Inspection Detail
Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
Roof – Condo/Townhome
Attached Garage
Interior, Doors, Windows
Exterior – Condo/Townhome
Kitchen
Laundry
Bathroom
Bathroom 2
Plumbing
Electrical
Water Heating Equipment
Heating
Cooling Not Present
Mold Inspection
Premier Partners
The roof decking was split. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Signs of previous water penetration or intrusion into the attic. Water marks or stains were observed. Recommend asking seller if there’s any recent incidents that have been documented or mitigated.
Further evaluation is recommended.
The insulation had been walked on or had stored items compressing it, which reduces the R-value.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
Exposed electrical conductor splices need to be installed inside a junction box with cover plate. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The inspector was unable to verify that the door was fire rated . This may be considered a fire safety hazard. The door between the garage and the house should be a solid wood door at least 1-3/8 inches thick, a solid or honeycomb-core steel door at least 1-3/8 inches thick, or a 20-minute fire-rated door. This means that should a fire occur in garage, the occupant door does not afford protection until firemen arrive. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The door between the garage and the living space failed to close by itself. Modern safety requirements require that the door between the home interior and the garage be self-closing for safety reasons related to fire hazard and toxic fumes. 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. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
An extension cord was being used to power the garage door operator. Extension cords are for temporary use only, and the operator should be plugged into a dedicated outlet. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and update to current building standards 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.
Improper spacing was noted between balusters, spindles and rails. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children.
Guards may not allow the passage of a sphere 4 inches in diameter.
Correction and further evaluation is recommended.
The property had ceiling materials that may contain asbestos. Ceiling tiles or popcorn texture were manufactured or installed using asbestos as late as the early 90s.
In the past, asbestos fibers were added during the production to strengthen and increase durability. Materials that contain asbestos, when intact and in good condition, is generally considered non-friable and is 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.
There was cracking around some windows on the interior (where the window meets the wall). A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Some windows had damaged or missing screens. 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 evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
An electrical outlet had a missing faceplate. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
A 3-way switch was improperly wired at the time of inspection, and one switch did not work when another one was turned on/off. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed. A 3-way switch is where a light fixture can be operated by more than one switch.
At the interior stairs, the handrail had spacing between components that were too far apart. Spacing of more than 4 ” could allow a child or pet to fall through. A fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
There are no carbon monoxide detectors on the lower or upper level.
The smoke detector did not work when tested. 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.
The visible areas of the firebox and chimney flue were dirty at the time of the inspection. Most of the chimney flue was inaccessible and was not inspected. Dirty flues are potential fire hazards and should be cleaned by a professional. Recommend having the chimney evaluated by a C.S.I. (Chimney Safety Institute)
-qualified chimney sweep.
Upon opening the damper, a great deal of suit fell down into the fire box.
Correction and further evaluation is recommended.
Minor cracking was visible at the driveway. Monitoring is the minimum recommendation.
There is significant erosion of the grading underneath the back stoop. A qualified contractor should investigate and repair or replace as necessary.
The exterior electrical outlet was missing a weatherproof covering. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
Cracked or split boards were present at the deck. This condition is a structural defect and potential safety hazard.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The counter top needs caulking with silicone along the back splash. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The food waste disposer was missing the wiring connector (clamp and bushing). A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The cycle select button on the dishwasher does not in fact select a cycle. No matter how many times the button is pushed it stays on the heavy setting. A qualified professional should investigate 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.
An electrical outlet had a missing faceplate. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The counter top needs caulking with silicone along the back splash. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The sink drain line was clogged or drains slowly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The bathtub finish was chipped or damaged. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The paint was peeling in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The sink drain line was clogged or drains slowly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
A saddle valve was present at the plumbing at the time of inspection. They are prone to leak over time as the rubber seal will eventually deteriorate and they clog up as calcium deposits build up at the small opening. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and replace it with a permanent valve as needed.
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 manufacturer’s label was missing, partial, or illegible at the electrical service panel. The manufacturer’s label typically provides information describing the main panel such as the name of the panel manufacturer, the panel model number, the panel amperage rating, limitations related to the environment in which the panel was designed to be installed and grounding/bonding information for that particular model. The Inspector was unable to confirm the existence of proper conditions when confirmation would require information taken from this missing label.
Screws / fasteners were missing at the electrical panel cover. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The grounding rod is not flush with or below grade level. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Pipe fittings at the water heating equipment were corroded. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
Fresh air supply is recommended by manufacturers for efficient operation of fuel burning appliances. Years ago, the air could come from inside or outside the building, however, more recent standards prefer for combustion air to come from the outside only.
The water heating equipment was rusted/corroded showing signs of previously leaking. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
There are water stains around the water heater that appear to be from the unit. This may be due to: an active leak in the tank or it’s pipe connections, excessive condensation, or the unit’s age. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The drip pan for the water heating equipment was damaged. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
There is a hose extension attached to the drain valve. Although this in itself is not a defect, it does signal that there has been an issue in the past otherwise why would it be there. A qualified HVAC contractor should investigate and repair or replace as necessary.
Flames were not entirely burning a blue color. Orange and yellow flames may be an indicator the fuel-air mixture is not right and gas may not be burning as efficiently as possible. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate to adjust, repair, or replace fuel-burning components as necessary.
