It is very important to have a NYS licensed home inspector who is qualified to spot these potentially costly safety issues prior to you the buyer taking ownership of the property. The types of damages listed below are not repair items that you want to find after the home belongs to you! Remember hired a qualified NYS licensed home inspector to find the problems before they belong to you!
Frozen water in toilet
Moisture/Mold visible under normal light
Moisture/Mold visible under ultraviolet light
Safety Hazard- Unsafe Railing System
Termite WDI Damage-
Termite WDI Damage-
Termite WDI Damage-
Retaining Wall- Leaning/loose materials
Retaining Wall- Leaning/loose materials
Chimney- Covered in Tar/loose bricks
Chimney- Covered in Tar/loose bricks
Chimney- Covered in Tar/loose bricks
Attic- Unsafe conditions/roofing materials
Exterior Construction- Incomplete siding
Termite WDI Damage- Ceiling joists
Termite WDI Damage- Ceiling joists
Roof Inspection- During inclement weather
Roof Inspection- During inclement weather
Safety Hazard- Large opening in the boiler exhaust flue piping
Chimney Flue- Draft test- specialized smoke pen
Potential Structural Issue- Cracked/twisted ceiling joists
Potential Structural Issue- Cracked/twisted ceiling joists
Basement Wooden Support- Field log
Termite WDI Damage- Wooden header/girder with wood rot
Termite WDI Damage- Wooden header/girder with wood rot
Termite WDI Damage- Recent repair to damaged stud
Electrical Issues- Improper wires/connector/missing cover plate
Electrical concerns- Aluminum branch wiring
Electrical concerns- Aluminum branch wiring/ Stab-Lock panel box
Deck Support- Barely resting on the footing
WDI (Wood Destroying Insects)- Nesting
Asbestos Basement 9X9 Tiles
Suspected Mold Growth- Basement walls
Suspected Mold Growth- Basement walls
Water Intrusion- Basement walls
Water Intrusion- Basement walls
Plumbing- Pipe connection failure/ Electrical- Open junction box
Safety Hazard- Openings in the furnace exhaust piping
Electrical- No proper receptacle cover
Termite WDI Damage-
Termite WDI Damage-
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier-
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier- Termite WDI damage found above
Electrical- Very old Knob and Tube wiring/ Not powered
Window- Failed seal/cracked pane
Termite WDI Damage-
Termite WDI Damage-
Well Water Collection- Visible contaminants in sample
Safety Hazard- Improper materials- Flashing/tape
Pre 1800’s construction
Roofing- Temporary repair
Chimney Flue- Smoke pipe connection not complete
Roof Plumbing Vent- Spray material applied on the vent roof boot
Suspected Mold Growth- Roof Leak
Roofing- large holes in the roof
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Roofing- large holes in the roof
This image shows evidence of a past fire in the house
Suspected Mold Growth/Evidence of flooding
Safety Hazard- Chimney- Loose/missing bricks
Basement- House clean out pit with a sump pump installed/Potential water issue
Boiler- Visible flame roll out/staining- Not in proper working order
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