WOOD DESTROYING PESTS AND ORGANISMS INSPECTION REPORT

Report Number: 2469insp

Building No. Street City Zip Date of Inspection Number of

123 Cabrillo San Francisco 94118 7/10/2008 6

A rnest Termite
2 3 6 w es t P or ta l A v e. # 3 4 7
Control jarnest@sfinsp.com
www.sfinsp.com
office (415) 239-6977
S a n F r a n cis co , C A 9 4 1 2 7 fax (414) 449-3520
Ordered by: Property Owner and/or Party of interest: Report sent to:

Diane & Robert Matsumura Maurice Dolan c/o Michael Dolan

Realty
P.O Box 16186
SF, CA 94116

COMPLETE REPORT LIMITED REPORT SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT REINSPECTION REPORT

General Description: Inspection Tag Posted:

This is a 2 story single family dwelling structure set on a standard rectilinear meter box
city lot. The weather was dry at the time of inspection. The ground floor is a Other Tags Posted
basement/garage. The building was occupied.

An inspection has been made of the structure(s) shown on the diagram in accordance with Structural Pest Control Act. Detached porches, detached
steps, detached decks and any other structures not on the diagram were not inspected.
Subterranean Termites Drywood Termites Fungus/Dryrot Other Findings Further Inspection
If any of the above boxes are checked, it indicates that there were visible problems in accessible areas. Read the report for details on checked items
Key: 1. Substructure 2. Foundation 3. Porches and Steps 4. Interior 5. Exterior Note = Other information

CONTENTS: Address, Contacts, and General Information___________ page 1

Foundation and general diagram_____________________ page 2
Definition of a wood destroying organisms report______ page 3
Inspections Findings and Recommendations__________ page 4
State Board Required Statements____________________ page 6
Work Authorization follows after the report

Inspected By Jim Arnest State License No OPR 8556 Signature

You are entitled to obtain copies of all reports and completion notices on this property reported to the Structural Control Board during the preceding two years. To obtain copies
contact: Structural Pest Control Board, 1418 Howe Avenue, Suite 18., Sacramento, California, 95825-3204.
NOTE: Questions or problems concerning the above report should be directed to the manager of the company. Unresolved questions or problems with services performed
may be
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5C. Dryrot evident at a

rear extension support
post pad.

5B. Minor decay at rear

siding (chipped
cementinous panel).

2A. Possible
faulty grade
level
4A. Window 3A. Dryrot noted at
repairs some step risers.
recommended.
5D. Refer door sash 1A. Locally treat
dryrot and water for control of
damage to other fungus.
trade specialists.

5A. Loose siding

& dryrot at step
abutment.

Front/Not to Scale
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WHAT IS A WOOD DESTROYING PEST AND ORGANISM INSPECTION REPORT?

READ THIS DOCUMENT, IT EXPLAINS THE SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF A STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL INSPECTION AND WOOD DESTROYING PEST AND ORGANISM REPORT.

A Wood Destroying Pest and Organism Inspection Report contains findings as to the presence or
absence of wood destroying pest and organisms in visible and accessible areas and
recommendations for correcting any infestations or infections found. The contents of Wood
Destroying Pest and Organism Inspection Reports are governed by the Structural Pest Control Act
and regulations.

Some structures do not comply with building code requirements or may have structural, plumbing,
electrical, heating, air conditioning or other defects that do not pertain to wood destroying
organisms. A Wood Destroying Pest and Organism Inspection Report does not contain information
on such defects, if any, as they are not within the scope of the licenses of either the inspector or the
company issuing a Wood Destroying Pest and Organism Inspection Report.

The Structural Pest Control Act requires inspection of only those areas which are visible and
accessible at the time of inspection. Some areas of the structure are not accessible to inspection
such as the interior of hollow walls, spaces between floors, areas concealed by carpeting, built-in
appliances, or cabinet work. Infestations or infections may be active in these areas without visible
and accessible evidence. Areas that were not inspected are noted in the report. If you desire
information about areas that were not inspected, a further inspection may be performed at
additional costs.

SECTION TYPES:
This report may contain reference to a Section Type as related to real estate transaction
requirements. The categories are SECTION I and SECTION II.

Typically , but not always, Section I relates to conditions where wood destroying organisms were
found.

Typically, but not always, Section II relates to conditions that are conducive to wood destroying
organisms.

We also define categories FURTHER inspection and INDETERMINANT.

FURTHER INSPECTION section type: wood destroying organisms probably exist but
recommendation to correct can not be determined.

INDETERMINANT section type: areas that are not visible or accessible and additional information
can not be provided related to the presence or absence of wood destroying organisms (without
moving items or defacing property).
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1. SUBSTRUCTURE
Extensive storage restricts inspection at the basement. Further inspection recommended after
removal. No outward signs of serious damage noted at this time..

1A. Locally treat for control of fungus. - Section I

Some minor wood fungus growth is noted to the base of the tunnel alley partition wall where it
meets the foundation by the steps.

Recommendation: Locally treat with Tim-bor (sodium borate).

2. FOUNDATION
Poured in place concrete. Several areas not visible due to storage.

2A. Possible faulty grade level - Indeterminant

Soil at the neighbor's yard soil may be at or above the foundation sill plate level. Efflorescence
noted at the interior. Storage restricts inspection.

Recommendation: Move storage and coverings as needed for complete inspection. Raising the
foundation height may be needed to remediate moisture and earth to wood contact issues.

3. PORCHES AND STEPS

Terrazzo front steps set on solid masonry frame. Side steps are open wood.

3A. Dryrot noted at some step risers. - Section I

Step risers are made of poor quality fencing redwood and are showing fungal decay and dryrot.

Recommendation: Replace the risers with prime painted exterior grade material.

4. INTERIOR
Limited inspection due to household items.

4A. Window repairs recommended. - Section I

Decay was detected at one kitchen window sash. We did not open windows to check for function or
casing condition. Typically, we do not provide estimates for window repairs.

We recommend that the owner contact a window specialist to repair and/or replace the windows as
necessary.
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5. EXTERIOR
Stucco walls, test opening made at the front window soffit does not show dryrot.

5A. Loose siding & dryrot at step abutment. - Section I

Past repair was made at the step support system. Side boards on the abutment are loosely nailed
and dryrot is suspected at the wood framing. The type of interior wood frame is not known (because
of the type of past repair) and the extent of damage can not be determined without defacing
property.

Recommendation: Open siding and repair as determined by further inspection.

5B. Minor decay at rear siding (chipped cementinous panel). - Section I

Recommendation: Replace the panel and locally treat with Tim-bor. Submit a supplemental report if
needed (probably not).

5C. Dryrot evident at a rear extension support post pad. - Section I

Recommendation: Replace the post with pressure treated wood and bolted to the pier with a
column base anchor ( or simply trim out the pad and replace with pressure treated wood.

5D. Refer door sash dryrot and water damage to other trade specialists. - Section I

NOTES
Tim-bor is a refined borate mineral formulation, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, that forms a true
solution with water. It is odorless, noncorrosive, and has a low acute mammalian toxicity. It is
affective in controlling termites, beetles, fungus, and several household pests. No guarantee is
expressed or implied that the beetles will be eliminated from the structure.
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We encourage you to contact our firm for structural repairs and chemical treatments if listed as
items in the report. We do not encourage repairs or treatment by unlicensed parties.

ALL STATEMENTS FOLLOWING ON THIS REPORT ARE REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN

THIS REPORT BY THE STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD.

"THE ROOF AND LIGHT WELL COVERS WERE NOT INSPECTED: The exterior surface of the
roof will not be inspected. If you want the water tightness of the roof or light well coverings
determined, you should contact a roofing contractor who is licensed by the Contractors State
License board."

"NOTICE: The Structural Pest Control Board encourages competitive business practices among
registered companies. Reports on this structure prepared by various registered companies should
list the same finding (i.e. termite infestations, termite damage, fungus damage, etc.).

However, recommendations to correct these findings may vary from company to company.

Therefore, you may wish to seek a second opinion since there may be alternative methods of
correcting the findings listed on this report that may be less costly."

The following notice applies to all reports, contracts, inspection fees, or un-collected contract
agreement fees:

"NOTICE TO OWNER: Under the California Mechanic's Lien Law any structural pest control
company which contracts to do work for you, any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, supplier or
other person who helps to improve your property, but is not paid for his or her work or supplies, has
a right to enforce a claim against your property. This means that after a court hearing, your property
could be sold by a court officer and the proceeds of the sale used to satisfy the indebtedness. This
can happen even if you have paid your structural pest control company in full if the subcontractor,
laborers, or suppliers remain unpaid.

To preserve their right to file a claim or lien against your property, certain claimants such as
subcontractors or material suppliers are required to provide you with a document entitled
"Preliminary Notice". Prime contractors and laborers for wages do not have to provide this notice. A
Preliminary Notice is not a lien against your property. Its purpose is to notify you of persons who
have the right to file a lien against your property if they are not paid. NOTE: Authority cited: Section
8525, Buisness and Professions Code. Referance: Section 8513."
 WORK AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
Arnest Termite Control is hereby authorized to perform the following repairs at:
123 Cabrillo, San Francisco 94118
as recommended in the Wood Destroying Pest And Organisms Inspection Report:
report#: 2469insp dated 7/10/2008
(If applicable this includes chemical treatment at items below.)
Low / High estimate Authorized / Permit / Secondary
Items / Required/ Items

1A Locally treat for control of fungus. $30.00 $0.00 Section I

3A Dryrot noted at some step risers. $1,600.00 $0.00 Section I

5A Loose siding & dryrot at step $2,500.00 $4,500.00 Section I

abutment.
5B Minor decay at rear siding (chipped $450.00 $0.00 Section I
cementinous panel).
5C Dryrot evident at a rear extension $250.00 $1,100.00 Section I
support post pad.
Sub Total $4,830.00
Permit $450.00
Total Costs $5,280.00
Please check "Authorized" box next to items you wish to have performed.

Any bid associated with this report does not include any cost for inspection, clean-up, or removal associated with asbestos, lead, or
other hazardous materials. Due care will be taken not to disturb obvious materials such as old duct work which may contain asbestos.
ARNEST TERMITE CONTROL assumes NO liability for and shall remain harmless for damage that could occur to hidden electrical.
plumbing. or other mechanical items. Plants may be damaged during exterior repairs (the homeowner should trim or remove plants
prior to repairs). Damage may also occur to interior plaster during stucco repairs. Unless otherwise indicated, repair at these areas
would be in addition to the estimated costs.
Unless otherwise stated our repairs do not include prime or finish painting .
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: The local building department may require additional repairs, modifications, or
conditions that are not described in this Wood Destroying Pest and Organism Report. A seperate bid and contract will be issued should
additional repairs, modifications, or conditions become necessary to satisy the requirements of the local building department.
This Work Authorization Agreement must be signed and received prior to commencement of work. I, the undersigned, have read and
understand the entire Wood Destroying Pest and Organisms Report and conditions.

The above authorization and terms including terms detailed in the report and other verbal agreements are accepted if signed below and
agreed to by Arnest Termite Control. All estimates are subject to change prior to contractual agreement and acceptance by Arnest
Termite Control.

Signature of party responsible for payment: ______________________________________Date:_______________

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