house inspection
Jul. 30th, 2009 12:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
boxofdelightsHouse has no gutters, negative grade (toward the house) and trees/shrubs/vines right up next to the walls. Therefore has moisture problems, including some foundation cracks and peeling exterior paint.
Sewer drainage is clear. Sewer drain is clay pipe except for one section which has been replaced by cast iron.
Plumbing is mixture of copper and galvanized pipes, but is all good except for one sink which has no water pressure.
Electricity is 100-amp and maxed out. Either thermostat does not work or circuit board is damaged, because inspector could not get either furnace or airconditioning to start.
Many windows, including bedroom, are wood and painted shut.
New gas fireplace's chimney is in good condition, but other chimney is unused/unusable, and may need repointing so it doesn't fall down. Furnace is vented out the side of the house through a wood panel which is a fire hazard.
Crawl spaces need vapor barriers.
Inspector could not get to the attic access because too much stuff was piled in front.
Smoke detectors not working. Carbon monoxide detectors not present.
Foundation subsidence has caused floors to slope significantly to the north. Inspector estimates 2-inch difference in height from one side to the other.
Fence is propped up by sticks.
Outbuildings are inaccessible because locked.
In conclusion: old house is old.
Sewer drainage is clear. Sewer drain is clay pipe except for one section which has been replaced by cast iron.
Plumbing is mixture of copper and galvanized pipes, but is all good except for one sink which has no water pressure.
Electricity is 100-amp and maxed out. Either thermostat does not work or circuit board is damaged, because inspector could not get either furnace or airconditioning to start.
Many windows, including bedroom, are wood and painted shut.
New gas fireplace's chimney is in good condition, but other chimney is unused/unusable, and may need repointing so it doesn't fall down. Furnace is vented out the side of the house through a wood panel which is a fire hazard.
Crawl spaces need vapor barriers.
Inspector could not get to the attic access because too much stuff was piled in front.
Smoke detectors not working. Carbon monoxide detectors not present.
Foundation subsidence has caused floors to slope significantly to the north. Inspector estimates 2-inch difference in height from one side to the other.
Fence is propped up by sticks.
Outbuildings are inaccessible because locked.
In conclusion: old house is old.