1234 Silver Bluff Rd.

Age Of Home: Under 10 Years	Home Faces: West	Client Is Present: Yes
Weather: Clear	Temperature: Over 65	Home Furnished at Time of Inspection: Some furniture was present

Maintenance Summary

Hunt's Home Inspections LLC

430 Hutto Pond Rd.
Aiken, South Carolina 29805
803 648-4708 803 640-5282 SC Lic.1461

Customer
David Clone

Property Address
1234 Silver Bluff Rd.
Columbia, SC 23467

The following items or discoveries indicate that these systems or components do not function as intended but is considered maintenance in nature. Maintenance items that are not corrected could lead to further damage and cost more to repair.Please refer to the General Summary for more significant repairs. This Summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the customer. It is recommended that the customer read the complete report.

EXTERIOR COMPONENTS

2.1 WALL CLADDING FLASHING AND TRIM

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Holes in siding needs to be caulked with sealant or liquid foam at left side (facing front) where pipe and wire enter home.

2.4 DECKS, BALCONIES, STOOPS, STEPS, AREAWAYS, PORCHES AND APPLICABLE RAILINGS

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Guardrail at steps on Porch at front of home shows paint failing or peeling. This is a maintenance issue that can prevent further deterioration. Recommend prep and paint as needed.

2.4 DECKS, BALCONIES, STOOPS, STEPS, AREAWAYS, PORCHES AND APPLICABLE RAILINGS

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Guardrail at steps on Deck at rear of home loose and needs tighten or repair. Recommend a qualified person repair as needed.
Guardrail at steps on Deck at rear of home is rough and should be sanded to avoid splinters. This is a safety issue Recommend sand and sealant added.
Deck needs cleaning with a"Deck wash" and seal with a waterproof sealant.

GARAGE

3.0 GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Automatic opener for garage at front of home does not operate properly and needs repair or adjustment. This is considered unsafe and needs correcting. Recommend repair or replace as needed using a qualified person.

3.2 CEILINGS

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Bracket for garage door is loose in ceiling. This is a safety issue needs correcting ASAP. Property or person could be damaged if this fell. Recommend repair using a quantified person.

3.6 OPERATION OF GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS)

Not Present

No GFCI found in garage. Recommend adding them using a licensed electrician.

KITCHEN AND COMPONENTS

5.7 GFCI OUTLETS

Maintenance Repair or Replace

GFCI outlet right of sink is defective (grounded, but wont trip with test-plug) in Kitchen. This is a safety issue that needs to be corrected. Recommend repair as needed.

Master Bath

6.8.A SINK PLUMBING

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Plumbing waste line drains slowly at Master Bath double sink. A cause of a slow drain can range from a simple cleaning at stop valve or at the trap under sink. Sometimes the drain can be partially clogged down line. I am unable to determine the cause of the slow drain. Recommend repair as necessary by a qualified person.

6.11.A SHOWER/BATH SHOULD DRAIN PROPERLY

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Tub drain is slow at Master Bath.

Half (1/2) Bath

6.5.B VERIFY DUPLEX GFCI OUTLET IN BATHROOM

Maintenance Repair or Replace

"Three-prong" outlet is not working in 1/2 bath. Further inspection is needed by a qualified licensed electrician. Recommend a qualified licensed electrician perform repairs that involve wiring.

6.10.B SINK FAUCETS AND STOP VALVE

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Stop-valve linkage is missing at 1/2 Bath sink. Recommend installing to be able to use the stop valve.

6.11.B TOILET SHOULD BE SECURE AND OPERATIONAL

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Toilet at 1/2 bath next to garage needs repairing. Flapper bulb is hanging in tank. Recommend repair using a quantified person.

6.11.B TOILET SHOULD BE SECURE AND OPERATIONAL

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Drain in 1/2 bath next to garage drains slowly. Recommend repair as needed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

8.6 SMOKE DETECTORS

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Smoke detector did not work when tested at common hallway to bedrooms and upstairs to the right bedroom. Without a working smoke detector in your home you have no first alert to a possible fire. Recommend repair or replace as needed using a qualified person. Smoke detector should be tested at common hallway to bedrooms upon moving in to home.

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

9.4 VAPOR BARRIER ON DIRT FLOOR OF CRAWLSPACE

Maintenance Repair or Replace

Vapor barrier (plastic) on crawlspace ground is missing. A vapor barrier provides added protection to floor system from moisture or dampness that can enter from ground. Recommend adding one using a qualified person.

Home inspectors are not required to report on the following: Life expectancy of any component or system; The causes of the need for a repair; The methods, materials, and costs of corrections; The suitability of the property for any specialized use; Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or restrictions; The market value of the property or its marketability; The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property; Any component or system that was not observed; The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents, or insects; or Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed. Home inspectors are not required to: Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind; Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component; Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or other persons; Operate any system or component that is shut down or otherwise inoperable; Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls; Disturb insulation, move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility; Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to mold, toxins, carcinogens, noise, contaminants in the building or in soil, water, and air; Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances; Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components; Since this report is provided for the specific benefit of the customer(s), secondary readers of this information should hire a licensed inspector to perform an inspection to meet their specific needs and to obtain current information concerning this property.

General Summary

Hunt's Home Inspections LLC

430 Hutto Pond Rd.
Aiken, South Carolina 29805
803 648-4708 803 640-5282 SC Lic.1461

Customer
David Clone

Property Address
1234 Silver Bluff Rd.
Columbia, SC 23467

The following items or discoveries indicate that these systems or components do not function as intended or adversely affects the habitability of the dwelling; or appear to warrant further investigation by a specialist, or requires subsequent observation. This summary shall not contain recommendations for routine upkeep of a system or component to keep it in proper functioning condition or recommendations to upgrade or enhance the function, efficiency, or safety of the home. This Summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the customer. It is recommended that the customer read the complete report.

ROOF SYSTEM, DRAINAGE AND ROOF PENETRATIONS

The home inspector shall observe: 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.

The roof of the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. We cannot determine if the roof leaks and cannot determine if the roof will leak in the future. The only way to determine if the roof does not leak is to observe it during a prolong rainfall and those conditions may not be present at the time of inspection. 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 weather conditions. Our 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

EXTERIOR COMPONENTS

The home inspector shall observe: 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.

The exterior of the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

GARAGE

ATTIC AND ROOF STRUCTURE

KITCHEN AND COMPONENTS

Master Bath

Half (1/2) Bath

Upstairs Bath

ROOMS

The home inspector shall observe: Walls, ceiling, 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.

The interior of the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. The inspection did not involve moving furniture and inspecting behind furniture, area rugs or areas obstructed from view. 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The home inspector shall observe: Service entrance conductors; Service equipment, grounding equipment, main over current device, and main and distribution panels; Amperage and voltage ratings of the service; Branch circuit conductors, their over current devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities and voltages; The operation of a representative number of installed ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls; The polarity and grounding of all receptacles within six feet of interior plumbing fixtures, and all receptacles in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures; The operation of ground fault circuit interrupters; and Smoke detectors. The home inspector shall describe: Service amperage and voltage; Service entry conductor materials; Service type as being overhead or underground; and Location of main and distribution panels. The home inspector shall report any observed aluminum branch circuit wiring. The home inspector shall report on presence or absence of smoke detectors, and operate their test function, if accessible, except when detectors are part of a central system. The home inspector is not required to: Insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the panels; Test or operate any over current device except ground fault circuit interrupters; Dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the covers of the main and auxiliary distribution panels; or Observe: Low voltage systems; Security system devices, heat detectors, or carbon monoxide detectors; Telephone, security, cable TV, intercoms, or other ancillary wiring that is not a part of the primary electrical distribution system; or Built-in vacuum equipment.

The electrical system of the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. Outlets were not removed and the inspection was only visual. Any outlet not accessible (behind the refrigerator for example) was not inspected or accessible. 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

The Home Inspector shall 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, roof structure. The home inspector shall: Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected; Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected; 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 be dangerous to or adversely effect the health of the home inspector or other persons.

The structure of the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

PLUMBING SYSTEM

The home inspector shall observe: 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; Fuel storage and distribution systems including: interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting, and supports; leaks; and Sump pumps. The home inspector shall describe: Water supply and distribution piping materials; Drain, waste, and vent piping materials; Water heating equipment; and Location of 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; 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 as to functional flow and functional drainage; Swimming pools; Solar water heating equipment; or Observe the system for proper sizing, design, or use of proper materials.

The plumbing in the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. Washing machine drain line for example cannot be checked for leaks or the ability to handle the volume during drain cycle. Older homes with galvanized supply lines or cast iron drain lines can be obstructed and barely working during an inspection but then fails under heavy use. If the water is turned off or not used for periods of time (like a vacant home waiting for closing) rust or deposits within the pipes can further clog the piping system. 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

HEATING

The home inspector shall observe permanently installed heating systems including: Heating equipment; Normal operating controls; Automatic safety controls; Chimneys, flues, and vents, where readily visible; Solid fuel heating devices; Heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and the presence of an installed heat source in each room. The home inspector shall describe: Energy source; and Heating equipment and distribution type. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls. The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. The home inspector is not required to: Operate heating systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Operate automatic safety controls; Ignite or extinguish solid fuel fires; or Observe: The interior of flues; Fireplace insert flue connections; Humidifiers; Electronic air filters; or The uniformity or adequacy of heat supply to the various rooms.

The heating system of this home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. The inspection is not meant to be technically exhaustive. The inspection does not involve removal and inspection behind service door or dismantling that would otherwise reveal something only a licensed heat contractor would discover. 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

The home inspector shall observe: Central air conditioning and permanently installed cooling systems including: Cooling and air handling equipment; and Normal operating controls. Distribution systems including: Fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with associated supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, fan-coil units; and The presence of an installed cooling source in each room. The home inspector shall describe: Energy sources; and Cooling equipment type. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls. The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance The home inspector is not required to: Observe window air conditioners or operate cooling systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Observe non-central air conditioners; or Observe the uniformity or adequacy of cool-air supply to the various rooms.

The cooling system of this home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. The inspection is not meant to be technically exhaustive. The inspection does not involve removal and inspection behind service door or dismantling that would otherwise reveal something only a licensed HVAC contractor would discover (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). 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 in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

VIEWED ROOF COVERING FROM: GROUND	ROOF COVERING: ARCHITECTURAL	ROOF-TYPE: GABLE
VENTILATION: RIDGE VENTS SOFFIT VENTS	CHIMNEY (exterior): VINYL SIDING	SKY LIGHT (S): NONE

SIDING STYLE: LAP	SIDING MATERIAL: VINYL	APPURTENANCE: DECK WITH STEPS COVERED PORCH SIDEWALK
DRIVEWAY: CONCRETE

ATTIC INSULATION: BATT FIBERGLASS	ROOF STRUCTURE: 2X4 RAFTERS PLYWOOD	CEILING STRUCTURE: 2X4
METHOD USED TO OBSERVE ATTIC: WALKED	ATTIC INFO: SCUTTLE HOLE PULL DOWN STAIRS LIGHT IN ATTIC

CABINETRY: WOOD	COUNTERTOP: COMPOSITE	RANGE/OVEN: JENN AIR
BUILT-IN MICROWAVE: NONE

CEILING MATERIALS: SHEETROCK	WALL MATERIAL: SHEETROCK	FLOOR COVERING(S): CARPET VINYL
INTERIOR DOORS: WOOD	WINDOW TYPES: THERMAL/INSULATED

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Hunt's Home Inspections LLC