Home Inspection Bellaire St Unit #B Thornton CO

The property had ceiling materials that may contain asbestos. Ceiling tiles or popcorn textures were manufactured or installed using asbestos as late as the early 90s.

In the past, asbestos fibers were added during production to strengthen and increase durability. Materials that contain asbestos, when intact and in good condition, are generally considered non-friable and not hazardous. Heat, water, weathering or aging can weaken asbestos materials to the point where it is considered friable. Friable material includes any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder with hand pressure. This includes previously non-friable material which has been damaged to the extent that it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure and can also be made friable during its removal. Friable materials can release asbestos fibers into the air. Once in the air, asbestos fibers present a health hazard to people who inhale those fibers.

The carpet was stained in areas throughout the property. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The carpet was loose or baggy and may need to be re-stretched in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The closet door surface was damaged in the hallway. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The closet door was missing in the guest bathroom.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The closet door was loose and did not operate smoothly in the primary bedroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Window blinds were damaged at the time of inspection. This may be that the plastic was broken or missing or the blinds did not operate properly. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

Some of the smoke detectors appeared to be old and beyond their expected life. A qualified person should repair or replace as needed. The existing smoke detectors were tested if present, but they are only noted as to presence and operation as of the date of inspection. Smoke detectors may work today but not work when you need them to work. This is why it is important for you to test them on a regular basis, monthly at least. Smoke detectors are recommended by the U.S. Product Safety Commission to be installed inside each bedroom and adjoining hallway and on each living level of the property and basement level.

The walls showed signs of minor damage and wear in the kitchen area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The floors showed signs of minor damage and wear – particularly in high-traffic areas in the kitchen. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

One or more cabinet or drawer does not operate smoothly. This could be an issue with the drawer not sliding on a proper guide track or a door being difficult to swing open/closed. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was provided for kitchen electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of kitchen circuits may not have been required at the time in which this property was built, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing kitchen electrical circuits to provide GFCI protection. This can be achieved by:

1. Replacing the current standard outlets with GFCI outlets.

2.  Replacing the first circuit outlet located closest to the main electrical service panel with the GFCI outlet

3.  Replacing the breaker currently protecting the electrical circuit that contains these outlets with the GFCI breaker.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink faucet was weak in volume and/or pressure in the kitchen area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The door would not latch when closed and may need adjustment at the strike plate to latch properly in the primary bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The floor covering was not sealed at the edges and may allow moisture intrusion in the primary bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink was missing the stopper or it did not work properly at the time of the inspection in the primary bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The flush handle was damaged and sticks when operated in the primary bathroom.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Caulking in the shower/tub area deteriorated at the time of inspection in the primary bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The wall was damaged or dented from the door knob in the hall bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The cabinet doors were damaged/disconnected in the hall bathroom at the time of inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The vanity mirror at the counter/sink area was damaged/discolored in the hall bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The toilet seat was loose or damaged in the hall bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Caulking in the shower/tub area deteriorated at the time of inspection in the hall bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The door surface was damaged in the laundry room. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The ceilings showed evidence of past moisture/damage and deterioration in the laundry room. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The countertop was not level in the laundry room. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

There appeared to be some damage to the interior flooring in areas in the laundry room. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An outlet did not provide Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection in the laundry room. Although GFCI protection of circuits may not have been required at the time in which this home was built, safe building practices have improved with the passage of time and building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing electrical circuits to include GFCI protection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The TPRV pipe did not discharge to an air gap within the same room as the water heater (Pipe vented through wall or floor.) A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The water temperature was higher than the acceptable range of 120-130 degrees. We recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Insulation installed in the crawlspace had paper or foil backing facing the wrong direction in areas in the crawlspace. Thermal insulation should always be installed with paper or foil backing toward the source of heat. Reversal (backing on the cold side) may result in problems from the formation of excessive condensation. Excessive condensation may cause damage to property materials from decay or result in the development of microbial growth which can cause health problems in some people. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The crawl space insulation is not properly secured and loose in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.