Home Inspection E Quincy Ave Unit 605 Denver CO

The property had ceiling materials that may contain asbestos. Ceiling tiles or popcorn texture were manufactured or installed using asbestos as late as the early 90s.

In the past, asbestos fibers were added during the production to strengthen and increase durability. Materials that contain asbestos, when intact and in good condition, is generally considered non-friable and is not hazardous. Heat, water, weathering or aging can weaken asbestos materials to the point where it is considered friable. Friable material includes any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos that can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder with hand pressure. This includes previously non-friable material which has been damaged to the extent that it may be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure and can also be made friable during its removal. Friable materials can release asbestos fibers into the air. Once in the air, asbestos fibers present a health hazard to people who inhale those fibers.

Baseboard trim was missing in areas of the interior walls at the time of inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

The interior walls have signs of repairs. Recommend asking the current homeowner for more information. Recommend further evaluation from a qualified contractor should the repairs be excessive or of visibly poor quality.

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

The door had missing or damaged floor guides.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

Some windows had damaged or missing screens.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An electrical outlet was broken/damaged. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The cabinet floor was damaged. This may be from excessive leaking pipes, condensation, or even leaking cleaners stored in cabinet over the years.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Laminate in the kitchen counter top was chipped or damaged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was provided for kitchen electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of kitchen circuits may not have been required at the time in which this property was built, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing kitchen electrical circuits to provide GFCI protection. This can be achieved by:

1. Replacing the current standard outlets with GFCI outlets.

2.  Replacing the first circuit outlet located closest to the main electrical service panel with the GFCI outlet

3.  Replacing the breaker currently protecting the electrical circuit that contains these outlets with the GFCI breaker.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink drain line was clogged or drains slowly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The food waste disposer was not working at the time of inspection.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Food disposer backed up water into sink basin when operated. Disposer may be installed improperly or drain line possibly clogged. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

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.

The tile on the wall had missing or damaged grout.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

The tub/shower drain line was clogged or drains slowly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The tub faucet/spout was loose.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The shower diverter did not divert all of the water to the shower and a stream of water passed though bathtub spout when the shower was on.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The tub/shower area had deteriorated or missing sealant (caulking or grout) where the shower wall rests on the tub and/or at the inside corners. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.