House Inspection E Stanford Dr Aurora CO

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

The inspector observed exposed nails on the roof covering. This condition could allow moisture to penetrate the roof component. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The inspector observed signs of repair at the time of inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace 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.

The side entry door had areas of peeling paint.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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.

Signs of repairs were present in the walkway(s) in areas at the front of the home. Recommend asking the builder for more information, and if repairs appear to be of poor quality it is recommended to have a qualified contractor evaluate further for any additional repairs necessary.

The foundation had minor vertical cracks in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The exterior foundation wall had signs of repair on the front left side of the home. Recommend inquiring with the builder for more information. Recommend further evaluation by a qualified contractor if the quality of work is poor.

The exterior fence gate does not latch securely. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An entry door in the garage had damaged, missing, or loose weather stripping. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The closet door was very difficult to slide on the track in the back right bedroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The closet door was missing in the middle bedroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An interior door did not latch properly in the basement bedroom. This may be that it was not shimmed properly at the jamb (too wide) or the strike plate was not in the correct position. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The backsplash had missing or damaged grout in the kitchen area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The door surface was damaged in the laundry room. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The wall or backsplash had missing or damaged grout in the primary bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

A window had a sash that was difficult to slide or operate to get opened/closed in the main level 3/4 bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Screws/fasteners were missing at the electrical panel cover in the basement subpanel. 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. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The heating system cabinet was corroded, rusted, or damaged in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The exterior compressor unit was not level. Over time, this may result in noisy fan operation, damage to the fan bearings, and a shortened fan lifespan, or it may result in movement of the compressor housing which can cause leaks in refrigerant lines resulting in expensive service. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.