Home inspector in Seaford, NY

What the Seaford reports found

Lou’s four summaries flagged 39 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (13), exterior (11) and kitchen (6). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2025, an expanded split, about 67 years old: 6 items flagged: 2 exterior; 1 roof, chimney and attic; 1 garage. As recorded: gable roof, architectural; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; 150-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, heat pump forced air. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Chimney cement crown is cracked”; “Could not locate crank for master bath skylight”; “Front raised deck, white wood railing, lower rail, is water damaged and loose”; “Nails in lower rail are rusted out”; “Safety Item: Full plastic gasoline cans being stored at right front exterior wall of garage”; “Safety Item: Trip Hazard with main sidewalk and asphalt driveway”; “Many spider and large cracks in driveway”; “Asphalt driveway needs to be sealed after repairs are made”; “Large hole in sheetrock above main electrical panel in garage”; “Garage filled with storage very difficult to observe walls”. Also noted: “Roof is a 30 year architectural shingle about 25 years old with one layer of shingle”; “One ridge cap missing, right side rear lower roof”; “Garage filled with storage very difficult to observe floor”; “Garage full of storage could not locate”; “Refrigerator water filter for ice maker located in crawl space”; “Most outlets in house have open ground”; “Ceiling light fixture in stairwell to master BR is not working”; “Loose A/C outlet above radiator in right front BR”; “Sink copper drain pipe is rusting from inside out”; “Safety Item: GFCI outlets won't trip, open ground”.

2019, a high ranch, about 28 years old: 8 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 1 garage. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Westinghouse), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Cement chimney cap is cracked and seal broken around ceramic flue”; “Recessed lighting can be a source of drafts from attic”; “Safety Item: Folding ladder, bolts are loose at the joints, and needs no scratch pads on bottom of legs”; “Vinyl siding lifted at left rear bottom”; “Water is collecting in front stoop railing post holes”; “Left side gate hits latch bar needs to be adjusted”; “Right side gate hits latch bar needs to be adjusted and gravel to high”; “Safety item: Not fire-rated but has sheet metal cover”; “Dishwasher door hits draw knob”; “Front bow window sill paint is peeling”. Also noted: “Washer has stainless steel braided hoses, excellent”; “Front bow window screens missing”; “Tub stopper handle is stuck”.

2016, a ranch, about 62 years old: 10 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 1 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass; full brick and aluminum siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 200-amp circuit breakers (Gould), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof appears to be about 20 years old”; “Shingles are at end of life in left rear section”; “Peak near chimney is worn out from tree branches”; “Front section mineral wearing away”; “Brick missing and loose and cement cap is cracked”; “Chimney sides need to be pointed”; “Right side storm door frame installed wrong”; “Rear bow window is sagging”; “Front steps are pulling away from patio”; “Concrete blocks supporting patio are loose on left side”. Also noted: “Aluminum shakes and brick front are in need of paint”; “Outlets are not GFCI protected and open ground”; “Main panel two romex cables have no connectors”; “Wrong brand breakers in panel, cover doesn't fit properly”; “Bottom of panel is rusted out”; “A/C duct work is not insulated”; “Radiator in basement large room not getting hot”; “Most outlets throughout house have open ground”; “Caution: Cannot verify connected to GFCI circuit”.

2016, a split, about 56 years old: 15 items flagged: 6 roof, chimney and attic; 3 kitchen; 2 exterior. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Chimney needs points from roof line up and cement cap is cracked at brick line”; “No vents visible on right, left and front sides”; “Right side upper gutter draining onto lower roof”; “Hornets nest in gutter lower front”; “Possible intrusion into attic”; “Recessed lighting fixtures are a source of drafts during winter months”; “Not able to gain entry into attic over bedrooms”; “Entrance in master closet blocked by air handler”; “Evergreen tree growing too close to house on left side of main entrance and just below soffit”; “Door to living space is not fire rated”. Also noted: “North side facing roof mineral is wearing out”; “This area should be watched for wear after severe winters”; “Large shed, door rusted on bottom and handle not installed”; “Small shed door handle not installed”; “Sheds filled with yard, garden, pool supplies and toys”; “Outlet to right of front window is loose”; “Middle bedroom window crank stripped”; “Light Switch is very warm. May be under rated for chandelier”; “Safety Item: Baluster spacing for railing in front foyer is 6"”; “Marble saddle is missing from doorway”.

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

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