Home Inspection 1356 Iola St Aurora, CO 80010

The roof covering material was damaged/deteriorated in some areas.  A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised prior to the inspection objection deadline.

Some of the shingles appeared to be de-granulated in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised prior to the inspection objection deadline.

The insulation is thinner than current thermal resistance (R-value) standards.

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

A loose wire end and/or splice was located. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The siding and/or trim were damaged in areas of the exterior.

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

The fascia was damaged in one or more areas.

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

An entry door had damaged or deteriorated weather stripping at the time of the inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate, then repair or replace as advised.

No Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection was provided for the exterior electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of exterior circuits may not have been required at the time in which this property was built, modern building and safety standards now require them. This is a reflection of the current understanding of the potential hazards. The inspector recommends updating the existing exterior electrical circuits to include GFCI protection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and implement according to current standards.

The walkway(s) showed signs of heaving and/or settling in areas. Heaving is often caused by soil that has expanded in volume due to increased moisture content, or by wet soil which has expanded as it became frozen. Settlement is when the soil below a concrete slab is loose or it can no longer support the weight causing it to sink or crack.

• This causes cracks in the concrete.
• This creates trip hazards that could result in injury.

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 tree limbs that are in contact with the roof or hanging near the roof should be trimmed. Evaluating trees lies beyond the scope of the general property inspection.

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

The downspout (s) are missing the proper 6 ft. extensions. This condition may cause problems by introducing excessive amounts of moisture to the soil beneath the foundation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

The walls showed signs of minor damage and wear.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The floor has a dip or is sloped in areas.

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

The floors showed signs of minor damage and wear, particularly in high-traffic areas.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Windows installed in the home appeared to be worn or aged. This apparent condition can mean the windows are deteriorated or difficult to operate, and can also mean they are not consistent with current efficiency standards. They were possibly original and were either at or near their serviceable lifespan. Recommend further evaluation by a qualified contractor and budgeting for potential future replacement.

One or more electrical outlets were not grounded. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An electrical outlet was loose in the wall. 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.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The food waste disposer had exposed or improper wiring.  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.

The door was missing.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An outlet did not provide Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. Although GFCI protection of circuits may not have been required at the time in which this home was built, safe building practices have improved with the passage of time and building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing electrical circuits to include GFCI protection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An electrical outlet was not grounded. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The bathtub was cracked or damaged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Tiles on the wall in the bath/shower area had missing or damaged grout.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The circuit labels were missing, partial, or illegible at the electrical distribution panel. The circuit labels provide information describing the locations each individual circuit breaker provides power to.

Recommend a qualified contractor to verify the breakers and accuracy of any existing labeling as necessary.

The piping to the water heater is missing flex tubing to prevent the piping from breaking in case the concrete floor heaves or settles.

The expansion tank was not properly secured. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The flue pipe was sealed improperly at the time of the inspection. Flue pipe connections should be sealed by 3 or more screws as most tapes (or tape adhesives) are not able to resist prolonged exposure to high heat.

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

Flames were not entirely burning a blue color. Orange and yellow flames may be an indicator that the fuel-air mixture is not right and gas may not be burning as efficiently as possible. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate to adjust, repair, or replace fuel-burning components as necessary.

No soil cover was installed at the time of the inspection. Soil covers help reduce humidity levels in crawlspaces by limiting moisture evaporation into the air from the soil. Reducing humidity levels can help reduce the chances of mold growth and deterioration of structural components. A qualified contractor should evaluate and install a soil cover as necessary.

Efflorescence (white powdery substance) on the wall indicates moisture is in contact with the concrete or masonry. This does not necessarily indicate that intrusion will occur. I recommend checking the gutters and the downspout drain lines for proper operation. Also, waterproofing paint could be applied to the interior side of the wall if necessary. Efflorescence is found on many properties without water intrusion occurring inside the property. But, it should alert you to the possibility that future steps may be needed. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

There were water stains or water-damaged areas in the crawlspace at the time of inspection. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Significant cracks were observed at the crawlspace foundation walls. Recommend sealing the cracks to prevent moisture intrusion. Further analysis by a licensed structural engineer is recommended. Axium recommends our premier partner – Level Engineering. They can be contacted at 720-706-8540 or online at www.axiuminspections.com/structural-engineer.