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 2 – Attic, Insulation and Ventilation EDIT SECTION
2.1.1 – Attic Access
HATCH NOT INSULATED

The attic access hatch was not properly insulated. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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 5 – Interior, Doors, Windows EDIT SECTION
5.2.1 – Ceilings & Walls
MISSING – BASEBOARD TRIM

Baseboard trim was missing in areas of the interior walls at the time of inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

5.2.2 – Ceilings & Walls
NOT FINISHED PROPERLY

The drywall wall, ceiling, and/or trim was not finished properly. This may be one or more of the following: loose sections, missing pieces, missing caulking and/or paint, or poor application of any of the wall, ceiling, finishing components.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

5.3.1 – Floors
FLOOR NOT SEALED AT EDGE

The floor covering was not sealed at the edges and may allow moisture intrusion.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

5.3.2 – Floors
MISSING – FLOOR COVERING MATERIAL

Floor covering materials were  missing at interior areas. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and install as necessary.

5.4.1 – Doors
MISSING – FLOOR GUIDES

The door had missing or damaged floor guides.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

5.6.1 – Electrical Outlets
MISSING – FACEPLATE

Electrical outlets had missing faceplates. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

5.8.1 – Stairways & Railings
MISSING – HANDRAIL

At the interior stairs, the handrail was missing.  A fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

5.10.1 – Installed Heat Source
MISSING REGISTER COVER

A supply register was missing the cover. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

 6 – Exterior – Condo/Townhome EDIT SECTION
6.1.1 – Exterior Doors
DETERIORATING/PEELING PAINT

There was peeling paint and/or deterioration at the entry door. Recommend a qualified contractor for further evaluation, repair and/or replace. 

 7 – Kitchen EDIT SECTION
7.4.1 – Floors
FLOOR NOT SEALED AT EDGE

The floor covering was not sealed at the edges and may allow moisture intrusion.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

7.17.1 – Refrigerator
WATER/ICE DISPENSER NOT OPERATIONAL

Although outside the scope of a general home inspection, the inspector noted the refrigerator ice and/or water dispenser was not working.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

 9 – Bathroom EDIT SECTION
9.4.1 – Ceilings & Walls
NOT FINISHED PROPERLY

The drywall wall, ceiling, and/or trim was not finished properly. This may be one or more of the following: loose sections, missing pieces, missing caulking and/or paint, or poor application of any of the wall, ceiling, finishing components.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

9.6.1 – Windows
WON’T OPEN

The window could not be opened at the time of inspection at main floor restroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. 

9.12.1 – Plumbing Fixtures
MISSING – TUB SPOUT

The bathtub spout was missing.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 12 – Water Heating Equipment EDIT SECTION
12.13.1 – Water Temperature
WATER TEMPERATURE LOW

The water temperature was below the suggested range of 120-130 degrees. Recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat first. If water does not reach the acceptable range then a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 13 – Heating EDIT SECTION
13.7.1 – Condensate
SECONDARY

The secondary drain line was capped or not routed to a drain. If the primary drain line becomes blocked, this condition could cause condensation to not drain properly and possibly damage the unit. The inspector recommends installing a secondary drain or installing an over flow protection device. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.

13.10.1 – Blower
BLOWER, CABINET DIRTY

The blower motor, wheel, and/or cabinet appeared to be dirty at the time of inspection. Blower fans/wheels are subjected to constant dirt, dust, and lint and can become overly dirty when not cleaned on a regular basis and even faster if the air filters are not changed regularly. 

A qualified contractor should evaluate, clean, and service as necessary, and certify the unit is in good working order.