SUMMARY 1234 Main St.Edmonton AB T5T3E9 Buyer Name 07/05/2018 9:00AM Banti Shaw InspecUs InspecUs 7808623549 bantishaw@inspecus.ca This Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost, safety or urgency standpoint. This section is provided as a courtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read the complete document. 2.1.1 Driveways and Walkways WALKWAY TRIP HAZARD NORTH There are uneven surfaces on the walkway that present trip hazards. Recommend grinding the surface smooth or replacing the area for safety. Contact a qualified concrete contractor. $200 - $500 2.3.1 Exterior Walls and Trim WARPING/BUCKLING SOUTH The siding is warped or buckled. This is often as a result of nailing siding boards to tight to the home, preventing expansion/contraction. Recommend repair to help prevent premature aging, loose or damaged pieces. Contact a qualified siding specialist. /upgrade InspecUs Page 1 of 11
2.3.2 Exterior Walls and Trim STUCCO FINISH DAMAGED OR CRACKED NORTH SOUTH WEST EAST & GARAGE The purging, stucco finish is loose and damaged. Recommend repair to help protect the masonry for moisture intrusion. Contact a qualified masonry professional. $200 - $500 2.4.1 Eaves, Soffits & Fascia SOFFIT LOOSE/MISSING PIECES NORTH /upgrade The soffit is loose and/or missing pieces. Recommend replacing or repairing to help prevent bird or rodent entry into the eaves and attic. InspecUs Page 2 of 11
$0 - $100 2.5.1 Exterior Doors and Windows DOOR WEATHER OR MOISTURE DAMAGE WEST EAST & GARAGE The door had weather/moisture damage. Recommend repair and maintaining regular painting maintenance to help preserve Contact a qualified painter. $200 /upgrade 2.7.1 Vegetation, Lot Drainage & Retaining Walls TREE OVERHANG GARAGE EAST The tree branches overhang the roof. Recommend ensuring the branches are trimmed back to help prevent damage and rodent access to the roof and eaves. Contact a qualified landscaping contractor /upgrade 3.2.1 Pipe/Stack Flashings LOOSE/SEPARATED The flashing is loose or separated. Recommend repair to to help prevent moisture entry and damage in the interior. Contact a qualified roofing professional. InspecUs Page 3 of 11
Ridge 3.4.1 Gutter, Downspouts, Extensions DOWNSPOUTS MISSING GARAGE Garage was missing downspouts in one or more areas. This can result in excessive moisture in the soil at the foundation, which can lead to foundation/structural movement. Recommend installing downspout extensions that drain at least 6 feet from the foundation. Contact a handyman or DIY project $400 - $500 InspecUs Page 4 of 11
3.4.2 Gutter, Downspouts, Extensions GUTTERS FULL OF DEBRIS WEST EAST Debris has accumulated in the gutters. Recommend cleaning to facilitate water flow. Here is a DIY resource for cleaning your gutters. Contact a handyman or DIY project /upgrade 3.4.3 Gutter, Downspouts, Extensions GUTTER IMPROPERLY SLOPED WEST EAST The gutter is improperly sloped which could result in runoff drainage around the foundation. Recommend repair to help ensure run-off water drains well away from the home. Contact a qualified siding specialist. $0 - $200 /upgrade 4.1.1 Steps, Stairways & Railings NO HANDRAIL BASEMENT A handrail was missing. Recommend installing at steps with 3 or more rises for safety. Contact a qualified general contractor. $0 - $300 InspecUs Page 5 of 11
4.3.1 Windows FAILED SEAL MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM The window pane has an obvious failed seal. Failed seals (fogged windows) are more obvious in certain weather conditions than at others. There may be other windows that have failed that are not obvious at this time. Recommend replacing the window and further evaluation of the other windows to determine compromised windows and replacements made as necessary. Contact a qualified window repair/installation contractor. $500 - $750 /upgrade 6.3.1 Branch Wiring Circuits, Breakers & Fuses MISSING JUNCTION BOX COVER There is an electrical junction in an uncovered junction box. Recommend repair for to help prevent damage to the circuit. Contact a qualified electrical contractor. /upgrade InspecUs Page 6 of 11
6.3.2 Branch Wiring Circuits, Breakers & Fuses DAMAGED WIRING There is damaged and exposed and loose wiring. There are hot exposed circuits. Recommend repair to help prevent injury. Contact a qualified electrical contractor. /upgrade 6.4.1 Lights, Switches & Receptacles COVER PLATES MISSING The outlet/switch cover plate was missing. Recommend replacing for safety. Contact a handyman or DIY project $0 - $100 /upgrade 6.5.1 GFCI & AFCI AFCI MISSING MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM There are no AFC I breakers installed in the main panel. Recommend installing for all bedrooms and living spaces for safety. Contact a qualified electrical contractor. /upgrade 6.6.1 Smoke Detectors DEFECTIVE BASEMENT & MAIN FLOOR The smoke detector does not function properly. Recommend replacing for safety. Contact a qualified electrical contractor. $0 - $200 InspecUs Page 7 of 11
7.1.1 Equipment NEEDS CLEANING Observed lot dirt around registers. The furnace needs to be cleaned and serviced. Recommend regular maintenance to help ensure efficient and proper operation. Recommend a qualified HVAC contractor clean and service furnace. Here is a resource on the importance of furnace maintenance. Contact a qualified HVAC professional. $150 - $300 /upgrade 7.4.1 Vents, Flues & Chimneys EXHAUST PIPES EAST Heating exhaust pipes that terminate outside of the building are broken. Recommend repairing to help prevent possible rodent entry and for safe and proper operation. Also recommend re-sealing around the pipes to help with proper heating and cooling. Contact a qualified heating and cooling contractor $0 - $100 /upgrade 8.3.1 Water Supply and Fixtures MISSING/DETERIORATED CAULKING FULL BATHROOM The caulking around the fixture is missing or worn. Recommend repair to help protect from moisture damage. Recommended DIY Project /upgrade InspecUs Page 8 of 11
8.3.2 Water Supply and Fixtures TOILET LOOSE BASEMENT MAIN FLOOR The toilet is not well secured to the floor. Recommend repair to help prevent (further) leaks around the wax ring. Contact a qualified plumbing contractor. /upgrade 8.4.1 Hot Water System CORRODED CONNECTIONS FOR BASEBOARD HEATING The water heater supply, TRP and/or return connections are corroded from dis-similar metals. Recommend replacing the connection type to help prevent (further) leaks. Contact a qualified plumbing contractor. /upgrade InspecUs Page 9 of 11
8.4.2 Hot Water System NEAR END OF LIFE Water heater showed normal signs of wear. Recommend having the unit cleaned, serviced and evaluated to help ensure proper, safe and efficient operation. Contact a qualified plumbing contractor. /upgrade 10.1.1 Roof, Attic, and Ceiling MOISTURE STAINS ON RAFTERS GARAGE ATTIC There were moisture stains on the Garage roof rafters. Recommend further evaluation for leaks in this area and repair as necessary. Contact a qualified roofing professional. /upgrade 10.3.1 Floor Structure SETTLING CONCRETE FLOOR BASEMENT The concrete floor has settled. Recommend monitoring for proper slope, cracks and trip hazards and making repairs as necessary. Contact a qualified concrete contractor. /upgrade InspecUs Page 10 of 11
11.1.1 Ceiling DAMAGED GARAGE /upgrade Garage ceiling was damaged in general. Recommend qualified contractor evaluate and repair to prevent moisture intrusion. 11.2.1 Floor CRACKING MINOR /upgrade Cracking visible in the garage floor. I recommend a monitoring. InspecUs Page 11 of 11