Home inspector in Williamsburg, NY

What the Williamsburg reports found

Lou’s four summaries flagged 12 items Repair or Replace, most for the roof, chimney and attic (7), exterior (2) and kitchen (2). Each report, newest first, as Lou wrote it up.

2017, a town home, about 107 years old: 4 items flagged: 3 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; vinyl and full brick siding; rock foundation; steam boiler heat on gas; 300-amp total circuit breakers (General Electric), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Left side front chimney has cracked flashing”; “Left side rear chimney has cracked flashing”; “Right side front chimney has cracked flashing”; “Right rear chimney is leaning to left, 2" out of plumb, and leaning toward rear, 1" out of plumb”; “Rear gutter filled with debris”; “Roof top fire escape rails need paint”; “Steel door hits ceramic floor and marble saddle”; “Cracked behind refrigerator”; “In first floor hallway, paneling bulging out right rear near chimney”. Also noted: “Ceramic tile out of level from settlement”; “Floor out of level from right to left”; “Main panel and shut off switch in basement right front corner”; “Sub panel 1st floor apartment entrance foyer”; “Sub panel 2nd floor right side kitchen”.

2017, a town home, new construction: 2 items flagged: 1 kitchen; 1 plumbing. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane and rubber roof tiles for walking; glass & metal siding; poured concrete foundation; 100-amp circuit breakers (Siemens), BX wiring, cast iron supply pipes, public water, heat pump forced air. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Lower window lock won't latch”; “Insulation on piping should be cut above exhaust bonnet on water heater”. Also noted: “Reinforced concrete Q decking, with 10" steel I beams”; “Grounds in place on water main”.

2016, a town home, about 115 years old, a three-family house: 7 items flagged: 4 roof, chimney and attic; 1 exterior. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; vinyl, composite board and full brick siding; brick foundation; hydronic heat on natural gas; (2) 100-amp service panel circuit breakers (Federal Pacific and Square D), BX wiring, copper supply pipes, public water, window AC. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Small Front Dog House Roof Shingle are worn out”; “Silver paint worn out on main roof”; “Flashing cracked from front bricksite siding to top of brick wall”; “Flashing around chimney is cracked”; “Skylight metal frame is rusted, needs paint”; “Hatch cover frame is worn out and no way to lock hatch from intruders”; “Leader pipe from small extension roof is draining in yard and yard is pitched toward basement door”; “Leader pipe from main roof drains near basement entrance”; “Drain near entrance must be kept free of debris, to avoid water intrusion into basement”; “Lentil irons over front windows and door are rust-jacking and have cracked brickwork”. Also noted: “Good fiberglass insulation in attic”; “Front sidewalk has many cracks at end of life”; “Outlet on back wall hot and neutral reversed”; “Water turned off under cabinet”; “Left rear burner does not ignite”; “Suspended ceiling tiles are sagging second floor”; “Second floor left front window won't stay up and hard to open”; “Outlet first floor front bedroom front wall hot and ground reversed”; “Light in right front bedroom third floor hanging from wires”; “First floor rear room in extension ceiling not finished”.

2015, a contemporary, new construction, a condominium: 1 item flagged: 1 kitchen. As recorded: flat roof, rubber membrane; aluminum siding; poured concrete foundation; 125-amp panel capacity and 100-amp main breaker circuit breakers (Eaton), conduit wiring, cast iron supply pipes, public water, heat pump forced air. Flagged, in Lou’s words: “Caution: Wall cabinets are hung with sheetrock screws”; “Apartment door not labeled yet”. Also noted: “Bathroom power vents on roof”; “Concrete front entrance has hole on left side with cable going up left side of building”; “Emergency Lighting not installed in common area stairwell”; “Whole house traps in basement utility room”; “Water heater on left side exhaust flue pipe is not secured to water heater and aluminum tape is missing at connections”; “Gas cock on roof for barbecue installation”; “Stairwell top landing switch and outlet plates are missing”; “Smoke detector on ceiling in apartment entrance hallway. Tested after four attempts”.

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

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