Page 1 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 at 651-641-0641., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 2 FUNCTIONAL - Performing its function and it's condition is appropriate for its age and use. LACKS MAINTENANCE -, 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 FUNCTIONAL. 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. - 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. Estimated age in years;25 3 spaces 05. Area City. 06. Street Paved; Cul-de- sac. 07. Weather Cloudy. 08. Starting Time Temperature; 70'S 1:00 PM, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 3 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 s GROUNDS, STOOPS & STEPS 01. Drainage & Grade/Slope 02. Walks Concrete. Areas not viewed under front porch and rear deck. 03. Entry Steps & Stoops Wood. Wood front entry installed over old concrete entry steps. 04. Patios 05. Decks Wood. Attachments, footings and flashings not viewed. Decayed support posts on deck. Deck is sagging under the hot tub. Footings not alll located. Footings located under gazebo., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 4 06. Driveway Concrete. Minor cracks. Recommend sealing concrete joints at slab edges to prevent moisture damage to concrete. 07. Porches & Breezeways 08. Retaining Walls Front porch has settled on the south end. Could not locate or determine the presence of footings under the post up blocks. 09. Trees & Shrubs Trees; Shrubs. 10. Roof Drainage Systems Metal. Lacks Maintenance Trees and shrubs are touching / rubbing building, lacks trimming. Recommend trimming trees and shrubs 8-10 inches off the structure. 11. A/C Compressor Electric refrigeration. Make; Sears Estimated age of AC compressor unit;20+ 12. Electrical Service Underground; Outlets; Fixtures., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 5 EXTERIOR WALLS & FOUNDATIONN 01. Wall Covering Vinyl siding; Brick. 02. Trim (Doors, Windows, etc.) Metal; Vinyl. 03. Windows, Sash & Sills Slider; Vinyl; Insulated glass. 04. Storm Windows & Screens Integral. 05. Entry Door(s) Metal; Storm/screen. 06. Glass Patio Door(s) Insulated; Sliding. 07. Foundation Stone/brick veneer; Poured concrete. 08. Basement Window(s) Metal. Covered, not visible. 09. Window Well(s) 10. Caulking, Flashing & Venting 11. Exterior Faucet(s) 12. Sump Pump Discharge 13. Gas Main & Meter Exterior. NV EXTERIOR ROOF & CHIMNEYS 01. Roof Visibility: All., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 6 02. Viewed from: On roof. 03. Slope: Medium. 04. Style: Gable. 05. Soffits, Fascia & Trim Metal. 06. Sloped Roof - Covering Asphalt shingles. Typical normal service life of this type roofing is 17-22 years. This roof appears to be; 5-10 07. Flat Roof - Covering 08. Roof Structure & Appearance Ridge. 09. Flashing & Valleys Metal. 10. Flue(s) for Gas Burner(s) Metal. 11. Chimney Wood frame; Metal flue; Metal cap; Rain hood; Pest screen. 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, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 7 12. Roof Accessories Bath vents. 13. Plumbing Vent(s) 14. Ventilation Roof; Gable louver; Soffit. GARAGE 01. Garage Type & Number of Spaces Attached. 3 spaces 02. Drainage & Grade/Slope Same as house. 03. Foundation Same as house; 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; Style:gable; Asphalt shingle. Typical service life of this type of roofing is 17-22 years. Estimated age of current roofing in years:3-5 06. House Door Metal. 07. Floor Concrete. Cracks and spalling. Surface has been painted. 08. Wall Structure Wood frame; Finished. 09. Roof Structure (interior) Trusses; Plywood; Finished ceiling. 10. Window(s) and Service Metal. View obstructed by: stored items. 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 cover on ceiling side of folding ladder., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 8 Door(s) 11. Vehicle Door(s), & Opener(s) Metal; Overhead. 12. Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. Hazardous Junction box lacks a cover plate above folding ladder in garage attic space. 13. Heating 14. Plumbing UNFINISHED BASEMENT, CRAWL SPACE, SLAB 01. Type structure Basement. 02. Visibility No visibility; Limited by:; structure; insulation; stored items; finished basement; lack of access. 03. Avg. Hgt. 7+ feet. 04. Access Interior stair. 05. Stairs Interior. 06. Floor-Lower Level Concrete. Limited visibility due to: floor, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 9 covering. Limited visibility due to: stored items. 07. Foundation Wall(s) & Visible Footing(s) 08. Indications of Moisture? 09. Drainage 10. Sump Pump No Marginal Not visible, finished, insulated basement. Sump pump drains into the city sewer. 11. Column(s) or Bearing Wall(s) Components are not visible, finished basement. 12. Beams Steel. Portions are not visible, finished basement. 13. 1st Floor Structure & Rim Joist Wood joists. 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., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 10 15. Crawl Space 16. Windows and Doors Sliding. 17. Electrical 18. Insulation & Caulking Foam board. Not all visible, finished basement. MAIN ELECTRICAL 01. Main Service (Amps) Power is ON; Entry: copper; Entry-conduit. 02. Main disconnect In main panel; Breaker(s). 03. Grounding Water pipe; Ground rod. 200 Main breaker was not operated for this inspection.. Main breaker panel is located on SE cornerr in finished basement room. 04. Main Service Panel 110 volt Copper; Breaker(s). Marginal 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., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 11 05. Main Service Panel 220 volt Copper; Breaker(s). Lacks indexing of all branch circuits. 06. Sub-Service Panel 110 volt 07. Sub-Service Panel 220 volt 08. Wiring in Unfinished Area(s) Plastic. 09. Outlets & Fixtures in Unfinished Area(s) 10. Other PLUMBING 01. Water & Sewage source: Public water & sewer. 02. Water supply On 03. Water Service Pipe Copper. 04. Main Valve at: Meter. 05. Water Conditioners: 06. Water Pipes Copper. Very limited view of water pipes. 08. Waste & Vent Pipes Plastic., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 12 09. Main Waste Cleanout(s) Base of stack. 10. Fixtures & Laundry Connections Laundry tub / Sink; Water:hot; Water:cold; Washer:hot; Washer:cold; Dryer: gas; Dryer vented to exterior; Location: basement. 11. Water Heater Gas. 40 gallon Estimated age of the unit;9 Make; Richmond 12. Venting Metal. 13. Fuel Pipe & Lines Copper; Iron. 14. Sanitary Sump & Pump 15. Other Gas Appliances HEATING & A/C 01. System Description 02. Type: Forced air furnace. 03. Fuel: Natural Gas. 04. Manufacturer: Estimated age is:22 Armstrong BTU/HR 80,000, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 13 05. Cabinet, Covering, & Doors Metal cabinet. 06. Visible Burner Area 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 in Sept 09. Recommend a yearlyy cleaning and servicing to maintainn peak performance. 07. Controls & Relief Valve High limit. 08. Pump or Blower Fan & Motor Blower fan; Direct drive. 09. Filter System Disposable. Marginal Size; 16x25x1. Recommend changing monthly. Filter lacks change. Very dirty. 10. Fuel Lines & Valves Iron., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 14 11. Flue Pipe, Vent Hood, & Chimney Plastic. 12. Ducts & Heat Pipes Metal ducts; Heating; Cooling. 13. Humidifier 14. Thermostat(s) Heating; Cooling; Digital control. 15. Electric Heat Components 16. A/C Condenser 17. Air Exchange Systems Make up air supply. 18. Fireplace(s) Marginal 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. Coils not visible. The A/C unit was operated for this inspection. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST 01. Kitchen Location 02. Kitchen Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03. Kitchen Floor Tile. 1st floor 04. Kitchen Windows/Exhaust fan Awning; Insulated Glass. 05. Kitchen Door/Trim Hinged Door; Panel Door. 06. Kitchen Electrical Outlets; Fixtures., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 15 07. Kitchen Plumbing Sink; Drain piping; Supply piping. Marginal Flexible waste line installed at sink. 08. Kitchen Heating/Cooling 09. Kitchen Cabinets/Trim Cabinets; Counter tops; Trim. LIVING/DINING ROOM 01. Living Room Location 1st floor 02. Living Room Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03. Living Room Floor Tile. 04. Living Room Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. 05. Living Room Door/Trim 06. Living Room Electrical Outlets. 07. Living Room Heating/Cooling 08. Living Room Fireplace 09. Dining Room Location 1st floor, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 16 10. Dining Room Ceilings/Walls Paint. 11. Dining Room Floor Tile. 12. Dining Room Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. 13. Dining Room Door/Trim 14. Dining Room Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 15. Dining Room Plumbing 16. Dining Room Heating/Cooling 16. Dining Room Fireplace BATHROOM 01. Bathroom Location Partial. Basement bath 02. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint; Paneling. 03. Bathroom Floor Tile. 04. Bathroom Windows 05. Bathroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. 06. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; GFCI outlets. 07. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet; Shower. 08. Bathroom Heating/Cooling Marginal Shower head not secure. Lacks a heat source., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 17 BATHROOM #2 01.2. Bathroom Location Partial. 1st floor 02.2. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.2. Bathroom Floor Tile. 04.2. Bathroom Windows 05.2. Bathroom Door/Trim Sliding door; Panel door. 06.2. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; GFCI outlets. 07.2. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet. 08.2. Bathroom Heating/Cooling BATHROOM #3 01.3. Bathroom Location Full. 2nd floor Hall bath 02.3. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.3. Bathroom Floor Plastic laminate. 04.3. Bathroom Windows 05.3. Bathroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. 06.3. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; Outlets. 07.3. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet; Shower., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 18 08.3. Bathroom Heating/Cooling BATHROOM #4 01.4. Bathroom Location Partial. Master bath 02.4. Bathroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.4. Bathroom Floor Plastic laminate. 04.4. Bathroom Windows Awning; Insulated glass. 05.4. Bathroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. 06.4. Bathroom Electrical Fixtures; Outlets. 07.4. Bathroom Plumbing Sink; Toilet; Shower. 08.4. Bathroom Heating/Cooling BEDROOM 01. Bedroom Location 02. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03. Bedroom Floor Plastic Laminate. 04. Bedroom Windows Casement; Insulated glass. 05. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. Basement. Trims not complete at window, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 19 06. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 07. Bedroom Heating/Cooling 08. Bedroom Plumbing 09. Bedroom Fireplace 10. Bedroom Smoke Detector 11. Carbon Monoxide Detector Marginal Marginal Lacks return air venting. Smoke detector not hardwired. Installed less than 6 inches below ceiling. BEDROOM #2 01.2. Bedroom Location 02.2. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.2. Bedroom Floor Carpet. 04.2. Bedroom Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. 05.2. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. 06.2. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 07.2. Bedroom Heating/Cooling Yes. 08.2. Bedroom Plumbing 09.2. Bedroom Fireplace 10.2. Bedroom Smoke Detector Battery. 11.2. Carbon Monoxide Detector 2nd floor NE, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 20 BEDROOM #3 01.3. Bedroom Location 02.3. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.3. Bedroom Floor Carpet. 04.3. Bedroom Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. 05.3. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. 06.3. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 07.3. Bedroom Heating/Cooling 08.3. Bedroom Plumbing 09.3. Bedroom Fireplace 10.3. Bedroom Smoke Detector Battery. 11.3. Carbon Monoxide Detector 2nd floor SE BEDROOM #4 01.4. Bedroom Location 02.4. Bedroom Ceilings/Walls Paint. 03.4. Bedroom Floor Carpet. 04.4. Bedroom Windows Sliding; Insulated glass. 2nd floor Master, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 21 05.4. Bedroom Door/Trim Hinged door; Flush door. 06.4. Bedroom Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 07.4. Bedroom Heating/Cooling Yes. 08.4. Bedroom Plumbing 09.4. Bedroom Fireplace 10.4. Bedroom Smoke Detector 11.4. Carbon Monoxide Detector HALLS/STAIRWAYS 01. Walls & Ceiling Paint. 02. Floors Carpet; Tile. 03. Stair Rise & Run 04. Handrails & Guardrails 05. Windows & Doors 06. Electrical Fixtures & Outlets 07. Smoke Detector Hard wired. 8. Carbon Monoxide Detector Center switch in basement hallway??? OTHER ROOMS, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 22 01. Room Location Basement familyroom 02. Room Ceilings/Walls Paint; Paneling. Non treated wood used on base plates of visible wall components. 03. Room Floor Plastic Laminate. 04. Room Windows Sliding. Less than 8 percent of room floor space. 05. Room Door/Trim 06. Room Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 07. Room Plumbing Other. 08. Room Heating/Cooling 09. Room Fireplace 1st floor family room 01.3. Room Location 02.3. Room Ceilings/Walls Paint; Other. 03.3. Room Floor Tile. 04.3. Room Windows 05.3. Room Door/Trim Patio door; Sliding door. 06.3. Room Electrical Outlets; Fixtures. 07.3. Room Plumbing 08.3. Room Heating/Cooling Yes. 1st floor, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 23 09.3. Room Fireplace Metal insert, masonry structure. INTERIOR ROOF STRUCTURE, ATTIC & INSULATION 01. Attic Access: Attic access was sealed with ceiling texture, attic was not inspected. APPLIANCES 01. Range Gas; Freestanding. 02. Oven Freestanding; Gas. 03. Microwave 04. Vent or Exhaust Fan Hood; Recirculates; Light. 05. Disposal 06. Dishwasher Built-in. 07. Refrigerator, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company
Page 24 08. Trash Compactor 09. Washer 09a. Washer #2 10. Dryer Yes. 10a. Dryer #2 Yes. 11. Other Not inspected, clothes in unit. Not operated, clothes in unit., Minnesota and Western Wisconsin's First & Finest Home Inspection Company