1234 Sample Street

Anytown, TX 00000

Inspected on March 17, 2026

Prepared by Summit Home Inspections

Overview

For Consideration

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.

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.

Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Located

Safety

A carbon monoxide detector was not located at the time of inspection. Detectors should be installed near sleeping areas, near combustion appliances, and near garage entryways.

Double Tapped Breaker

Major

One or more double tapped breakers were observed at the time of inspection. This means 2 wires are attached to a single breaker that is only meant to feed one wire. This particular brand and model of ...

Kitchen Outlet Not GFCI Protected

Major

One or more kitchen outlets were observed to not have GFCI protection. Recommend an electrician evaluates the outlets and updates them to have GFCI protection.

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Polybutylene Supply Pipes

Major

Water supply pipes were made from polybutylene material. This material can be prone to fail without warning, causing damage to the home structure. Recommend a qualified plumber replace pipes and fitti...

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Breaker Turned Off

Moderate

The breaker to the over was turned off at the time of inspection. Recommend having the sellers show the over functions in case the breaker is off due to damage or other issues.

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Burner Not Lighting

Moderate

One or more heating elements did not heat up when turned on. Recommend qualified professional evaluate & repair. Here is a DIY resource on possible solutions.

Deadbolt Installed Instead of Door Knob

Moderate

A deadbolt was installed in the place of a doorknob. Recommend replacing the deadbolt with a doorknob.

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Sill Damage

Moderate

One or more windows have a damaged sill. Recommend repairing the sill as needed.

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Door Doesn't Latch

Moderate

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

Damaged or Missing Screen

Moderate

Various windows have damaged or missing screen. Recommend replacement.

Damaged Conduit

Moderate

Conduit was observed to be damaged. Recommend repairing the conduit as needed.

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.

Damaged Fixture

Moderate

A light fixture was observed to be damaged or improperly installed. Recommend repairing as needed.

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Vegetation Close to House

Moderate

There is vegetation growing close to the house and foundation. Vegetation can damage siding, roofs, and foundations as well as prevent areas from drying out and providing homes for pests.

Sealant Applied

Moderate

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

Concrete Cracking

Moderate

Cracking was observed in the concrete. Recommend grinding down cracks that pose trip hazards and sealing cracks or replacing the concrete as needed to eliminate cracks.

Driveway Cracking

Moderate

Cracking was observed on the driveway. Recommend monitoring for movement and sealing cracks to prevent water from entering them.

Damaged Siding

Moderate

Siding was observed to be damaged in some areas. Recommend repairing the siding as needed.

Missing Register

Moderate

A heating register was observed to be missing. Recommend installing a register.

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Faucet Drips

Moderate

One or more faucets drip when shutoff. Recommend a qualified plumber evaluates.

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Stops Incorrect on Shower Valve

Moderate

The shower valve stops are not lined up with the markings on the valve. Recommend a plumber adjusts and repairs as needed.

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Bathtub Trip Lever Not Operating Correctly

Moderate

The trip lever for the bathtub/shower diverter is observed to not be operating correctly. Recommend a qualified plumber evaluates the diverter.

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Downspouts Drain Near House

Moderate

One or more downspouts drain too close to the home's foundation. This can result in excessive moisture in the soil at the foundation, which can lead to foundation/structural movement. Recommend a qual...

Gutter Damaged

Moderate

Gutters were damaged. This can result in excessive moisture in the soil at the foundation, which can lead to foundation/structural movement. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair.

Damaged (General)

Moderate

Roof coverings showed moderate damage. Recommend a qualified roofing professional evaluate and repair.

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Roof Pipe Boot Improperly Installed

Moderate

One or more chimney pipe boots were installed incorrectly or damaged. Recommend a roofer evaluates the roof pipe boots.

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Minor Damage/Patches

Minor

Walls had minor damage and patches needed at the time of inspection. Recommend a handyman or drywall contractor repairs the walls.

Poor/Incomplete Patching/Paint

Minor

Areas of patching or paintwork are incomplete or damaged.

Cover Plates Damaged

Minor

One or more receptacles have a damaged cover plate. Recommend replacement.

Light Inoperable

Minor

One or more lights were observed to not function at the time of inspection. Bulb Replacement is likely needed.

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Weatherstripping Damaged or Missing

Minor

Weatherstripping is missing or not providing a functional seal. This can result in significant energy loss and moisture intrusion. Recommend installation of standard weatherstripping.Here is a DIY gui...

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Sink Stopper Missing

Minor

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

Shower Head Leaking at Gooseneck

Minor

The shower head was observed leaking at the connection between the gooseneck extending from the wall and the shower head.

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Limitations

Turned Off

The refrigerator has power but was turned off at the time of inspection. Recommend turning on the refrigerator and testing.

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