The roof covering material was damaged/deteriorated in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised prior to the inspection objection deadline.
The exterior of the garage door has one or more damaged panels. A qualified contractor should inspect and repair as necessary and according to current standards.
The siding and/or trim were damaged in areas of the exterior.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
The exterior wall-covering material was loose in one or more areas.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
The siding and/or trim in areas were missing paint.
Recommend a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
The siding or trim was missing in one or more areas. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and replace as needed.
Gaps at intersections of the siding, trim, and door and window openings, as well as any other holes in the siding, should be sealed with an appropriate sealant to prevent water penetration into the wall system. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
An exterior light fixture was loosely mounted to the wall and should be secured tighter. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The property had areas of neutral or negative drainage, which will route runoff from precipitation to the foundation. Excessive moisture content in soil supporting the foundation can cause foundation and other structural damage from undermining, heaving, or settling, depending on soil composition, moisture content, and other conditions. The ground around the property should slope away from all sides, ideally 6 inches for the first 10 feet from the house foundation perimeter. Downspouts, surface gutters, and drains should also be directing water away from the foundation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary according to current standards.
The outside water faucet drips at the knob when turned on. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
Downspouts were missing in areas of the property. This condition may cause problems by introducing excessive amounts of moisture to the soil beneath the foundation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
The door had a damaged or missing doorstop. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The sink faucet or fixture needs caulking with silicone around the base. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The sealant was damaged and deteriorated around the window. Recommend a qualified contractor to repair or replace as necessary.
The bathroom was missing a vanity mirror at the counter/sink area. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate further and replace it as needed.
Some caulking in the tub shower area was loose, old, or poorly done. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and re-caulk as needed.
The light fixture was missing one or more bulbs. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The bathroom was missing a vanity mirror at the counter/sink area. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate further and replace it as needed.
The sub pump was not sealed at the time of the inspection. The dwelling has a radon mitigation system. The inspector recommends that it be sealed to prevent radon gas from entering the occupied area.
The water temperature was higher than the acceptable range of 120-130 degrees. We recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat.