New Construction Monitoring

Date: 8/21/2006

Time: 5:05 PM

Report ID:

Property:
Lot 47 B Bethpage Dr.
Sun City, NC 29715

Customer:
Thomas Merritt
Peggy Merritt

Real Estate Professional:
Andy Man
Pulte

Comment Key or Definitions

The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report. All comments by the inspector should be considered before purchasing this home. Any items listed in the report as "Not Inspected" or "Unfinished or Unsatisfactory" suggests to you to obtain a second opinion and or consult with your builder . All costs associated with further inspection fees in getting a second opinion, and any repair or replacement of item, component or unit should be considered before you purchase the property.

Inspected (IN) = I visually observed the item, component or unit and if no other comments were made then it appeared to be constructed or installed properly.

Not Inspected (NI)= I did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting.

Unfinished or Unsatisfactory (UN) = The comment from the inspector will clearly state whether the construction or installation of item, component or unit is not complete, or if it wasnot constructed or installed in a standard workmanlike practice.

Age Of Home:
New Construction

Client Is Present:
No

Radon Test:
No

Water Test:
No

Weather:
Hot and Humid

Temperature:
Over 65

Rain in last 3 days:
No

1. Phase One Guideline

Phase One inspection comments depend upon when the inspector first arrived and where the progress was at that time.


1.0	DESCRIBE THE STAGE OF COMPLETION

Comments:

1.0 (1) 08-28-06 arrived on property about 10:00 AM they were digging lot 46 B. So Returned on 08-29-06 at 1:00 PM they had started on lot 47 B but had broken a gas line on 46 B All digging was stopped. On 08-30-06 about 11:00 AM they had started digging on lot 47 B again.

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(2) 09-09-06 arrived on property digging for basement has been completed and area was being staked out for wall location. will visit property on 09-11-06 to see if walls are ready to be set.

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(3) 09-21-06 Walls for basement are being set. Slab for basement should be poured week of 09-25-06.

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(4) 10-03-06 footings are dug for basement slab.

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(5) 10-10-06 Visited property, waterproofing has been applied to exterior of walls that will be below ground.

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This Guideline is intended to help the customer understand the limitations of this inspection. The time spent inspecting the progress of the construction limits the inspector to a visual inspection for workmanlike practices. It does not determine the conformity to the blueprints in regards to dimensions and locations. It cannot prevent shortcuts by sub-contractors that could occur in between inspections and in the absence of the builder. The inspector does not determine whether or not agreed selections of fixtures or materials were used.

2. Grade, Drainage, Elevation and Footings

		IN	NI	UN
2.0	ELEVATION AND GRADE	X
2.1	GRADE DRAINAGE	X
2.2	FOOTINGS PREP	X
2.3	SLAB PREP	X
		IN	NI	UN

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, UN=Unfinished or Unsatisfactory

Comments:

2.0 (1) 09-08-06 Gravel has been placed for superior walls. The gravel will be tamped at time of wall installation.

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(2) 01/02/07 Final grade was in progress.

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2.1 (1) Drainage pipe has been installed around footing for superior walls.

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(2) 01/02/07 Visited property I have concern about new exterior wall at left front of home. There is no way for water to get from behind the wall. Thus the water will go down to drain around foundation not good. The slop from home to street is not enough to allow a heavy rain to flow away from home. Also downspouts will be dumping water this area. The wall has no tie backs to keep it from moving to the left if enough pressure is applied from water or over along period of time. It is of concern that wall will be over three foot high and will need guard rail. This will effect the front view of home.

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(3) visited property on 01/15/07 irrigation was being installed. Foundation for wall was visible. There has not been any drainage installed behind wall. Side walk and driveway have been poured.

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2.3 (1) Visited property on 10/24/06. The prep for slab is complete including gravel, reinforced mesh wire and moisture barrier. The slab pour monolithic pour, slab and footings are poured as one unit.

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(2) 10/24/06 slab was poured. Poured footing first and stopped. Went to lot 48 B and poured footing and slab. Footings on 47 B had hardened it had been approximately 2 hours between footing pour and slab pour. This has caused a cold bond between the two concrete surfaces. Future cracks and other problems could occur. Photos 11 and 12 show cold bond area.

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(3) Visited site on 10/25/06 and observed cutting of control lines in slab.

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3. Phase Two Guideline

Phase Two of the inspection includes a re-inspection of Phase One. Please review the entire report.

4. Foundation/Slab and Rough Framing

The Home Inspector shall observe structural components including foundations, floors, walls, columns or piers, ceilings and roof. The home inspector shall describe the type of Foundation, floor structure, wall structure, columns or piers, ceiling structure, roof structure. The home inspector shall: Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected; Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected; Report the methods used to observe under floor crawl spaces and attics; and Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components. The home inspector is not required to: Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or be dangerous to or adversely effect the health of the home inspector or other persons.

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4.0	FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS AND CRAWLSPACES AND DRAINAGE	X
4.1	SLAB SURFACE AND WORKMANSHIP	X
4.2	WATER PROOFING OF FOUNDATION WALLS BELOW GRADE	X
4.3	WALLS (Structural)	X
4.4	FLOORS (Structural)	X
4.5	ROOF STRUCTURE AND ATTIC	X
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IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, UN=Unfinished or Unsatisfactory

Styles & Materials
Foundation:
Poured concrete

Floor Structure:
Engineered floor trusses

Wall Structure:
Wood

Comments:

4.3 (1) Visited home on 11/16/06 and material had been delivered for upstairs interior walls..

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(2) Visited home site on 11/17/06. Framing of upstairs walls had begun and materials were delivered. See Attached photos.

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(3) Visited property on 11-27-06 framing is about 90% complete. Roof has felt installed.

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(4) Visited property on 12/13/06 for pre drywall inspection. Checked walls for bowes and plumb. A red X was marked on walls with problems. Corners were also marked.

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(5) 01/02/07 visited property dry wall is installed and has been finished except for a few areas. Trim is being installed. Cabinets are installed.

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(6) visited property on 01/15/07 counter top have installed.

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(7) Visited property on 1/22/07 tile was installed, appliances were being installed today, painting was complete and light fixtures were installed. Construction spacing around perimeter of basement walls had been filled. Recommend contacting Pulte for type of product used in this application.

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4.4 (1) Visited site on 10/30/06 and again on 11/1/06. Framing is complete in the basement, sub floor and joist are installed and back filling has been completed. Exterior wall framing should start in the next week.

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(2) visited property on 01/15/07 tile floors have been installed.

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4.5 (1) Visited property on 11-27-06 roof trusses have signs of fungi on them. We did not take swab sample, at this time, to many people in way and did not want to slow down progress. Trusses will need to be cleaned.

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(2) Visited property on 12/13/06 Roof trusses and other framing members have not been cleaned, fungi and mud are still on members.

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The structure of the home was inspected and reported on with the above information. While the inspector makes every effort to find all areas of concern, some areas can go unnoticed. Please be aware that the inspector has your best interest in mind. Any repair items mentioned in this report should be considered before purchase. It is recommended that qualified contractors be used in your further inspection or repair issues as it relates to the comments in this inspection report.

Assured Home Inspections Inc.

4109 Waterford Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28226
Cell Phone 704-576-5993 Office 704-542-0468

1. Phase One Guideline

2. Grade, Drainage, Elevation and Footings

3. Phase Two Guideline

4. Foundation/Slab and Rough Framing

Assured Home Inspections Inc.

Age Of Home: New Construction	Client Is Present: No	Radon Test: No
Water Test: No	Weather: Hot and Humid	Temperature: Over 65
Rain in last 3 days: No

Assured Home Inspections Inc.

4109 Waterford Dr.Charlotte, NC 28226Cell Phone 704-576-5993 Office 704-542-0468

1. Phase One Guideline

2. Grade, Drainage, Elevation and Footings

3. Phase Two Guideline

4. Foundation/Slab and Rough Framing

Assured Home Inspections Inc.

4109 Waterford Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28226
Cell Phone 704-576-5993 Office 704-542-0468