Company Information

Orca Inspection Services LLC

206-713-5715

orcainspect@gmail.com
http://www.orcainspect.com
Published Report

This is a 2018 custom home that is in above-average condition for age and type. This was a very clean inspection with just a few repairs and recommended maintenance items. The house has a unique northwest design with a fiber cement siding system and a standing seam metal roofing system. The only item that stood out was some small signs of potential moisture control problems around the base of the west chimney - see the white stains on the plywood. Please see the full report for specific details.

Inspected By:

Dylan Chalk, WA State License #365
ICN#  10579AR015

Wood Destroying Organisms

This report includes a structural pest inspection embedded within the report. All observations in this report that begin with WDO are a part of a WA State Pest Inspection. Orca Inspection Services LLC employs Dylan Chalk, Licensed Structural Pest Inspector ##65540. Please note that most WDO observations are related to high moisture conditions that could be conducive to mold-like substances. Orca Inspection Services LLC is not a mold specialist and recommends consulting with an industrial hygienist or other mold remediation expert if concerned about mold or indoor air quality.Pest Inspection Standards in Washington State - WAC 16-228-2045 - REQUIRES THAT A DIAGRAM / DRAWING BE PREPARED FOR WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISM (WDO) REPORTS. IF THE PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS IN THIS REPORT ARE INADEQUATE, A DRAWING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Summary

Repairs

  • RCG-2 Roof, Chimney and Gutters:

    Evidence of a localized moisture control problem was found at the base of the west facing chimney - see below the deck. White water-like stains were noted on the plywood here. It is possible this is from construction but the plywood seems t be delaminating. Environmental conditions were dry at the time of inspection so I could not verify with a moisture meter. Have this further investigated by a qualified general contractor and repaired as deemed necessary.

    ✒️ - Please note that I probed around the edge of the chimney from the deck and there seems to be a flashing here but tis was difficult to see.

Recommended Maintenance

  • CS-1 Crawl Space:

    The plastic vapor barrier in the crawl space is not covering all of the soils. Covering all exposed soil is important to control humidity in the crawl space and the house. Adjust the plastic vapor barrier in the crawl space to cover all soils.

Items for Monitoring

  • ESDW-4 Exterior Siding, Doors and Windows:

    The fiber cement siding has been installed too close to a concrete surface in a few places around the walkway and patio. Generally there should be a 2-inch clearance were exposed to the weather and 1-inch where protected. This could be difficult to correct. I would monitor and repair only if needed at this point.

Improve Or Upgrade Items

  • LF-2 Laundry Facilities:

    A moisture alarm with water shut-off features is recommended under the washing machine to protect against accidental leaks in the supply hoses. Pans can be effective when there is a drain, but even these will not protect against a burst supply connector. A moisture alarm with automatic shut-off will. Watts is a brand I have seen installed: Link.