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Chandler Inspections

October 3rd 2019, 4:00 pm Inspection performed by:

Brian Chandler General Information

BUILDING ADDRESS: 1865 Weymouth dr se CITY: Grand Rapids STATE: Michigan ZIP CODE: 49508

INSPECTION DESCRIPTION: General standard inspection SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2200

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Has the PRE-INSPECTION AGREEMENT been signed by the client? Yes


Is the client present for the inspection? Yes Is the real estate agent present for the inspection? Only for part of the Inspection

ROOF ROOF TYPE Gable

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ROOF MATERIAL Asphalt Shingles

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SHINGLES MISSING / DAMAGED? Satisfactory

Notes: No damaged shingles during inspection however approx. 1-5 year life span left ROOF INSTALLATION Satisfactory

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CHIMNEY Satisfactory

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Crack on the exterior of the chimney Pictures:

FLASHING Satisfactory

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GUTTERS AND DRAINAGE Satisfactory

Notes: Mold build up on gutters, suggest installing new gutters in the near future Pictures:


MILDEW PRESENT ON ROOF? Yes

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EXTERIOR SIDING MATERIAL Vinyl

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SIDING CONDITION Satisfactory

Notes: Siding damage above the garage. Damaged siding on the garage and stained siding Pictures:


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FLASHING Satisfactory Notes:

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EAVES Satisfactory

Notes: Mold found on eaves Pictures:


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FASCIA Satisfactory

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SOFFITS Satisfactory

Notes: Soffit damage possibly from weather conditions Pictures:


TRIM Satisfactory

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EXTERIOR DOORS Satisfactory

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STOOP / PORCH Satisfactory

Notes: Bird nest found above the front porch Pictures:


PATIO Satisfactory

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STEPS Satisfactory

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LANDSCAPE VEGETATION Satisfactory

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GRADING Satisfactory

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SURFACE DRAINAGE Satisfactory

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WALKWAYS Satisfactory

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GARAGE DRIVEWAY Satisfactory

Notes: Water build up in the driveway Pictures:

GARAGE DOOR Satisfactory


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GARAGE DOOR OPENER Satisfactory

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EXTERIOR DOORS Satisfactory

Notes: Open hot outlet inside of the garage, garage door didn’t open during inspection Pictures:


ATTIC ROOF SHEATHING Satisfactory

Notes: Mold found on the wood sheathing Pictures:


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FRAMEWORK Satisfactory

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VENTILATION Poor

Notes: Bathroom vent blowing directly into the attic which is most likely causing the mold in the attic, no roof vent pots, bee hive found on the side vent, cracks detected on the interior of the siding

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INSULATION Satisfactory Notes:

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ACCESS Satisfactory

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CHIMNEY AREA Satisfactory

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MILDEW PRESENT IN ATTIC? Yes

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SIGNS OF PESTS IN ATTIC? No

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BATHROOM 1 DOORS Satisfactory

Notes: Door between bathrooms didn’t work properly during the inspection Pictures:


FLOORING Satisfactory

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WALLS Satisfactory

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CEILING Satisfactory

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COUNTERS Satisfactory

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SINKS Satisfactory

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BATHTUB / SHOWER Satisfactory

Notes: Light above shower didn’t work during the inspection, suggest changing the light bulb Pictures:


TOILET Satisfactory

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OUTLETS Satisfactory

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LIGHTING Satisfactory

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VENTING Satisfactory

Notes: Strongly suggest connecting the vent to a vent pot onto the roof Pictures:


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BATHROOM 2 DOORS Satisfactory

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WALLS Satisfactory

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COUNTERS Satisfactory

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SINKS


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TOILET Satisfactory

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LIGHTING Satisfactory

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VENTING Satisfactory

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BEDROOM 1 DOORS Satisfactory

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WALLS Satisfactory

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WINDOWS Satisfactory

Notes: 1st window outside of the closet didn’t lock during the inspection Pictures:


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CEILINGS Satisfactory

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CLOSETS Satisfactory

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LIGHTING


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BEDROOM 2 DOORS Satisfactory

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WALLS Satisfactory

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CEILINGS Satisfactory

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CLOSETS Satisfactory

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Open ground outlet inside of the small bedroom next to the master bedroom Pictures:

CEILING FANS Satisfactory

Notes: Light didn’t work during the inspection strong possibility that the bulb needs to be changed Pictures:


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BEDROOM 3 DOORS Satisfactory Notes:

FLOORING Satisfactory Notes:

WALLS Satisfactory Notes:

WINDOWS Fair

Damaged windows inside of the 1st bedroom on your right Pictures:

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CEILINGS Satisfactory Notes:

CLOSETS Satisfactory Notes:


Notes: All open ground outlets inside of the 1st bedroom on your left Pictures:


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LIGHTING Satisfactory Notes:

CEILING FANS Satisfactory Notes:

LIVING AREA FLOORING Satisfactory Notes:

STAIRWAYS Satisfactory

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Window leading upstairs latch is broken so wasn’t able to open window during the inspection Pictures:

WALLS Satisfactory

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OUTLETS Satisfact

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FIREPLACE Satisfactory

Notes: Suggest having fireplace cleaned

KITCHEN DOORS Satisfactory

Notes: Both sliding doors off of the kitchen didn’t work during the inspection Pictures:


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FLOORING Satisfactory Notes:

WALLS Satisfactory Notes:


Notes: Window above the sink didn’t close or lock properly during the inspection Pictures:


CEILING Satisfactory Notes:

COUNTERTOPS Satisfactory Notes:

CABINETS Satisfactory Notes:

PANTRY Satisfactory Notes:

SINK / GARBAGE DISPOSAL Satisfactory Notes:

DISHWASHER Satisfactory

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STOVE / OVEN Satisfactory


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Notes: Stove door frame is bent and wouldn’t latch and lock properly Pictures:

REFRIGERATOR Satisfactory Notes:


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FOUNDATION FOUNDATION MATERIAL Poured Concrete

Notes: Crack found on the exterior of the foundation, most likely came from settlement Pictures:


SLAB Satisfactory

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WALLS Satisfactory

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FRAMEWORK Satisfactory Notes:

DRAINAGE Satisfactory Notes:

VENTILATION Satisfactory Notes:


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Open grounded outlet on the last outlet on the right on the finished part of the basement Pictures:

MILDEW PRESENT AT FOUNDATION? No

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PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE Satisfactory Notes:

WATER SUPPLY PIPING SIZE Satisfactory

MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE Satisfactory Notes:

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SINK / TOILET SHUTOFF VALVES Satisfactory Notes:

PRESSURE AT FAUCETS Satisfactory Notes:

DRAINAGE Satisfactory Notes:

SEWER / SEPTIC Satisfactory

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WATER HEATER Satisfactory

Notes: Manufactured in 2011 Pictures:


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VENT SYSTEM Satisfactory Notes:

ELECTRICAL SERVICE DROP / LATERAL Satisfactory Notes:

CONDUCTORS Satisfactory Notes:

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OVERCURRENT PROTECTION Satisfactory Notes:

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RECEPTACLES Satisfactory Notes:

AMP RATING 100 Amps Notes:

MAIN DISCONNECT Satisfactory Notes:

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WIRING METHOD Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable Notes:


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CIRCUIT PANEL Satisfactory Notes:

HEATING SYSTEM Forced Air Notes:

ENERGY SOURCE Natural Gas

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HEATING & COOLING VENTING / CHIMNEY Satisfactory

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HEATING SYSTEM OPERATION Satisfactory

Notes: Manufactured in 1991 however no issues the inspection, possible fan or blower may go out in the near future Pictures:

DUCTWORK / PIPING Satisfactory

COOLING SYSTEM Satisfactory

Notes: Suggest purchasing a cover for winter months Pictures:

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COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION Satisfactory Notes:

THERMOSTAT Satisfactory Notes:

AIR FILTER(S) Poor

Strongly suggest replacing the filter and switching it out every 6 months Pictures:

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SMOKE ALARM(S) Satisfactory

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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM(S) Poor

Notes: None were found in the home suggest installing one on each floor of the Home

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The inspection and report are for the use of CLIENT only, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repairpersons, and other interested parties. INSPECTOR shall be the sole owner of the report and all rights to it. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties, and third parties who rely on it in any way do so at their own risk and release INSPECTOR (including employees and business entities) from any liability whatsoever. INSPECTOR'S inspection of the property and the report are in no way a

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guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. All warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded to the fullest extent allowed by law. If any structure or portion of any structure that is to be inspected is a log home, log structure or includes similar log construction, CLIENT understands that such structures have unique characteristics that make it impossible for an inspector to inspect and evaluate them. Therefore, the scope of the inspection to be performed pursuant to this Agreement does not include decay of the interior of logs in log walls, log foundations or roofs, or similar defects.

The parties agree that any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be filed only in the Court having jurisdiction in the County in which the INSPECTOR has its principal place of business. In the event that CLIENT fails to prove any claims against INSPECTOR in a court of law, CLIENT agrees to pay all legal costs, expenses and fees of INSPECTOR in defending said claims. CLIENT further understands that any legal action against ASHI itself allegedly arising out of this Agreement or INSPECTOR's relationship with ASHI must be brought only in the District Court of Boulder County, Colorado. No such action may be filed unless the plaintiff has first provided ASHI with 30 days' written notice of the nature of the claim. In any action against INSPECTOR and/or ASHI, CLIENT waives trial by jury.

If any court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. All prior communications are merged into this Agreement, and there are no terms or conditions other than those set forth herein. No statement or promise of INSPECTOR or its agents shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by INSPECTOR. No change shall be enforceable against any party unless it is in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. CLIENT shall have no cause of action against INSPECTOR after one year from the date of the inspection.

If CLIENT requests a re-inspection, the re-inspection is also subject to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.


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SUMMARY: This summary is not the entire report. The full report may include additional information of interest or concern to the client. It is strongly recommended that the client promptly read the complete report. For information regarding the negotiability of any item in this report under a real estate purchase contract, contact your real estate agent or an attorney. This summary is not the entire report. The full report may include additional information of interest or concern to the client. It is strongly recommended that the client promptly read the complete report. For information regarding the negotiability of any item in this report under a real estate purchase contract, contact your real estate agent or an attorney.

1 – Outlets, Plumbing & Chimney & Furnace There were multiple of outlets in the home (bedroom & basement) that weren’t grounded properly. In many cases when outlets are open grounded it’s a separate conductor not providing the current to follow in the event the wiring is compromised. An open ground means the safety path is open, or incomplete. I suggest contacting a professional electrician to ground all outlets. One outlet inside of the garage has a hot wire in the outlet closest to the garage door. Usually when there is hot wire that comes from broken or hot open wire inside of the outlet (SAFETY HAZARD). There was a previous leak inside of the basement. During the inspection the leak seem to be coming from the water pipes connected to the sink inside of the laundry room. No leak during the inspection, however I strongly suggest contacting a plumber to ensure exactly where the water is coming from and to repair the leak. There was a crack on the exterior of the chimney during the inspection. I suggest having the crack sealed with some brick silicone to prevent any future damage and/or water entering in the home through the cracks. The furnace was manufactured in 1991 and was making a knocking noise during the inspection. The furnace was working during the inspection, however strong possibility of the fan and/or blower is going out in the near future. I suggest purchasing or having the previous owner purchase


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a home warranty before closing to ensure if the furnace goes out it’ll be covered. 2 – Roof (Gutters) Attic ( sheathing, mold, vent pots)

There were no damages to the roof during the inspections, however I suggest having a new roof installed in the near future. Approximately 1-5 year life span left on the roof. I suggest contacting a professional roofer to install a new roof. I highly suggest contacting a professional roofer to install new gutters & downspouts around the entire home to prevent any future water seeking through the foundation and entering the home. Gutters and downspouts helps force water away from the home. During the inspection this inspector noticed damage to the sheathing inside of the attic. The damage most likely happen because of cold climates, interior moisture can condense and saturate the sheathing from the inside. I suggest hiring a professional roofer to connect the vent pipe coming from the bathroom to a vent pot on the roof to prevent any future damage to the sheathing. Mold was present during the inspection inside of the attic due to the lack of the ventilation. I strongly suggest having the mold professionally cleaned and removed. There were no vent pots on the roof. I strongly suggest to have a professional roofer to install 4 vent pots to roof; installing ventilation will increase the control indoor air quality by diluting and displacing indoor pollutants. Installing vent pots will also help with the mold issue inside of the attic.

3 – A/C unit, Ventilation, Carbon Monoxide Detector

Lastly I suggest purchasing an A/C unit cover to put over the A/C during the winter months, so debris don’t build up inside of the unit and to maintain its maintenance. The vent inside of the master bedroom wasn’t connected to any vent pots on the roof. There was a large amount of mold found inside of the attic due to the poor installment of the ventilation. Please be sure to have the vent


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connect to a vent pot that is connected to roof to prevent any more moisture entering through the attic. There were no carbon monoxide detectors were noticed during the inspection. I strongly suggest installing one on each floor of the home to prevent any health or carbon monoxide risk. (SAFETY ISSUE).

All cosmetic defects are found throughout the entire report, so please be sure to review.

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