Home Inspection - Los Angeles

1. Driveway and Walkways

Type: Concrete, Asphalt
Observations:
1.1. Large Cracks, settlement present at driveway/sidewalk surfaces. Have checked,necessary repairs made by qualified specialist. 1.2. Evidence of Poor Drainage present at driveway/sidewalk surfaces, recommend further evaluation by qualified contractor. 1.3. Worn, cracked, damaged asphalt noted. Have it checked by a qualified paving contractor.

2. Vegetation, Grading, and Drainage

Observations:
2.1. Sprinklers are set too close to the house, gutter(s) terminate at foundation
– Keep water/vegetation away from structure(s).
Recommend to correct by a qualified drainage
contractor.

3. Porch/Patio, Decks, Steps/Stairs, Railings

Observations:
3.1. Common Cracks present at the porch/patio area.
3.2. Earth To Wood Contact at support post(s). Have it checked, corrected by a structural pest specialist.

3.3. Post base(s) missing, Recommend to be connected to concrete footings by a post base
with a 1” standoff. Have checked, necessary corrections made by qualified specialist.
3.4. Peeling paint/wear at patio cover. Recommend to have checked by qualified structural
pest specialist for any necessary corrections.

4. Fencing and Gates

Type:
• Wrought Iron
• Masonry / Block Wall
• Wood Gate(s)
• With Weathering & Age Defects
• With Cracks and Age Defects
Observations:

4.1. Common age defects noted to fencing. Recommend to monitor the condition.
4.2. Fencing in need of repairs at some areas. Have it checked by a qualified contractor
4.3. Gate(s) in need adjustment or repairs noted- tub at wall/ground noted. Have checked,
fixed by qualified specialist.
4.4. Cracks were noted, some movement noted to the masonry fencing- Have it checked,
fixed by a qualified contractor.

5. Eaves, Soffits, and Fascia

Observations:
5.1. Age defects, peeling paint and/or moisture stains, damage were noted at the eaves and
fascia. Recommend further evaluation, repairs by a qualified structural pest inspector and
contractor.

6. Wall Cladding, Flashing, and Trim

Type:
• Stucco
Observations:
6.1. Newer paint noted which may mask older defects. Have it checked by a qualified structural pest inspector.
6.2. Missing exterior cover at exhaust vent. Recommend to install.

7. Window Trim and Sills (Exterior)

Window Type:
• Aluminum
• Dual Pane
Observations:
7.1. 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.

8. Doors (Exterior)

Door Type:
• Wood, Glass
• Aluminum Slide
Observations:
8.1. Old, worn, weathered finish at exterior doors noted. Peeling paint at frames. Have checked, any necessary corrections made by qualified specialist. 8.2. Slider doors noted installed backward – It is possible to remove the doors from the tracks from exterior even if locked – A security concern. 8.3. Missing screen door(s) at exterior sliding door(s). Have checked, fixed by qualified specialist.