4 – Exterior
4.4.1 – Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim

Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 1

Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 2

CRACKING – MINOR

Siding showed cracking and or damage in one or more places. Recommend monitoring, and if the problem exacerbates, a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

4.4.2 – Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim

Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 3

DAMAGED – SIDING

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

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

4.10.1 – Window Wells

WINDOW WELLS MISSING COVERS

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

Walkways 1

CRACK AT STEP(S)

Cracking or separation was present at the concrete step(s) in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

4.11.2 – Walkways
Walkways 2
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.

4.11.3 – Walkways

Walkways 3

Walkways 4

DAMAGE AT STEP(S)

A step(s) were damaged in areas. This condition may be a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

4.11.4 – Walkways

Walkways 5

NOT SEALED PROPERLY

A walkway was not properly sealed against a foundation wall and may allow excess moisture to enter. Recommend a qualified contractor and repair or replace as needed.

4.14.1 – Exterior Faucets (Hose Bibs)

Exterior Faucets (Hose Bibs) 1

LOOSE PIPE ON EXTERIOR WALL

There was a loose pipe on the exterior wall. Should be evaluated by a qualified contractor and secured.

 5 – Attached Garage
5.3.1 – Ceiling, Walls & Firewalls
Ceiling, Walls & Firewalls 1
DAMAGE – WALL

An interior wall in the garage was damaged.

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

5.4.1 – Floor
Floor 1
CRACKING – COMMON

The concrete floor in the garage was cracked. Due to expansive soils, minor cracks are to be expected in the slabs or control joints. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

5.6.1 – Door Opener
Door Opener 1
REVERSE SENSORS TOO HIGH

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.

 6 – Interior, Doors, Windows
6.2.1 – Ceilings & Walls

Ceilings & Walls 1

DAMAGED – BASEBOARD TRIM

Baseboard trim was damaged at areas of the interior walls at the time of inspection.

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

6.3.1 – Floors

Floors 1

MISSING TRANSITION PIECE

A transition piece was missing between two sections of flooring.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.4.1 – Doors

Doors 1

Doors 2
Doors 3
MISSING – HANDLE/KNOB

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

6.4.2 – Doors

Doors

NOT LOCKING

The door did not lock properly.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.7.1 – Electrical Fixtures & Switches

Electrical Fixtures & Switches 1

DAMAGED – COVER

The light fixture had a cracked or damaged cover.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.8.1 – Stairways & Railings

Stairways & Railings 1

HORIZONTAL RAILINGS

At the interior stairs, the handrail hand horizontal railings.  This creates a climbing risk for children.  A fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 9 – Bathroom
9.2.1 – Doors

Doors 1

MISSING – SHOWER DOOR

The shower door was missing the guide track at the bottom to hold the door in place.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

9.5.1 – Floors

Floors 1

FLOOR NOT SEALED AT EDGE

The floor covering was not sealed at the edges and may allow moisture intrusion.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

9.15.1 – Fixture Valve Installation And Temperature

Fixture Valve Installation And Temperature 1

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.

 10 – Bathroom 2
10.2.1 – Doors

Doors

MISSING – HANDLE/KNOB

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

10.5.1 – Floors

Floors 1

FLOOR NOT SEALED AT EDGE

The floor covering was not sealed at the edges and may allow moisture intrusion.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 11 – Bathroom 3
11.5.1 – Floors

Floors

FLOOR NOT SEALED AT EDGE

The floor covering was not sealed at the edges and may allow moisture intrusion.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 13 – Plumbing
13.7.1 – Sump Pit
Sump Pit 1
DID NOT TURN OFF

The pump did not shut off after completion of test. Qualified contractor should evaluate further.

 14 – Electrical
14.2.1 – Distribution Panels

Distribution Panels 1

LOOSE – PANEL

The electrical panel cabinet was not secured to the wall properly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

14.2.2 – Distribution Panels
Distribution Panels 2
SCREWS MISSING – PANEL COVER

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

 15 – Water Heating Equipment
15.13.1 – Water Temperature
Water Temperature 1
WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH

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