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To: Santa Rosa County Housing Department 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy, Suite 201 Milton, Florida 32583.

RE: Substantial Repair Inspection

Address: 5525 Delona Road, Milton, Florida 32583

Date of Site Visit: August 18, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Weather: Sunny

Per the request of the Santa Rosa County Housing Department, Southern Site Utility Design has performed an inspection at the subject address as part of a Substantial Repair evaluation. Attached is a report detailing the findings from the site visit.

Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns.

Sincerely, Alan M. Miller

FLPE #53577

Southern Site Utility Design

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Property Information

Year of Construction: 1976 (per property appraiser)

Layout: (per property appraiser)

Scope of Inspection The inspection covers visible portions of major systems and components, with some areas potentially inaccessible. Hidden or subsurface conditions, unattached structures, sidewalks, driveways, and engineered drawings are excluded.

General Condition The home is generally in need of professional repairs as described below. Noted deficiencies are primarily due to wear and tear from regular use, deferred maintenance, or environmental exposure.

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Specific Conditions & Deficiencies

1. Windows

Deficiency:

The windows throughout the main residence are past their useful life.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the windows at all 10 existing window openings in the main residence with new energy-efficient vinyl windows. Two of these openings are double units; the 10 openings contain 12 window units in total. Contractor shall field-measure all openings prior to fabrication. Provide hurricane fabric shield protection at the 10 replaced openings, at the front entry door glazed insert, and at the two existing window openings in the rear addition, including permanently installed perimeter anchors, fasteners, and all accessories necessary for a complete and functional system, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. All panels shall bear a valid Florida Product Approval. Upon completion, contractor shall demonstrate full panel deployment and storage to the homeowner and provide written installation and deployment instructions for each panel set. Seal and finish to match existing.

2. Exterior Doors

Deficiency:

The kitchen sliding glass door and the side entry door are past their useful life.

Recommendation:

Remove and replace the kitchen sliding glass door with a new complete two-panel sliding door assembly including frame, panels, safety glazing, track and rollers, operating hardware, keyed lockset, threshold, and insect screen. Remove and replace the side entry door with a new pre-hung insulated exterior door unit. Replace jambs with rot-resistant treated or composite material. Provide and install hurricane fabric shield protection at the sliding glass door, including all anchors, tracks, fasteners, and accessories necessary for a complete and functional system. Seal, prime, and paint to match existing.

3. HVAC System

Deficiency:

The existing HVAC system is beyond its useful life and requires replacement. Existing ductwork to remain.

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Recommendation:

Replace the existing HVAC system with a new heat pump system to match the existing system capacity serving the residence. Replacement shall include a new outdoor condensing unit and matching indoor air handler/coil, new thermostat, new refrigerant line set, proper condensate drainage and safety provisions (including a float switch where required), electrical disconnect, and start-up/commissioning. Set the new outdoor unit on the existing concrete pad. No auxiliary electric heat kit is included. Replace all supply registers and the return air grille, seal the register boot connections at the ceiling, and provide a filter rack that seals to the filter so that air cannot bypass it.

Clean the existing supply ducts, supply boots, and return duct. Installation shall comply with manufacturer requirements and applicable codes. This portion of work shall be performed by a licensed HVAC contractor.

4. Attic Insulation

Deficiency:

Existing attic insulation needs to be brought up to a minimum of R-38.

Recommendation:

After all other work in the attic is completed, blow new insulation throughout the attic to achieve R- 38.

5. Primary Bathroom

Deficiency:

The existing shower in the primary bathroom is past its useful life and is not suitable for safe use by the homeowner.

Recommendation:

Remove the existing shower and fixtures, the partition between the shower and the adjoining closet, and the closet itself. The closet is entered only from this bathroom, so no adjoining room is affected.

Install a prefabricated walk-in fiberglass shower enclosure with a 4–6 inch entry lip, sized to the opening. Include a shower door as part of the shower kit. Include new fixtures (shower valve, showerhead, hand-held shower on a slide bar, and trim) and two grab bars. Install in-wall blocking at standard mounting heights as needed before setting the shower unit. Correct the source of the leak at the shower valve wall and replace any water-damaged framing and substrate.

Have a licensed electrician provide GFCI protection at the receptacle in this bathroom.

Restore all disturbed wall, ceiling, floor, plumbing, electrical, trim, texture, primer, and paint so the bathroom is complete, clean, and functional.

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6. Soffit and Fascia

Deficiency:

The existing soffit panels are past their useful life. The fascia is weathered.

Recommendation:

Remove the existing soffit panels at the main residence and install new vented vinyl soffit. Wrap the existing fascia with prefinished aluminum coil stock. The existing sealant at the roof edge shall not be disturbed. Maintain required attic ventilation.

7. Rear Addition Exterior

Deficiency:

The wood panel siding on the rear addition is past its useful life and shows wood decay at the base of the wall.

Recommendation:

Remove all existing siding and trim from the rear addition and install a continuous water-resistive barrier, starter strip, corner posts, trim, and new vinyl siding. Flash and trim the existing windows into the new siding. Install in accordance with the siding manufacturer's instructions. Clear all vegetation from the wall line.

At the corner where the new siding meets the brick, install new corner trim. Seal the joint between the new trim and the brick with paintable exterior sealant.

Finish to match existing.

General Repair and Finish Requirements:

All repair and replacement work shall be completed in a neat, workmanlike manner. Any surfaces, materials, or finishes disturbed, removed, or damaged during the work shall be repaired, replaced, and restored as necessary to leave the affected areas fully finished, clean, and in good visual and functional condition. This shall include, as applicable, patching, trim repair, caulking, sealing, texture to match, painting, finish touch-up, hardware adjustment, cleanup, and any other incidental work required to provide a complete and finished installation consistent with the surrounding area.

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Figures from 08/18/2026 Site Visit

Figure 1: Front Elevation

Figure 2: Rear Elevation

Figure 3: Left Side Elevation

Figure 4: Right Side Elevation

Figure 5: Typical Window

Figure 6: Window Screen

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Figure 7: Kitchen Sliding Door

Figure 8: Side Entry Door

Figure 9: Outdoor HVAC Unit

Figure 10: Air Handler Data Plate

Figure 11: Air Handler

Figure 12: Ceiling Supply Register

Figure 13: Return Air Grille

Figure 14: Primary Bathroom

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Figure 15: Shower Valve Wall

Figure 16: Bathroom

Figure 17: HVAC Disconnect

Figure 18: Soffit and Fascia

Figure 19: Fascia at Roof Edge

Figure 20: Soffit Vent

Figure 21: Rear Addition

Figure 22: Addition Siding at Base of Wall

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Cost Estimate (Includes Labor & Materials)

Lewis & Tracy Vance | 5525 Delona Road, Milton, Florida

Item Description Cost

1. Windows Replace windows at 10 openings; fabric shield at 10 openings, front door insert and 2 addition openings

2. Exterior Doors Replace kitchen sliding glass door and side entry door;

fabric shield at slider

3. HVAC System Replace central HVAC system, registers, return and duct cleaning

4. Attic Insulation

Blow attic insulation to achieve R-38; install baffles at eave vents

5. Primary Bathroom

Shower conversion, grab bars, GFCI and finishes

6. Soffit and Fascia

Wrap existing fascia in aluminum coil; replace soffit with vented vinyl

7. Rear Addition Remove existing siding and reclad addition

Total Estimated Cost