Exterior
4) One or more hornet, bee and/or wasp nests were found. These can pose a safety hazard. Nest(s) should be removed as necessary.
5) Fascia boards are damaged or deteriorated in one or more areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. This was seen throughout the property both upper and lower fascias.
6) Siding is incomplete or missing in one or more areas. A qualified contractor should install siding where missing to prevent water and vermin intrusion. Specific to unit 103.
7) Gaps exist at one or more openings around the exterior, such as those where outside faucets, refrigerant lines, and/or gas supply pipes penetrate the exterior. Gaps should be sealed as necessary to prevent moisture intrusion and entry by vermin.
8) One or more exhaust duct end caps are missing. Their purpose is to prevent unconditioned air from entering the house, and keep out birds, rodents and insects. Blocked ducts can cause fan motors and/or clothes dryers to overheat and may pose a fire hazard. Vent cap(s) should be installed where necessary. This was seen above unit 103
9) Caulk is missing or deteriorated in some areas and should be replaced and/or applied where necessary. For more information on caulking, visit
The Ins and Outs of Caulking.
10) The exterior finish in some areas is failing. A qualified contractor should prep (pressure wash, scrape, sand, prime caulk, etc.) and repaint or restain areas as needed and as per standard building practices.
Heating and cooling
26) Debris, dirt and/or dust are visible in one or more sections of supply and/or return air ducts. 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 having a qualified contractor clean the ducts. For more information on duct cleaning in relation to indoor air quality, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html This was seen at all the units.
27) The estimated useful life for air conditioning compressors is 8 to 15 years. This unit appears to be at this age or has exceeded this age and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Specific to units 101,102,103.
28) The last service date of this system appears to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.
29) The air handler's filter(s) are the wrong size or is missing its cover. As a result, unfiltered air will flow through the system, and the heating/cooling equipment life and the indoor air quality may be reduced. Correctly sized filter(s) should be installed. This was specific to unit 101.
30) Air handler filter(s) should be checked monthly in the future and replaced or washed as necessary.
31) The outdoor air temperature was below 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the inspection. Because of this, the inspector was unable to operate and fully evaluate the cooling system.
32) The HVAC systems were in good working condition at the time of the inspection.
Interior rooms
43) One or more open ground, three-pronged grounding type receptacles were found. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
Grounding type receptacles were first required in residential structures during the 1960s. Based on the age of this structure and/or the absence of 2-pronged receptacles, repairs should be made by correcting wiring circuits as necessary so all receptacles are grounded as per standard building practices. Replacement of three-pronged receptacles with 2-pronged receptacles is not an acceptable solution. This was specific to unit 103.
My testing device had a difficult time penetrating the outlet. There may have been a previous item or residue causing this issue with both the tester and the subsequent readout and finding.
44) The sash spring mechanism(s) in one or more windows are broken or loose. A qualified contractor or service technician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so the window(s) operate as intended (open easily, stay open without support, close easily, etc.). This was seen in various degrees throughout all units.
45) Floors in one or more areas are not level. Significant repairs may be needed to make floors level, such as repairs to the foundation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. This appeared to be more specific with unit 103.
46) Screen(s) in one or more windows are missing. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) about this. Screens are often removed for window cleaning and they may be stored somewhere. If not, then recommend installing screens where missing. The was specific to unit 101 and 102.
47) One or more doors will not latch when closed. Repairs should be made as necessary, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. For example, aligning strike plates with latch bolts and/or replacing lockset. This is specific to unit 101 upstairs closet doors and
48) Carpeting in one or more rooms is loose. Recommend having a qualified carpeting installation contractor restretch carpet as necessary.
49) Carpeting in one or more rooms is damaged and/or significantly deteriorated. Recommend replacing carpeting where necessary. This is specific to unit 101.
50) Fixtures such as door stops, towel bars and/or toilet paper holders are missing in one or more areas. Recommend having a qualified contractor install fixtures where missing.
51) Screen(s) and or its frame in one or more windows are torn, bent or have holes in them. Screens and its frame should be replaced where necessary.
52) One or more doors will not latch when closed. Repairs should be made as necessary, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. For example, aligning strike plates with latch bolts and/or replacing lockset. This was seen in all the units.
53) The weatherstrip around one or more exterior entry doors is missing and/or deteriorated. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. This was specific to unit 102, front door sweep.
54) One or more interior doors are damaged, deteriorated, and or missing and should be repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor. This was seen in unit 104 upstairs sliding closet door in the bathroom
55) Carpeting in one or more rooms is soiled and/or stained. Recommend having carpeting professionally cleaned as necessary.
56) Minor cracks, dents and or dings were found in ceilings in one or more areas. They do not appear to be a structural concern, but the client(s) may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. This was seen in the closet next to the utility room in units 104 and the downstairs shower ceiling as well same unit.
57) Minor cracks, dents and or dings were found in walls in one or more areas. They do not appear to be a structural concern, but the client(s) may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. This was specific to all units.