Home Inspection E Yale Ave Denver CO

Signs of previous water penetration or intrusion into the attic. Water marks or stains were observed. Recommend asking seller if there’s any recent incidents that have been documented or mitigated.

Further evaluation is recommended.

The garage floor had surface spalling in areas. This condition will continue to degrade if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The carpet was loose or baggy and may need to be restretched.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

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

Significant cracking was present in the stucco siding at the time of inspection. Significant cracking in stucco is any crack wide enough to fit a dime in to. Failure to correct may result in accelerated damage from moisture intrusion. It is recommended to have a qualified stucco contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink drain line had a flex pipe used as part of the drain line. Flexible drain lines can smell, clog, leak or fail. Flex lines design includes multiple folds in which moisture may become trapped and mold may grow.  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.

A control valve at the sink was leaking during operation at the time of inspection.

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

A transition piece was missing between two sections of flooring.  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 too.

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

The water heater was at or beyond its warranty and/or expected life expectancy.

The water heater age was determined by the photo included in this report. According to the U.S. Department of energy, these major appliances are intended to run for between 8 and 12 years. Be advised that every water heater will age differently relative to the following life span factors: water quality, mineral buildup, frequency of flushing, the volume of water utilized, size of the tank, brand, and quality of water heater. Although it was operating at the time of the inspection, the inspector can not determine the remaining life of the water heater.

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

Due to the year of manufacture, the heating system is assumed to be near the end of its expected service life. Regular maintenance and monitoring of its condition is recommended. Budgeting for repairs and future replacement is recommended. A qualified contractor should evaluate to clean, service/repair/replace as necessary, and certify the unit if possible.  InterNACHI’s Standard Estimate Life Expectancy Chart for Homes

The secondary drain line was capped or not routed to a drain. If the primary drain line becomes blocked, this condition could cause condensation to not drain properly and possibly damage the unit. The inspector recommends installing a secondary drain or installing an over flow protection device. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.

The air-conditioner refrigerant suction line (large, insulated) has damaged or missing insulation in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair/replace as necessary.

The air conditioner unit did not have proper clearance and the air flow was likely restricted. This may result in inefficient operation.

There was damage to the air-conditioner condenser coil fins. This limits the ability to dissipate heat. Further damage to the coil fins should be avoided in order to maintain cooling system efficiency and avoid problems from overheating of the compressor. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

  16.4.1 – AC Service Disconnect

The circuit breaker was rated higher than the capacity listed on the compressor’s manufacture label. This condition could damage the unit or possibly start an electrical fire. Recommend having a qualified contractor repair or replace as necessary.