representative number) (3) Some cabinet doors/drawers rub/won't close. Adjust c $1, Doors (representative number) Doors rub/won't latch. Adjust at Basement door, off of Kit $1, Windows (representative number) (1) Most of the original double hung wood windows are p there exists at least one easily operable window in each b Tune-up windows for ease of operation. (2) Weatherstripping at operable windows is inadequate. (3) Although most of the windows are single pane (non-in pane (insulated). Replace all failed window seals with new $1, Ventilation of Attic and Foundation Areas Birdblocks (eaves vents) missing. Install to improve attic v $1, Venting Systems (Kitchens, Baths and Laundry) Most of the louvered wall jacks (primarily at the North) th $1, Plumbing Drain, Waste and Vent Systems (1) Sink drain leaks. e.g. NW Bath up; North Central Bath d (2) Several of the Bath sink drain mechanisms (Pop-ups) in (3) North Central Bath up tub drain leaks. It is visible throu shower head. Repair. $1, Plumbing Water Supply, Distribution System and Fixtures Hand held spray broken, leaking. Replace. e.g. Basement K $1, Hot Water Systems, Controls, Chimneys, Flues and Vents (1) Water temperature is quite hot. Turn temperature dow avoid scalding. (2) Temperature/Pressure Relief (T/P) valve discharge pip $1, Service Entrance Conductors

6 Overhead service lines disappear into the trees. Trim tree $1, Service and Grounding Equipment, Main Overcurrent Device, Mai Unprotected panel openings. Repair. $1, Branch Circuit Conductors, Overcurrent Devices and Compatabilit (1) Unprotected wiring. Repair. e.g. Carport; Entry. (2) Knob and Tube (K&T) wiring is buried in insulation in p and to allow proper cooling of wires. Electrician to inspec Your homeowner's insurance carrier may need a letter fro Old K&T systems may eventually need replacement due t (3) Exposed wire splices. Repair. e.g. South Basement (beh $1, Connected Devices and Fixtures (1) Many of the three prong outlets are not grounded due outlets with two prong type or GFCI outlets (labelled "No per room to accommodate modern electronics. Note: Ma Unable to confirm in all rooms. (2) Unknown switch function. Consult with owner. Severa (3) Tenant reports electrical outlets along North Liv wall n hair dryer in her side of the house (South) and the breake Similar conditions exist at Bathrooms. Electrician to inspe $1, Operation of GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) GFCI protection missing. Install. e.g. Basement Kitchen; ex $1, Heating Equipment (1) Combustion air intake (for furnace and water heater) s appliances served. Service tech to calculate and install pro (2) No sign of annual gas/propane furnace service. Retain the heat exchanger and vent if recent service cannot be v Service tech to seal exhaust vent to chimney. $1, Distribution Systems (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, wit Ducts are dirty. Professional power vacuuming of ducts is $1, Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops Anti-tip bracket missing at Range. Install. $28,000

7 p min. 1 inch to disallow chronic excess moisture at wood sucks up moisture) Some minor decay now exists at these bris and more rapid drying. eeds repair. e.g. East; South. and Applicable Railings dequate. Repair. e.g. Entry. and Retaining Walls (With respect to their effect on the condition of the building) overhangs both the house and the electrical service lines. at right side of photo. Complete drip metal installation to nto fascia. North. mes clogged with tree roots and debris. Water overflowing on to reduce excess moisture at foundation. e.g. South. th. It is subject to potential failure as it now sits. Some of

8 are to improve seismic safety. th down. Note probable mold. red, retain mold expert to inspect and advise. s needed, inc. at the shower surround. hower. Caulk. e.g. North Central Bath up; to walls to eliminate potential hooking of clothing (or other) cabinet doors/drawers as needed. e.g. Kitchen; Basement Kitchen tchen; West Bath down. painted shut and/or lack ropes/weights. It is essential that bedroom (as relates to emergency escape and rescue). Improve weatherstripping at windows. nsulated), there exists failed seals in some that are dual w insulated units. e.g. Basement Kitchen. ventilation. hat serve the bathfans are painted shut. Free-up the stuck louvers. down. noperable. Repair. ugh the hole in the ceiling at the North Central Bath down Kitchen. wn (at water heater) to maximum 120 degrees F to help pe missing. Install.

9 es to provide proper clearance to electrical lines. in and Distribution Panels ty of their Amperage and Voltage places. It is energized. Expose the wiring for inspection ct wiring, inc. the wire insulation to determine condition. om an electrician in this regard. to deterioration of components. (Major Expense) hind brick wall); South Attic. e to the original two wire system. Replace non-grounded Equipment Ground"). Install at least one grounded outlet any of the rooms have one (or more) grounded outlets. al throughout. not energized. Repair. Tenant also reports when she uses er trips, the entire half of the house is without power. ect and advise. xterior, etc. screen is clogged. It is inadequately sized for the oper size combustion air to Mech. Rm. n a technician to service the heating system and evaluate verified. th supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) s needed.