Home inspector in White Plains, NY

What the White Plains reports found

Lou’s five summaries flagged 37 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (17), exterior (10) and kitchen (4). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2023, a town home, about 33 years old: 2 items flagged: 2 structure. As recorded: poured concrete foundation.

2016, an expanded cape, about 80 years old: 11 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 3 exterior; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable and flat roof, architectural, slate and asphalt/fiberglass; stone and aluminum siding; masonry block foundation; forced air heat on gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Murray), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, air conditioner unit. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Slate shingle roof is 80 years old”; “Many loose, broken, and thin slates on roof”; “Rear roof flat section worn”; “Loose brick on chimney left side”; “Flashing to skylight over second floor sun room needs to be flashed”; “Front gutter not installed close enough to roof line”; “Rain water missing gutter”; “Right front leader pipe extension is disconnected”. Also noted: “Rear patio pavers and steps are uneven and border is loose”; “Stone walkway deteriorated near driveway”; “Fire Hydrant across from house”; “Sun room wood ceiling has termite damage”; “Railing to stairwell over garage is loose”; “Railing to second floor loose near landing”; “Door to basement is not installed”; “Sun room right side window crank is broken”.

2016, a cape, about 59 years old: 13 items flagged: 6 exterior; 3 roof, chimney and attic; 2 kitchen. As recorded: gable roof, 3-tab fiberglass; full brick, cedar and aluminum siding; masonry block foundation; forced hot air heat on gas; 200-amp circuit breakers (Square D), romex wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Leader pipe left rear is not fully in drain pipe”; “Right rear leader pipe is crushed”; “Rear gutter upper section support spikes pulling out”; “Front and rear gutters have debris inside”; “Insulation missing from between ceiling joists in attic”; “Living room picture window therma-pane is fogged”; “Left rear bay window is dropping out of square”; “Deck step railing loose and treads pulling away from stringers”. Also noted: “Top layer about 10 years old”; “Outlet front wall and left and right side walls are hot and neutral reversed”; “Knewel loose at base of hall steps”; “Window lock broken right rear bedroom first floor”; “Sink and tub both slow draining”; “Moisture in floor over whole house trap, at bottom of basement steps”; “Main water shut off in driveway”; “Main water shut off in wall at base of basement steps with water meter”.

2015, a colonial, about 115 years old: 6 items flagged: 5 roof, chimney and attic. As recorded: architectural. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Only one layer with starter row, very good. Old roof was torn down before new layer installed”; “Copper Flashing on fireplace chimney very good, tucked into brick joints”; “Boiler chimney side copper flashing, very good, tucked into brick joints”; “Large valley in flashing on peek side will hold snow and ice in winter months and cause ice damming up under shingles leaking inside”; “Front porch gutters are filled with leaf debris”; “Rear gutters filled with leaf debris”; “Front porch Fascia board need paint or to be covered by aluminum or vinyl trim”; “Water damage on ceiling in master closet from ice damming of chimney”. Also noted: “Inside attic no signs of water intrusion on upside of boiler chimney”; “Inside attic no signs of water intrusion on lower side of boiler chimney”.

2015, a cape, about 67 years old: 6 items flagged: 5 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: architectural; vinyl and westchester granite siding. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Shingle lifted near left side of chimney”; “Shingle caps over front dog house dormer are worn out”; “Shingle caps over right side extension are worn out”; “Shingle caps over breezeway are worn out”; “Cement cap at top of chimney needs is cracked”; “Rear dormer nails pulling out of gutter right side”; “Right side dormer leader pipe needs to be extended to lower gutter and secured”; “Left side dormer leader needs to be extended to lower gutter and secured”.

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

Related: The Westchester page · What an inspection costs · Schedule an inspection.