Inspection Detail
Roof
Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
Exterior
Attached Garage
Interior, Doors, Windows
Kitchen
Kitchen 2
Laundry
Bathroom
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Plumbing
Electrical
Water Heating Equipment
Heating
Cooling
Structural Crawlspace
Structural Basement
Mold Inspection
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One or more combustion appliance exhaust flue(s) did not extend far enough above the roof. To ensure proper and safe operation, exhaust flues should extend at least 3 feet above the roof, and 2 feet above any portion of the roof within 10 feet (measured horizontally). A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised prior to the inspection objection deadline.
The insulation is not uniform: thicker in areas, thinner in areas, or possibly missing in some areas.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
At least one vent or exhaust duct terminated in the attic and did not vent to the exterior of property.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
The driveway surface was spalling in areas. This condition will continue to degrade if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
A common maintenance task for brick masonry is the repair of mortar joints. The longevity of mortar joints will vary with the exposure conditions and the mortar materials used, but a life span of more than 25 years is typical. The longevity of brick, however, may well exceed 100 years. Consequently, occasional repair of the mortar joints is expected over the life of the brick masonry. It is our observation that the most common reason for repointing brick masonry is to improve water penetration resistance. Repointing deteriorated mortar joints is one of the most effective and permanent ways of decreasing water entry into brickwork. This is because the most common means of water entry into a brick masonry wall is through de-bonded, cracked or deteriorated mortar joints. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair all areas as necessary.
Damage to handle hardware was present at at the sliding screen door. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
Window Well(s) lacked covers and may represent a danger to small children and may trap pests. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Window well(s) lacked an egress ladder. Window wells more that 44″ below grade should have a permanent ladder installed. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
There were signs of significant cracking on the walkway(s) in areas. Cracks that with a separation of 1/4″ and more would be an indication of settlement, heaving, or structural problems. These cracks may present a tripping hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
There appeared to be surface erosion to the porch, patio and or the walkway(s) in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
The outside water faucet is connected to a garden hose. The hose could not be removed to inspect the faucet’s current operation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
The outside water faucet had a leak from the knob/handle when the water pressure gauge was attached. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
The entry door from the garage to the interior had damaged weather stripping. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Daylight or blank space was visible between door and frame/jamb at an exterior entry door in the garage. Door may be missing weatherstripping or door is not installed properly. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The garage door safety release handle was too high.
The manual release handle of the garage door should be colored red so that it can be seen easily. The handle should be at a proper height where it’s easily reachable. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and replace the safety release as necessary.
The photo-electric reverse sensors are installed too high from the garage floor surface.
The vertical distance between the photo-eye beam and the floor should be no more than 6 inches.
The garage door did not automatically reverse to upright position after a non-contact auto-reverse test. This is a safety defect.
Minor cracking was visible on the interior walls. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
There appeared to be some damage to the interior flooring in areas. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
Some interior doors rub at the door frame when closing. This may mean the door or frame is out of square or that hinges may not be installed properly.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The window had a cracked or broken glass pane. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
An electrical outlet was loose in the wall. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Some walls in the basement did not have outlets installed at the time of inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
One or more light bulbs were not working at the time of inspection. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
A light fixture, possibly old and in to use, was observed above the ceiling tiles in the basement. The fixture did not appear to be properly secured and was in contact with the insulation above. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Carbon monoxide detectors were not installed within a specified distance of each room lawfully used for sleeping purposes. The inspector recommends installation of carbon monoxide detectors in appropriate locations. Colorado House bill 1091 became effective on July 1, 2009 that requires Carbon Monoxide detectors to be installed in most properties that has a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage.
There are no carbon monoxide detectors on the lower or upper level.
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 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.
There was no heat source installed in one of the bedrooms in the basement. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The light bulb or fixture would periodically turn off without any operating of the switches. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
A cabinet drawer hits the oven door handle and cannot be opened completely. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The water feature at the refrigerator was not working at the time of the inspection. The water hose was not hooked up at the time of inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised.
A dyer vent connection was installed in the laundry area. The dryer vented into the garage. The inspector recommends proper installation of an Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved dryer vent for safety reasons. Dryer vents should be cleaned annually to help ensure that safe conditions continue to exist.
The drain stop did not work or did not hold water in the sink. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The water coming from this sink and tub were rusty, brown or otherwise discolored. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The drain stop did not work or did not hold water in the sink. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The shower diverter did not divert all of the water to the shower and a stream of water passed though bathtub spout when the shower was on. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
An aerator in the bathroom sink/tub was clogged or damaged at the time of inspection. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate further and repair or replace it as needed.
The door lock was not installed properly. The turn for the lock was located on the outside of the door. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
There was no heat source installed in the basement bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The property water supply pressure measured at the exterior faucet or laundry appliance hose bib. Property water supply pressure exceeded the 80 pounds per square inch (PSI) limit considered the maximum allowable by generally accepted current standards. Excessively high water pressure can stress connections in the plumbing system and appliances is likely to cause leaks.
A qualified contractor should install a pressure regulator or evaluate and repair or replace one as necessary.
The water temperature was higher than the acceptable range of 120-130 degrees. We recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat.
Based on the age of the heating system it is recommended that it be cleaned and serviced and certified (if possible) by an HVAC professional.
Gas leakage was detected at one or more gas line connection or burner. This is a safety hazard which immediate repair by a qualified plumbing contractor is recommended. The gas supply piping included a shutoff valve in the vicinity of the heating system for service personnel and emergency use. The valve was not operated as part of the inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The condensation line was missing a trap. This condition allows conditioned air to escape through the condensation line. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.
The heating system did fire and appeared to be in serviceable condition at the time of the inspection. However, the interior of the cabinet was dirty. Cleaning, servicing and/or certification of the HVAC system by a qualified contractor is recommended and repaired or replaced as necessary.
Based on the age of the cooling system it is recommended that it be cleaned and serviced and certified (if possible) by an HVAC professional.
The air-conditioner refrigerant suction line (large, insulated) exterior wall penetration should be sealed to prevent moisture and insect intrusion. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair/replace as necessary.
The exterior compressor unit was not level. Over time, this may result in noisy fan operation, damage to the fan bearings and a shortened fan lifespan, or it may result in movement of the compressor housing which can cause leaks in refrigerant lines resulting in expensive service. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
There was damage to the air-conditioner condenser coil fins. This limits the ability to dissipate heat. Further damage to the coil fins should be avoided in order to maintain cooling system efficiency and avoid problems from overheating of the compressor. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
19 – Structural Basement
The concrete floor in the basement was cracked in areas. These cracks appear to be common cracks indicating regular settlement or heaving, but not necessarily structural problems. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate to make further recommendations and repair as necessary.
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A light fixture in the mechanical room was hanging from the wires in the ceiling. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
