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IMH Home Inspection

Services LLC.

Ok. License #70001132

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IMH Home Inspection Services LLC.
LAWTON, OK 73505
United States
ph: 580-284-7484
imhinspector@att.net

Sample Report Review.

Sample Report

SAMPLE REPORT (2018)

Picture of home HERE: (2X3 INCH COLOR PHOTOGRAPH)

GENERAL INFORMATION

INSPECTION REPORT FOR:
PROPERTY INSPECTED:
STATUS OF PROPERTY: Vacant/NEW CONSTRUCTION
TYPE OF PROPERTY: SINGLE FAMILY/ 1 -STORY
INSPECTION FEE: $275.00/Military discount: NO

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IMH

AGE OF PROPERTY: LESS THAN 1 YEAR (Built:2003)
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,600
INSPECTION ATTENDEES:

DATE OF INSPECTION: 01/02/2018
TIME OF INSPECTION: (COMPLETED:3:30 PM)
WEATHER CONDITION: HEAVY RAIN/WET
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS: Cloudy/Sunny/hot

TABLE OF CONTENT: 1 through 19

How to read and understand IMH inspection report

Each inspected home system or component is evaluated overall as:

OK = Item appears serviceable and within useful life at time of inspection.

MM = Minor Maintenance is needed to prevent further damage or deterioration.

RR = Repair is Recommended to bring unit, system or component to Professional/Manufacturer

installation Guide-lines.

Symbol(s) may be attached to the remarks for further evaluation and or repair by a qualified licensed contractor = ①② or ③.

Symbol(s) may be attached to the remark for:

Safety hazards =④

Recommended upgrades for health and welfare of building occupants =⑤

[Example 1: door hinge missing one screw *, this item needs attention, repair or monitoring.

[Example 2: Upper door hinge missing 5 screws, door is very loose at the top*②]

*RED FONT INDICATES A PRIORITY TO EVALUATE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SYSTEM OR COMPONENT BY THE INSPECTOR.

① = IMH Inspector recommend evaluation by a structural/geo-technical engineer

② = IMH Inspector recommend evaluation and repairs by a licensed contractor

③ = Refer to qualified termite report for further information

④ = Item is a safety hazard-correction is needed

⑤ = Upgrades are recommended for safety, health or welfare of building occupants

* = This item needs attention/repair or monitoring

*Please read the entire report. (SELF EXPLANATORY)

REPORT SUMMARY OF EACH AREA PAGE.

EXTERIOR

NO SPLASH BLOCKS UNDER THE DOWN SPOUTS TO HELP GUIDE THE RAIN WATER AWAY FROM THE FOUNDATION.

ROOF/ATTIC

FORCED AIR HEATER VENT NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED ON WESTSIDE OF ROOF.

PLUMBING

WHIRL POOL TUB SWITCH NOT INSTALLED. GAS NOT TURNED ON DURING INSPECTION.

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE UNDER KITCHEN SINK APPEARS NOT TO BE GFCI PROTECTED.

HEATING AND COOLING

RAIN WATER LEAKING FROM EXTERIOR HEATER VENT TO TOP OF HEATER UNIT.

INTERIOR

WEST SIDE UPPER WINDOW PANE CRACKED.

KITCHEN/APPLIANCES

DISH WASHER LEAKS.

End of Report Summary.

(ONLY, 2 OUT OF 10 INFORMATION SECTIONS SHOWN IN SAMPLE REPORT)

NOTES SECTION HELP GIVE PERSPECTIVE ON DIFFERENT AREA INSPECTION STANDARDS.

NOTE: All structures are dependent on the soil beneath them for support, but soils are not uniform. Some that appear to be firm and solid can become unstable during seismic activity or may expand with the influx of water, moving structures with relative ease and fracturing slabs and other hard surfaces. In accordance with our Standards of Practice, IMH identify foundation types and look for any evidence of structural deficiencies. However, minor cracks or deteriorated surfaces are common in many foundations and most do not represent a structural problem. If major cracks are present along with bowing, IMH routinely recommend further evaluation be made by a qualified structural engineer. All exterior grades should allow for surface and roof water to flow away from the foundation. All concrete floor slabs experience some degree of cracking due to shrinkage in the curing process. In most instances floor coverings prevent recognition of cracks or settlement in all but the most severe cases. Where carpeting and other floor coverings are installed, the materials and condition of the flooring underneath cannot be determined. Areas hidden from view by finished walls or stored items cannot be judged and are not a part of this inspection. IMH will certainly alert you to any suspicious cracks if they are clearly visible. However, we are not specialists, and in the absence of any major defects, we may not recommend that you consult with a foundation contractor, a structural engineer, or a geologist, but this should not deter you from seeking the opinion of any such expert. IMH also routinely recommend that inquiry be made with the seller about knowledge of any prior foundation or structural repairs.

EXTERIOR, GROUNDS AND FOUNDATION INFORMATION SECTION SAMPLE.

EXTERIOR/ FOUNDATION/GROUNDS 1.
SLAB ON GRADE/ BRICK EXTERIOR WALL, WOOD TRIM.
TYPE OF FIREPLACE: VENTLESS/GAS (2)
GRADING: MODERATE SLOPE.
REMARKS PICTURE DETAIL PAGE(S): 1
a. UNABLE TO VIEW SOME EXTERIOR WALL AREAS DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND DIRT GRADING.	*
b. SUGGEST INSTALLING SPLASH BLOCKS UNDER ALL DOWN SPOUTS TO HELP GUIDE RAIN WATER AWAY FROM THE FOUNDATION.	*
c.

ROOF INFORMATION SECTION SAMPLE.

ROOFING COMPONENTS (TYPE OF ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT COMPOSITION) 2.
(INSULATION & VENTILATION of ATTIC) ROOF VENTS, SOFFIT VENTS.
TYPE OF INSULATION IN ATTIC: 10-13 INCHES OF BLOWN IN FIBERGLASS (WHITE).
ATTIC ENTRY FROM SMALL SOUTHWEST SIDE GARAGE CEILING/VIEWED ROOF FROM GROUND, DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND STEEP ROOF.
REMARKS PICTURE DETAIL PAGE(S):
HEATER EXHAUST VENT FLASHING NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROOF. RECOMMEND EVALUATE AND REPAIR BY A CERTIFIED ROOFER.	*②
ROOF SHINGLES IS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD STATED BY CLIENT. (HOME BUILT:2017)	*

OTHER INFORMATION SECTIONS NOT SHOWN. (ONLY, 2 OUT OF 10 SECTIONS SHOWN IN SAMPLE REPORT)

DIGITAL PICTURE PAGES.

NOTE: PICTURES ARE USED TO HELP CLIENTS AND CERTIFIED REPAIRERS IDENTIFY WHERE THE DEFECT IS AT, WHEN THE DEFECT CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED BY WORDS.

SOUTHSIDE FORCED AIR HEATER EXHAUST VENT FLASHING NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. (LEAKS TO INSIDE ATTIC ON GAS HEATER METAL TOP)

CRACKS IN CONCRETE CHIMNEY TOP, NO RAIN CAP PRESENT. RECOMMEND EVALUATE AND SEAL ALL CONCRTE CRACKS. RAIN CAPS PREVENT DIRECT RAIN INSIDE THE FLUE AREA.

RAIN WATER ON FORCED AIR HEATER METAL TOP INSIDE THE ATTIC. RECOMMEND REPAIR AND MONITOR HEATER VENT FLASHING LEAK.

LAST PAGE.

NOTE: This report contains some technical report information. If client(s) were not present during inspection please call the office at 580-284-7484 to schedule a verbal consultation with your inspector. If you choose not to consult with the inspector, The Inspector or Company assumes no liability for improperly understood inspection report.

SAMPLE REPORT

*ALWAYS GET A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO EVALUATE AND REPAIR DEFICIENCIES.

*ALWAYS GET MORE THAN ONE ESTIMATE FOR THE JOB.

* RED FONT INDICATES A PRIORITY DEFICIENCY IS NOTED BY THE IMH INSPECTOR.

(580) 284-7484

This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Client, and should not be reproduced or disseminated without the written approval of IMH Home Inspection Services Limited Liability Company and the Client. IMH has retained a copy of this report. No additions or deletions are permitted without the express written consent of IMH Home Inspection Services Limited Liability Company. Use of this report in whole or in part by parties other than the Client is prohibited.

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