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 2 – Roof EDIT SECTION
2.4.1 – Flashing
EDGE FLASHING BENT

The metal drip edge along rake/eave is bent.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

 4 – Exterior EDIT SECTION
4.10.1 – Window Wells
WINDOW WELLS MISSING COVERS
BACK

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

4.11.1 – Walkways
CRACKING – MINOR

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.

 5 – Attached Garage EDIT SECTION
5.6.1 – Door Opener
REVERSE SENSORS TOO HIGH
RIGHT SIDE

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.

 9 – Bathroom EDIT SECTION
9.15.1 – Fixture Valve Installation And Temperature
WATER NOT HOT

The hot water in the shower did not get over 100 degrees whereas the nearby faucets did. This may indicate that either the mixing valve (safety feature to limit potential scalding) or control cartridge needs adjustment to achieve a hot shower. There may be a more significant issue, that only further evaluation can reveal.

Hot and cold supply was installed correctly and the property’s overall hot water temperature was within an acceptable range. 

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

 11 – Bathroom 3 EDIT SECTION
11.4.1 – Ceilings & Walls
MOISTURE DAMAGE-CEILINGS

The ceilings showed evidence that moisture was entering from behind possibly including damage and deterioration.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

11.15.1 – Fixture Valve Installation And Temperature
WATER NOT HOT

The hot water in the shower did not get over 100 degrees whereas the nearby faucets did. This may indicate that either the mixing valve (safety feature to limit potential scalding) or control cartridge needs adjustment to achieve a hot shower. There may be a more significant issue, that only further evaluation can reveal.

Hot and cold supply was installed correctly and the property’s overall hot water temperature was within an acceptable range. 

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

 12 – Plumbing EDIT SECTION
12.7.1 – Sump Pit
NO PUMP/WATER LEVEL HIGH

The property contained a pit for a sump pump, but no pump was installed. The water level in the sump pit at the time of the inspection was higher than what is considered acceptable. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

A sump pump system protects the property from water intrusion by discharging rising groundwater or by routing surface drainage via the property perimeter drain to the pit, from where it is discharged by the pump to the exterior of the property or to a waste pipe or storm drain. Sump pumps require periodic maintenance to ensure that they work when they’re needed and should be tested on an annual basis to ensure they are in working order. The pumps can be tested by lifting the float, but to avoid potential shock/electrocution hazard testing should be performed using a tool which will not conduct electricity. Pumps have a filter that should be cleaned during routine maintenance.

12.7.2 – Sump Pit
NOT SEALED

The sub pump was not sealed at the time of the inspection. The dwelling has a radon mitigation system. The inspector recommends that it be sealed to prevent radon gas from entering the occupied area. 

 14 – Water Heating Equipment EDIT SECTION
14.13.1 – Water Temperature
WATER TEMPERATURE LOW

The water temperature was below the suggested range of 120-130 degrees. Recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat first. If water does not reach the acceptable range then a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 20 – Structural Basement EDIT SECTION
20.2.1 – Basement Floor
CRACKED – COMMON

The concrete floor in the basement was cracked in areas. These cracks appear to be common cracks indicating regular settlement or heaving, but not necessarily structural problems. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate to make further recommendations and repair as necessary.

Axium recommends our premier partner – Level Engineering. They can be contacted at 720-706-8540 or online at www.axiuminspections.com/structural-engineer.