The stairs are missing graspable rails. These are recommended on stairs where (4) or more risers are present. Recommend repair.
Front
Contact a qualified professional.
Grading and drainage is either negative or neutral adjacent to the residence and moisture intrusion will remain a possibility. The soil or the hard surfaces should slope away from the residence to a distance of at least six feet to keep moisture away from the footings. We can elaborate on this issue, but you should seek a second opinion from a geologist or grading and drainage contractor.
Right Side & Front
Recommend monitoring.
Vegetation is encroaching on the structure. We recommend they be trimmed and kept back at a minimum of twelve inches away the walls and foundation.
Several Areas Throughout
Contact a qualified landscaping contractor
Portions of the vinyl siding are missing, cracked or otherwise damaged. Recommend repair.
Several Areas Throughout
Contact a qualified siding specialist.
Gaps and/or holes were observed on one or more sides in the siding around plumbing, gas, cable, wiring and/or other penetrations. We recommend sealing.
Several Areas Throughout
Contact a qualified professional.
A piece of trim is damaged or missing. Recommend repairs.
Rear
Contact a qualified professional.
Some downspouts terminated close to, or against the home in one or more locations. We recommend splash blocks, or some other downspout extension, in these areas to ensure water runoff away from the structure.
Front & Rear
Contact a qualified professional.
A door is missing its deadbolt plate and it should be replaced.
Left Side
Contact a qualified handyman.
One or more of the exterior doors was weathered. We recommend maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
Left Side
Contact a qualified professional.
Portions of the deck were weathered and in need of minor repairs and maintenance.
A graspable handrail was not installed on the deck stairs. These are recommended when there are four steps. Recommend installing.
Contact a qualified professional.
There were one or more shingles with minor damage. Recommend monitoring and repair as needed.
Contact a qualified roofing professional.
There are one or more exposed nails. We recommend sealing all exposed nails.
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Contact a qualified roofing professional.
The main garage door is functional, but has cosmetic damage. Recommend repair as needed.
Contact a qualified garage door contractor.
The stairs are missing graspable rails. These are recommended on stairs where (4) or more risers are present. We recommend rail be installed.
Contact a qualified professional.
Observed typical settlement type cracking on walls and ceilings. Recommend monitoring.
Recommend monitoring.
The hot water heater was missing seismic straps or was insufficiently anchored. Recommend two straps to properly secure water heater in the case of an earthquake.
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Contact a qualified professional.
There was corrosion observed on one or more of the supplypipes at the time of the inspection. This could indicate a past or present leak,recommend evaluation and repair by a qualified licensed professional.
Basement
Contact a qualified plumbing contractor.
The caulking or grout for the backsplash is missing, has gaps and/or not installed properly. We advise caulking/grout be installed and/or gaps sealed.
Recommended DIY Project
The Kitchen has gas appliances, but there was no exhaust venting to the Exterior. We recommend improving ventilation.
Contact a qualified professional.
Gaps or opensings are observed around shower valves and fauct. Recommend sealing.
Hallway Bathroom
Contact a qualified handyman.
The tub surround has missing or deteriorated caulk/grout. Recommend caulking or sealing.
Hallway Bathroom
Contact a qualified professional.
The toilet is functional, but loose on the floor and should be secured by a qualified technician for safety reasons, and to prevent possible damage or leaking from around the toilet.
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Hallway Bathroom & Master Bathroom
Contact a qualified plumbing contractor.
One or more windows have broken hermetic seals. This is evident from fogging, or condensation forming between the panes of glass. This is cosmetic in nature. Recommend repair as desired.
Family Room
Contact a qualified window repair/installation contractor.
A window lock is missing or does not engage. Recommended repair.
Family Room / Kitchen
Contact a qualified window repair/installation contractor.
Window screens were missing or damaged in one or more areas. Recommend installing.
Right Front Basement Bedroom & Basement Bathroom & Basement Family Room
Contact a qualified professional.
There is visible moisture staining at a window. There is no current moisture detected. Recommend continuous monitoring for any further moisture intrusion and correct as necessary.
Left Rear Basement Bedroom
Contact a qualified professional.
There were missing / damaged covers that should be installed
Basement Hallway Closet
Contact a qualified handyman.