Home Inspection S Abilene Cir Unit D Aurora CO

The insulation is not uniform: thicker in areas, thinner in areas, or possibly missing in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The garage water faucet drips at the knob when turned on. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An interior wall in the garage was dented/damaged in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The concrete floor in the garage was cracked. Due to expansive soils, minor cracks are to be expected in the slabs or control joints. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Indications of movement from heaving/settling of the concrete floor were present in the garage. Significant movement may be a compromise the structural integrity of the foundation or structure of the garage which only a qualified structural engineer could comment after further analysis. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The garage floor had surface spalling in areas. This condition will continue to degrade if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

The floor had a noticeable hump or rise in the basement area.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The closet door was loose and or very difficult to slide on the track in the basement area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The supply register supplied no detectable heat in the basement side room at the time of inspection.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The counter top needs caulking with silicone along the back splash in the kitchen area.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Counters or cabinetry were stained/burned in the kitchen area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) Protection was not provided for all kitchen electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of kitchen outlets may not have been required at the time in which this property was built, as general knowledge of say fielding practices has improved with the passage of time building standards have changed to reflect current understanding.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An interior door rubs at the door frame when closing in the primary bathroom. 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 interior floors have signs of repairs. Recommend asking the current homeowner for more information. Recommend further evaluation from a qualified contractor should the repairs be excessive or of visibly poor quality.

The counter top needs caulking with silicone along the back splash in the primary bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Tiles on the wall in the bath/shower area had missing or damaged grout in the primary bathroom.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An interior door door did not latch properly in the hall bathroom. This may be that it was not shimmed properly at the jamb (too wide) or the strike plate was not in the correct position. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The tile floor had missing or damaged grout in the hall bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The toilet was turned off in the hall bathroom at the time of inspection. This can be an indicator of the toilets components not working properly. Recommend inquiring with the sellers for more information. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The tub/shower area had deteriorated or missing sealant (caulking or grout) where the shower wall rests on the tub and/or at the inside corners in the hall bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The counter top needs caulking with silicone along the back splash in the 1/2 bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink drain pipe was leaking at the time of inspection in the basement bathroom.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

The hot water in the shower did not get over 100 degrees whereas the nearby faucets did. This may indicate that either the mixing valve (safety feature to limit potential scalding) or control cartridge needs adjustment to achieve a hot shower. There may be a more significant issue, that only further evaluation can reveal. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

Per the sellers disclosure the dryer heating element is not working properly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The ceilings had signs of previous repair 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. 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 glass at the fireplace had a cloudy appearance. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The expansion tank was not properly secured or mounted to walls or ceilings. 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.

The heating system cabinet was corroded, rusted or dirty/damaged in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The HVAC system air filter was dirty. Clogged filters can restrict airflow and increase internal temperatures. A clean air filter will help increase the efficiency and prolong the life expectancy of the system. Due to the damage that can be caused by dirty or clogged coils, recommend replacing the filter, as well as cleaning, servicing, and evaluating the HVAC system by a qualified HVAC professional and repair or replace as necessary.

The air-conditioner refrigerant suction line (large, insulated) has damaged or missing insulation in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.