What the Huntington reports found
Lou’s six summaries flagged 45 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (17), exterior (16) and kitchen (6). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2021, a colonial, about 2 years old: 6 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior; 1 rooms. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and rubber membrane; cement-fiber siding; poured concrete foundation; 200-amp circuit breakers (Square D), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Dead tree branches falling on and damaging roof”; “Right side, rear section, gable "A" frame roof drains into valley against 2nd floor master hallway wall”; “Valley is a trap for debris, it is full of leaves and tree debris”; “Rain run off from right rear gable and master bedroom roof are all meeting at the same location”; “Too much square footage of runoff for such a small gutter to carry”; “Chimney need pointing from roof line up”; “Fireplace flue are full of soot”. Also noted: “Basement entrance drain, needs to be kept free of leaves, drain will clog and rain water will run into basement”; “Garage door openers have battery backup for blackouts”; “Make sure stainless steel braided washer hoses are used for installation”; “Tub shower wand will drip on floor when placed on holder”; “Whole house trap is in basement right front corner”; “Open junction box in basement left side middle (Live Wires)”; “Heat pipes in basement utility room need insulation”.
2020, a colonial, about 62 years old: 9 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; masonry block and poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Lower front roof section full of moss”; “Extension roof section does not transition well into main roof”; “Capping shingle loose over extension”; “Shingle raised up near front gutter”; “Commercial leader pipe and down spout need to be installed to accept water from large roof section”; “Vermiculite insulation between joists in attic”; “Vermiculite is known to contain asbestos”. Also noted: “Front concrete curbing sections missing below grade and broken up”; “Wood retaining wall at rear of property is bowed and out of plumb”; “No weep holes in retaining wall”; “Tree hitting roof right rear”; “Left side counter outlets are tied to exterior deck GCFI”; “Noted termite bait system around perimeter of building”; “Sump pump in basement works”.
2020, a colonial: 6 items flagged: 3 exterior; 1 roof, chimney and attic; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable and hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; forced air and hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp and 100-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Right rear leader pipe over garage needs to be extended to lower gutter”; “Left rear leader pipe needs to be extended to lower gutter”; “Right front leader pipe over garage needs to be extended to lower gutter”; “Right rear leader pipe from deck roof, needs to be extended and drywell installed area flooding”; “Left side deck gate cap is missing”; “Balcony is full of debris, this will cause water to accumulate near siding”; “Deck needs gate installed for access underneath, right rear”. Also noted: “Insulation baffles used at soffit vents”; “Basement entrance drains needs to be kept clear of leaves, so basement doesn't flood”; “Hole in asphalt driveway right side”; “Water accumulating in depression in asphalt walkway left side front”; “Driveway and walk need to be sealed”; “Extra Info : Windows on right side bedrooms are lesser grade than left side”; “Master bedroom hardwood floor finish is scratched left side wall”.
2017, a ranch, about 63 years old: 8 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; wood and shingles siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Left side of chimney copper flashing has pulled away from brick”; “Old gutter guard installed wrong”; “Insulation has been installed upside down”; “Recessed lighting fixtures can be a source of drafts in winter”; “Insulation missing from some bays”; “Se photo of Tenmat recessed light covers”; “Basement window wells right side should be dug out and gravel installed for drainage”. Also noted: “Door missing from closet right front bedroom”; “Basement tile are asphalt asbestos tile”; “No evidence of termites detected in unfinished section of basement or crawl space”; “Water heater is 15 years old”; “Outside left rear, next to meter”; “French drains into sump pump”; “No water in sump at time of test”.
2017, a high ranch, about 45 years old: 7 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Hole in right side gable wall, from A/C refrigerant lines, needs to be filled”; “Rear gutter filled with water and debris”; “Right front leader pipe needs to be extended away from house”; “Pull down stairs legs, need no scuff floor protectors”; “Rear deck columns need "Y" braces to prevent yawing”; “Two rear deck gates need to be reinforced”; “Front balcony left side needs TECO brackets to front header board”. Also noted: “Two layer of shingle on roof”; “Front stoop is cracked across the third step all the way down sides”; “Rear retaining wall cracked at middle and left side”; “Converted garage office cracked tile”; “Main Propane shut off at top of tank right rear of yard”; “Main Oil shut of in rear of converted garage utility room, next to boiler”; “Laundry area no GFCI outlet near sink”.
2015, an expanded cape, about 74 years old: 10 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 structure. As recorded: gable roof, architectural; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Raised shingle on front roof”; “Shed roof shingles missing”; “Long leader pipe extending along right side of house from front gutter”; “Wood rotted under right rear corner”; “Right rear corner trim loose”; “Front storm door handle won't stay up and striker plate too short”; “Basement window wells should be 6" below window sill and filled with gravel to promote drainage”. Also noted: “Chimney in good condition”; “Skylight crank covers are loose in den and master bedroom”; “Right rear bedroom window screen missing”; “Right front bedroom missing screen”; “Master bed room right side of bow window sash won't stay up and window out of square”; “Crank handles missing spinners”; “Whole house traps in basement right rear corner, one in floor and one over sink”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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