Home Inspection Report

123 Our Home, Our Town, IN 12345

Inspection Date:Wednesday June 19, 2019

Prepared For:

Prepared By:Firefly Inspection59590 Hazel Rd.

South Bend, IN 46614(574) 339-0974

fireflyinspection@gmail.com

Report Number:MTC 19-00001

Inspector:Jay Ingle

License/Certification #:IN--HI01500070

Inspector Signature:

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Report OverviewScope of Inspection/Disclaimers

This is not an all inclusive inspection, this inspection is a part of a real estate transaction to determine, in harmony with the local health department, if a system is generally functioning so as to not present a public health hazard. Efforts will be made to identify precautionary conditions that may exist within a system. Efforts made to educate and make recommendations to improve the odds that a sytem will continue to operate properly are not a guarantee. A system that is passing or found to be properly functioning on the day of inspection does not guarantee future performance, as habits and system maintenance may differ from historical usage. In some cases pumping the tank will be necessary for the inspector to complete the basic evaluation. Inspector may recommend a more thorough inspection in the event that the inspector observes a potential problem that would require further evaluation, i.e. the excavation of a distribution box or trench probes. In the event that further testing is warranted, the client would be consulted and informed of additional expenses before any further evaluations commence.

Main Entrance FacesNorth

State of OccupancyVacant

Weather Conditions80 partly sunny

Recent RainYes

Ground CoverDamp

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Report SummaryNecessary Repairs/Defective Items

Well head cap is broken and not affixed, bacteria is present in well water, will need to chlorinate well and re test and get an acceptable cap installed. Missing safety screws on septic tank riser cover and dosing tank riser cover and secondary child guard. Fastener should be placed in every hold down location.

Recommended Actions/Improvement ItemsFloat switch in dosing tank controlling pump is marginal, and I recommend replacing

Maintenance TipsWhen water becomes visible over the salt in the softener brine tank, fill 3/4 full with appropriate salt. Recommend changing whole house sediment filter at least every 6 months or more frequently as desired.

Septic Drain system contains two, separate drain fields, switch operated by a diversion valve. System is currently draining to newer, elevated drain area. Recommend leaving it there for two years, then switching to lower drain area for a year, then back.

DisclaimersTo maximize the life and effectiveness of your septic tank and drainage system; allow ONLY biodegradable toilet paper to go down toilet, nothing else; limit the amount of water going into the tank; never dump grease, harsh chemicals, drain cleaner, pesticides, paint or mortar down drains; do not build or pave near any septic components, including heavy playground equipment; avoid driving over or parking on septic tank or lines; avoid any additional plantings within 20 feet of any system component; service effluent filter every 6mnths, before it clogs and backs up; pump every three to five years or as often as maybe necessary based on usage limits.

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Receipt/InvoiceFirefly Inspection59590 Hazel Rd.South Bend, IN 46614(574) 339-0974

Property Address123 Our HomeOur Town, IN 12345

Date: Jun 19, 2019 Inspection Number: MTC 19-00001

Inspected By: Jay Ingle Payment Method: Check (#06543)

Client:

Inspection FeeHome Inspection $0.00water quality testing $125.00well/septic exam $249.00

Total $374.00

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Well/SepticWell Head/Casing

Location 12 ft North of N/W foundation corner

Depth if known X N/A

Well head material PVC X Metal

Well Casing Width X 4 in 2 in 5 in

Distance from septic 50+ ft from septic tank: X yes no Measured Distance To Septic Drain Area: 75 ft

Well head above ground X Yes No Measurement: 6in

Cap tightly sealed Yes X No N/A

Physical condition Satisfactory X Cracked/damaged Protected From Surface Runoff

Comments Well head cap is broken and not affixed, bacteria is present in well water, will need to chlorinate well and re test and get an acceptable cap installed.

Photos

Head, cracked, broken Bacteria present in water supply Well casing under faux rock.

Pump/Pressure Tank

Pump type X Submersible Shared Well In Basement Well House Well PitAge If Known: About 10 years N/A

Pressure Gauge Operable X Yes No Not Acurate

Pump Delivers At Least 5 Gal/min X Yes No Gal/min Recorded: 8

Switch/points Arcing/Burning Observed X Clean Corroded/rusted Opens/Closes Smoothly Replace

Main supply line into house PVC Copper X Galvanized

Supply Piping Throughout House PVC X Copper Galvanized X PEX

Pressure tank Rusted Leaking Waterlogged Bladder Stretched Recommend New Tank Switch Rating:20/40psi X 30/50psi 40/60psi Observed pump cycle pressure parameters: 42-65psi

Tank Size 20 Gal 40 Gal 60 Gal 80 Gal X 100 Gal

Pump Cycle Observation X Pump Recharges Within Normal Parameters Pump/switch NoisyPump Short Cycles/Runs Continually Observed Cycle Recharge Time (Sec): 2 1/2 min

Comments

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Well/Septic

Sprinkler shutoff and clean out

Main water to house shutoff Nice install, no observable defects

Water Treatment Systems

Water Softener X Present Not Present Leaking X Plugged In X Loop Installed

Brine tank X Present Not Present Salt in tank: Yes X No Not tested X Recommend additionalLeaking Water Level High Recommend Maintenance/Cleaning

Other Treatment Systems X Iron/Sediment Filter Reverse Osmosis Multi Stage Filtration Ozone None

Physical Water Observation Suffer Smell Cloudy Iron Smell/Staining Aerators Plugged/MissingX No Observable Defect

Comments Tips/maintenance:When water becomes visible over the salt in the softener brine tank, fill 3/4 full with appropriate salt. Recommend changing whole house sediment filter at least every 6 months or more frequently as desired.

Septic Tank

Risers installed None Over Inlet X Over Outlet Over Both

Tank lid X Satisfactory Missing Damaged/replace Secondary Plug Recommended Material:concrete rubber X plastic

Tank Material/design 2 chamber Tank Level: X Yes No Material: X Concrete Plastic Block

Contents/Capacity Tank Size: 750 Gal X 1000 Gal 1250 Gal 1500 Gal OtherX Tank appropriately sized(250 gal per bedroom) X tank holds effluent and is structurally soundX visible baffles appear intact and pass effluent Evidence Of Recent High Water LevelsX Static Effluent Level At The Invert Of The Outlet Baffle Sludge/scum Measured At: inletX outlet both Scum Level Measures 5in+ Sludge Level More Than 1/3 Tank Capacity

Have tank pumped Outlet Effluent Filter: X yes no dirty

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Well/SepticSeptic Tank cont.

Contents/Capacity cont. X 35gal Flows Through Tank, No Runback

Comments/Measurements Solids in tank are negligible, no pumping is necessary at this time. Outlet effluent filter may require occasional cleaning between pumping to prevent backups.

Photos

Serviceable effluent filter

Missing screws. Fastener should be placed in every hold down location

Drain/Leach Field

Type X Pump Assisted X Gravity X Horizontal Drain Field Elevated Sand Mound DrywellLocation: Clearing South of the pool deck and the clearing on elevated back half of yardFurther Detail: See schematic attached

Condition/Components Pump And Alarm Operate: X yes no N/A Sewage Is Pooling Up On The SurfaceSystem Dischage Entering Into Stream/Ditch/Water BodyTrees Planted Within 20ft Of Field Edge Evidence Of Driving Or Parking On Field

Any Evidence Of Soil Disturbance Or Obstructions: None

Type Of System Gravity pipe in trench and flood dosed pump assisted pipe in trench

Soil/Geomorphology Apparent Soil Settling Or Saturation Above D-boxX Soil Probe Shows Normal Liquid Levels And BiomatSoil/sediment/subsoil Description: 0-8 in, dark brown sandy loam; 8-26, brown sandy clay loam; 26-36, brown sandy loam; 36-48, light brown loamy fine sand; 48-84, light brown sand; parent material, glacial outwash.

Age/history Year House Built: 1966 Current System Installed: 2010

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Well/SepticDrain/Leach Field cont.

Comments Leach Field Observations: Septic Drain system contains two, separate drain fields, switch operated by a diversion valve. System is currently draining to newer, elevated drain area. Recommend leaving it there for two years, then switching to lower drain area for a year, then back. Float switch in dosing tank controlling pump is marginal, and I recommend replacing .

Photos

Pump float, needed manual jolt to kick on. Replace

Safety screws needed in all holes. If there is a hole, there needs to be a fastener

Elevated drain area, 2010 install

Lower drain area, 1994 Needs additional fasteners

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