General Limitations - Occupied House:



• This home was furnished at the time of inspection and thus many areas and items at this property were obscured by furniture/stored items/etc. This often includes but is not limited to walls, floors, windows, inside and under cabinets, under sinks, on counter tops, in closets, behind window coverings, under rugs or carpets, and under or behind furniture. Areas around the exterior, under the structure, in the garage and in the attic may also be obscured by stored items.
• We do our best during the inspection to work around belongings to discover as much as possible about the house without moving or damaging personal property. When furnishings, stored items etc., are present, all areas or items that are obscured, concealed or not readily accessible are excluded from the inspection.
• The client should be aware that when furnishings, stored items or debris are eventually moved, damage or problems that were not noted during the inspection may be found.

The interior floor frame system was not visible as this sub-floor was covered by drywall finish.

There was no ramp or safe way to travel the attic space at the time of inspection. Crawling through insulation and on top of framing risks damaging the integrity of the insulation and ceiling finishes and is not safe. According to industry standards, the inspector is not required to travel the attic when there is no safe passageway. Inspection of the attic was done from the access hatch area only and therefore some areas of the attic were not fully inspected due to restricted access.

Central Vacuum:

There was a central vacuum system installed at the property and was not tested during inspection. These systems are beyond the scope of this inspection. I recommend inquiring with the seller for any additional information:

• Is this system functioning?
• Are there recommended maintenance or servicing tips for keeping the system clean and functioning?
• Some of these system have a filter that requires cleaning and others require replacing a bag.

Exhaust Ductwork - Kitchen: No visible ductwork was observed for the kitchen exhaust. Further evaluate and make sure that exhaust fans terminate outdoors. It may be behind drywall finishes. If not ducted to the exterior, it can cause damage to interior finishes and structure.

Appliances Limitation: Inspection of appliances is not part of the Standards of Practice of a general home inspection. Testing of appliances is done as a courtesy and only making sure that the appliance turned on, doors opened and looking for any general visible damage. This inspection of appliances should not be regarded as a complete full appliance inspection. Contact an appliance company for a complete thorough inspection and service maintenance.

Aged Windows:

• Observation / Condition: Some of the windows in the home were older ones and were difficult to open and close.
• Location: Throughout
• Concern: Not energy efficient
• Recommendation: Upgrade or repair at your convenience.

NOTE: As long as the windows function and are keeping water out, replacement is discretionary. At some point, they should be replaced for cosmetics, ease-of-operation, or improved energy efficiency.

Typical Cracks Noted:

Cracks were noted in walls and ceilings at the time of inspection. This is characteristic of old plaster walls and ceilings. Repair and paint cracks, nail pops, and other blemishes as needed and monitor going forward.

Personal belongings and storage were obstructing a full view of the concrete garage floor.

Thank you for choosing Blue Lion Home Inspections Inc. to perform your home inspection. We love helping clients make their new house their new HOME.

LIMITATIONS:

We are proud of our service and trust you will be happy with the quality of your report. We have made every effort to provide you with an accurate assessment of the condition of the property and its components and to alert you to any significant defects or adverse conditions. However, we may not have tested every outlet, opened every window and door or identified every problem. Also, because our inspection is essentially visual, we cannot see behind walls, ceilings or floors and latent defects could exist. Therefore, you should not regard our inspection as a guarantee or warranty. It is simply a report on the general condition of a property at the time of the inspection and not in the future. As a homeowner, you should expect problems to occur. Roofs may leak, basements may have water problems and systems may fail without warning. We cannot predict future events.

Home Inspectors are generalists. Our position is to discover basic visible defects with the home and either suggest action or recommend further evaluation by a specialist in the appropriate field. In many cases, generalists cannot diagnose conditions with major components or systems due to the lack of specific licenses. Only individuals who carry the proper credentials can make proper assessments. While the inspector makes every effort to inspect all aspects, some areas can be overlooked due to human error, or in the event that areas are inaccessible. Some areas that are accessible can prohibit full view because objects or items can block or hinder full view of the space. Blue Lion Home Inspections Inc. recommends that the professional making any repairs inspect the property further, in order to repair any related problems that were not identified in the report.

NOT A WARRANTY:

This report is not a home warranty and thus no warranty, guarantee or insurance by Blue Lion Home Inspections Inc. is expressed or implied. This report does not include inspection for wood destroying insects, mold, lead or asbestos. A representative sampling of the building components is viewed in areas that are accessible at the time of the inspection. No destructive testing or dismantling of components is performed. Not all defects will be identified during this inspection. Unexpected repairs should be anticipated. The person conducting your inspection is not a Structural Engineer or other professional whose license authorizes the rendering of an opinion as to the structural integrity of a building or its other component parts.

HOME INSPECTOR COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

I represent that I am a full member in good standing of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) Member #15120107.

This report has been produced for our CLIENT and in accordance with the AGREEMENT and is subject to the terms and conditions agreed upon therein. Not to be used or interpreted by anyone other than our CLIENT or REPRESENTATIVE. Blue Lion Home Inspections Inc. is not responsible for misinterpretations by 3rd parties.

If you're reading this report but did not hire us, Blue Lion Home Inspections Inc., to perform the original inspection, please note that it is likely that conditions related to the home have probably changed, even if the report is fairly recent. Minor problems noted may have become worse, recent events may have created new issues and items may even have been corrected and improved. Don't rely on old information about one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make. Remember that the cost of a home inspection is insignificant compared to the value of the home. Protect your family and your investment, and please call us directly at (416) 995-0237 to discuss the report you're reading for this property so that we can arrange for a re-inspection.

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BLUE LION HOME INSPECTIONS INC.

Phone: 416-995-0237

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