1234 Sample Street

Anytown, OR 00000

Inspected on May 18, 2026

Prepared by Evergreen Home Inspections

Overview

Safety Items

No Handrail

Safety

Staircase had no handrails. This is a safety hazard. Recommend a qualified handyman install a handrail. All stairs with 4 or more risers should have a graspable handrail.

For Consideration

Siding cracking

Major

Siding showed cracking in one or more places. Recommend a qualified siding contractor evaluate and repair affected sections as needed.

Burner Not Lighting

Moderate

One or more heating elements did not heat up when turned on. Recommend qualified professional evaluate and repair.

Wall cracking

Moderate

Vertical cracking was visible in a painted interior wall near a window or trim. Recommend patching and monitoring; if cracks reappear or widen, consult a qualified contractor to evaluate underlying mo...

Door Doesn't Latch

Moderate

Door doesn't latch properly. Recommend handyman repair latch and/or strike plate.

Frayed/deteriorated wiring sheathing observed in panel

Moderate

Wires on the service entrance are damaged or frayed. Recommend contacting the electric utility company or a qualified electrician to evaluate and repair.

Cover Plates Missing

Moderate

One or more receptacles are missing a cover plate. This causes short and shock risk. Recommend installation of plates.

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Missing Labels on Panel

Moderate

At the time of inspection, panel was missing labeling. Recommend a qualified electrician or person identify and map out locations.

Sealant Applied

Moderate

The back door has glass sealant applied to seal the glass to the door.

Furnace should be cleaned and serviced annually

Moderate

The furnace should be cleaned and serviced annually. Recommend a qualified HVAC contractor clean, service, and certify the heating equipment.

Improper drain connection at sink P-trap

Moderate

Improper connection observed at the sink drain. Flexible corrugated trap components and non-standard fittings are prone to debris buildup and may contribute to clogs or leaks. Recommend a qualified pl...

Venting/flue installation appears non-standard

Moderate

Venting and flue connections appear to be installed in a non-standard manner. Recommend a qualified plumber or HVAC contractor evaluate the venting and correct as necessary.

Water damaged ceiling

Minor

Water staining and paint bubbling were observed on the bedroom ceiling near a light fixture. Recommend identifying and correcting the source of moisture intrusion before repairing and repainting affec...

Flooring surface damage observed

Minor

Delamination and surface damage were observed on plank-style resilient flooring. Recommend a qualified flooring contractor evaluate and repair or replace affected planks.

Damaged or missing screen

Minor

Various window insect screens were observed to be torn or damaged. Recommend replacement of damaged screens to restore insect protection and proper function.

Exposed/loose conductors inside panel

Minor

Exposed wiring was observed in some areas of the panel. Recommend a qualified electrician route conductors in walls, conduit, or approved enclosures as needed.

Sink - Poor drainage

Minor

The sink had slow drainage observed during testing. Recommend a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as needed.

Sink Stopper Missing

Minor

No sink stopper was present or installed at the time of inspection. Recommend replacing the sink stopper.

Sample inspection by Evergreen Home Inspections on Hometrace