1) One or more hornet, bee or wasp nests were found at the building exterior. These can pose a safety hazard. A qualified person should remove nests or exterminate as necessary.

Numerous wasp nests and wasps at the eaves on the front of the house.

2) Gate on right of house has a board across the bottom that poses a trip hazard. Since this appears to brace the fence and gate, further evaluation may be needed before removal in order to keep the fence and gate secure.

3) Wooden stairs in back of house in contact with concrete. This is conducive to wood destroying organisms. Recommend coating with paint or replacing with concrete steps.

4) One or more gates were damaged or deteriorated and need repair.

Gate on right of house was deteriorated - requires reinforcing and protective coating of paint or wood finish.

5) Significant erosion was found in one or more areas. Recommend having a qualified person evaluate and make repairs as necessary to repair erosion, and to prevent erosion in the future.

Patio at back of house - ground is eroded underneath.

7) Flashing at one or more locations was loose. Leaks can occur as a result. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install flashing as necessary, and per standard building practices.

One piece of seam flashing on the left side of the house was loose and falling out from behind the seam.

8) Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows. Recommend that a qualified person renew or install caulk as necessary. Where gaps are wider than 1/4 inch, an appropriate material other than caulk should be used. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?CAULK

Mostly at front of house where sun exposure is prevalent. Caulk around lower and upper windows and garage door was deteriorated.

Also inset corner seam at back of house.

And around some exterior light fixture bases.

9) The paint or stain finish in some areas was failing (e.g. peeling, faded, worn, thinning). Siding and trim with a failing finish can be damaged by moisture. Recommend that a qualified contractor prep (e.g. clean, scrape, sand, prime, caulk) and repaint or restain the building exterior where necessary and per standard building practices. Any repairs needed to the siding or trim should be made prior to this.

*The wood trim around all windows at the front of the house and garage door trim. Also some areas under soffits. Paint is deteriorated. Recommend painting and caulking.

11) One or more roof flashings were lifting. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

Front of house over porch and garage. Flashing is lifting and nails have popped up.

12) Significant amounts of debris have accumulated in one or more gutters or downspouts. Gutters can overflow and cause water to come in contact with the building exterior, or water can accumulate around the foundation. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend cleaning gutters and downspouts now and as necessary in the future.

Mostly isolated to front of house near the tree.

13) Moss was growing on the roof. As a result, shingles can lift or be damaged. Leaks can result and/or the roof surface can fail prematurely. Efforts should be made to kill the moss during its growing season (wet months). Typically, zinc or phosphate-based chemicals are used for this and must be applied periodically. For information on various moss treatment products and their pros and cons, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?MOSS

*Moss growth is minimal but preventative measures may be taken to minimize the growth since the local climate is conducive to moss growth.

15) The step(s) installed below the door between the garage and the house were loose and/or deteriorated. This is a fall or trip hazard. A qualified person should repair as necessary.

One of the bottom tread boards was split.

17) One or more electric receptacles at the bathroom(s) had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices. General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:

• Outdoors (since 1973)
• Bathrooms (since 1975)
• Garages (since 1978)
• Kitchens (since 1987)
• Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
• Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
• Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)

For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GFCI

Counted 2. One in each full bath.

18) One or more light fixtures installed outside were missing components. This is a potential shock and/or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.

Front porch light missing cover

19) One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles or junction boxes were missing or broken. These plates are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from occurring due to exposed wires. Recommend that a qualified person install cover plates where necessary.

Numerous cover plates were damaged from installing too tight. (Cracked at the screw)

One switch cover pate missing in the 1st floor hall closet with crawl space access.

20) Flexible CSST gas line found in crawlspace. Could not verify that the lines were direct bonded. Direct bonding of CSST gas lines is required by the manufacturer and 2009 and later editions of the National Fuel Gas Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Potential fire hazard during electrical storms.

More information can be found at http://www.csstsafety.com/index.html

21) Sprinkler system had 3 heads that were severely damaged or missing. Other heads were clogged or needed adjusted. Recommend further evaluation by a sprinkler service contractor and repair or replacement of damaged heads.

22) Exterior gas line for bbq grill in back of house had surface corrosion. Recommend cleaning and painting with a protective coating.

24) Significant amounts of debris, dirt and/or dust were visible in one or more sections of supply and/or return air ducts for the heating or cooling system. This can be a health hazard, especially for those with allergies or respiratory problems. The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) recommends considering having ducts professionally cleaned when "ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers." At a minimum, the visible debris should be thoroughly cleaned. Recommend that a qualified contractor clean the ducts. For more information on duct cleaning in relation to indoor air quality, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?DUCTCLEAN

Return registers were dirty. Return air ducts had dust accumulation.

25) The air handler's primary condensate drain line was routed so it drains close the foundation. Significant amounts of water can be produced by this system and can cause water infiltration. In extreme cases the wet soil may not adequately support the foundation. Recommend repairing as necessary so condensate water drains well away from the foundation. For example, by installing a splash block.

27) The under-sink food disposal was noisy or vibrated excessively. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair or replace as necessary.

Food disposal had some pieces of plastic in it - otherwise operated normally. Remove all debris from food disposal.

28) Trim above shelving in pantry area was not installed properly. Not attached to top of cabinets.

29) The clothes dryer exhaust duct appeared to need cleaning. Significant amounts of lint build-up were visible and may reduce air flow. This is a fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified person clean this duct now and as necessary in the future. Some chimney sweeps or heating/cooling duct cleaners perform this service. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?DRYER

30) The shower head at location(s) #B was missing. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

2nd floor master bath

31) The cover to the exhaust fan at location(s) #D was loose. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace covers as necessary.

32) The sink at location(s) #C drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or having a qualified plumber repair if necessary.

Recommend cleaning all sink P-traps as normal maintenance. Sink at 2nd floor bath on left drained slow.

33) Gaps, no caulk, or substandard caulking were found between the bathtub and the floor at location(s) #C. Water may penetrate these areas and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person re-caulk or install caulking as necessary.

2nd floor full bath

34) Tile and/or grout in the shower enclosure at location(s) #B were deteriorated (e.g. loose or cracked tiles, missing grout) or substandard. Water can damage the wall structure as a result. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.

2nd floor master bath

35) The exhaust fan or fan cover at location(s) #A, B, C and D needed cleaning. Dirty or clogged fans can result in moisture accumulation and subsequent mold, bacteria or fungal growth. Recommend cleaning fan covers or fans now and as necessary in the future.

36) One or more window screens were damaged or deteriorated. These window(s) may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active. Recommend replacing window screens as necessary.

One window screen removed from 2nd floor window bedroom front of house.

One window screen coming out - back of house.

37) Floor guides were missing at one or more sliding closet doors.

38) Minor cracks, nail pops and/or blemishes were found in walls and/or ceilings in one or more areas. Cracks and nail pops are common, are often caused by lumber shrinkage or minor settlement, and can be more or less noticeable depending on changes in humidity. They did not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. For recurring cracks, consider using an elastic crack covering product:
http://www.reporthost.com/?ECC