1) Fungal rot was found at one or more sections of siding or trim and/or window sills. Conducive conditions for rot should be corrected (e.g. wood-soil contact, reverse perimeter slope). Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.

2) Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or close to the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as a pathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend pruning, moving or removing vegetation as necessary to maintain at least 6 inches of space between it and the building exterior. A 1-foot clearance is better.

3) 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.

4) Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around doors. 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

5) One or more exterior doors were significantly damaged or deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified person replace door(s) as necessary.

6) Fungal rot was found at one or more exterior door jambs. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.

7) One or more exterior doors were difficult to open or close. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

8) One or more windows were at or below grade with vegetation/soil in the wells. Wells should be cleaned out when windows are at or near grade to prevent soil from contacting the structure and causing fungal rot or moisture problems. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a clearing out the vegetation and soil.

9) Extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes for one or more downspouts were missing and/or damaged. Water can accumulate around the building foundation or inside crawl spaces or basements as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install, replace or repair extensions as necessary so rainwater drains away from the structure.

10) One or more downspouts or elbows were loose or detached. Rainwater can come in contact with the building exterior or accumulate around the foundation as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms and water entry. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

11) 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.

12) One or more areas with missing or substandard surface materials were found in the attached garage walls or ceilings. Current standard building practices call for wooden-framed ceilings and walls that divide the house and garage to provide limited fire-resistance rating to prevent the spread of fire from the garage to the house. Recommend that a qualified person repair per standard building practices. For example, by patching openings or holes, firestopping holes or gaps with fire-resistant caulking, and/or installing fire-resistant wall covering (e.g. Type X drywall). For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?AGFR

13) The automatic opener for one or more garage vehicle doors didn't reverse when the photoelectric sensors were blocked. These sensors should reverse the door when closing to prevent injury when a person or pet passes through the sensors' beam. This is a safety hazard. A qualified person should repair as necessary. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GDPES

14) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles (outlets) wouldn't trip with a test instrument at the bathroom(s). This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.

15) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) type receptacles (outlets) had an open ground. Open ground GFCI receptacles will trip, but they won't provide a grounded electric supply for appliances that need them. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by upgrading to grounded, 3-conductor wiring. In older dwellings constructed when GFCI protection was not required, and in areas where GFCI protection is not required, replacing 3-slot GFCI receptacles with 2-slot receptacles may be an acceptable repair.

16) One or more electric receptacles exterior 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

17) One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles (outlets) 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.

18) Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRM

19) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles or circuit breakers were defective. Because of this, the inspector was unable to determine if all electric receptacles that should be protected by GFCI devices, were protected. After defective GFCI devices have been replaced or repaired, recommend that a qualified electrician verify that receptacles throughout the house have GFCI protection per standard building practices, and make repairs if necessary.

21) The gas meter was obscured by vegetation. A minimum clear area of 3 feet should exist in front of and on both sides of the meter. Recommend that vegetation be cleared as necessary to maintain clearances per standard building practices.

22) One or more propane or natural gas supply terminations were unused (no appliance connected) and no cap was installed on the gas shut-off valve(s). Gas can flow directly out of the termination with the shut-off valve is opened. This is a potential fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified person install caps where missing per standard building practices.

23) One or more electric baseboard heaters were inoperable. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair or replace as necessary.

The electric baseboard heater in the basement did not respond to it's controls.

24) Air filters for the heating and/or cooling system were missing or incorrect size at one or more locations. Indoor air quality will be reduced as a result. Recommend installing good quality filters at intended locations (e.g. in or at the air handler, behind return air grills). Filters should be sized correctly to minimize air gaps. Many types of filters are available. Recommend installing pleated filters or better rather than the cheapest disposable kind. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?FLTRTPS

26) One or more wood-burning fireplaces or stoves were found at the property. When such devices are used, they should be professionally inspected and cleaned annually to prevent creosote build-up and to determine if repairs are needed. The National Fire Protection Association states that a "Level 2" chimney inspection should be performed with every sale or transfer of property with a wood-burning device. Recommend consulting with the property owner about recent and past servicing and repairs to all wood-burning devices and chimneys or flues at this property. Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate all wood-burning devices and chimneys, and clean and repair as necessary. Note that if a wood stove insert is installed, it may need to be removed for such an evaluation. For more information, search for "chimney inspection" at:
http://www.reporthost.com/?CSIA

27) The sink at the wet bar was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair or replace the sink.

28) One or more sink drains were leaking at location(s) # A. A qualified person should repair as necessary.

29) The hot and cold water supply flow for the shower at location(s) #C was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as necessary.

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

31) One or more sections of ceilings were sagging. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.

32) One or more windows that were designed to open and close were stuck shut. Recommend that a qualified person repair windows as necessary so they open and close easily.

33) Glass in one or more windows was broken. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace glass where necessary.

34) Minor water damage/stains were found in one or more wall areas. The inspector was unable to determine if an active leak exists. Recommend asking the property owner about this, monitoring the stains/damage area in the future, and/or having a qualified contractor evaluate and repair if necessary.

35) One or more "pocket" doors were stuck or difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

36) Lock mechanisms on one or more windows were missing. This can pose a security risk. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.