What the Old Bethpage reports found
Lou’s three summaries flagged 23 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (8), exterior (6) and garage (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2022, a colonial, about 61 years old: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 rooms; 1 exterior. As recorded: gable roof, architectural, seen from: walked roof, framed with 2 x 6 rafters; attic: pull down stairs and storage, fiberglass and approx 26 r factor insulation, gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents ventilation; brick and clapboard vinyl and full brick siding, chimney: brick; poured concrete foundation, 2 x 10 wood main beams x 3 floor framing, steel lally columns; non-insulated ducts, 50 gallon (2-3 people) gas (quick recovery) water heater (basement, utility room and laundry room); 100-amp circuit breakers (Westinghouse), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit; awning basement, casement and double-hung windows, hardwood t&g and tile floors, wood cabinets, granite counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Rear patio roof is full of tree debris”; “Rear main roof full of tree debris”; “Rear patio leader pipe should be direct onto grass and away from patio”; “Rear upper gutter has debris from opening in gutter guard”; “Left rear upper and lower gutters are full of debris”; “Shed needs leader and gutter system to prevent water damage to siding”; “Attic pull down steps need anti-scuff pads on runners”; “Safety Item: Front raised covered patio and steps needs railing”; “Rear patio roof, wood columns do not have footing”; “Safety Item: Three trip hazards on front concrete walkway”; “Asphalt driveway has many spider and larger cracks that need to be filled and sealed”; “Rear wood retaining wall is out of plumb near large oak tree”; “Any tree branches overhanging roof should be trimmed back”. Also noted: “Cement chimney cap needs repair”; “Gable vent at each end of attic”; “Care must be taken not to crawl off walkway in attic or you can step between ceiling joists”; “Brickwork left front of garage opening, joints step cracked at bottom”; “Safety Item: Rear outlet is not GFCI protected”; “Garage filled with two cars on lift and tools and storage”; “Washer has stainless steel braided washer hoses”; “Basement clustered with storage”; “Outlets in basement right side wall has open ground”; “Shower doors do have safety glass etching at bottom”; “GFCI breaker in main panel”; “Only partially visible in laundry room and closets”; “Average life of a gas fired tank water heater is 13 years”.
2020, a split, about 62 years old: 7 items flagged: 2 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 2 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked, framed with 2 x 8 rafters; attic: attic hatch in master closet, fiberglass and below insulation, gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents ventilation; rock and mortar and weinscote vinyl and stone siding, chimney: brick; poured concrete foundation, 2 x 8 and 2 x 10 x 3 main wood beam floor framing, steel lally columns; hydronic heat on oil, hot water off the boiler; 100-amp circuit breakers (Eaton and Generac), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC; casement, thermal/insulated and awning windows, carpet and tile floors, laminate cabinets, corian counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Tree damaging shingle right rear corner”; “Tree is an oak tree and it will shed acorn in fall, clog gutters and damage roof”; “Moss growing on roof where shaded from tree”; “Cement splash block right rear has sunk down, not pitched away from house”; “Right side upper leader pipe should be routed straight down into lower gutter”; “Safety Item: Rear paver stoop needs railing”; “Safety Item: 1" trip hazard in main sidewalk near driveway”; “Cobble stone are pulling away from driveway right front”; “Walkway on left of garage is cracked in many places”; “Front brick walkway needs pointing especially border”; “Garage door has water damage”; “Safety item: Garage door did not safety check when coming down”; “Dryer vent cover is missing louver”. Also noted: “Flashing around chimney in good condition”; “Main oil shut off valves, In basement next to burner and on foundation wall”; “Main gas cock in basement, right front closet”; “Did not check for worthiness, needs at least 5 gal of water to activate”; “Main and Sub panels in basement, rear wall near slop sink”; “Not tested main breaker would have to be shut off”.
2016, a high ranch, about 41 years old: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 1 garage. As recorded: hip roof, architectural, seen from: walked roof, framed with 2 x 8 rafters; attic: pull down stairs, storage and light in attic, fiberglass and r-19 insulation, ridge vents, soffit vents and passive ventilation; cement shingle full brick, cedar and shingles siding, chimney: brick; poured concrete slab foundation, supporting walls; hydronic heat on oil, hot water off the boiler; 100-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC; sliders windows, hardwood t&g, tile and carpet floors, wood cabinets, granite counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Cement chimney cap cracked and seal broken around flue pipe”; “Brick mortar joints are eroding and cracked”; “Leader pipes on left side need splash blocks”; “Gutter guard needs to be installed on all gutters”; “Many large trees around house”; “Attic insulation taken up in some joist bays in attic”; “Rug pieces and flooring debris left in attic”; “Temat recessed light covers needed in attic to prevent drafts”; “Cedar shake missing from right front corner of entrance”; “Four bluestone front stoop treads are loose”; “Brick risers are cracked and loose, water is getting behind brickwork”; “Front flower bed border is not secured nailed or spiked, both sides”; “Left side tree overhanging house many branches broken on roof”. Also noted: “Asphalt driveway has many spider cracks, large cracks and sections peeling from under layer”; “Outlets on rear wall and bathroom wall have open ground”; “GFCI outlet has open ground”; “Radiators are slow to heat up and second floor does not get warm”; “Zones may have to be bleed”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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