Home inspector in Jericho, NY

What the Jericho reports found

Lou’s five summaries flagged 62 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (19), exterior (17) and kitchen (10). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2018, a split, about 61 years old: 13 items flagged: 6 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 150-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Rear roof, three tab standard shingle is about 25 years old”; “Showing considerable mineral wear”; “Most common cause of water intrusion into basement is improper disposal of roof water”; “Upper roof rafters are 2x10x24" on center”; “Front lower roof is 2x8x30" on center”; “Crack in vaulted ceiling in living room may be from end rafters not doubled up”; “Recessed lighting in attic need tenmat recessed light insulation covers”; “Blown in insulation will make recessed lighting overheat”. Also noted: “Whole house fan controls are in second floor closet”; “Attic fan is not wired correctly”; “Vaulted ceiling is cracked on both sides and across peak”; “Caution: Asphalt asbestos tile in basement”; “Left side sink is chipped and rusted”; “Outlet has open ground and is not GFCI protected”; “Tankless water heater in boiler”; “Basement radiators did not get hot”.

2018, a split, about 58 years old: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; forced air heat on natural gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Eaton), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Cement chimney cap is cracked, pieces missing, bricks are loose”; “Left rear leader pipe into broken Orangeburg pipe”; “Recessed light fixtures are a source of drafts during winter”; “Front sidewalk is cracked and uneven near driveway”; “Stone retaining wall, right side of driveway is leaning”; “Front bluestone walkway has cracked joints”; “Asphalt driveway has many spider and major cracks”; “Left side chain link fence, gate is in garage”. Also noted: “Rear section of roof is 3 tab shingle about 15 - 20 years old”; “Front section is architectural about”; “Outlets in den have open ground”; “GFCI outlet will not reset”; “Water heaters last on average 12 to 15 years”; “Water meter box right side of driveway”; “Many open ground outlets throughout the house”; “A/C register in dinning room has no air flow”.

2018, a colonial, about 49 years old: 11 items flagged: 5 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; forced air heat on natural gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit and window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Left side chimney foundation is cracked front and left sides”; “Right side fireplace chimney missing brick and needs pointing right rear”; “Left side chimney cement cap is cracked”; “Left side chimney need pointing from roof lineup”; “Right side chimney brick missing and needs pointing from roof line up”; “Left rear leader pipe elbow is off splash block”; “Shed needs leader and gutter system”; “Left side siding lower section is loose and hole present”. Also noted: “Front step is cracked at corner”; “Front pavers need to be filled in with interlocking paver sand”; “Front step platform need to be filled in with interlocking paver sand”; “Asphalt driveway has large and small cracks”; “Water heater is 19 years old”; “Cover missing from switch on boiler”; “Junction box hanging rear wall near dryer”; “Conductors showing junction box on ceiling to left of air-handler”.

2017, a split, about 60 years old: 17 items flagged: 5 roof, chimney and attic; 5 exterior; 4 kitchen. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp fuses (Crouse-Hinds), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Tree is damaging roof on right side and left front”; “Flashing at bottom of chimney needs to be repaired”; “Rear Skylight flashing is not tucked under shingle”; “Right side skylight thermal glass is clouded”; “Chimney foundation is cracked”; “Chimney cement cap is cracked”; “Splash block right rear needs to be turned”; “Recessed lighting in attic are a source of drafts during winter months”. Also noted: “Door to boiler room is hollow core wood, not fire-resistant”; “Cedar closet door hits frame”; “Jacuzzi repair hatch in left rear bedroom is covered over with wall paper and baseboard radiator”; “Many outlet with open ground throughout house”; “Most probably from old two conductor wiring”.

2017, a split, about 59 years old: 13 items flagged: 4 garage; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; full brick and aluminum siding; poured concrete foundation; forced air and hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “One layer shingle on roof”; “Roof is about 15-20 years old”; “Roof may last 5 to 10 years more depending on weather conditions”; “Rear section main roof, middle, shingle are damaged”; “Boiler flue needs rain cap”; “Right side garage leader pipe needs elbow and splash block”; “Left rear leader pipe needs elbow turned to left and splash block”; “Left rear gutter filled with leaves”. Also noted: “Front marble retaining wall lifted and cracked by tree base”; “Large oak tree left front is overhanging house, damaging roof”.

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

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