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Report Summary

Major Concerns

1. Windows with blown seals
2. Loose toilets

Safety Items

1. Handrails are not graspable, (over 2.5" wide) hazardous for children and elderly - deck and landing stairs handrails
2. Auto closure hinges on the garage service door need to be tightened

Deferred Costs (likely to need repair or replacement within 5 years)

1. Hot water heater - 2004
2. Furnace - 2000

Summary

1. Soil to wood contact will lead to wood decay and if not corrected will cause structural damage noted @ siding.
2. Gapping mortar/bricks - repairs necessary
3. Balcony gate opens over staircase without a proper landing (front)
4. Front balcony is not bolted to the structure - needs support attachments
5. Downspout to drain - overflowing and puddling - back of house
6. Gutters are overflowing
7. Rafter tails have water damage
8. Damaged door sweeps on base of garage doors
9. Minor paint imperfections on front door
10. Recommend a tray and alarm under washing machine.
11. Clean out dryer venting and maintain every 5 years.
12. Pocket door to laundry room - slightly scratched
13. Powder room - toilet is loose - needs to be pulled and re-set
14. Guest bath - toilet is loose and water stains around the base of the toilet /slow drain in sink
15. Keep grout/sealer and caulk in good repair, leaks will cause hidden damage (especially horizontal surfaces)
16. Master bath - door does not catch /gapping grout in shower surround at window
17. Office - broken outlet cover
18. Living room - window has a broken seal
19. Family room - window has a broken seal
20. Dirty windows make it difficult to detect broken seals on double pane windows. Recommend all windows be cleaned and a glass contractor evaluate and estimate replacement(s)
21. Master bedroom - windows with broken seals
22. Nicks, scratches, cracks, nail pops, stains, dings on walls and millwork throughout - typical of a home of this age
23. Recommend carbon monoxide detectors on all floors and 10' from every bedroom
24. Must have working smoke detectors (and/or batteries), replace all batteries and replace any defective units
25. Sweep chimneys prior to first use.
26. A wood and paper debris should be removed from crawlspace, it is a conduce condition for structural pests.
27. Improperly notched beam in crawl space
28. Water shut off is in the crawlspace and is dripping
29. Slow drains noted @ guest bath sink.
30. Water temperature is low, should be 120, measured temperature @ 101.
31. Proper earthquake straps for water heater needed.
32. Recommend blocking to secure the hot water heater with straps
33. Recommend a carbon monoxide detector be installed in the vicinity of gas appliances
34. `Fan forced electric wall heaters require occasional cleaning/maintenance.
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36. Recommend HVAC contractor to service furnace.
37. Recommend a gas shut-off tool be tethered to the gas meter.
38. Fresh air supply duct is collapsing under the vacuum of the furnace
39. Improper duct work straps on duct work in crawl space
40. Rodent traps in the crawlspace were noted
41. Sewer scope was performed. All plastic drain pipes. No issues noted. Full report will be forwarded.

Suggested additional online resources

1. Lint fire video
   
2. Cadet heaters