Home Inspection S Quebec Way Unit 149 Denver CO

The insulation is not uniform: thicker in areas, thinner in areas, or possibly missing in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Cracking/ deterioration or separation was present at the concrete steps at the front of the home. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Window well(s) were rusted or corroded in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The window in the guest bedroom appeared to have a broken seal that has been compromised.  Condensation and/or cloudiness between the two panes of glass were observed.  This will have a negative impact on energy efficiency.  Also, because there is moisture between the panes with no ventilation, mold can eventually develop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The window in the living room did not have tempered glass installed for safety.  Tempered glass is required if the bottom of the window is less than 18 inches above the floor or ground.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

The tile backsplash had missing or damaged grout in the kitchen area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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

The oven had loose gaskets in the kitchen area. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink stopper sticks or it did not work properly at the time of the inspection in the upstairs bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The sink was missing the stopper or it did not work properly at the time of the inspection in the downstairs bathroom. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Some windows had damaged or missing screens in the laundry room. 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.

The visible areas of the firebox and chimney flue were dirty at the time of the inspection. Most of the chimney flue was inaccessible and was not inspected. Dirty flues are potential fire hazards and should be cleaned by a professional. Recommend having the chimney evaluated by a C.S.I. (Chimney Safety Institute) -qualified chimney sweep.

The manufacturer’s label was missing, partial, or illegible on the electrical service panel. The manufacturer’s label typically provides information describing the main panel such as the name of the panel manufacturer, the panel model number, the panel amperage rating, limitations related to the environment in which the panel was designed to be installed, and grounding/bonding information for that particular model. The Inspector was unable to confirm the existence of proper conditions when confirmation would require information taken from this missing label.

Some or all circuit breakers were a brand different from the main panel brand. Circuit breakers made by different manufacturers vary in design, therefore panel manufacturers require their own manufactured breakers to be used. Select brands are interchangeable, and there are some “semi” universal breaker types or panel types.

Using incompatible breakers in the panel of another manufacturer may result in poor connections which can create a potential fire or shock/electrocution hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Solid conductor aluminum branch-circuit wiring was present. This is an electrical hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate the electrical system and repair or replace it as necessary.

The aluminum wire appears to be installed on branch electrical circuits in the subject premises. This single-strand, branch circuit aluminum wires were used widely in houses during the mid-1960s and 1970s. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, problems due to expansion can cause overheating at connections between the wire and devices (switches and outlets) or at splices, which has resulted in fires. For further information on aluminum, wiring contacts the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via the Internet at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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The water heater (2008) 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 water heating equipment had a cold water supply shutoff valve installed. The shut-off valve was corroded. The valve was not operated during the inspection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Due to the year of manufacture (1983), the heating system is assumed to be near the end of its expected service life. Regular maintenance and monitoring of its condition are 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 gas supply line lacked a flex hose to allow for movement of the concrete slab. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The heating system cabinet was corroded, rusted, or damaged in some areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

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.

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

The floor has 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.

There were minor to moderate cracks in the basement foundation wall. These cracks should be sealed to prevent moisture intrusion and monitored for further movement. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.