What the Melville reports found
Lou’s six summaries flagged 46 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (18), exterior (14) and garage (4). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2021, a colonial: 8 items flagged: 3 exterior; 3 rooms; 1 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: gable and flat, rear sun room roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; masonry block foundation; 200-amp and 150-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, wall AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is about 15 years old with 2 layers”; “First ridge cap is worn out left side rear ridge”; “Shingle missing from valley near front gable”; “Moss growing on roof right and left rear”; “Moss growing on roof left front near chimney”; “Broken tree branches falling on left rear roof”; “Roof on right side shed has been repaired with different color”. Also noted: “Right side chimney has cricket deflecting water away from brickwork”; “Left side chimney has cricket deflecting water away from brickwork”; “Right side attic insulation placed between rafters with out baffles”; “Attic bedroom outlet has open ground”; “Wrong tile used in shower area, joints too big, water can penetrate”; “Spaces around valves wear water can penetrate”; “Spaces around soap dish, water can penetrate”.
2020, a ranch, about 80 years old: 6 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; hardy board 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: “Shed roof has tree debris on shingle”; “Shed needs leader and gutter system to prevent water damage to walls and doors”; “Left Side door hits frame”; “Spider cracks in driveway need to be sealed”; “Dishwasher is not secured to cabinet or counter, lower metal panel is loose”; “This will protect ceramic tile edge and make low step more noticeable , to avoid tripping”; “Safety item: Front basement stairs needs handrail”. Also noted: “Chimneys are in good condition”; “No attic access to inspect lower roof section”; “No attic access to inspect insulation in lower attic”; “No attic access to inspect lower attic wiring”; “Shed door has extensive water damage from no rain gutter installation”; “Cesspool cleanout on front lawn”; “Oil fill pipe on left side exterior wall”.
2019, a contemporary, about 16 years old, a condominium: 6 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 2 garage. As recorded: gable and hip roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and eifs stucco siding; poured concrete slab foundation; forced air heat on natural gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Thomas& Betts(T&B)), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof is 16 years old, original shingle with one layer”; “Shingle mineral is wearing out in many places, shingle are cracked in many places, especially over living room”; “Roof may last another 5 years depending on weather conditions”; “Left side metal chimney cap is rusted”; “Upper leader pipe over garage need to be extended to lower gutter front and rear of garage”; “Gutters are full of tree debris”; “Safety item: Fire resistant sheetrock has been removed from right side firewall near lower closet entrance to attic”. Also noted: “Safety item: Supply cable to 1st floor compressor, conductors are exposed”; “Right rear exterior wall of garage”.
2018, a contemporary, about 15 years old, a condominium: 10 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete slab foundation; forced air heat on gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Cutler Hammer), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Rear middle chimney cap needs paint”; “Left side front upper leader pipe running onto garage roof”; “Upper leader pipe front, running on shingle”; “Upper gutter leaking at 45 degree joint, dripping on front entrance”; “Recessed lighting can be a source of drafts in winter”; “Metal flashing under stucco left side of garage is loose”; “Aluminum trim, right side of soffit, over front entrance is loose”. Also noted: “Roof is original, 15 years old with one layer”; “Most of roof covered in snow”; “Two cars in garage at time of inspection”; “Water running slow in jacuzzi tub”; “Metal duct work in attic needs to be insulated for better efficiency”.
2017, a cape, about 67 years old: 7 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; masonry block foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 30-amp fuses and circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof over side entrance shingle are worn out”; “Flat roof over car port, hole right front”; “Flashing cracked at chimney line and side entrance roof”; “Gutter guard is pushed in at rear of house”; “Car port needs leader and gutters”; “Plywood under carport has water damage”; “Deck ledger board is not lag bolted to house”. Also noted: “Rear deck steps treads are dry rotted”; “Large tree in right rear of yard is dead and large branches hanging over yard.(Widow Makers)”; “These branches can drop at any time injuring a person underneath”; “Parts of ceiling is not visible in basement”; “Water meter and shut off valve in meter box on front lawn”; “Main water shut off in house front wall right front”; “Fuel oil fill pipe is in driveway on side of deck”.
2016, a ranch, about 56 years old, a two-family house: 9 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 structure. As recorded: hip roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on gas; 125-amp circuit breakers (Bryant and Siemens), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Two layer of shingle on roof”; “Front side has moss growing from shading of large trees in front”; “Rear side has tree debris in valley left rear”; “Cement chimney cap is cracked left side and rear”; “Ceramic flue liner is cracked on side”; “Loose brick near flashing”; “Liner needs metal rain cap”. Also noted: “Gutter guard on front and rear sections are filling up with tree debris”; “Gutter guard section missing right rear, filling up with tree debris”; “Railings front and side need paint”; “Railing right side is missing”; “Rear patio railing needs paint”; “Rear small patio is dropping down in elevation to concrete block wall”; “Asphalt driveway has many larger and spider cracks and needs to be sealed”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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