Home Inspection Alta St Lochbuie CO

The roof covering the head exposed nails in one or more areas. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate to seal the nail head openings or make general repairs or replacements as necessary.

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.

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

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.

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 downspout (s) is dented. This condition may cause problems by introducing 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. 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.

The downspout (s) need to have extensions reconnected. This condition may cause problems by introducing 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. When moisture is introduced to 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.

The door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The door had missing or damaged floor guides.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The window had spring rails that are loose and the window doesn’t operate properly.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

The dishwasher was loose and not properly secured to the countertop or cabinets. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

There was not a range hood vent installed in the kitchen at the time of inspection. A kitchen exhaust fan is recommended to remove grease, smoke, and fumes that are present in the air when cooking in your oven or on your stovetop.

Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and install kitchen exhaust 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.

The water temperature was higher than the acceptable range of 120-130 degrees. We recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat.

Air supply ducts were not sealed. Ideally, all ducts are sealed with mastic in order to be more energy-efficient. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

The heating system did fire and appeared to be in a serviceable condition at the time of the inspection. However, the interior of the cabinet was dirty. Cleaning, servicing, and/or certification of the HVAC system by a qualified contractor is recommended and repaired or replaced as necessary.

The exhaust fan appeared to be noisy at startup.

The crawlspace vapor barrier was damaged in some areas, which compromises its effectiveness in reducing moisture and/or radon levels. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.