Home inspector in Huntington Station, NY

What the Huntington Station reports found

Lou’s three summaries flagged 26 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (12), roof, chimney and attic (6) and kitchen (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2020, a ranch, over 75 years old: 9 items flagged: 5 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked, framed with 2 x 4 x 24" o/c rafters; attic: scuttle hole in closet and no storage, blown and fiberglass insulation, gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents ventilation; brick, cement stucco and clapboard full brick and stucco siding, chimney: brick; masonry block and poured concrete foundation, 2 x 6, 2 x 8 and 4"x 8" main wood beam rear floor framing, steel lally columns; hydronic heat on natural gas, 40 gallon (1-2 people) electric water heater (basement right front and utility room); 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water; double-hung, sliders and thermal/insulated windows, laminated t&g, hardwood t&g and tile floors, laminate cabinets, granite counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Right front leader pipe is not secured to foundation”; “Left rear leader pipe is not secured to foundation”; “Left side leader pipe missing elbow and splash block”; “Safety item: Attic hatch over basement steps”; “Hole in brickwork where old fuel oil vent and fill pipe were”; “Hole in brickwork right side near side entrance”; “Left side corner of brickwork, front steps is cracked”; “Front concrete retaining wall is cracked and pushed out of plumb”; “Left rear retaining wall is cracked and brick copping are falling apart”; “Left side stone rubble retaining wall has many loose and missing stones and is out of plumb”; “Left rear tree is overhanging and damaging roof”; “Left rear wood retaining wall in yard has fallen apart”; “Chain link fence in yard is falling apart and laying over”. Also noted: “Roof rafters are 2 x 4x 24 o/c only one layer of shingle should ever be installed on roof”; “Blown insulation in attic”; “Left rear bedroom outlets have open grounds”; “House has cesspool in yard”; “Needs paint and turnbuckle and cable to chimney to stabilize mast”.

2020, a cape, about 72 years old: 10 items flagged: 5 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked; attic: no storage, gable vents and soffit vents ventilation; cement shingle asbestos cement shingle siding, chimney: brick; masonry block foundation, 2 x 8 and 2"x 8"x 3ea main wood beam with 1/4" floor framing, steel lally columns and supporting walls; hydronic heat on oil, hot water off the boiler; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water; double-hung, thermal/insulated and awning windows, pine t & g, carpet and hardwood t&g floors, laminate cabinets, tile counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Eve are not getting any sun and moss and liken are growing”; “Old analog TV antenna needs to be removed from chimney”; “Gutters are full of tree debris on house and garage”; “Rear dormer gutter with guard not taking water and leaking down rear of building”; “Most problems with water intrusion into basements is improper disposal of roof water”; “Broken siding shingle right rear, above basement window”; “Left side rear Octagon window has water damage to sash and lower section is rotted away”; “Left side front steps second step board is loose”; “Right side railing post cap is cracked”; “Safety Item, Trip hazard: Front steps and deck nail heads are popped up”; “Front deck and steps needs paint or water proofing”; “Rear deck railings are loose and have water damage”; “Deck railing to hot tub is loose and water damaged”. Also noted: “Door opener operates good and safety checked”; “Left side railing to second floor is loose”; “Basement, right front electrical room, outlet cover is missing”; “Stopper does not work in tub”; “Porcelain damaged near drain in tub”; “Cracked near baseboard radiator”; “Safety Item: Water heater TPR is missing pipe extension”; “Oil fill and vent pipe right rear”; “Main panel in basement right front room”; “Boiler should be serviced twice a year if used for hot water during summer also”; “Changing filter and nozzle”; “Vacuum and inspection of firebox”; “Burner is equipped with fuel shut off solenoid”.

2017, a cape, about 59 years old: 7 items flagged: 2 exterior; 2 kitchen; 2 structure. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked, framed with 2 x 8 rafters; attic: no storage, gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding, chimney: brick; poured concrete foundation, 2 x 8 and 2" x 10"x 3 main beam floor framing, steel lally columns; hydronic heat on oil, hot water off the boiler; 200-amp circuit breakers, romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit; double-hung, thermal/insulated and awning windows, laminated t&g, carpet and hardwood t&g floors, laminate cabinets, laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Chimney ceramic flue pipe is broken at top”; “Rear deck railing and lattice are loose”; “Some deck boards are raised”; “Deck screws are not weather proof”; “Deck and rail need a good coat of waterproofing or paint”; “Front concrete side walk is cracked in many places”; “Asphalt driveway is cracked, has low spots, tree root damage and needs to be sealed”; “Left side rear tree is very close to PVC fence”; “Tree front left is shadowing solar panels”; “Base cabinet draw near rear door track is broken”; “Dryer vent cap rear is damaged”; “First floor right front room, window won't stay up”; “Left side of garage foundation is cracked”. Also noted: “Rear garage roof has moss growing on shingle”; “Debris accumulated on top of gutter guard rear garage roof”; “Rear leader pipe under deck elbow missing and emptying next to foundation”; “Right rear leader pipe emptying next to foundation”; “Fuel oil fill pipe right side front”; “Main panel in basement rear wall left side”; “Solar sub breaker panel outside rear middle”; “End caps missing from baseboard on second floor”.

“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.

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