Home Inspection Quintero Ct Commerce City CO

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.

Minor cracking was visible on the driveway in areas. Monitoring is the minimum recommendation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

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

The exterior wall covering is beginning to deteriorate or has deteriorated.

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

Peeling paint was present in areas.

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

Grade has eroded or was poorly back-filled near the foundation wall, patio, or stairway. This may allow moisture to pool near the structure, and this may allow significant cracking if not corrected.

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

The foundation had vertical cracks in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary before your inspection objection deadline.

The garage door was missing a safety release.

The manual release handle of the garage door should be colored red so that it can be seen easily. The handle should be at a proper height where it’s easily reachable and not so low that it could be in contact with the top of a vehicle.

Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and replace the safety release as necessary.

One or more step has damage and wear. This condition may be a safety hazard if not corrected.

Correction and further evaluation is recommended.

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

The carpet was damaged in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The food waste disposer was damaged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The dishwasher control panel was illegible, inoperable, or damaged.  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 HVAC system air filter was dirty. Clogged filters can restrict airflow and increase internal temperatures. A clean air filter will help increase the efficiency and prolong the life expectancy of the system. Due to the damage that can be caused by dirty or clogged coils, recommend replacing the filter, as well as cleaning, servicing, and evaluating the HVAC system by a qualified HVAC professional and repair or replace as necessary.

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.

Due to the current conditions at the time of inspection, the air conditioner is recommended to be cleaned, evaluated, and serviced by a qualified contractor. Consult with your real estate agent for your available options prior to closing.

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.

The concrete floor in the basement was cracked in areas. These cracks appear to be common cracks indicating regular settlement or heaving, but not necessarily structural problems. Recommend a qualified contractor to evaluate to make further recommendations and repair as necessary.

Axium recommends our premier partner – Level Engineering. They can be contacted at 720-706-8540 or online at www.axiuminspections.com/structural-engineer.

The vapor barrier was damaged in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.