What the Bethpage reports found
Lou’s six summaries flagged 51 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (17), roof, chimney and attic (15) and kitchen (9). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2021, a split level, about 66 years old: 7 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 2 rooms; 1 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and composite board siding; poured concrete foundation; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Left side off shed roof is covered with moss”; “Moss growing on right side of skylight over front entrance”; “Left rear leader pipe from garage filled with debris needs to be raised up and splash block installed”; “Hatch door in closet is not secured”; “Safety Item: Concrete walkway from main sidewalk to side entrance has trip hazard”; “Tree branches hitting left front garage roof”; “Vines growing on left front and left side of shed”. Also noted: “Attic entrance blocked by storage”; “Old stored items and construction debris in crawl space”; “Whole house trap in crawl space right front corner”.
2020, a split, about 64 years old: 10 items flagged: 4 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl, full brick and fiberglass siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Missing loose and rippled shingle center over front entrance”; “Chimney foundation is cracked in three places”; “Unconventional skylight, with water run off flowing over glass instead of around skylight”; “Left front splash block is broken and not under leader pipe”; “Upper roof over front entrance needs leader and gutter”; “Safety Item: No railing installed for front stoop”; “Rear patio, brick wall needs to be repaired and pointed”. Also noted: “Main panel in basement right rear, next to dryer”; “Boiler is very dirty inside, heat galleys need to be cleaned”; “Metal ductwork in attic need to be insulated”; “Copper heat pipes over boiler need to be secured to joists”; “Chimney will have to be stainless steel lined if converting to gas heat”.
2020, a ranch, about 75 years old: 9 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; cement-fiber and asbestos slate shingle siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, spring water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is about 25 Years old with one layer”; “Right rear section of roof is a little wavy”; “Leader pipe splash blocks need to be repositioned and pitched away from house”; “Right side of rear door sub-sheathing is exposed”; “Front brick steps are pulling away from patio”; “Front concrete block wall of slate patio is cracked horizontally for entire length”; “Many slate are loose on front patio”. Also noted: “Rear wooden deck is over 20 years old”; “Right rear wooden steps and rail have water damage”; “Safety Item:Top step is worn out, hand rails are very loose”; “Left rear wooden steps and rail have water damage”; “Safety Items: Steps are worn out, hand rails are very loose”; “Safety item: Caution handrail is very dry and splinters can result”; “Entire deck has not been painted or waterproofed in years”.
2019, an expanded cape: 11 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; 150-amp circuit breakers (Siemans), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Rear roof, wind damaged shingle right rear corner and left rear middle”; “Damaged shingle left rear near gutter”; “Boiler chimney cement cap is cracked and no rain cap present”; “Fireplace chimney cement cap is cracked, no rain cap present and needs pointing in many places”; “Boiler chimney foundation is cracked”; “Fireplace chimney foundation is cracked”; “Front gutters are filled with tree debris”. Also noted: “Evidence of house fire in attic old ridge beam is burnt”; “Beam is superficially burnt, still strong”; “Not tested, gas off at time of inspection”; “Machine operates but does not get hot, gas off”; “Hardwood floor finish is worn out”; “Concrete floor is broken around pipe in laundry room”; “Hardwood floor in front entrance foyer needs to be refinished”.
2016, a cape, about 65 years old: 10 items flagged: 4 kitchen; 3 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and aluminum siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 150-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Copper Chimney flashing has open seam at brick line”; “Kitchen storm door closing piston missing”; “Kitchen prime door hits frame in left upper corner”; “Front storm door latch does not lineup with plate”; “Front storm door closing piston is loose”; “Right side stoop is cracked and 2"x 4" hole in platform”; “Asphalt driveway has many cracks needs to be sealed”. Also noted: “Right side concrete walkway one flag between front gate and side stoop is frost and salt damaged”; “Two flags behind side stoop have frost salt damage”; “Front brick retaining wall right side is cracked in two places and leaning”; “Soil elevation on left side of foundation needs to be raised to pitch rain water away from house”; “Refrigerator is installed in garage from kitchen wall”; “Bow window sashes are difficult to open and all handle are stripped”; “Outlets two prong with open ground”.
2014, a colonial, under 10 years old: 4 items flagged: 2 structure; 1 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, architectural; vinyl siding; masonry block and poured concrete foundation; 200-amp circuit breakers (Square D), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Rear gutter filled with debris and has many holes”; “Leaders from upper roof, front and back, should have extensions to lower gutter to avoid staining and wearing out shingle”; “Basement window wells on left side of house require gravel for good drainage and soil should be at least four inches from window sill”; “Did not see any screens on windows or in garage”; “Front porch left side open and filled with debris”; “Two planks on deck are wrong color”; “Two front steps are loose”. Also noted: “Evergreen tree branches rubbing roof on right side of house”; “Window on left side of house second floor bedroom, window crank loose and cover missing”; “Bosch Tankless Water Heater mounted on rear wall of garage”; “Left side of house at gas meter”; “Copper heat pipe leaking in crawl space under dinning room”; “Master bedroom baseboard missing cover and deflector connectors”; “Round duct in attic over front left bedroom is disconnected from register”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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