Nicaragua Home Inspector

Granada, Nicaragua
nicaraguahomeinspector@gmail.com
8297-2863
Client name: Sample Report
Client phone: 123-456-7890
Address of property: Anywhere, Nicaragua
Date of Inspection: Nov. 21, 2013

key: in=inspected, ni=not inspected, np=not present

1. Structural
1.01 - Walls-----------------------------------------------------------------------in
1.02 - Foundation----------------------------------------------------------------in
1.03 - Columns(interior)-------------------------------------------------------np
wall type: concrete with rebar
foundation type: concrete slab
column type: np
comments:

2. Exterior
2.01
2.02
2.03
2.04
2.05
2.06
2.07

Walls-----------------------------------------------------------------------in
Patios, decks, balconies, railings, stairs, handrails--------------in
Post, columns-------------------------------------------------------------np
Doors(exterior)-----------------------------------------------------------in
Windows(exterior)-------------------------------------------------------in
Grading, drainage--------------------------------------------------------in
Driveway-------------------------------------------------------------------in

2.08
2.09
2.10
2.11

Retaining walls-----------------------------------------------------------np
Security fencing/walls--------------------------------------------------in
Security(windows and doors)-----------------------------------------in
Pool/equipment----------------------------------------------------------in
post/column type: np
driveway type: large concrete tile

comments:
2.01 Loose/missing decorative rock on front wall.

2.01 Loose/missing decorative rock on rear wall.

2.02 Minor crack in floor of pulapah.

2.04 Weathering on bottom of front door.

2.11 Pool pump not mounted properly and housing rusted underneath pump.

2.11 Pump wiring not fully enclosed with conduit.

3. Roof

3.01
3.02
3.03
3.04
3.05

Roof covering-----------------------------------------------------------in
Eaves, soffit, facia, flashing------------------------------------------in
Skylights, chimneys, roof penetrations----------------------------in
Roof drainage systems------------------------------------------------np
Satellite dish, antennas-----------------------------------------------in
roof type: clay tile

comments:
3.01 Roof patched with adhesive tape in multiple areas.

3.02 Minor dryrot on facia at rear of house.

3.02 Missing facia boards at northeast corner.

3.02 Rotted facia boards at southwest corner.

3.02 Minor warping and dryrot on front eaves(evidence of water intrusion)

4. Plumbing

4.01
4.02
4.03
4.04

Drain, waste and vent systems---------------------------------------in

Plumbing fixtures, distribution systems----------------------------in
Hot water systems, controls and vents-----------------------------np
Fuel storage, distribution systems-----------------------------------in
water source: city
water filters: np
water heater capacity: np
water heater power source: np
main water shutoff: next to street at front of house
main fuel shutoff: np

comments:
4.01 No vents present on drain systems.
4.01 - Main water shutoff valve handle partially broken, but still operable.

5. Electrical
5.01
5.02
5.03
5.04

Service entrance and conductors------------------------------------in

Main panel and subpanels--------------------------------------------in
Outlets---------------------------------------------------------------------in
Smoke detectors---------------------------------------------------------np
110/220: 220
main panel capacity: 125 amp
main panel location:dining area
meter location: light pole at front of house
main breaker capacity: 50 amp

comments:
5.02 Service conductors not wired to main lugs. No ground present.

6. Air Conditioning
6.01 - Cooling equipment-----------------------------------------------------in
6.02 - Wiring---------------------------------------------------------------------in
6.03 - Controls-------------------------------------------------------------------in
no. of fixed units/location: 1 unit in southeast bedroom
no. of portable units/location: 1 unit in northeast bedroom
comments:
6.02 wire running from subpanel to a/c unit exposed(not in conduit),
tacked to wall.

7. Interior
7.01 - Ceilings--------------------------------------------------------------------in

7.02
7.03
7.04
7.05
7.06
7.07
7.08
7.09

Walls-----------------------------------------------------------------------in
Floors----------------------------------------------------------------------in
Steps, stairways, balconies, railings--------------------------------np
Counters-------------------------------------------------------------------in
Cabinets-------------------------------------------------------------------in
Doors-----------------------------------------------------------------------in
Windows-------------------------------------------------------------------in
Kitchen appliances------------------------------------------------------in
ceiling material: wood
wall material: concrete
floor covering: tile
types of appliances: fridge, stove

comments:
7.02 Evidence of termite activity(old) in northeast bedroom. No visible
damage.

7.02 Evidence of water intrusion on south wall of southwest bedroom.

7.03 Loose tile at rear door.

7.06 Cabinet doors under sink sagging on hinges.

7.06 One kitchen drawer has loose/broken face

7.09 Oven has no heating element(inoperable).

8. Major issues/conclusion
1. Lack of smoke detectors while this issue is not critical to the
health of the home,
feel it is an important safety consideration for
the occupants.
2. Adhesive tape patching on roof There are one or more leaks in
the roof. Water
intrusion can do serious damage to the wood cielings over time
and will also
weaken the structural integrity of concrete.
Overall, this house is in good shape minus the roof issue. You may
have to replace the pool pump in the near future. All other living
convenience systems are in good working order.
Note: This report is not legally binding in any way and is only for the
purpose of providing information to the owner or potential buyer.