210 E Rialto Ave
210 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Inspection prepared for: Jose Ramirez Oscar Moreno
Real Estate Agent: Fernando Calderon
Date of Inspection: 7/7/2020 Time: 9:00 AM
Age of Home: 1924 Size: 1234 sq. Feet
Weather: Clear
Order ID: 130
Inspector: Clark Gerdes
Certified CREIA Inspector #166834
17130 Van Buren Blvd., #200, Riverside, CA 92504
Exterior and Grounds
Driveway and Walkways
Type: Concrete
Observations:
Common Cracks present at driveway/sidewalk surfaces.
Vegetation, Grading, and Drainage
Observations:
House without drainage pipes. No major water ponding and or damage found at the time at visual part of the structure (FYI). Recommend to Check with the seller for any known drainage defects, repairs.
Planter(s) built at the foundation – not recommended. Recommend to remove to prevent water seepage into crawl space/foundation.
Porch/Patio, Decks, Steps/Stairs, Railings
Type:
Concrete
Observations:
Recommend to install proper railing at all exterior steps (safety upgrade). Recommend to install.
Uneven rise was noted at exterior steps- this condition present trip hazards. Recommend to have checked, any necessary corrections made by a qualified
Wall to deck flashing not visible, covered, and/or missing – Improper. Possible seepage can occur. Have it checked by a qualified specialist.
Fencing and Gates
Type:
Wood
Chain Link
Observations:
No major defects noted at the time.
Eaves, Soffits, and Fascia
Observations:
Age defects, peeling paint and/or moisture stains, damage were noted at the eaves and Recommend further evaluation, repairs by a qualified structural pest inspector and contractor.
Wall Cladding, Flashing, and Trim
Type:
Stucco
With Common Cracks
Observations:
Common cracks were noted in the exterior stucco walls. Have checked by paint
Cracked, damaged areas noted at stucco wall at rear porch area – In need of patch, paint, Repair. Have it checked by a qualified contractor(s).
Window Trim and Sills (Exterior)
Window Type:
Vinyl
With Missing/damaged Screens
Observations:
Newer replacement vinyl type window(s) noted – Check the records, warranties. Periodic maintenance around the frame, sealant required (to prevent water seepage).
Dual pane windows noted. It is not always possible to determine fogging of this type of window due to temperature changes, etc. Check with the seller or records for any know defects, repairs.
Window bars noted – Not part of this inspection. Not recommended for fire safety. Bedroom window bars must have easy access, openable bars… For fire safety and test them
Window bars noted – Recommend to remove for fire safety.
Damaged and/or Missing window screens noted. Have them checked, repaired, replaced by a qualified specialist.
Doors (Exterior)
Door Type:
Wood, Wood Glass, Metal
Observations:
Old, worn, weathered finish at exterior doors noted. Peeling paint at frames. Have checked, any necessary corrections made by qualified specialist.
Exterior doors open over step – A trip hazard. Have it checked, corrected by a qualified specialist.
Exterior doors were missing proper landing and/or existing landing is too short (trip hazard) – Correction by a qualified specialist recommended.
Missing hardware at security door at rear porch. Have checked:fixed by qualified specialist.
Other/Features
Observations:
Trash bins noted. Check the records, contracts.
Recommend to check the building records, permits.
Recommend to check the building records, permits on: additions, alterations, remodel.
Fence at rear built close to structure, unable to walk/access most of rear side of house- unable to determine property line at time of inspection. FYI
Missing hardware
Roofing
Roof Pictures
Materials:
Flat Roof
Sloped Roof
Composition Shingle
Built Up, Torch Down Materials:
Walked Roof
Observations:
We recommend an annual inspection, service, maintenance of the roofing material and its components to prevent leaks and/or damage. This is a visual inspection – The home inspector cannot warranty the roof to be free from leaks in the past or the future. Check the service records, with seller regarding any known defects or repairs relating to the roof.
Roof Coverings
Observations:
No major deterioration at roof cover noted at the time. Life span of shingle type roofs are typically between 20 to 30 years from the date of installation. Check the records, warranties. Periodic inspection recommended.
No major deterioration at flat roof cover noted at the time. Check the records, warranties. Life span of this type roofs are 15 to 20 years. Periodic inspection recommended.
Flat Roof covering shows puckering, blistering and alligatoring/damage at some areas- These areas will eventually crack, leak and lead to roof being in need replacing. Have it checked by a qualified roofer.
Aged flat roof cover noted. Recommend to apply roof coating to prolong life of the Have it checked by a qualified roofer.
Yearly roof service contract with a qualified Roofing Company is recommended.
Flashings
Observations:
Exposed fasteners/nails noted at the roof flashing(s). Recommend to seal to prevent Have checked, corrections/maintenance performed by qualified roofer
Not seaed
Nails
Roof Vents
Ventilation Type:
Gable Vents
Dormer Type
Chimney
Number Of Units:
None
Roof Drainage Systems
Drainage Type:
None Installed
Observations:
House without proper full gutter system. Recommend adding gutters and downspout(s) for proper drainage.
Other
Observations:
The roof has been inspected at a time when it was not raining. Since one of the purpose of the roof is to repel water this could not be observed and verified as occurring in all cases. Therefore the roof has not been tested under wet conditions and how it performs in these conditions is unknown. No warranty is made that it will not leak when it is under a wet condition.