Caradine Home Inspections

743 Eventide Drive
Memphhis, Tennessee 38120
901-351-8614

Customer
John Doe

Home
585 CR 707
Memphis, AR 72626

Real Estate Agent



Report ID:
CHI10012003-1

Inspection Date 
Wednesday, October 01, 2003

Inspected By 
McGeorge Caradine

CARADINE HOME INSPECTIONS
Home Inspection Agreement, Please Read Carefully

CLIENT: John Doe

ADDRESS: 212 John Doe Lane

CITY, STATE, ZIP: Memphis, TN38120

PHONE: 111-999-9999

INSPECTION ADDRESS: 585 CR 707, Memphis, AR 72626

DATE: Wednesday, October 01, 2003

TIME: 6 PM

This inspection is performed by Caradine Home Inspections, in accordance with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the Arkansas, Association of Real Estate Inspectors (AAREI) and National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and Code of Ethics of these Associations. The use of these Standards are intended to provide the Client with a better understanding of the property conditions, as observed at the time of inspection.  Inspections done in accordance with these Standards are visual and are not technically exhaustive.  These Standards are applicable to building with four or less dwellings units and their attached garages or carports.

A written inspection report will be provided describing the following systems and components: structural components (including foundation and framing), exterior, roof system, plumbing systems, electrical systems, heating systems, installed central and through-wall air conditioning systems, interiors, insulation & ventilation, fireplaces & solid fuel burning appliances.  The report will identify the following: (a) which systems and components designated for inspection herein are, in the professional opinion of the inspector, significantly deficient or near the end of their service lives, (b) why the inspector deems the system or component to be significantly deficient or near the end of its service life, (c) whether further evaluation, correction or monitoring is needed, and (s) whether any systems or components described here in was not inspected and why it was not inspected.  We reserve the right to modify the Report for a period of time that shall not exceed (72) hours after the report has been delivered to you.                                                                                                 

The Inspector is not required to predict:  future condition including (but not limited to) failure of components operate any system that is shut down or otherwise inoperable, light pilot lights, determine the presence of hazardous substances, move furniture, personal items, equipment, insulation, or enter un-safe attic areas, evaluate the condition or presence of storm windows / doors / screens / storm shutters, awnings or other seasonal accessories, or determine their functional efficiency.  The operational capacity, quality or suitability of a particular use of the items inspected as well as design problems and adequacies are not within the scope of this inspection report.  Intercoms, security systems, built-in vacuums, lawn sprinklers, internal furnace combustion systems, fuel/oil tanks, telephone, cable television, low voltage lighting, private disposal systems, well systems, and water conditioning equipment are not inspected or evaluated.  The inspector performs no destructive or disruptive testing procedure. 

Soil Conditions, geological stability, infestation inspections, cosmetics (i.e. paint, wallpaper, carpet or other finishes on walls), or engineering analysis of systems is beyond the scope and purpose of this inspection.  The inspection is not a compliance inspection or certificate for past or present governmental or local codes, regulations, or the suitability of the property for any specialized use.  Determining the presence or absence of radon gas, carbon monoxide, safety glass, lead paint or any suspected hazardous substance, including but not limited to toxins, carcinogens, molds, mildew, fungi, noise, contaminants in soil, are beyond the scope of this inspection.

The inspection presents a good faith, best guess opinion of the property components observed during the limited visual inspection.  The inspection and report are furnished on an opinion only basis, it is not intended to be used as a Guarantee or Warranty expressed or implied.  This Inspection is not technically exhaustive.  The Client agrees to perform a final Walk Through using provided Walk Through Pre-Settlement Inspection Checklist. In the event of any potential claim, the person to whom this report is made out to must give the Inspector the opportunity to inspect the problem prior to any repairs or replacement being made.

I waive all claims against the inspector / Company in the absence of diligently performing my Walk Through Pre-Settlement Inspection and for lack of more extensive investigation and follow through with a specialist on any problems note during this inspection including conformation of any cost to cure.

You understand and agree that any claim(s) or complaint(s) arising out of or related to any alleged act or omission of Caradine Home Inspections in connection with the Inspection shall be reported to us, in writing, within (10) business days of discovery. You understand and agree that any failure to timely notify us and allow adequate time to investigate as stated above shall constitute a complete bar and waiver of any and all claims you may have against us related to the alleged act or omission.

If I make a claim against the Inspector / Company for an alleged error, omission or other act arising out of this inspection report and fail to prove such claim, I will pay all attorney?s fees, arbitrator?s fees, legal expenses and cost incurred by the inspector / Company in the defense of the claim.

This inspection is not for third party use.  I request this inspection / report, for my confidential use only.  By my release of this report, I indemnify and hold harmless the Inspector / Company for any damages claimed by others.

Approximate cost to cure for repairs are to be used as a guide only, and Actual Repair Cost Should be Determined Prior to Settlement.

Caradine Home Inspections is authorized to release a copy of the report and disclose information within this home inspection report to my Realtor for the purpose of clarification and facilitation of repairs.  Home inspection reports will be shipped / delivered within 2 days from the date of the final / completed inspection.

This inspection report will give you a ?snap shot? picture of the condition of the home at the time of inspection.  It is recommended that you also obtain a complete disclosure from the seller as to their knowledge of any defects to the property. Rely on that disclosure together with this inspection report and any other available reports (termite, VA, appraisal, etc.) for the overall condition of the home.

Base Home Inspections $ _______________  Additional Services $_____________________   Total Fee $ 200.00

Standard Limited Visual Inspection:  Payment in full should accompany this contract.  Cancellation fees ($100.00) if less than 24 hours notice.  The Client agrees and understands that the maximum liability incurred by the Inspector / Company for errors and omissions in this inspection shall be limited to the amount paid for the inspection.  I the undersigned have read and accept this contract and fee.

Client?s Signature:  _________________________________________________________  Date:  ___________________

Inspector?s Signature:  ______________________________________________________  Date: _ __________________

Caradine Home Inspections

743 Eventide Drive
Memphhis, Tennessee 38120
901-351-8614
Inspected By: McGeorge Caradine

INVOICE

Customer:
John Doe
Location:
585 CR 707
Memphis, AR 72626
Inspection Date: Wednesday, October 01, 2003
Report ID: CHI10012003-1



Real Estate Agent:

Inspection Fee:
Service Price Amount Sub-Total
Heated Sq Feet 0 - 1,000 200.00 1 200.00

Tax $0.00
Total Price $200.00

Payment Options:
  Paid In Full  
X Customer to send payment 212 John Doe Lane
Memphis TN 38120
  To Be Paid At Closing Attorney: 
Projected Closing Date: 

ROOFING, DRAINAGE, CHIMNEYS

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
1.0 ARE THERE ANY NOTICEABLE SWAYS OR SAGS IN THE ROOF SHEATHING x         x        
1.1 ARE THERE MULTIPLE LAYERS OF ROOF COVERINGS           x        
1.2 DOES THE ROOF COVERING APPEAR TO BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION         x          
1.3 IS DRIP EDGE INSTALLED ALONG THE ROOF PERIMETER           x        
1.4 FLASHINGS x                  
1.5 ROOF VENTILATION         x          
1.6 SKYLIGHTS, CHIMNEYS AND ROOF PENETRATIONS             x      
1.7 CONDITION OF THE RAIN GUTTERS   x         x      
1.8 ARE THE DOWNSPOUTS OR DRAINAGE PROVIDED PROPERLY x       x          
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
VIEWED ROOF FROM:
WALKED ROOF
 
ROOF-TYPE:
HIP
SHED
 
ROOF COVERING:
3-TAB FIBERGLASS
 
VENTILATION:
RIDGE VENTS
SOFFIT VENTS
 
CHIMNEY:
BRICK
 
Comments:
1.2 Roofing replace with 25 Year Shingles by GAF - 80 Mile Per Hour Rated in 2002

1.6 Mortar on Chimney Cap is loose and needs repair.

1.7 Gutter appears to leak at seam on side porch. Recommend cleaning and apply gutter sealant or epoxy.

EAVE, SIDING, FOUNDATION WALLS

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
2.0 CONDITION OF THE SOFFIT, FASCIA, TRIM AND EAVES x                  
2.1 CONDITION OF THE EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AND FLASHING x                  
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
SIDING STYLE:
BEADED
T-111
BOARD & BATTEN
 
SIDING MATERIAL:
AGED
COMPOSITE BOARD
 
WINDOW FRAMES:
ALUMINUM COVER
METAL
 
SCREENS:
 
Comments:
2.0

DECKS, BALCONIES, PORCHES, STOOP, STEPS, RAILINGS

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
3.0 WHAT IS THE CONDITION OF PORCH OR PATIO x                  
3.1 DECKS, STAIRS AND HANDRAILS OR BALCONIES x                  
3.2 PATIO / LANAI x                  
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
APPURTENANCE:
COVERED PORCH
SIDEWALK
PATIO
 
SERVICE WALK:
ARKANSAS STONE
 
PATIO / LANAI:
ARKANSAS STONE
 
DECK:
 
PORCH (Covered Entrance):
CONCRETE
INDOOR/OUTDOOR CARPET
 
Comments:
3.0

WINDOWS, DOORS

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
4.0 THE OUTSIDE APPEARANCE OF THE WINDOWS OR SKYLIGHTS       x           CLOUDY/SEAL BROKEN
4.1 SLIDING GLASS DOOR OR PATIO DOORS x     x            
4.2 THE CONDITION OF EXTERIOR ENTRY DOORS                    
4.3 IS THE DOOR CHIME OPERATIONAL               x    
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
ENTRY DOORS:
WOOD & GLASS
 
INTERIOR DOORS:
HOLLOW CORE
 
WINDOWS:
METAL
 
WINDOW TYPES:
THERMAL/INSULATED
DOUBLE-HUNG
SINGLE PANE
SLIDERS
 
WINDOW MANUFACTURER:
UNKNOWN
 
Comments:
4.0 Insulated Window Seal Leaking. Moisture between layers of Glass.

4.1 Sliding glass doors at Sun room rubs at jamb when closing.

GARAGE

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
5.0 GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS x     x            
5.1 DOES THE GARAGE DOORS "REVERSE" WITH RESISTANCE       x x          
5.2 CONDITION OF THE GARAGE DOOR x                  
5.3 FIRE RESISTANT SEPARATION WALLS, CEILINGS, AND DOORS BETWEEN A DWELLING UNIT AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE           x       BREACH
5.4 ANY EXPOSED WIRING ON CEILING LOWER THAN 7 FEET FROM GARAGE FLOOR           x        
5.5 SERVICE DOOR SATISFACTORY x       x          
5.6 SAFETY REVERSE PRESENT         x          
5.7 SILL PLATES x                  
5.8 FIRE DOOR           x        
5.9 ELECTRICITY PRESENT IN GARAGE         x          
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
OPENER MANUFACTURER:
GENIE
 
GARAGE DOOR MATERIAL:
METAL
 
TYPE:
ONE AUTOMATIC
 
FLOOR MEASUREMENT DEPTH:
16 FEET
 
OPENING WIDTH BETWEEN JAMBS:
12 FEET
 
ROOFING:
SAME MATERIAL AS HOUSE
 
GUTTER:
ALUMINUM
 
SIDING:
SAME AS HOUSE
 
GARAGE FLOOR:
CONCRETE
VCT ON CONCRETE
 
SILL PLATES:
ELEVATED
 
ELECTRICITY PRESENT:
YES
 
GFCI PROTECTED:
NO
 
FIRE DOOR:
NOT A FIRE DOOR
 
Comments:
5.0

5.3 Fire walls do not afford protection due to incomplete or lack of a fire wall.

5.9 GFCI Protected - NO.

DRIVEWAY, RETAINING WALLS, LANDSCAPING, FENCING

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
6.0 DOES THE LANDSCAPE FAVOR PROPER DRAINAGE x       x          
6.1 WALKWAY AND DRIVEWAY       x            
6.2 ANY INFREQUENTLY FOUND DISCOVERIES                    
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
DRIVEWAY:
GRAVEL
 
FENCING:
PLASTIC - THREE RAIL
PLASTIC - VERTICAL BOARDS 4"-8"
 
LANDSCAPING:
 
Comments:
6.2 Evidence of wood eating insects that appear active. Recommend a license pest control company inspect.

ATTIC AND ROOF STRUCTURE

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
7.0 IS THERE AN ATTIC ACCESS         x          
7.1 IS INSULATION IN THE ATTIC x       x          
7.2 DOES THE RAFTERS APPEAR TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION         x          
7.3 ARE THERE ANY VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKS OR ABNORMAL CONDENSATION           x        
7.4 IS THERE CROSS-VENTILATION         x          
7.5 ARE THERE ANY VISIBLE SIGNS OF DETERIORATION           x        
7.6 ARE THERE ANY DEBRIS IN ATTIC           x        
7.7 ARE THERE ANY UNSAFE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN ATTIC               x    
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
ATTIC FAN:
NO
 
HOUSE FAN:
NONE
 
ATTIC INFO:
SCUTTLE HOLE
 
INSULATION:
BLOWN
CELLULOSE
 
R- VALUE:
R-30 OR BETTER
 
ROOF STRUCTURE:
STICK-BUILT
2 X 8 RAFTERS
PLYWOOD
 
CEILING STRUCTURE:
NOT VISIBLE
 

KITCHEN (Coverings, Windows, Outlets and Doors)

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
8.0 KITCHEN COMPLIMENTARY VIEW                    
8.1 CEILING x                  
8.2 WALLS x                  
8.3 FLOOR x     x            
8.4 PANTRY OR CL0SET DOORS           x        
8.5 WINDOWS x       x          
8.6 CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES x     x            
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
 
WALL MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
PANELING
 
FLOOR COVERING(S):
VINYL
 
Comments:
8.0

8.6 outlets are outdated and should be upgraded to three-prong GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt).

KITCHEN COMPONENTS, WASHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
9.0 KITCHEN FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES (over-all) x                  
9.1 THE CONDITION OF PLUMBING UNDER THE SINK x     x            
9.2 ARE THERE CUT-OFF VALVES UNDER THE SINK         x          
9.3 FAUCET AND SPRAY NOZZLE CONDITION       x            
9.4 IS DISHWASHER OPERATIONAL   x   x           NOISY, APPEARS OLD
9.5 IS THE DISPOSER OPERATIONAL x     x            
9.6 IS THE COOKTOP/OVEN OR RANGE OPERATIONAL x       x          
9.7 IS THE RANGE VENTILATION OPERATIONAL       x            
9.8 IS THE OUTLET FOR REFRIGERATOR 3 PRONG GROUNDED OR ACCESSIBLE               x    
9.9 ARE THE OUTLETS WITHIN TWO FEET OF THE SINK GFCI           x       UPGRADE THESE OUTLETS
9.10 CABINETS CONDITION   x                
9.11 CONDITION OF COUNTERTOP   x                
9.12 WASHER/DRYER CONNECTIONS                    
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
CABINETRY:
AGED
WOOD
 
COUNTERTOP:
AGED
LAMINATE
 
DISHWASHER:
GENERAL ELECTRIC
 
DISPOSER:
KITCHEN AIDE
 
RANGE/OVEN:
FRIGIDAIRE
 
BUILT-IN MICROWAVE:
GENERAL ELECTRIC
PANASONIC
 
REFRIGERATOR:
MAGIC CHEF
 
TRASH COMPACTORS:
NONE
 
WASHER DRAIN SIZE:
2" DIAMETER
 
DRYER VENT:
FLEXIBLE VINYL
 
Comments:
9.0

9.12 Washer and Dryer not located in Kitchen. Located in Separate Laundry Room off Garage.

DINING ROOM (Coverings, Windows, Outlets and Doors)

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
10.0 DINING ROOM COMPLIMENTARY VIEW         x          
10.1 CEILING             x      
10.2 WALLS x                  
10.3 FLOOR x                  
10.4 DOORS       x            
10.5 WINDOWS       x            
10.6 CONDITION OF THE OUTLETS AND WALL SWITCHES x                  
SA=Satiffactory, M=Marginal, P=Poor Condition, FN=FUNCTIONAL, Y=Yes, N=No, RR=REPAIR OR REPLACE, NP=NOT PRESENT, NI=NOT INSPECTED
Styles & Materials
CEILING MATERIAL:
SHEETROCK
SPRAYED TEXTURED
 
WALL MATERIAL:
PANELING
 
FLOOR COVERING:
VINYL
 
Comments:
10.0

10.1 Texture on ceiling reveals tape and nail bed areas (cosmetic).

LIVING ROOM (Coverings, Windows, Outlets and Doors)

  SA M P FN Y N RR NP NI Discoveries
11.0 LIVING ROOM COMPLIMENTARY VIEW         x          
11.1 CEILING x                  
11.2 WALLS x                  
11.3