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Quarterly Building Risk Assessment

42 Odea Drive, Unit 1 — St. John's, NL A1A 1A1
Inspection Type
Building Risk Assessment
Inspector
Julian Pond
Date Completed
March 15, 2026
Overall Condition
Fair
Items Inspected
36
Next Inspection
June 15, 2026

Overall Condition: Fair

2 items require attention within 30 days • 1 system approaching end of life

Action Required (2 items)

Water Heater — 14 years old, showing rust at base. Recommend replacement before next winter. Est. $2,400–$3,200.
GFCI Outlets (Kitchen) — One GFCI outlet failed test. Replace immediately. Est. $150–$250.
HVAC Systems
ItemConditionAgeNotes
Furnace
Oil-fired, Kerr Comet
Fair 12 yrs Running but noisy ignition. Filter replaced on-site. Last serviced Oct 2025. Recommend annual service before November. Expected lifespan: 18–22 years. 2 photos
Oil Tank
Indoor, 910L steel
Good 8 yrs No corrosion, legs stable, fuel line dry. 60% full. Vent whistle audible. 1 photo
Chimney & Flue Fair Mortar joints showing wear at cap level. Recommend chimney sweep and mortar repair this summer. 1 photo
Heat Distribution
Baseboard hot water
Good Even heat all rooms. No cold spots. Baseboards clear of obstructions.
Plumbing Systems
ItemConditionAgeNotes
Water Heater
Electric, 60 gal Bradford White
ACTION REQUIRED
Poor 14 yrs Rust visible at tank base. Anode rod never replaced. Pressure relief valve dripping. Expected lifespan: 10–15 years. Recommend replacement before October 2026. Est. $2,400–$3,200. 3 photos
Main Water Supply
Copper
Good No corrosion, shutoff valve turns freely. Good pressure throughout.
Waste Lines Good All drains flowing well. No gurgling. Cleanout accessible.
Fixtures & Faucets Good Kitchen faucet slight drip — monitor. All shut-offs operational.
Electrical Systems
ItemConditionAgeNotes
Main Panel
Square D, 200A
Good 15 yrs No double taps, breakers labeled, no burn marks. 4 spare slots. 1 photo
GFCI Outlets
ACTION REQUIRED
Poor Kitchen GFCI failed test — would not trip. Bathroom GFCI passed. Replace kitchen GFCI immediately. Est. $150–$250. 1 photo
Smoke & CO Detectors Good 3 yrs All 4 units tested and functional. Batteries replaced on-site.
Roof & Drainage
ItemConditionAgeNotes
Roof Covering
Asphalt shingles, architectural
Fair 18 yrs Granule loss on south-facing slope. No active leaks. 3–7 years remaining. Budget $8,000–$14,000 for replacement. 2 photos
Gutters & Downspouts Good Clean, properly sloped, discharging away from foundation. Extensions in place.
Soffit & Fascia Good No rot, vents clear, paint good.

Capital Forecast

Immediate (0–3 months)

GFCI outlet replacement (kitchen)

$150 – $250

This Year (3–12 months)

Water heater replacement (60 gal electric)

$2,400 – $3,200

1–3 Years

Chimney mortar repair + sweep

$800 – $1,500

3–5 Years

Full roof replacement (asphalt shingles)

$8,000 – $14,000

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Every major system documented. Every risk flagged. Every cost forecasted.

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