What the Bay Shore reports found
Lou’s three summaries flagged 25 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (10), exterior (6) and garage (4). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2021, a cape, about 66 years old: 10 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 rooms; 2 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked roof; attic: no attic access and no storage, gable vents, soffit vents and passive ventilation; wood shingle and clapboard vinyl and cedar siding, chimney: brick; masonry block foundation, 2 x 8, 2 x 10 x 3 main wood beam and wood joists floor framing, steel lally columns; hot water off the boiler; 100-amp circuit breakers (Square D), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water; casement, double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, hardwood t&g and tile floors, wood cabinets, laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Three layers of shingle over garage and house”; “One layer over front porch roof”; “Shingle damaged near front gutter over garage entrance”; “Flat roof material over 2nd floor bathroom is cracked and at end of life”; “Chimney needs flashing cement where chimney penetrates garage roof”; “Leaves accumulated at top flashing of skylight”; “Brick reveal on chimney needs to be cement capped where chimney penetrates garage roof”; “Leader pipe left rear needs pipe extension”; “Gutter guard in rear gutter needs to be cleaned”; “Front porch deck needs water proofing”; “Large cracks caused by tree roots from large tree stump left side of driveway”; “Brick wall under front deck is cracked at left side corner”; “Front flower bed retaining wall is cracked left side”.
2020, a town home, about 43 years old: 9 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 garage; 1 exterior. As recorded: gable and flat roof, architectural, rubber membrane and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked, framed with 2" x 4" engineered wood trusses; attic: scuttle hole in master closet and pull down stairs in garage, fiberglass, below and r-19 insulation, soffit vents and passive ventilation; brick and wood shingle look full brick and cedar siding, chimney: wood shingle; poured concrete slab foundation, rienforced concrete floor framing, supporting walls; forced air heat on natural gas, 50 gallon (2-3 people) gas (quick recovery) water heater (garage attic); 200-amp circuit breakers (Eaton), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit; double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, hardwood t&g and tile floors, wood cabinets, quartz counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Flat roof over garage section appears to be peeling near drain”; “Shingle raised up right rear, lower”; “Main flat roof and garage need to be cleaned of tree debris and painted with silver roof paint”; “Flashing around parapet walls, skylights and vent pipes is cracking and has alligator skin”; “Left front leader pipe berried in soil”; “In attic insulation has fallen away from skylight tunnel in hall-bath”; “Recessed lighting can be a source of draft from attics”; “Brick retaining wall right rear top rollock course is chipped and many loose brick”; “Wood retaining wall flower beds are falling apart, do not have weep holes and brick are not waterproofed”; “Ceiling left rear sheetrock missing”; “Safety Item: Garage door to living space is not fire rated”; “Garage door control, switch plate is missing”; “Safety item: Left front safety switch is loose and not secured to track”. Also noted: “Master bedroom center window top sash is fogged and window difficult to close”; “Second bedroom window lock broken”; “Dimmer switch does not operate”; “Den left side outlet is hot and neutral reversed”; “Toilet tank water valve needs to be adjusted”; “Mirror frame is blocking outlet”; “Ceiling fixture is missing and electrical box is exposed”; “Light and heat feature not working”; “Right rear exterior of house next to gas meter”; “Right rear exterior of house”; “Front door bell does not operate”; “Main panel blocked by stored items”; “Metal ductwork in garage attic needs insulation”.
2017, a colonial, about 64 years old: 6 items flagged: 3 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked, framed with 2 x 8 rafters; attic: pull down stairs in 2nd floor hallway, r-19 or better insulation, gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding, chimney: brick; masonry block foundation, 2 x 8 and 2"x 8" x 3 wood main beam floor framing, steel lally columns; hydronic heat on natural gas, 50 gallon (2-3 people) gas (quick recovery) water heater (basement and utility room/ laundry room); 150-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC; casement, double-hung and thermal/insulated windows, laminated t&g, carpet and hardwood t&g floors, laminate cabinets, formica counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Chimney is cracked in four places around sides”; “Garage roof needs leader and gutter system both sides”; “Leader pipe should be no more than 25' apart”; “Right side storm door panel is rusting”; “Front storm door latch needs to be adjusted”; “Caution safety hazard: Front and side stoops need railings”; “Front concrete walkway is pocked for entire length from salt application in winter”; “Shed has hole in vinyl siding left side”; “No safety limit switches on door tracks”; “Wood braces that hold tracks to ceiling are loose and left side track is not secured with screws”; “Sheetrock broken on wall apposing boiler (Bathroom outer wall)”. Also noted: “Collar ties in attic should never be removed”; “Outside, right rear between chimney and gas meter”; “Romex cable does not terminate in box with wire-nuts and tape”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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