Here Are Some Findings From Our Inspections

• Damp Or Wet Foundations and Crawlspaces
• Defective Plumbing Leaking Fixtures Drains or Traps
• Air Conditioning/Heat Pump/Furnace in Need of Cleaning Repair or Adjustment
• Structural Problems
• Unsafe Electrical or Wiring Conditions
• Damaged or Leaking Roofs
• Improper Drainage and Soil Grading
• Energy Efficiency Concerns
• Doors or Windows Leaking Or Not Operating Correctly
• Wood Rot Damage at Exterior Doors, Windows, Siding or Decks
• Environmental Concerns

Damp Or Wet Foundations and Crawlspaces

• Standing water or damp soil
• Inoperable sump pump
• Ineffective air venting systems
• Cracks in walls and efflorescence (a white powdery mineral residue)

Defective Plumbing Leaking Fixtures Drains or Traps

• Leaky faucets and fixtures
• Water damage at walls floors and ceilings
• Slow or clogged drains
• Water pressure that is too low or too high

Air Conditioning/Heat Pump/Furnace in Need of Cleaning Repair or Adjustment

• Dirty air filters
• Incomplete combustion
• Inadequate supply or discharge air volume
• Inadequate temperature differential (indicates performance problem)
• Dirty evaporator coils

Structural Problems

• Foundation settling
• Cracks in sidings, ceilings and walls
• Slabs that have settled, heaved or deteriorated
• Unsafe cracks or tripping hazards
• Broken or damaged framing components

Unsafe Electrical or Wiring Conditions

• Open or damaged wiring
• Improperly sized wiring for circuit breakers
• Poor wiring connections or reversed polarity
• Double tapped circuit breakers

Damaged or Leaking Roofs

• Missing damaged or worn shingles
• Water damage at roof sheathing, insulation, walls or ceilings
• Leaks at roof components and flashings

Improper Drainage and Soil Grading

• Water trapped between planters or sidewalks and foundation
• Clogged or damaged gutters and downspouts
• Soil in contact with siding or soil improperly sloped toward foundation

Energy Efficiency Concerns

• Inadequate, missing or damaged insulation
• Improper attic ventilation

Doors or Windows Leaking Or Not Operating Correctly

• Doors or windows that are difficult to operate
• Damaged window sills, panes or other hardware
• Missing screens and weather stripping
• Inoperable or unsafe locking and latching mechanisms

Wood Rot Damage at Exterior Doors, Windows, Siding or Decks

• Wood to soil contact
• Rotting due to rain splash
• Inadequate paint or stain protecting wood
• Insect Infestations such as termites, carpenter bees and wood boring beetles

Environmental Concerns

• Mildew
• Mold
• Asbestos
• Lead-based paint and lead water pipes