What the Glen Head reports found
Lou’s four summaries flagged 25 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (8), exterior (5) and heating and cooling (4). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2024: 13 items flagged: 3 electrical system; 2 heating and cooling; 1 heating and cooling. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Also loss of engine oil and coolant”; “Engine oil filter, housing and hoses burnt”; “Fuel Filter, Housing and Hoses Burnt”; “Engine oil fill cap is burnt”; “Engine valve cover is burnt, gasket needs to be changed”; “Air intake hose over engine is burnt”; “Turbo and oil lube hose are burnt”; “Back of alternator and electrical harness burnt”; “Engine electrical harness is burnt and needs replacement”; “Upper radiator hose burnt”. Also noted: “Engine Starter Motor and cables are burnt”.
2019, a colonial, about 42 years old, a condominium: 7 items flagged: 3 exterior; 2 garage; 1 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: gable and flat roof, architectural, rubber membrane and asphalt/fiberglass; wood siding; poured concrete slab foundation; forced air heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Ite), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Pitched roof has one layer of shingle”; “Loads of tree debris and acorn on roof”; “Water accumulates under tree debris and in time will damage roof”; “Water damage to wood siding in shed on left side”; “Water damage at base to wood siding around rear deck”; “Water damage to wood siding right front along roof line”; “Water damage to wood siding left and right of front dormer at roof line”; “Water damage to wood siding right side of balcony”; “Water damage to wood siding, left side of rear dormer”; “Left side, middle, seam in wood siding is open”. Also noted: “Safety Item: Balcony railing openings should be no larger than”; “Front concrete driveway apron is cracked”; “Front asphalt driveway has many cracks and needs to be sealed”; “Three large oak tree branches hanging over roof”; “Falling branches and other debris can damage roof and skylights”; “Front hose bib winterize valve is in furnace utility room right side”; “Stairwell railing space should not be more than 4" between rails so a small child or pet won't fall through”; “Landing railing balusters should be no more than 4" apart”; “Safety item: Furnace utility room door is not fire rated”; “New door must have fresh air vent”.
2017, an expanded ranch, about 63 years old: 7 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; sand stone and cedar siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; 150-amp circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer and Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Caution: Attic ladder over basement entrance joints are loose and dangerous”; “No pads on bottom of ladder to prevent floor damage”; “Ridge beam is cracked for a length of 3 feet in attic over den”; “Trash left in main and garage attics”; “Recessed light fixtures can be a source of drafts in winter months”; “Insulation is matted down in both attics”; “Three bricks have holes in rear patio in front of rear sliding glass door”; “Front blue stone flagging walkway, stones are broken, chipped and loose”; “Hole in walkway to right of front den entrance”; “Walkway needs to be pointed”. Also noted: “Old oil tank in ground right side”; “Did not operate when main breaker tripped”; “Insulated ductwork in attic”; “Pool covered and winterized”; “No grounding wire present near pool pump or pool heater mounting areas”; “Pool pump outlet is not GFCI protected”.
2015, a ranch, over 50 years old: 5 items flagged: 5 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: architectural. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Bricks used on chimney are common brick that do not hold up well in weather”; “After taking seven courses down”; “Finished chimney should be at least 2 feet higher than roof peak for good updraft”; “Roof Gutters are clogged and have standing water, even with gutter guard. House is surrounded by large trees”; “Large maple tree overhanging roof at right rear”; “Large oak tree overhanging roof left rear”; “Attic vent were installed at bottom of roof, should have been installed within 30" of peak”; “This will cool attic and take load off A/C units in summer”. Also noted: “General condition of roof is good, both flat and pitched areas. Because of tree shading roof looks no more than 12 years old”; “Roof has a lot of tree debris trapped in pockets of roof”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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