What the Glen Oaks reports found
Lou’s four summaries flagged 31 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (12), exterior (11) and garage (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2017, a colonial, about 67 years old: 4 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and stucco siding; poured concrete foundation; forced air heat on gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Chimney cap is cracked and needs to extend to edges of faux brick work”; “Front lower roof needs leader and gutter system”; “Right front bay window needs insulation underneath”; “Front raised brick patio and steps need railing”; “Left side stoop needs railing”; “Rear wooden steps needs railing”; “Laminate counter chipped and bubbled in many places”; “Instant Hot Water faucet not working”; “Left and right front windows won't stay up”; “Soap dish in tub is broken”. Also noted: “Roof has been repaired with different color shingle at lead edges”; “Partially visible from hatch”; “Trap has been modified for basement kitchen sink with tin can over one side”; “Copper Heat Pipes in attic are not insulated”; “Duct connection to air handler is leaking air”.
2016, a ranch, about 56 years old: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; full brick siding; masonry block and poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on gas; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray and Square D), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Cement chimney cap is cracked and seal broken between ceramic flue and cap”; “Right side leader pipe on garage is not installed properly”; “Gutters on garage are full of debris”; “There are three large trees around house and garage”; “This will prevent drafts in winter months from fixtures”; “Right side basement storm door knob missing”; “Front storm door jealousy window crank is broken”; “Front and side concrete walkways are raised from tree roots”; “Driveway cracked at left rear corner”; “Brick wall cracked at bottom of driveway both sides”. Also noted: “One layer of shingle on roof about 10 years old”; “Outside right rear corner”; “Damaged round A/C duct in attic”; “Non Murray breakers installed in panel”; “Manufactures will not warrant panel with other manufacturer breakers installed”.
2016, a cape, about 66 years old: 9 items flagged: 3 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; forced air heat on oil; 100-amp circuit breakers (General Electric), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is about 10 years old”; “Viewed roof from ground very windy conditions”; “Lifted shingle right side rear”; “Cement chimney cap cracked”; “Left rear window frame termite damage”; “Front stop water getting between concrete platform and brickwork”; “Rear patio cracked in half and pitched toward house”; “Left side entrance right side railing is loose, end post loose in step”; “Front walkway to stoop is peeling from salt application in winter”; “Trip hazard. Left side walk is lifted from tree roots in two places”. Also noted: “Basement railing missing balusters”; “Basement windows are original”; “Main gas shut off in basement closet left front above left of gas meter”; “Gas meter in basement closet left front”; “Basement outlet in utility room near work bench, is not secured to wall not GFCI protected cover missing and open ground”; “Humidifier on right side of furnace cover missing and wire disconnected”; “Most outlets throughout house are two prong and have open ground”; “Considerable heat loss from non insulated metal ducts in basement”; “Filter is not installed in return”.
2015, a contemporary, a multi-family building: 10 items flagged: 5 roof, chimney and attic; 4 exterior; 1 garage. As recorded: mansard roof, architectural; full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; 100-amp and 50-amp sub circuit breakers (Murray), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Main Roof covering in good condition”; “Mansard section of roof shingles are cupping and damaged over front entrance”; “Rear vent not installed when roof was shingled”; “This may be the cause for peeling drywall seam tape”; “Fascia board under soffit needs paint”; “Side door front apartment side lite is single pane glass and paint peeling”; “Side entrance rear apartment railing is loose”; “Side stoop bluestone treads loose”; “Right rear corner of retaining wall has no return and soil is eroding past”; “Concrete walkway on left side is cracked”. Also noted: “Railroad tie retaining wall behind and above concrete wall is old and has large holes”; “Wall cabinet door broken next to refrigerator”; “Outlet under kitchen window is hot and neutral reversed”; “Cathedral Ceiling spackling tape is peeling at corner seams and front section”; “Bathroom circuit on GFCI breaker and outlet is GFCI, redundancy”; “Damage to sheetrock around exhaust fan”; “Door Handle missing from sliding glass tub doors”; “Shower diverter valve is leaking”; “Behind rear apartment stoop at meters”; “Main panel right side 2 & 3 breakers double lugged”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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