The galvanized base flashing used at a vent to protect areas of the roof from moisture intrusion has exposed nails in areas. A qualified roofing contractor should inspect and repair as necessary.

The plumbing vent did not extend far enough above the roof. A plumbing vent should extend a minimum of 6″ above the snow line, which is considered approximately 10″.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

One or more combustion appliance exhaust flue(s) exhibited heavy corrosion.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair/replace as necessary.

The chimney extends beyond 5ft above the roof surface without a proper brace to keep it secure.

Chimneys made of brick and mortar a susceptible to excessive deterioration from weather elements, poor installation or repairs, and of course time itself. Chimney stacks greater than 5ft are required to have a metal brace or cable tying them to the roof structure to prevent it from toppling over unnecessarily.

The attic hatch was not the proper size to access the attic itself. The rough framed opening must measure a minimum of 22 by 30 inches to allow a full-grown adult to safely enter and exit. Should there be an appliance in the attic, the dimensions may be required to increase to allow the appliance to be removed.

The 2012 International Residential Code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.

The insulation is not uniform: thicker in areas, thinner in areas, or possibly missing in some areas.

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

The bathroom vent duct terminated in the attic and did not vent to the exterior of the property.

The driveway 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 condition could potentially cause a trip hazard.

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

A trip hazard was present in the driveway in areas. This condition is a safety concern. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

The exterior of the garage door has one or more damaged panels. A qualified contractor should inspect and repair as necessary and according to current standards.

The siding and/or trim were damaged in areas of the exterior.

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

Window Well(s) lack covers and may represent a danger to small children and may trap pests. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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 are recommended by a qualified contractor

The tree limbs that are in contact with the roof or hanging near the roof should be trimmed. Evaluating trees lies beyond the scope of the general property inspection.

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

The downspout (s) are missing the proper 6 ft. extensions. This condition may cause problems by introducing excessive amounts of moisture to the soil beneath the foundation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

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 hazards and toxic fumes. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The garage door paneling was dented, corroded, or damaged and should be further evaluated by a qualified contractor to repair or replace it as needed.

The garage had one or more outlets without GFCI (or ground fault circuit interrupter) protection.

GFCI protection is required for all 15- and 20-amp receptacles, including outlets for refrigerators, sprinkler systems, garage door openers, and washing machines – some items may not be protected on purpose due to the potential for them to go unnoticed and cause damage. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

One or more electrical outlets were not grounded. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

At the interior stairs, the handrail was loose.  A fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Caulking at the kitchen counter/backsplash area was a poor installation or had areas in poor condition and needed touch-ups. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

A GFCI outlet was not grounded and did not trip when tested.  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 door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The floor squeaks.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was provided for the bathroom electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of bathroom circuits may not have been required at the time of in which this property was built, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing bathroom electrical circuits to provide GFCI protection. This can be achieved by:

1. Replacing the current standard outlets with GFCI outlets.

2.  Replacing the first circuit outlet located closest to the main electrical service panel with the GFCI outlet

3.  Replacing the breaker currently protecting the electrical circuit that contains these outlets with the GFCI breaker.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Caulking at the bathroom counter area was a poor installation, or had areas in poor condition and needs a touch-up. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed

The door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  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.