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The Pre-Purchase Inspection Report documents all material defects observed by the inspector. Cosmetic and minor defects are not documented in the Pre-Purchase report. Clients wanting a report on all defects observed (both major and minor) should request a Property Condition Report.
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Important: This report remains the property of Uniquip Solutions (Pty)Ltd at all times and was produced for the use of the Client named on the cover page only. Unauthorised transfer to any other party without the permission of Uniquip Solutions (Pty)Ltd, or of the Client, is not permitted. This report and the supporting inspection were performed according to an agreement which limits the scope and the manner in which the report may be used. Unauthorised recipients are advised not to rely on the contents of this report, but instead to commission Uniquip Solutions (Pty)Ltd to provide them with an updated report on this property All terms and conditions apply.
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Cost estimates: The Uniquip Solutions (Pty)Ltd Pre-Purchase Report does not include cost estimates for any repair/ replacement of material defects.
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The intention of any property inspection is to provide a professional, objective, unbiased and affordable property inspection service, which can be completed within a reasonable amount of time and result in a written report on the inspection to highlight areas of defective design, poor workmanship, or areas requiring maintenance which may be of material importance to the property owner or prospective owner and which may have significant safety, or cost implications, or result in potential claims repudiation from an insurer in the future. Any Property Inspection takes the form of a visual inspection only of the observable areas of the relevant sections of the property being inspected and will then issue you with a written report on the same. Visual inspection is not capable of determining all conditions that may exist within a structure or installation, and as such we will not be liable in any way for not identifying or reporting on any non-visible, obscure, concealed, or latent faults or defects in the property. The Property Inspection report should not be considered as a guarantee or implied warranty of any type.
Grounds
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Proper yard drainage away from house
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No evidence of standing water
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No leaks from septic tanks or leech fields
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Yard, landscaping, trees and walkways in good condition
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No branches or bushes touching the house or overhanging the roof
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Exterior structures (fences, sheds, decks, retaining walls, detaches garages) in good condition, no evidence of termite damage or rotted wood
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Railings on stairs and decks are adequate and secure
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Driveways, sidewalks, patios, entrance landings in good condition, and pitched away from structure
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Downspout drainage directed away from structure
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Main drain manway
Structure
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Side of house appears straight, not bowed or sagging
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Window and door frames appear square (especially bowed windows)
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Visible foundation in good condition - appears straight, plumb, with no significant cracks
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Ridge and fascia board lines appear straight and level
Exterior Surfaces
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Adequate clearance between ground and wood siding materials; no wood-to-earth contact
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Walls: no cracking, curling, loose, rot or decay, plaster falling off
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Masonry veneers: no cracks in joints, no broken, spalling, or flaking components
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Plaster/Concrete: no large cracks (discuss all large cracks with a professional inspector)
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Siding: no dents, damage, no bowing or loose siding
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No vines or vegetation on surface of structure
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Exterior paint or stain: no peeling, flaking or blisters
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No stains on exterior surfaces
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REFERENCE: No stains on exterior surfaces such as oil, paint,
burned marks, pen ink, etc
Windows, Doors, and Wood Trim
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Wood frames and trim pieces are secure, no cracks, rot or decay
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Joints around frames are caulked
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No broken glass on windows or sliding doors or damaged screens, no loose or missing window putty, no damaged frames
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Glazing compound in good condition
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Storm windows or thermal glass used
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Windowstills installed at windows
Roof
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Does the building have exterior venting for roof attic: vents are clean and not painted over
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Gutters: no decay or rust, joints sealed, attached securely to structure, no bending or sagging, no sections of gutter or downspout missing, gutters clean, no mud deposits
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Downpipes: no rust, attached securely to structure, no sections of downspout missing, down pipes not blocked, drain into a water channel
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Chimneys: straight, properly flashed, no evidence of damaged bricks or cracked joints, mortar/cement cap in good condition
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Roof surface: not bowing, sagging, not kinking
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Steel roof: no rust, holes, no broken/missing sheets, no bend or bad repairs
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Tiles: no mould, rot or no cracked/broken/missing tiles
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Flat roofs: no obvious patches, no cracks or splits, minimal blisters/alligatoring and wrinkles, no silt deposits (indicates improper drainage), sealed tar at flashings, water pooling
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Flashing around roof penetrations
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No evidence of excess roofing cement/tar/caulk
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Soffits and fascia: no decay, no stains, not broken or missing
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Condition of all roof fasteners
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Roof surface condition, coating, ridge position, ridge sealed
Attic
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No stains, rust on underside of roofing, especially around roof penetrations
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No evidence of decay or damage to structure
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Sufficient insulation and properly installed insulation, moisture barrier installed
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Adequate ventilation, clear path into attic for air entering through openings
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No plumbing, exhaust or appliance vents terminating in attic
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No open electrical splices
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Attic trap door: Good condition, opens freely, locking mechanism
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Geyser: secure, no leaks, cut off water valve working, electrical breaker working, drip tray installed, geyser blanket installed, all valves in working condition, Date on geyser label:___________________________
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Rodent: no evidence of rodents in the attic, gnawing, burrows, tracks, urine stains/smell, food, droppings, sounds, access points
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Mould: evidence of white/green/black mould, wet spots,
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Rafters, trusses, fasteners, damaged wood, repairs
Interior Rooms
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Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight and plumb and level
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No stains on floors, walls or ceilings
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Flooring materials in good condition
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No significant cracks in walls or ceilings
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Interior doors operate easily and latch properly, no damage or decay, no broken hardware
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Paint, wall covering, and paneling in good condition
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Wood trim installed well and in good condition
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Lights and switches operate properly
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Adequate number of three pronged electrical outlets in each room
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Electrical outlets test properly (spot check)
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Fireplace: no cracking or damaged masonry, no evidence of back-drafting (staining on fireplace façade), damper operates properly, flue has been cleaned, flue is lined
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Evidence of adequate insulation in walls
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Flooring: good condition, no sagging or cracking of tiles, no loose, broken or missing flooring, tiles, boards, carpeting
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Curtain rails, attached to walls, in working condition
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Build in cupboards: no missing or damaged doors, no missing or damaged internal items
Kitchen
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Water flow in sink adequate: hot water / cold water
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No excessive rust or deterioration on drain, water pipes
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Built-in appliances operate properly, stove, oven, tested
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Cabinets in good condition: doors and drawers operate properly
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Working exhaust fan that is vented to the exterior of the building
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Electric plugs outlets within 6 feet of the sink / wet areas
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Sink: drains properly, no leaks
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No leaks in pipes under sinks
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Floor in cabinet under sink solid, no stains or decay, no bad smells
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Wall and floor tiles: no stained, missing, broken or cracked tiles
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Windows and doors operate easily and latch properly, no broken glass, no sashes painted shut, no decay, no rust
Bathrooms
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Working exhaust fan that doesn't terminate in the attic space
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Adequate flow and pressure at all fixtures hot / cold
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Sink, tub and shower drain properly
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Plumbing and cabinet floor under sink in good condition
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If sink is metal, it shows no signs of rust, overflow drain doesn't leak
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Toilet operates properly
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Toilet stable, no rocking, no stains around base
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Caulking in good condition inside and outside of the tub and shower area
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Tub or shower tiles secure, wall surface solid
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No stains or evidence of past leaking around base of bath or shower
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Windows and doors operate easily and latch properly, no broken glass, no sashes painted shut, no decay
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Mould: no evidence of mould or other fungal growth
Miscellaneous
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Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where required by local ordinances
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Stairway treads and risers solid
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Stair handrails where needed and in good condition
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Automatic garage door opener operates properly, stops properly for obstacles
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Auto mated gate: no damage to gate motor, runs freely
Basement
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No evidence of moisture
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Exposed foundation; no stains no major cracks, no flaking, no efflorescence
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Visible structural wood: no sagging, no damage, no decay, no stains, no damage from insects, sills attached to foundation with anchor bolts
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Insulation at rim/band joists
Any Other Closed Restricted Space
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Adequately vented to exterior
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Insulation on exposed water supply, waste and vent pipes
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No evidence of insect damage
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No evidence of moisture damage
Plumbing
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Visible pipes: no damage, no evidence of leaks, no signs of stains on materials near pipes; drainpipes slope slightly down towards outlet to septic/sewage system, vent pipes working
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Geyser: no signs of rust, vented properly, sized to produce adequate quantities of hot water for the number of bedrooms in the house
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Water pump: does not short cycle
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Galvanized pipes do not restrict water flow
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Bore hole water test is acceptable, if needed
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Hot water temperature between approximately 55- 65 degrees Celsius, tested
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Taps: no leaks, not too tight to turn, no rust in water, no missing or damaged taps
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Water supply pipes above ground: no leaks, no damaged, protection
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Main water supply: meter working, position of main water supply shut off valve, no leaks
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Water supply is municipal, or private
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Main water supply meter reading _______________________ date________________
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Sewer: no leaks, no damages, if required do a scope inspection 5 meter
Electrical
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No steel cable for any circuits, all copper wire
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Visible wiring: in good condition, no illegal connection wiring, no exposed connections, cables secured and protected
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Service panel: adequate capacity, all cables attached to panel with cable connectors, fuses or breakers are not overheating, no hot connections, all breakers are working, cover opens and closes freely, seals from rain
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Main electricity supply: meter working, position of main electric supply shut off breaker
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Main electric supply meter reading ______________________________ date _________________
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C.O.C Certificate: COC completed, certificate No_____________________________
Gas system
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Appears to operate well throughout (good air flow on areas where gas system is used)
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No rust around cooling unit
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No combustion gas odour
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Gas pipes: clean, no cracks, correct gas pipe and fittings
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All fittings in good condition
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No asbestos on heating pipes, water pipes or air ducts
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Type of gas/oil/propane or wood/coal
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C.O.C Certificate: COC completed, certificate No_____________________________
Completion
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Comments and observations: Observation at the time of the inspection. This dwelling appeared to be structurally sound and no serious structural issues regarding the roofs, walls, floor and foundation structures were observed. The Pre-Purchase Inspection report documents all material defects observed by the inspector. Cosmetic and minor defects are not documented in the Pre-Purchase report. A material defect is defined by the inspector as a specific issue with a system, installation or component of a property that poses an unreasonable risk to people and makes a property dangerous or potentially dangerous or to make a property unfit to live in, it Has a significant, adverse impact on the value of the property, as it is a non-compliance issue which may carry potential legal or insurance risks for the purchaser of the property.
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Name and Signature of Inspector
