A trip hazard exists at the sidewalk at the side of the house. A section of concrete was lifted by tree roots. Transitional

                            GRADING:

                            The exterior grade is low and flat at foundation walls at rear and sides. The existing conditions are improper and conducive to

                            water entry into the basement. Grade at foundation walls needs improvement. Slope of soil should pitch away from

                            foundation walls a minimum of 1 inch per foot for at least 6 feet. These improvements will assure a dry basement in the future.

                            Past water penetration problems are evident at basement walls and floor. Have a professional landscaper make needed

                            improvements to exterior grading. Make sure they use the proper grading soil, a clay mixture, which will compact well and

                            deter water permeation to the soils below it. Regrading entails building up the soil adjacent to the foundation walls and

                            acheiving a slope affect directing water away from house. 

                            EXTERIOR STAIRS/STOOPS:

                            The wooden steps at the front of the house are in functional condition, however, there is no railing installed for your future

                            WALLS:

                            A few minor problems are present with the vinyl siding; at the front of the house above the gable vent directly below the

                            roof edge there is a missing piece of vinyl siding, front of the house at the corner vinyl siding is out of trim and loose, there

                            is a vent at the rear of the house that is missing a proper cover, at the West side of the house towards the rear there is some

                            damaged vertical siding, on the west side of the house and air conditioning unit was removed and the siding was not

                            completed. Repairs to the vinyl siding are needed by a vinyl siding contractor. 

                            WINDOWS:

                            The half moon fixed window at the second-floor front bedroom is cracked. Glass replacement is needed.

                            The basement windows are without plastic window well covers. Installation is recommended.

                            Leaves and debris are within the window wells. The window wells need to be cleaned out.   

                            The basement window wells are installed to low in relation to the exterior grade around the house. Presently, water drainage

                            is going into the basement window wells. Then entering the basement via the bottom of the basement window. Grading

                            improvements are needed ASAP. And the window wells need to be installed at a higher elevation. The bottoms of the

                            window wells need to be cleaned and excavated so that they are 6 inches below the window sill plate. Consult with a

                            landscape contractor for these repairs.

                            Some dry rot has occurred to the wooden door frame at the front door. Carpentry repairs will be needed.

                            PEELING PAINT:

                            Significant peeling paint at the electrical service entry conduit and the electric meter pan at the side of the house. Paint needs

                            to be scraped off. Be sure to remove old paint with care. Remember any home built prior to 1978 may have been painted with

                            lead based paints. Review the Lead Based Paint brochure given to you by the Real Estate agent. This will provide you with

                            information about lead based paint and proper methods of repair and handling.

                            CHIMNEY:

                            No rain cap is installed at the top of the chimney. Installation is needed.

                            Brick chimney appears to be in functional/serviceable condition.

                            BASEMENT:

                            FOUNDATION WALLS:

                            Various areas of foundation wall have some deterioration and holes. These areas need to be patched up with new

                            mortar/cement. Also there are some settlement cracks located at the front of the basement and the rear of the basement

                            foundation walls. These cracks will need to be filled and sealed with mortar or hydraulic cement. Consult with a masonry

                            contractor for this repair.

                            Evidence of water penetration exists at the foundation walls and at the basement windows. Efflorescence exists beneath the

                            surface of the painted walls and painted floor. This is a wet basement. Basement window well improvements, grading

                            improvements and roof drainage system improvements are needed ASAP.

                            BEAMS:

                            The main beam at the center of the house/basement is missing a lolly column beneath the span. The main beam has

                            sagged/deflected approximately 1 1/2 inches. A new steel lolly column needs to be installed with a concrete footing beneath

                            it to reinforce the span. Consult with a general contractor for this repair.

                            VISIBLE TERMITE DAMAGE:

                            There is a damaged floor joist at the rear of the basement adjacent to the wooden sill plate on the east side directly above the

                            hot water heater. The floor joist has significant termite damage. Termite infestation appears to be inactive at this time.

                            Treatment is needed if no history of treatment is provided or no one-year termite service contract/guarantee is furnished.

                            Ask the seller if they have any records of maintenance. The damaged floor joist will need to be repaired by a carpenter.  

                            Repairing the damaged joist would entail sistering the floor joist with a new piece of 2 x 8 wood.

                            There is also termite damage wood located at the front of the basement below the front door. Wood replacement will be

                            needed by a carpenter. 

                            COLUMNS/SUPPORTS:

                            Two screw jack lolly columns installed in the basement underneath the main beam. This condition is not a permanent and

                            professional installation. Recommend permanent type columns be installed. Consult with a general contractor for this repair. 

                            BASEMENT FLOOR:

                            The concrete slab floor of the basement has significant settlement towards the front. And also, appears to have been heaved

                            upwards at various areas. The concrete floor feels hollow when walked on. These conditions are due to previous significant

                            water problems in the immediate area. Water has expanded the soil below the concrete slab floor, thus, lifted it, damaged it,

                            and then the dirt settled incrementally more than original. Thus, causing a void between the concrete slab floor and the dirt

                            beneath it.

                            OBSERVATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

                            Evidence of water entry exists at the basement windows. Also, the wood frame around the front basement window is

                            completely rotted due to water entry. Replacement of the wood frame will be needed by a carpenter.   

                            ATTIC AND INSULATION:

                            Original insulation throughout the attic space. Original Insulation within attic space is minimal. Recommend adding

                            additional insulation blankets in the attic space to provide higher heating efficiency of the house. 

                            No insulation is installed at the Cathedral wall of the front master bedroom. Installation is needed for proper heating

                            efficiency.

                            ROOF COVERING STATUS:

                            The roofing shingles are in poor condition throughout; a couple are missing, some patch repairs have been made below the

                            chimney, and overall, the shingles throughout are at the end of their expected life. Roof replacement is needed a.s.a.p.

                            The leaders/downspouts at all corners of the house are without extension pieces. These extension pieces would direct the

                            roof water drainage away from the house approximately 4 to 5 feet. When it rains, water is pooling next to the foundation

                            walls and finding its way into the basement. Installation of these downspout extensions are needed.

                            HEATING SYSTEM :

                            Forced air unit is an older model unit. Close to 45 years old. Based on age and condition of heating system plan on

                            replacement within the next few years.  

                            PRIMARY UNIT:

                            Operation appears normal, however, the installation of the forced air heating system within the basement is awkward and

                            unusual. The forced air unit is installed lower than the concrete slab floor of the basement. The concrete floor of the

                            basement has been excavated to accommodate the forced air unit.

                            There is asbestos material being used above the forced air unit as fireproofing. The material has been damaged and is friable.

                            This means that asbestos fibers may become airborne and may already be resting on the concrete slab floor. Asbestos fibers

                            are hazardous to your health. Recommend an asbestos abatement contractor remediate the material above the forced a unit.  

                            At the ceiling of the second-floor bathroom, a metal register is missing at the forced air duct. Installation is needed.

                            The airflow of the heat via the duct work and registers is minimal at the second-floor bedrooms. Further assessment and

                            repairs will be needed by an HVAC contractor/technician.

                            The heating duct that leads to the front bedroom is disconnected within the attic space. Heat is being lost into the attic

                            space. This is an improper condition. And HVAC contractor/technician is needed to make the needed repairs.

                            Draft hood on flue, Cleaning and sweeping of flue pipes is needed and recommended annually. Consult with a heating

                            contractor to perform the work.

                            HUMIDIFIER:

                            The two humidifiers installed on the unit are broken. Installation of a new humidifier will be needed for the winter season. 

                            Recommend having the heat exchanger, burner and flue piping cleaned and serviced before the heating season begins,

                            annually. Recommend servicing from a lic. heating contractor, i.e. Slomins, Petro, Meenan. And start an annual contract with

                            an HVAC contractor for winter protection.

                            Water did leak from the supply lines below the kitchen sink when the cold water was turned on. The water escaped through

                            the dishwasher supply pipe which did not have a shut-off valve installed. When the dishwasher is installed a new shutoff

                            valve should be installed.

                            Significant green corrosion exists at the copper fittings and pipe and shutoff valves below the kitchen sink. Visible from the

                            basement. No significant leaks exist, however, monitor the copper piping and fittings in the future. Plan on having repairs

                            made by a licensed plumber in the future.

                            WATER HEATER:

                            Pressure relief valve on hot water heater is missing a discharge pipe. This is a SAFETY HAZARD. One should be installed