Home inspector in Arverne, NY

What the Arverne reports found

Lou’s three summaries flagged 23 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (9), roof, chimney and attic (9) and bathrooms (2). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2020, a colonial: 9 items flagged: 5 exterior; 4 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: ground, framed with 2 x 4 rafters; attic: attic access and light in attic, rock wool and below insulation, none found ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding; brick foundation, steel lally columns; electric heat heat on electric and two, 50 gallon (2-3 people) electric water heater (basement and utility room); 100-amp circuit breakers (Eaton), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, heat pump forced air; double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, hardwood t&g and laminated t&g floors, laminate cabinets, stone counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Very windy conditions. Unable to climb roof safely”; “White patches on right front of roof”; “Left front capping is raised”; “Metal roof over rear windows is rusted and needs to be replaced”; “No ridge vent or roof vents located”; “Splash blocks and elbows needed at all leader drain pipes”; “Construction debris in attic and insulation is low”; “Front section of attic has little to no insulation”; “Front section of attic smells like pigeon poop”; “Left side front window siding corner piece is damaged”; “Left rear upper corner piece is damaged”; “Rear basement door needs Bilco door installation to prevent water intrusion into basement”; “Rear basement wooden steps need paint to prevent water damage”. Also noted: “Roof rafters are 2" x 4" x 24" o/c”; “Would not advice more than one layer of shingle”; “Large wasted space behind refrigerator”; “First floor rear bedroom windows and screens are broke”; “Second floor rear bedroom, side window and screen broken”; “Second floor rear bedroom, right side window and screen is broken”; “Floor creeks and flexes at top landing to basement stairs”; “Basement stairs landing needs half round edging”; “Safety Item: Basement hand rail has finish nail protruding”; “Hole in floor at top landing”; “Upper sash won't stay up and difficult to lock”; “First floor right front window screen is torn”; “Front entrance hallway both window glass are broken and screens torn”.

2019, a bungalow, over 109 years old: 10 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass, seen from: ladder, framed with 2 x 4 x 24" o/c rafters; attic: light in attic and attic hatch in hallway, soffit vents and windows ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation, conrete piers, crawlspace: walked; hydronic heat on natural gas, tankless gas (quick recovery) water heater (utility room); 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water; double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, laminated t&g and tile floors, wood cabinets, quartz counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Right rear gutter is leaking from seam”; “Garage needs leader and gutter system”; “Right rear splash block needs to be pitched away from foundation”; “Left side gutter is not draining”; “Debris from old brick chimney left in attic”; “Old storage boxes left in attic”; “Pull down steps was removed”; “Right side steel step support is rusted”; “Never spread salt on metal steps, use sand for snow and ice”; “Left front fascia board is damage”; “Wood and debris left between PVC fence and rear garage wall”; “Right side passage door stucco is damaged around frame”; “Left side door left lower roller missing and off track”. Also noted: “Roof rafters are only 2 x 4 x 24" o/c”; “Never put more than one layer of shingle on roof”; “Windows in front have been covered with siding”; “Storage closet in middle of attic”; “Leaking in many places, water damage to wood underlayment”; “Left rear door hinge side has been undercut so much that hinge screws don't hold”; “Left rear bedroom left side outlet very drafty”; “Main Breaker panel outside next to electric meter right front”; “Sub panel in utility room”; “Right front exterior wall next to entrance”; “Right side window pane is cracked”.

2016, a town home, about 1 years old, a two-family house: 4 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked roof; attic: no storage, gable vents and ridge vents ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding, chimney: PVC; poured concrete slab foundation, supporting walls; forced air heat on gas, 50 gallon (2-3 people) gas (quick recovery) water heater (utility closet 1st floor and utility room 3rd floor); (2) 100-amp service panel circuit breakers (Siemens), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit; double-hung windows, carpet and tile floors, wood cabinets, laminate and granite counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Section of peak caps missing”; “Hole in one shingle rear section about 8' above plumbing vents”; “Left rear leader pipe is not in drainage pipe”; “Large holes in siding for A/C refrigerant lines”; “Third floor balcony trellis joists end caps missing”; “Insulation not installed in ceiling of second floor near corner of balcony side window”; “Water damage on sheetrock near light switch”. Also noted: “Outside left rear near gas meters”; “Main panel outside below meter”; “Outside left side near side entrance”; “Filter dirty first floor return”; “Hot air units should be serviced every year for maximum efficiency and safety”; “Too cold to operate A/C without damage”.

“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.

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