Gutters were full of debris or granules in areas and need to be cleaned. The debris in gutters can clog drainage, or be 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 the 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 insulation had been walked on or had stored items compressing it, which reduces the R-value.

Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

It Wasp nest is present at the time of inspection. Recommend removing by a qualified contractor.

A screen door was missing at the time of inspection.

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

A wood support post or wood portion of the deck was in direct contact with the ground/dirt. The wood should be pressure treated and ideally be: placed in a metal bracket and/or cement casing, and have clearance from the ground level. Wood in direct contact with dirt will wick up ground moisture and deteriorate at an accelerated rate if routine maintenance is not kept.

Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

The sealant was damaged and deteriorated around the window. Recommend a qualified contractor to repair or replace as necessary.

One or more light bulbs were not working at the time of inspection. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

The microwave vent hood vents into the cabinet space between the top of the microwave and the cabinet above it. The microwave needs to be removed and the fan rotated forward to vent out of the top front vent on the microwave.  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. A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised.

The door surface was damaged.  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.