What the Setauket reports found
Lou’s three summaries flagged 16 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (6), roof, chimney and attic (6) and rooms (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2022, an expanded ranch: 10 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 rooms. As recorded: gable roof, architectural and rubber membrane, seen from: walked roof, framed with 2 x 8 rafters; attic: storage, light in attic and attic hatch in hall closet, fiberglass and r-19 insulation, gable vents, ridge vents and soffit vents ventilation; wood siding, chimney: brick; masonry block foundation, 2 x 10 wood main beams x 3 and 2x10 joists floor framing, steel lally columns; non-insulated ducts, hot water off the boiler; 200-amp circuit breakers (General Switch and Eaton), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit; double-hung, single pane and storm windows windows, hardwood t&g and tile floors, laminate and wood cabinets, laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Metal flashing around chimney base is open at seams”; “Right side of chimney is cracked”; “Rear side of chimney and cement cap are cracked, also pieces of brick missing”; “Left side of chimney is cracked”; “Leader pipe to right of rear basement entrance is separated”; “Right side garage leader pipe needs splash block”; “During rain water will overflow gutters and drain down sides of house”; “Water damage to wood trim and siding to left of laundry room entrance”; “Siding dry rotted at dormer roof line, both sides front & rear”; “Rear paver terraced patio has circular gravel pit in middle, possibly for fires”; “Many loose and open joints on front bluestone walkway”; “Left side rear fascia board needs paint”; “Kitchen awning window does not open”. Also noted: “Main roof is vented through ridge”; “Whole house fan as seen from inside garage, switch in hallway to laundry room”; “Baffles were installed before insulation was installed between rafters”; “Ice maker and door water dispenser not working”; “Refrigerator not connected to a water source”; “DD24DAX9N / DOM July 2010”; “Safety Item: Outlets to right and left of sink are not GFCI protected”; “Right side hood light not working”; “Safety Item: Both GFCI outlets won't trip”; “Evidence of berried oil tank in basement right front corner”; “Laundry room sink drain pipe and trap are very corroded”; “Old well water pump and storage tank in basement right front”; “Weil-mclain indirect water heater life expectancy”.
2021, a ranch, about 41 years old: 6 items flagged: 3 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 rooms. As recorded: gable and flat roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass, seen from: walked roof, framed with 2 x 12 rafters; attic: pull down stairs, light in attic and no storage, below and r-19 insulation, soffit vents and passive ventilation; clapboard vinyl siding, chimney: brick; poured concrete foundation, 2 x 10 floor framing, steel lally columns and supporting walls, crawlspace: from entry; insulated ducts, 50 gallon (2-3 people) oil water heater (basement and utility room, right side); 200-amp circuit breakers (Challenger and General Switch), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, well water, air conditioner unit; awning, casement and thermal/insulated windows, carpet, hardwood t&g and tile floors, wood and laminate cabinets, laminate counters. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Center chimney needs brick pointing near metal flashing both sides”; “Left side chimney needs brick pionting both sides and across rear”; “Left side chimney stone cap is full of moss build up”; “Left rear leader pipe is dumping water too close to walkway and foundation, needs to be extended”; “Left rear leader pipe clamp is broken”; “Right rear leader pipe splash block not in place”; “Right front leader pipe and extension pipe not in place”; “Rear maids quarters, steel door, is rusting at bottom”; “Right side basement bedroom window does not open”; “Safety Trip Hazard: Front brick steps from driveway joints cracked and bricks broken at edges”; “Rear deck railing is loose”; “Rear deck boards have water damage, dry rot and need paint”; “Rear deck board loose left rear corner”. Also noted: “Only inspected in small attic of master bedroom”; “Safety item: Outlets on either side of Murphy sink are not GFI protected”; “Hose connection fittings are corroded”; “Hardwood floor needs to be refinished”; “Safety Item: All counter outlets within six foot radius of sink are not GFCI protected”; “Cook top, down draft fan is not working”; “Safety Item: Mirror top makeup vanity has sharp corner”; “Low water pressure at shower head”; “Safety item: Outlets are not GFCI protected and have no current”; “Safety Item: Outlets have no current and are not GFCI protected”; “GFCI Outlet broken will not reset”; “Outlet may be master GFCI for all baths”; “Outlet has no current and not GFCI protected”.
2018, a colonial, about 58 years old: nothing flagged. Also noted: “Location 21' north of driveway edge and 48' west of vent pipe near front porch of house”; “First tank was full of liquid to bottom of outflow pipe with about 2' of sludge on bottom and 1" of scum on top”; “Second leaching pool consisting of 2 - 4' H x 8' D reinforced perforated concrete rings and 1- 3.75' H x”; “Location 18' north of driveway edge and 61' west of vent pipe near front porch of house”; “Second tank had about 2' of water at bottom”; “Integrity of septic system is good no need to cleanout at this time”; “Location of leaching tank to mean high water line is 102 ft and 110 ft to cesspool as seen on attached survey”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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