4 – Exterior
4.4.1 – Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 1
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 2
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 3
DAMAGED – SIDING
FRONT OF HOME

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.

4.4.2 – Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 4
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 5
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 6
PENETRATIONS

There were penetrations in areas of the siding at the time of inspection. Recommend applying appropriate sealant to these areas to prevent potential moisture or pest intrusion. A qualified contractor should further evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

4.4.3 – Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim
Wall-Covering, Flashing & Trim 7
SIDING WAVY

Some of the exterior siding has a wavy appearance.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary according to current standards.

4.20.1 – Railings & Handrails
Railings & Handrails 1
HORIZONTAL RAILINGS

The guard/hand rail had horizontal railings. This creates a climbing risk and a fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 5 – Attached Garage
5.4.1 – Floor
Floor 1
Floor 2
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.

 6 – Interior, Doors, Windows
6.4.1 – Doors
Doors 1
SWINGS OPEN/CLOSED
UPSTAIRS GUEST BEDROOM

The door swings open or closed by itself.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.7.1 – Electrical Fixtures & Switches
FAN MISSING REMOTE
BEDROOMS

The ceiling fan did not respond to any wall switches. The fixture may be wired to be controlled by a remote but there was not remote available at the time of inspection.  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
STRIKE NOT LATCHING
PRIMARY BATHROOM

The door would not latch when closed, and may need adjustment at the strike plate to latch properly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 10 – Bathroom 2
10.5.1 – Floors
Floors 1
Floors 2
DAMAGED GROUT/CAULKING
UPSTAIRS GUEST BATHROOM

The tile floor had damaged grout or caulking along the bathtub/floor. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 11 – Bathroom 3
11.13.1 – Toilets
FLUSH-HOLD LEVER DOWN
1/2 BATHROOM

The toilet won’t flush unless the lever is held down briefly.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 14 – Water Heating Equipment
14.13.1 – Water Temperature
Water Temperature 1
WATER TEMPERATURE LOW

The water temperature was below the suggested range of 120-130 degrees. Recommend adjusting the water heater thermostat first. If water does not reach the acceptable range then a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 15 – Heating
15.8.1 – Ductwork
Ductwork 1
DIRTY

The HVAC supply and return ducts were dirty at the time of the inspection and in need of cleaning. Recommend having all the HVAC supply and return ducts cleaned by a qualified contractor.

 16 – Cooling
16.3.1 – AC Compressor
AC Compressor 1
UNIT IS NOT LEVEL

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.