What the Uniondale reports found
Lou’s four summaries flagged 31 items Repair or Replace, most for the exterior (14), roof, chimney and attic (11) and structure (3). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.
2017, a colonial, about 92 years old, a two-family house: 8 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 1 structure. As recorded: hip roof, 3-tab fiberglass, cedar and wood shakes; vinyl siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; (2) 100-amp service panel circuit breakers (Eaton), romex wiring, copper and PEX supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “The rule of thumb is no more than two layers and if cedar shingle are present they need to be removed and replaced with plywood”; “Leader pipe to left of front entrance needs splash block”; “Leader pipe to left of apartment entrance elbow is loose and no splash block”; “Leader pipe missing from upper roof right side font”; “Leader pipe missing from lower roof left front”; “Gutters are full of shingle debris”; “Leader pipe missing from gutter left rear section upper roof”; “Valley between lower roof and wall of house needs a small gutter and leader pipe front and rear”; “Gutter support spikes are loose and pulling out”; “Tree growing against house rear near leader pipe”. Also noted: “Clothes Dryer Vent Material”; “Ceiling in basement low 76"”; “Not installed at time of inspection”; “Gas pipe not present for stove connection”; “Rear window right side won't lock”; “Rear window near step platform track lock missing and bottom sash fogged”; “Outlet is not three prong”; “Hallway at second floor landing is only 27 " wide near chimney”; “May be difficult to bring furniture up”; “Wood floor in basement hallway is soft and gives under foot”.
2017, a ranch, over 50 years old: 7 items flagged: 4 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: hip roof, architectural and asphalt/fiberglass; vinyl and full brick siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; 100-amp circuit breakers (Westinghouse), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Left rear leader pipe needs splash block under elbow”; “Right front leader pipe is emptying next to foundation, needs pipe extension”; “Left rear leader pipe is emptying next to foundation, needs pipe extension”; “The most common cause of water intrusion into basements is improper disposal of roof water”; “Many bays between ceiling joist have no insulation or insulation is matted down”; “Recessed lighting fixtures are a source of drafts from attic”; “Right front corner siding trim is broken”; “Left rear, holes in siding from old oil fill and vent pipes”; “Side door has draft, weather stripping does not seal”; “Front steps need pointing”. Also noted: “Sprinklers heads should never be placed near foundation”; “This can cause water intrusion into basement”; “Soil right side is graded toward house”; “Master bedroom mirror closet door broken”; “Basement rear storage room left side outlet is hot and neutral reversed”; “Jacuzzi inlet is covered with plastic and tape”; “Pump did operate when switched”; “Basement bath GFI outlet, open ground”; “Main gas shut off cock is at right rear next to gas meter”; “Right side entrance door bell button is broken”.
2017, about 65 years old, a two-family house: 7 items flagged: 4 exterior; 2 roof, chimney and attic; 1 structure. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass and asphalt/fiberglass; cedar siding; poured concrete foundation; hydronic heat on oil; 150-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Cement chimney cap is cracked allowing water to penetrate into brickwork”; “Chimney needs to be pointed from the roof line up”; “Ceramic flue is cracked and no rain cap present”; “Front upper and lower gutters filled with tree debris”; “Rear upper gutter full of tree debris”; “Front gutter is pulling away from fascia board causing water damage to front wood shakes”; “Right rear cedar shakes have water damage from leaking lower roof gutter”; “Left side cedar shakes over old entrance is incomplete”; “Noted no tar paper or Tyvek under cedar shakes”; “Right side wood stoop needs railing completed and paint or water proofing”. Also noted: “Roof is about 15 years old, one layer of shingle, in good condition”; “Right rear tree hitting roof”; “Left rear tree hitting building and roof”; “Right front tree hitting building and roof”; “Panelling not finished over doorway to hall”; “Sheetrock damaged near electrical box opposite sink”; “Sheetrock damaged near switch box opposite sink”; “Space under back-splash to counter and back-splash is not water proof”; “GE water filter under sink, not dated”; “Live conductors hanging out of box opposite sink”.
2014, a cape, about 64 years old: 9 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 exterior; 1 garage. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass; full brick and aluminum siding; poured concrete foundation; (2) 100-amp service panel circuit breakers (General Switch), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Roof appears to be approx. 15 yrs old. Four layer of roofing on roof”; “Tree branches rubbing on right front side of roof”; “Front gutters pulling away from fascia. Mounting spikes pulling out”; “Insulation placed between rafters. This will cook the roofing material in the summer not allowing it to breath”; “Trip Hazard at left side front property line and right side of garage Tree roots lifted sidewalk”; “Numerous holes in ceiling”; “Wall cabinet to left of stove bottom laminate loose and separating from wood”; “Right front burner does not heat up”; “Left rear bedroom window has heavy condensation between therma-panes. Heavy drafts from both windows covered with plastic”; “Exhaust fan hose emptying into basement”. Also noted: “Cement chimney cap is cracked and broken. Cement cap keeps water from penetrating brick and helps maintain structural integrity of chimney”; “Chimney has metal liner, good”; “Front outlet is not GFCI protected”; “Romex wire hanging down in garage”; “Romex wire hanging down in garage”; “Many two prong outlets through out house”; “Main Panel in Basement right rear corner”; “Sub panel on second floor in left side bedroom on back wall”; “Presence of asbestos like material on steam pipes”.
“Flagged” is HomeGauge’s Repair or Replace mark, not a verdict on the house. See a complete report.
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