What the Locust Valley reports found
Lou’s five summaries flagged 52 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (21), roof, chimney and attic (14) and garage (7). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2024, a ranch, about 67 years old: 3 items flagged: 1 roof, chimney and attic; 1 kitchen; 1 rooms. As recorded: gable and flat roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; concrete block foundation; 150-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Gutter to left of front entrance is full of tree debris”; “No gutters system installed on right side of house”; “Old hatch area in attic has sheetrock over opening”; “Dishwasher does not operate. Door does not.close properly, hits left side of sink”; “Dishwasher kick plate not installed”; “Slight hump in floor outside of middle bedroom”. Also noted: “Roof is about 5 years+/- old, with one layer of shingle on roof”; “Small section of old roof has cedar shingle with furring strips”; “Attic area is large enough for storage”; “Be sure to us flexible stainless steel exhaust hose for dryer to avoid fire hazard”; “No current at 220 dryer plug in laundry closet”; “No basement windows only vents”; “Water pressure regulator is very rusted”; “Whole house gas shut off cock located on left rear side of house next to gas meter”.
2020, a colonial: 11 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 4 exterior; 3 garage. As recorded: gable and flat roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; cedar siding; brick, masonry block and rock foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 60-amp circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer and Square D), romex and BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Main roof has one layer of shingle over 25 years old”; “Front lower roof has two layers”; “Left side lower roof gables, have three layers”; “Left side lower roof gables, have tree damage to shingle”; “Rear section of main roof covered with moss”; “Rear section of left side lower roof has moss”; “Front section of main roof has some cracked shingle and mineral is worn”; “Front section left lower corner of main roof, was repaired from tree damage”. Also noted: “Plaster is cracked and peeling”; “Floor in living room is spongy in areas, not level and some planking are loose”; “Not all outlets inspected, room is full of storage and outlets are covered”; “Ceiling is cracked and peeling in all bedrooms”; “Floor not level from settlement”; “Doorways are out of square and hit frames from settlement”; “Floor in dining room is not level”; “Ceiling in first and second floor hallways are peeling and plaster is cracked”.
2019, a colonial: 13 items flagged: 6 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; wood siding; masonry block foundation; forced air and hydronic heat on gas; (2) 150-amp service panel circuit breakers (Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “South facing shingle are showing more wear”; “Broken shingle cap left side rear dormer peak”; “Left front leader pipe extension is crushed”; “Gutter in garage crooked, full of debris and not pitched properly”; “Front gutter on house is full of water, not pitched properly”; “Left side dormers need leader and gutter system to prevent water damage to wood siding”; “Rear French door right side handle needs adjustment”; “Safety Item: Heavy steel grate over fire egress window is difficult to lift in an emergency”. Also noted: “Safety item: Basement ceiling over boiler needs fire-resistant sheetrock (5/8" or better)”; “Pull down stairs to attic need pads under stair stringers to protect hardwood floor in hallway”; “Left side sink faucet is loose”; “Marble saddle to shower is cracked”; “Entrance door to bath not installed”; “Safety item: Sliding glass doors to bath tub are not Safety Glass”; “Tub is chipped in two places”; “Hood to basement bath vent, left side of house is broken”.
2019, a cape, about 65 years old: 14 items flagged: 5 exterior; 4 roof, chimney and attic; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; masonry block foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is about 12 years old with one layer of shingle”; “Tree hitting roof left front”; “Tree hitting garage roof right rear”; “Moss growing on roof left front and left rear”; “Cement chimney cap is cracked and no rain cap present”; “Rear steel basement entrance door (Bilco Door) has been sealed shut with foam insulation”; “Rear door is leaking water into basement”; “Rear steel door needs paint”. Also noted: “Rear stoop railing loose left side”; “Rear deck needs paint or waterproofing”; “Safety Item: Driveway gate peg, pipes are a trip hazard”; “Trees hitting house and roof on left side”; “No 110 v outlet for gas dryer”; “Left side bedroom hole in wall, where TV was hung”; “Left side bedroom closet, closes hanger bracket is loose, mounted too high and sheetrock broken”; “Wall damaged right side at attic entrance”.
2018, a cape, about 61 years old: 11 items flagged: 6 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; full brick siding; masonry block foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Fireplace flue is cracked”; “Boiler flue is clogged with tree sapling”; “Chimney needs to be pointed about three feet down from top”; “Rear gutter full of debris, saplings growing out of gutter”; “Vine growing into left rear gutter”; “Right front leader pipe is loose”; “Brick work is cracked right side over entrance from lentil iron rust jacking”; “Right side storm door glass, screen and piston closer missing”. Also noted: “Insulation placed between rafter without baffles”; “Front 2"x 8" main wood beam has extensive termite damage near water heater for a length of 8'”; “Middle main beam has extensive termite damage center end exterior 2 x 8's”; “Sill plate right rear corner over window has extensive termite damage for a length of 6'”; “Generator sub panel not tested, no generator present”; “Trees rubbing on roof and house right side”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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