| Gutter adjustments |
| Ext wall cladding water damage |
| Note: Minor swelling from water penetration has occurred in the siding in some areas. These areas are not included |
| in the damage locations listed above. The client should be aware that composition wood siding is more susceptible |
| to damage from water penetration than other siding products and that deterioration can occur that is not readily |
| detectable during the course of a typical home inspection. Due to the inherent characteristic of this type of siding to |
| deteriorate if not properly maintained and the difficulty in detecting all damaged areas, a qualified siding installer |
| should perform a more in-depth evaluation. |
| Doors (exterior) – rear of house. Weather stripping |
| Doors (rear house door) – better seals, light and air getting into building |
| Glass in same door is cloudy – thermal insulated seal failure |
Back Decking: The deck band adjacent to the deck steps has cracked, which is causing the deck to exhibit signs of sagging and
failure of the floor structure, which could result in deck collapse. The cracked band should be replaced and during
repairs the band should be doubled and bolted or directly supported by the support posts to prevent future failure.
Face-nail connects between the band and support posts are subject to failure over time. |
| As well as floor boards and step treads at the deck need replaced |
| COMPLETE TEAR-DOWN |
| Mortar Joints in front porch steps |
| Front sidewalk is spalling. Moisture is getting in and causing it to flake off |
| DOORS (Interior): Adjusted |
a) the entry door to the 2nd floor left end bedroom
b) the entry door to the master bedroom
(2) The left bi-fold door for the laundry room needs to be adjusted to prevent it from dragging on the floor, which
could result in damage to the door and flooring. A qualified building contractor should be consulted for repairs. |
Windows: The weather-stripping on the bottom of the window in the 2nd floor right end bedroom is missing and should be
replaced to prevent air infiltration and heat loss. A qualified window repair contractor should be consulted for repairs |
| There are cracks in the foundation on both ends and at the front of the house, which can be indicative of |
| foundation movement. The cracks range in width from hairline to 1/4 of an inch and are larger when viewed in the |
| crawlspace than when viewed from the exterior. |
| Water Stains in Sub-Floor under toilet (Structure safety and mold/fungal growth concerns) |
| Discolorization of floor joist due to harmful form of fungal growth |
| Door hinge on bottom crawlspace |
| Floor Deflection, sag in master bathroom and bedroom |
| b) The girder in the middle right end of the crawlspace and the floor joists at the rear of the crawlspace have been |
| notched in several locations to install plumbing lines and the headers that were installed where a joist would have |
| been cut in two to install the drain line under the shower stall in the master bathroom are not properly attached and |
| exhibited signs of failure. The notched/cut/headered joists should be evaluated and repairs should be specified as |
| required to prevent failure. Note: Repairs were noted under one of the notched joists at the rear of the crawlspace. |
| SUPER SHODDY PLUMBING WORK DONE POST-CONSTRUCTION – PICS ARE HORRIBLE |
| Roof tie downs needed |
| Water stains were noted on the roof sheathing in the front crawl-in attic and in the attached storage room. |
| Moisture readings at the stains taken with an electronic moisture meter were normal at the time of the inspection |
| and no significant damage was detected; however, leaks can become active under certain conditions if proper |
| repairs have not been performed. |
Missing collar ties need to be installed to provide proper attachment for the upper sections of the rafters in the
upper attic to prevent sagging of the roof structure. A qualified building contractor should be consulted for repairs. |
| The receptacle in the 2nd floor hall bathroom is loose and needs to be properly secured to the junction box. Loose |
| receptacles can result in loose wire connections, which can pose a fire hazard. A licensed electrical contractor |
| should be consulted for repairs. Note: The faceplate must be removed to perform this repair. |
| Carbon monoxide detectors were not observed in the home. If carbon monoxide detection is not provided, carbon |
| monoxide detectors should be installed to eliminate a potential safety hazard in the event that the gas appliances |
| malfunction and do not function properly. |
| There is evidence that the chimney may have rotated (leaned). There are gaps between the chimney and the house |
| that progressive widen toward the top of the chimney. Chimney rotation is typically associated with poor bearing |
| characteristics of the soil or improperly installed or failed footings |
| Gas Log fireplace needs repaired |
The primary condensate drain line for the air handler was separated in two areas in the crawlspace and should
be repaired so that the condensate will exit the crawlspace as intended. A licensed mechanical contractor should be
consulted for repairs |
| THIS SHOULD RESULT IN A LOT OF WATER ON THAT FLOOR |
| Could not test Air Conditioner as it was too cold outside |
| TRANE UNIT, 2010 |
| A white powdery deposit was observed on two brass valves at the rear of the crawlspace, which is indicative of |
| deterioration of the brass alloy and may result in leaks/failure at the valves. The valves should be evaluated and |
| replaced as required. |
| b) The toilet in the master bath needs to be properly anchored to the floor to prevent it from rocking. Movement of |
| the toilet can result in leaks. | COULD THIS BE PART OF THE ROT UNDER THE FLOORING? |
| c) The faucet at the kitchen sink needs to be repaired to prevent it from leaking when it is swiveled. |
| The hot water temperature was 140 degrees F at the time of testing. The manufacturer's warning placard on the |
| water heater states that water temperature above 125 degrees F can cause burns from scalds and possibly death. |
| The temperature should be adjusted to a safe level. (Around 120 degrees F is typical). Note: Adjustments should be |
| made by a licensed plumbing contractor to ensure that the thermostat is set to the proper temperature setting |
Main Water Shutoff: could not be located and may be obstructed by stored personal items. Consult with
the homeowner regarding its location. |
| Swelling and deterioration was noted to the gas supply line for the gas logs where it penetrates the foundation wall |
| at the right end of the crawlspace. The gas line should be evaluated and replaced as required to prevent a potential |
| gas leak. A qualified gas pipe fitter should be consulted for repairs |
Sump Pump in Crawlspace: The sump pump in the crawlspace was not functional at the time of the inspection and the pump was full of water.
The sump pump should be evaluated by a qualified sump pump installer and repaired as required to allow for proper
crawlspace drainage. |
| “It LOOKED fine” |
