Sample  HOME INSPECTION REPORT

Date of Inspection-

Property Address-

Clients Name-

Architectural Style-

Actual Number of Habitable Units-

Building Dimensions-                            

Lot Dimensions-                    

Building Sq.Ft. –

Lot Sq.Ft.  –

Driveway-

Garage –

Roofs are inspected visually and from an area that does not put either the inspector or the roof at risk.  Steep, wet, snow or ice covered roofs are not walked on.  Slate, tile or asbestos roofs are not walked on. 

This roof inspection has been conducted either from the ground or from windows that look out onto roof surfaces.  We caution you that no ladders were used, the roof was not walked on, and that there are sections of the roof that could not be seen in this limited inspection.  Our comments are limited solely to those areas of roofing that can be seen as described herein. 

Safe Roof Access Available

Yes No Partial Only

Roof Was Walked (Flat Only) Yes  No Partial Only

Roof Was Inspected From the Grade Level Employing Optical Equipment

Other Part of the Roof was Inspected from the Roof Deck

Roof Style

Gable Hipped Shed Gambrel Jerkinhead Dormer

Buildup Flat Combination Other

Roofing Material

Asphalt Shingles  Slate Tile Wood Shingles Wood Shakes

Rubber Bitumen Copper Galvanized Steel ___

Other

Condition

Good Fair  Poor  Sags

Evidence of Roof Leaks  

Active Inactive Some Signs Extensive None Noted  

Signs of Rot Loose Sections Cracked, Chipped, Flaking Sections

Some Areas are Patched Number of Layers _1_ Roof Blisters

Neil Punctured Roof Membrane Repairs are Necessary

Gutters /Downspouts   

Aluminum  Galvanized Cooper Vinyl Wood

Good Fair  Poor

Comments

The property located at _________ had extensive damage to the wood framing joists for the ceiling.  This will seriously compromise the structural integrity of the roofing system. It is critical that all the wood framing joists for the ceiling be replaced.

There was evidence of damaged ceiling tiles that need to be replaced. Thermal imaging showed evidence of active water penetration. 

There was evidence of efflorescence from water penetration on the exposed brick walls.

The sheet rock walls still need to be primed and painted.       

The kitchen was in unstable and unsafe condition at the time of the inspection. It is suggested the kitchen be removed.

There are no GFCI receptacles in the kitchen area which makes the kitchen area unsafe.

There was no gas shut off valve for the stove. A gas shut off valve needs to be installed.

The windows for the area are aged, in poor condition and at the end of their life expectancy.

The balances on the windows are no longer working properly and need to be repaired.

The bathroom was in poor condition at the time of the inspection. It is suggested the bathroom be renovated.

There are no electrical outlets in the bathroom area. It is recommended that a GFCI receptacle be added to the bathroom area.

The hot water heater was not operational at the time of the inspection and unable to be properly inspected.

The slop sink faucet located in the bathroom was leaking and in need of repairs.

The floors in the unit were unleveled and in need of repairs.

The property located at ________had extensive damage to the wood framing joists for the ceiling.  This will seriously compromise the structure integrity of the roofing system.

There was evidence of damaged ceiling tiles that need to be replaced. Thermal imaging showed evidence of active water penetration.