Sample Home Inspection Report Notes by Advantage Inspection Professionals in Palm Desert California.

1. Inspection Address
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Dear :
At your request, a visual inspection of the above referenced property was conducted on . An earnest effort was made on
your behalf to discover all visible defects. The following is an opinion report, reflecting the visual conditions of the
property at the time of the inspection only. Hidden or concealed defects cannot be included in this report. No warranty is
either expressed or implied. This report is not an insurance policy, nor a warranty service.
IMPORTANT: The Inspection Notes is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of
concern to the client. It is required that the client read the entire Inspection Report, including the Standards of Practice,
limitations and scope of Inspection, and Pre-Inspection Agreement must be carefully read to fully assess the findings of
the inspection.
It is strongly recommended that you have appropriate State Licensed Contractors evaluate each item of concern
Before the close of escrow. Please call our office for any clarifications or further questions.
INSPECTOR NOTES
Recommended Evaluation / Repairs
Recommended Upgrades
Annual Maintenance Items
GROUNDS
SURFACE DRAINAGE:
CONDITION:
1. Surface drainage of property needs adjustment.

2. EXTERIOR - FOUNDATION
TRIM:
CONDITION:
2. Repair openings and paint to prevent moisture intrusion.
VEGETATION:
3.
ROOF SYSTEM
ROOF:
ROOF COVERING STATUS:
4. Appears serviceable/within useful life, Annual inspections should be done every couple of years by a State
Licensed Roofing Contractor.
ATTIC COMPONENTS:
INSULATION CONDITION:
5. Several areas have missing insulation installation is recommended.

3. REMARKS:
6. Recommend attic hatches have insulation above them to prevent energy loss.
GARAGE
FLOOR:
CONDITION:
7. Cracks noted are typical.
HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING
HEATING SYSTEM:
SUPPLY PLENUM/COIL:
8. There were air leaks and conditioned air was escaping, sealing is recommended for better efficiency.
FILTER TYPE AND LOCATION:
9. Filter(s) located at, interior ceiling. Filter is dirty, suggest cleaning/changing filter regularly.

4. AIR CONDITIONING:
COMPRESSOR:
10. Unit was level and installed on recommended pad. Refrigerant insulation is missing at refrigerant line, line
should be insulated for better efficiency.
COOLING FINS:
11. The condenser unit cooling fins are currently dirty. Part of the regular maintenance is to hose off these fins to
keep them clean and unobstructed. This will improve the overall efficiency of the unit.

5. INTERIOR
INTERIOR DOORS:
CONDITION:
12. All interior doors appeared functional at time of inspection. Some door(s) are missing doorstops,
recommended installation to prevent damage to walls.
FIREPLACE & SOLID WOOD BURNING DEVICES:
FLUE/VENT SYSTEM:
13. Residue has built to at least 1/8" and is due for it's normal cleaning by a chimney sweep. Cleaning should be
done before burning fires in the unit.
BATHROOMS
BATHROOM AREA:
CONDITION OF TOILET:
14. The following problems were noted: Toilet is loose at floor, correction is advised to prevent leaking. This
involves removal of the toilet, inspecting for water damage, replacing the wax seal and re-installing the toilet.
Recommend further evaluation and repairs by a State Licensed Plumbing Contractor.
KITCHEN - APPLIANCES - LAUNDRY
REFRIGERATOR:
WATER HOOK-UP:
15. Yes. A water hook-up is provided at the refrigerator opening = Did Not Test. Recommend replacing/using a
flexible braided stainless steel water line at the refrigerator for better protection against leaks.
LAUNDRY:
WATER HOOK-UPS:
16. Did not test It is recommended that you use the more expensive braided steel water hook-up lines for this
installation. The cheaper rubber lines are prone to rupturing and flooding of the home.
Thank you for selecting our firm to do your home inspection. If you have any questions regarding the inspection report or
the home, please feel free to call us.
Sincerely,
ADVANTAGE INSPECTION PROFESSIONALS, a division of Carmichael, Inc.
760-835-8772