Condo Inspection West Hollywood
Exterior:
Wall cladding, flashings, and trim; entryway doors and a representative number of windows; garage door operators; decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches, and applicable railings; eaves, soffits, and fascias; and vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building.
The home inspector shall: describe wall cladding materials; operate all entryway doors and a representative number of windows; operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed controls for any garage door operator; report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically reverse or stop when meeting reasonable resistance during closing; and probe exterior wood components where deterioration is suspected.
The home inspector is not required to observe: storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories; fences; presence of safety glazing in doors and windows; garage door operator remote control transmitters; geological conditions; soil conditions; recreational facilities (including spas, saunas, steam baths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment, or athletic facilities); detached buildings or structures; or presence or condition of buried fuel storage tanks.
The home inspector is not required to move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility.
Gutters and subsurface drains are not water tested for leakage or blockage.
Plumbing:
Interior water supply and distribution system, including: piping materials, supports, and insulation; fixtures and faucets; functional flow; leaks; and cross connections; interior drain, waste, and vent system, including: traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation; leaks; and functional drainage; hot water systems including: water heating equipment; normal operating controls; automatic safety controls; and chimneys, flues, and vents; supply piping, venting, and supports; leaks.
The home inspector shall describe: water supply and distribution piping materials; drain, waste, and vent piping materials; water heating equipment; and the location of the main water supply shutoff device. The home inspector shall operate all plumbing fixtures, including their faucets and all exterior faucets attached to the house, except where the flow end of the faucet is connected to an appliance.
The home inspector is not required to: state the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices; determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private; operate automatic safety controls; operate any valve except water closet flush valves, fixture faucets, and hose faucets.
The home inspector is not required to observe: water conditioning systems; fire and lawn sprinkler systems; on-site water supply quantity and quality; on-site waste disposal systems; foundation irrigation systems; spas, except for functional flow and functional drainage; swimming pools; solar water heating equipment; or observe the system for proper sizing, design, or use of proper materials.
Roofing:
Roof covering; roof drainage systems; flashings; skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and signs of leaks or abnormal condensation on building components.
The home inspector shall: describe the type of roof covering materials and report the methods used to observe the roofing.
The home inspector is not required to: walk on the roofing or observe attached accessories, including but not limited to solar systems, antennae, and lightning arrestors.
While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. Roof coverings and skylights can appear to be leak-proof during inspection and certain weather conditions. The inspection makes an attempt to find a leak, but sometimes cannot. Please be aware that the inspector has your best interest in mind. Any repair items mentioned in this report should be considered before purchase.
It is recommended that qualified contractors be used for further inspection or repairs related to the comments in this inspection report.
This report is an opinion of the general quality and condition of the roof. The inspector cannot, and does not, offer an opinion as to whether the roof has leaked in the past or is subject to future leaks.
Interior:
Walls, ceilings, and floors; steps, stairways, balconies, and railings; counters and a representative number of installed cabinets; and a representative number of doors and windows.
The home inspector shall: operate a representative number of windows and interior doors, and report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.
The home inspector is not required to observe: paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors; carpeting; or draperies, blinds, or other window treatments.
Mold Evaluation:
This is not a mold or fungus inspection. It is advised to have a mold specialist examine the property and structure to conduct a complete inspection to determine the presence or absence of any mold that may affect the health or safety of the occupants.
It is typical during remodeling or repairs that additional problems may surface that were not noted in the inspection report. This is to be expected as walls, floors, and ceilings are opened up during the work, revealing areas that were not accessible during the inspection. Any remodeling work undertaken on the property should be expected to reveal possible hidden issues, and it is recommended that additional sums be set aside for this purpose.
Bathrooms:
Bathroom functions of the following fixtures: sinks, faucets, drains, toilets, tubs, showers, exhaust fans and heaters, wall and ceiling lights, and GFCI outlets.
Kitchen:
Permanently installed dishwasher through its normal cycle; range, cooktop, and permanently installed oven; trash compactor; garbage disposal; ventilation equipment or range hood; and permanently installed microwave oven.
The home inspector is not required to observe: clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven functions, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation; non built-in appliances; or refrigeration units.
The home inspector is not required to operate: appliances in use, or any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.
Foundation:
Observe structural components, including foundations, floors, walls, columns or piers, ceilings, and roof. The home inspector shall describe the type of foundation, floor structure, wall structure, columns or piers, ceiling structure, and roof structure.
The home inspector shall enter under-floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces, except when access is obstructed, entry could damage the property, or dangerous or adverse situations are suspected. The inspector shall report the methods used to observe under-floor crawl spaces and attics and report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.
The home inspector is not required to enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or adversely affect the health of the home inspector or others.
Inspection Details
Order ID: 28
Date of Inspection: 07/25/2023
Age of Home: 2002
Size: 1135 sq. Feet
Certified CREIA Inspector #166834
851 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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