Home Inspection E 60th Ave Aurora CO

The roof covering material was damaged/deteriorated in some areas.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Excessive deflection of the roof decking in some areas was noted. This can be an indication of roof decking that is too thin, incorrect rafter spacing, or damage to the roof decking. A qualified contractor should evaluate the entire component and repair or replace it according to current standards.

The distance between the bottom of wood components and the ground surface (or grade) was not sufficient. In locations that have little or no snow, the distance should be no less than 8 inches. In locations with significant lasting snow, the bottom of wood elements should be no less than 8 inches above the average snow depth.

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

Recommend  removing 

The fence is damaged or missing pieces.

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

The property had areas of neutral or negative drainage, which will route runoff from precipitation to the foundation.  Excessive moisture content in soil supporting the foundation can cause foundation and other structural damage from undermining, heaving, or settling, depending on soil composition, moisture content, and other conditions. The ground around the property should slope away from all sides, ideally 6 inches for the first 10 feet from the house foundation perimeter. Downspouts, surface gutters, and drains should also be directing water away from the foundation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary according to current standards.

The visible concrete foundation wall surface was damaged or deteriorated in areas. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

One or more downspout extensions were not properly positioned. Extensions should be properly attached with a proper slope to guide run-off 5 feet away from the foundation structure.

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

Minor cracking was visible on the interior ceilings.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The microwave light was not working.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The laundry area exhaust fan was dirty. The fan could eventually become clogged or damaged if not cleaned.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The shower/bathtub faucet was weak in volume and/or pressure.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Screws/fasteners were missing at the electrical panel cover. 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.