Connecticut Coastal Home Inspections LLC.
2521 N Benson Rd
Fairfield CT 06824-3139
Fairfield CT 06824-3139
Inspector: John Dehler
Summary
| Client(s): | Mohammed Akbar |
| Property address: | 309 Terrace Ave #35 West Haven. CT |
| Inspection date: | Tuesday, August 17, 2021 |
This report published on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 10:04:36 PM ADT
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Major Defect | Correction likely involves a significant expense |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Comment | For your information |
Exterior and Foundation
1) The paint or stain finish over much of the entire structure 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 entire building exterior per standard building practices. Any repairs needed to the siding or trim should be made prior to this.
The paint or stain finish over much of the entire structure 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 entire building exterior per standard building practices. Any repairs needed to the siding or trim should be made prior to this.
2) Many sections of siding and/or trim were deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
Many sections of siding and/or trim were deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
Electric
6) Non-metallic sheathed wiring was installed at the kitchen closet and is subject to damage such as on easily accessible wall or ceiling surfaces. The insulation can be damaged by objects coming in contact with it, resulting in exposed, energized wires. Also, copper conductors can break after being repeatedly moved or bent. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing protective conduit or re-routing wires through walls or ceilings.
Non-metallic sheathed wiring was installed at the kitchen closet and is subject to damage such as on easily accessible wall or ceiling surfaces. The insulation can be damaged by objects coming in contact with it, resulting in exposed, energized wires. Also, copper conductors can break after being repeatedly moved or bent. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing protective conduit or re-routing wires through walls or ceilings.
7) The front exterior electric receptacle appeared to have no power. Recommend asking the property owner about this. Switches may need to be operated or GFCI/AFCI protection may need to be reset to make some receptacles energized. If necessary, recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair.
The front exterior electric receptacle appeared to have no power. Recommend asking the property owner about this. Switches may need to be operated or GFCI/AFCI protection may need to be reset to make some receptacles energized. If necessary, recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
9) The estimated useful life for most forced air furnaces is 15-20 years. This furnace appeared to be this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
The estimated useful life for most forced air furnaces is 15-20 years. This furnace appeared to be this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
10) Recommend that home buyers replace or clean HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or cleaning them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or cleaning depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Recommend that home buyers replace or clean HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or cleaning them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or cleaning depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
11) The shower head at location(s) #A was dripping when the shower was turned off. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
The shower head at location(s) #A was dripping when the shower was turned off. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
Interior, Doors and Windows
12) Carpeting in one or more areas was damaged or deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace as necessary.
Carpeting in one or more areas was damaged or deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace as necessary.
13) One or more walls and/or ceilings were damaged and baseboard trim was missing in the kitchen. Recommend that a qualified person repair
One or more walls and/or ceilings were damaged and baseboard trim was missing in the kitchen. Recommend that a qualified person repair
14) Screens were missing from many windows. These windows may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active.
Screens were missing from many windows. These windows may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active.