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Home inspection report

42 Sample Lane, Springfield

Home inspection

What matters most

Your inspector listed 11 items to know about, sorted by how soon to act. The full report follows below.

Safety concerns and defects your inspector recommends correcting soon, usually by a qualified professional.

Repair1.1
Broken roof panels
Have a qualified roofer replace the broken panels and check the surrounding area.
Roof · Roof covering · Rear slope, above the kitchen
Technical detail
Two roof panels on the rear slope are broken along the ridge, leaving an open gap.
Repair2.1
Wood rot at window trim
Have a qualified carpenter replace the decayed trim and seal it.
Exterior · Siding and trim · Left side, second floor
Technical detail
The trim under two windows is soft and decayed.
Safety2.3
No handrail on the deck stairs
Have a qualified contractor install a graspable handrail.
Exterior · Deck and stairs
Technical detail
The four-step stair from the deck to the yard has no handrail.
Safety3.1
Two wires on one breaker
Have a licensed electrician correct the connection.
Electrical · Main panel · Main panel, breaker 14
Technical detail
Two wires are connected under a breaker made for one wire (a double tap).
Safety3.2
No GFCI protection at the kitchen counter
Have a licensed electrician add GFCI protection.
Electrical · Outlets · Kitchen
Technical detail
The outlets at the kitchen counter did not trip when tested and have no GFCI protection.
Safety7.1
No smoke alarm in a bedroom
Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and test them monthly.
Interior · Smoke alarms · Second bedroom
Technical detail
There is no smoke alarm in the second bedroom.

2 things couldn't be checked

Stored items blocked the area over the garage, which was viewed from the hatch only.
Not inspected: Inaccessible

Ask your inspector whether any of these should be checked later.

Prepared for

Jordan Sample

Date

November 4, 2026Home inspection

Inspected by

Casey ExampleRPT-1001 · version 1

Prepared by

Sample Home Inspections

(555) 010-0100 office@example.com

100 Example Avenue, Springfield

Property details

Year built: 1978
Square footage: 2,150
Foundation: Basement
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Weather: Clear, 58°F

This is a sample report made up for the iSpector demo. The home, the people and the findings are not real.

Overview

A well-kept 1978 home. The items to deal with first are safety ones: no handrail on the deck stairs, two wires on one breaker, no GFCI protection at the kitchen counter and a missing bedroom smoke alarm. The roof needs a repair on the rear slope.

Scope of this inspection

A visual, non-invasive look at the readily accessible parts of the home on the day of the inspection. It is not a warranty and does not cover what could not be seen.

Summary

What was found, by severity. Choose one to see only those findings.

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1Roof

1.1Roof covering

Observations

Description

Material:: Corrugated fiber-cement panels
Inspected from:: Ladder at the eaves and drone

Repair

Broken roof panels

Location:: Rear slope, above the kitchen

Observation

Two roof panels on the rear slope are broken along the ridge, leaving an open gap.

Implication

Water can get under the roofing here, which can lead to leaks, damaged sheathing and stains on the ceilings below.

Recommendation

Have a qualified roofer replace the broken panels and check the surrounding area.

Recommended: Roofer

Broken panels along the rear ridge

1.2Gutters and downspouts

Observations

Maintenance

Gutters full of debris

Location:: Front and rear

Observation

The gutters hold leaves and debris, and one downspout drains next to the foundation.

Recommendation

Clean the gutters and add an extension so the downspout drains at least 4 feet from the house.

1.3Flashing

Inspected

2Exterior

2.1Siding and trim

Observations

Description

Siding:: Wood clapboard

Repair

Wood rot at window trim

Location:: Left side, second floor

Observation

The trim under two windows is soft and decayed.

Implication

Rot spreads and lets water into the wall.

Recommendation

Have a qualified carpenter replace the decayed trim and seal it.

Recommended: Carpenter

2.2Grading and drainage

Observations

Monitor

Soil slopes toward the house

Location:: Rear

Observation

At the rear, the soil slopes toward the foundation.

Implication

Rain can collect against the foundation and reach the basement.

Recommendation

Regrade so the soil slopes away from the house, and watch the basement after heavy rain.

2.3Deck and stairs

Observations

Safety

No handrail on the deck stairs

Observation

The four-step stair from the deck to the yard has no handrail.

Implication

A fall hazard, especially in wet weather or the dark.

Recommendation

Have a qualified contractor install a graspable handrail.

Recommended: General contractor

3Electrical

3.1Main panel

Observations

Description

Service:: 200 amps, 120/240 volts
Location:: Basement, north wall

Safety

Two wires on one breaker

Location:: Main panel, breaker 14

Observation

Two wires are connected under a breaker made for one wire (a double tap).

Implication

A loose connection can overheat.

Recommendation

Have a licensed electrician correct the connection.

Recommended: Electrician

3.2Outlets

Observations

Safety

No GFCI protection at the kitchen counter

Location:: Kitchen

Observation

The outlets at the kitchen counter did not trip when tested and have no GFCI protection.

Implication

Outlets near water without GFCI protection are a shock hazard.

Recommendation

Have a licensed electrician add GFCI protection.

Recommended: Electrician

4Plumbing

4.1Water heater

Observations

Description

Type:: Gas, 50 gallons
Made:: 2011

Monitor

Water heater near the end of its typical life

Location:: Basement

Observation

The water heater was made in 2011 and is working. Many last 10 to 15 years.

Recommendation

Plan for a replacement and have it serviced in the meantime.

Recommended: Plumber

4.2Main water shut-off

<p>The main shut-off valve is in the basement, on the front wall, next to the meter.</p>

5Heating and cooling

5.1Furnace

Observations

Description

Type:: Gas forced air, 2018

Maintenance

Dirty furnace filter

Observation

The filter is dirty.

Recommendation

Replace the filter now and every 1 to 3 months.

5.2Air conditioning

Inspected

6Attic and insulation

6.1Insulation

Observations

Description

Type:: Fiberglass batts

Monitor

Uneven and displaced insulation

Observation

The fiberglass batts are uneven and pushed aside in places, leaving gaps near the ductwork.

Recommendation

Have the insulation evened out and the gaps filled to improve comfort and energy use.

Recommended: Insulation contractor

Gaps in the insulation near the duct

Limitation

Part of the attic could not be reached

Stored items blocked the area over the garage, which was viewed from the hatch only.

7Interior

7.1Smoke alarms

Observations

Safety

No smoke alarm in a bedroom

Location:: Second bedroom

Observation

There is no smoke alarm in the second bedroom.

Recommendation

Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and test them monthly.

7.2Windows and doors

Inspected

7.3Crawlspace

Not inspected

LimitationNot inspected: Inaccessible

Disclaimer

Sample report for demonstration only. Nothing in it describes a real property.

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