The Home Inspection

A Home Inspection provides security and peace of mind.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, knowing its
condition assures you of a fair and smooth transaction.

Because...you may not know everything you should about the
condition of the roof, chimneys, siding and trim, attic
ventilation, electric wiring, plumbing, furnace, air conditioning
and house structure a qualified Home Inspector is your
greatest ally.

Your Home Inspection is a thorough, visual examination of
the structure and the operating components of the home
performed by a trained professional. The Inspection will
require 2 to 3 hours. You are encouraged to accompany the
Inspector and ask questions.

When the inspection is complete, the Inspector will review his
observations with you and your agent so that you have a clear
understanding of the condition of the home. He will
summarize the good features as well as any existing or
potential problems identified during the inspection. This
summary and the detailed inspection report provide the
information that you need to make an educated decision about
the purchases or sale of a home.

A complimentary copy of the CMHC book on "Home Care" is
included with every inspection. This book is an excellent
reference for homeowners. It provides information on a variety
of home repairs and home maintenance tasks.

Plumbing

DESCRIPTION OF PLUMBING

Water Supply Source:                 •Public Water Supply
Service Pipe to House:                •Copper
Main Water Valve Location:         •Furnace Room (rear corner)
Interior Supply Piping:                 •Copper
Waste System:                            •Public Sewer System
Drain, Waste, & Vent Piping:       •Plastic
Water Heater:                              •Gas •Rental Unit •Approximate Capacity (in gallons): 40 imperial gal
                                       •Manufacturer: Rheem Rudd Model PVW50 Item 900430405
                                       •Serial Number: 0699J12490
Fuel Shut-Off Valves:                  •Natural Gas Main Valve At Furnace & Water Heater

PLUMBING OBSERVATIONS
Positive Attributes
The plumbing system is in generally good condition. The water pressure supplied to the fixtures is above average. Only a slight drop
in flow was experienced when two fixtures were operated simultaneously.

RECOMMENDATIONS / OBSERVATIONS

•

Improve:

The small section of missing grout on the rear wall of the bathtub tile in the basement

bathroom

should be

repaired to reduce the chance of water penetration into the wall behind the tile.

•

Repair:

The window and sill of the bathtub enclosure should be protected from moisture. A

waterproof curtain is

usually

sufficient. Windows in bathtub enclosures have a reputation for

allowing leakage behind the enclosure,

causing damage to the

wall. The silicon caulking around the

window in the main floor bathroom has separated &

cracked away from the window frame.

If the

shower is used, water will seep through this crack into the wall

structure. This is likely to cause rot

inside the wall &

deterioration of the tile enclosing the bathtub. This crack

should be caulked before

the shower is used.

LIMITATIONS OF PLUMBING INSPECTION
As we have discussed and as described in your inspection contract, this is a visual inspection limited in scope by (but not restricted
to) the following conditions:

• Portions of the plumbing system concealed by finishes and/or storage (below sinks, etc.), below

the structure, or

beneath

the ground surface are not inspected.

• Water quantity and water quality are not tested unless explicitly contracted-for and discussed in

this or a

separate report.

• Clothes washing machine connections are not inspected.

• Interiors of flues or chimneys which are not readily accessible are not inspected.

• Water conditioning systems, solar water heaters, fire and lawn sprinkler systems, and private

waste disposal

systems are not

inspected unless explicitly contracted-for and discussed in this or a

separate report.

Please also refer to the pre-inspection contract for a detailed explanation of the scope of this inspection.