Home Inspection Colony Cir Broomfield CO

Some of the shingles appeared to be de-granulated in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised prior to the inspection objection deadline.

Gutters were full of debris or granules in areas and need to be cleaned. The debris in gutters can clog drainage, or be a sign gutters are sloped improperly – Either of which may cause problems by overflowing to introduce excessive amounts of moisture to the soil beneath the foundation. Excessive moisture in soil supporting the foundation can affect its ability to support the weight of the structure above and may cause foundation damage from soil movement.

Debris in gutters can also conceal rust, deterioration or leaks that are not visible until cleaned.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

The driveway surface was pitted in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The exterior of the garage door has damaged weather stripping. A qualified contractor should inspect and repair as necessary and according to current standards.

Recommend  removing

Minor cracking was visible on the walkway(s) in areas. Monitoring is the minimum recommendation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

The walkway(s) showed signs of heaving and/or settling in areas. Heaving is often caused by soil that has expanded in volume due to increased moisture content, or by wet soil which has expanded as it became frozen. Settlement is when the soil below a concrete slab is loose or it can no longer support the weight causing it to sink or crack.

• This causes cracks in the concrete.
• This creates trip hazards that could result in injury.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

Dense vegetation was present around the house in areas.  This condition limited and restricted my visual inspection.  Dense vegetation and landscaping up against or near the house foundation and exterior walls may be prone to water penetration and insect infestation. Trimming, pruning and some landscaping is recommended by a qualified contractor

Downspout(s) are dented. This condition may cause problems by introducing excessive amounts of moisture to the soil beneath the foundation. Excessive moisture in soil supporting the foundation can affect its ability to support the weight of the structure above and may cause foundation damage from soil movement. When moisture is introduced into the foundation it could also cause possible mold growth. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

The garage door was hard to lift or the spring(s) did not support the weight of the door when tested.

Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Remote for the electric fireplace was missing at the time of inspection. Recommend replacing or asking sellers for remote and verify fireplace is operational.

The laundry area exhaust fan was dirty. The fan could eventually become clogged or damaged if not cleaned.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The bathroom exhaust fan was very dirty and possibly clogged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The bathroom exhaust fan was very dirty and possibly clogged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The secondary drain line was capped, missing or not routed to a drain. If the primary drain line becomes blocked, this condition could cause condensation to not drain properly and possibly damage the unit. The inspector recommends installing a secondary drain or installing an over flow protection device. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.

There was dense vegetation around the exterior cooling unit.  When vegetation is too close to the unit, it can limit heat dissipation and limit effectiveness.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and cut back vegetation as necessary to improve performance.

Due to the current conditions at the time of inspection, the air conditioner is recommended to be cleaned, evaluated, and serviced by a qualified contractor. Consult with your real estate agent for your available options prior to closing.