INSPECTION DETAILS
Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
Detached Garage
Exterior
Interior, Doors, Windows
Kitchen
Laundry
Bathroom
Bathroom 2
Plumbing
Electrical
Water Heating Equipment
Heating
Cooling
Structural Basement
Mold Inspection
Premier Partners
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.
Trusses are specifically engineered and designed to support the roof and loads placed on it, such as snow. The individual components of a truss — webs, connectors, gusset plates, straps, clips, and fasteners — and all trusses in a roof are designed to perform together as a system. Axium recommends our premier partner – Level Engineering. They can be contacted at 720-400-8148.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
Ventilation may have been insufficient at the time of the inspection.
Inadequate attic ventilation can cause the attic to overheat, causing heat damage to the roof covering, which results in a decreased life expectancy. Adequate ventilation of the attic will actually help prolong the life expectancy of the roof covering and help stabilize interior temperatures when heating and cooling is in use.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate to ensure all attic ventilation is unobstructed and fully functional and/or install additional ventilation as needed.
Bathroom vent duct terminated in the attic and did not vent to the exterior of property.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The garage had one or more outlets without GFCI (or ground fault circuit interrupter) protection.
GFCI protection is required for all 15- and 20-amp receptacles in a garage, including outlets for refrigerators, sprinkler systems, garage door openers, and washing machines – some items may not be protected on purpose due to the potential for them to go unnoticed and cause damage. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
- This causes cracks in the concrete.
- This creates trip hazards that could result in injury.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
6 – Interior, Doors, Windows
6.2.1 – Ceilings & Walls
The wall showed wet staining indicating moisture intrusion did or does still exist. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The floor had a noticeable hump or rise. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
An interior door rubs on the flooring when opening or closing. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.
The inspector observed many two-prong outlets throughout the property. These are outdated outlets that should be upgraded to three-prong outlets with proper grounds. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.
Carbon monoxide detectors were not installed within a specified distance of each room lawfully used for sleeping purposes. The inspector recommends installation of carbon monoxide detectors in appropriate locations. Colorado House bill 1091 became effective on July 1, 2009 that requires Carbon Monoxide detectors to be installed in most properties that has a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage.
There are no carbon monoxide detectors on the lower or upper level.
The smoke detector was missing. A qualified person should replace as needed. The existing smoke detectors were tested if present, but they are only noted as to presence and operation as of date of inspection. Smoke detectors may work today but not work when you need them to work. This is why it is important for you to test them on a regular basis, monthly at least. Smoke detectors are recommended by the U.S. Product Safety Commission to be installed inside each bedroom and adjoining hallway and on each living level of the property and basement level.
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.
Minor cracking was visible on the interior walls. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
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.
Significant cracking was visible on the interior walls. This may indicate a structural issue. Further analysis by a structural engineer is recommended.
No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was provided for the bathroom electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of bathroom circuits may not have been required at the time of 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 bathroom 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 main water shutoff valve was corroded.
The valve is not and was not operated during the scope of a home inspection.
Recommend a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The water distribution supply pipe was corroded in one or more areas. The distribution piping runs from the main source to each faucet or fixture.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The property contained galvanized steel water distribution pipes. These pipes are outdated and subject to corrosion which will eventually result in restricted flow and leakage and will need to be replaced. Water flow in the property was satisfactory at the time of the inspection.
The main drain line was cracked and leaking at time of inspection
Surface and/or interior components of the AC condenser showed rust in areas. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate, service, and repair or replace as necessary.
