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Examples of Inspection Deficiencies, photos and Pro Tips
Old Galvanized Plumbing
Galvanized Plumbing Not Working
Galvanized Plumbing Not Working
Galvanized Plumbing is found in many old homes. the rusted corroded piping restricts water and will eventually leak. In this home I found galvanized plumbing and about 30% had been replaced with PVC/PEX. I also found a section of the old piping that was "left' in the basement. This enabled the home buyers to negotiate knowing that they had some major plumbing in their future.
Galvanized Plumbing Not Working
Galvanized Plumbing Not Working
Galvanized Plumbing Not Working
In the same home with the galvanized plumbing, there was an upstairs bathroom sink that did not work. More evidence that the galvanized plumbing was at the end of its useful life. I took video of the fact that the water did not work, and the video is available up on the customers inspection report web portal.
Electrical Breaker Incorrectly Wired
Breaker & Water Heater Incorrectly Wired
Breaker & Water Heater Incorrectly Wired
This was an electrical panel with two wires under each lug of the breaker. Someone had added a sub-panel incorrectly. The different sized wires will not be held tightly under 1 lug and could arc, overheat and then cause a fire. This was flagged as a safety hazard, and the potential danger discussed with the home buyer.
Breaker & Water Heater Incorrectly Wired
Breaker & Water Heater Incorrectly Wired
Breaker & Water Heater Incorrectly Wired
This water heater was left with exposed wiring, installed incorrectly. Where there is one incorrectly installed construction component, it usually implies that there was an unqualified contractor. This breaker is not sized properly, it is too large for the wire size, and the load. This was flagged as a safety hazard and discussed with the home buyer.
EXAMPLES OF INSPECTION DEFICIENCIES, PHOTOS AND TIPS
Roof Ventilation Not Adequate
Roof Ventilation Done Correct: Article
Roof Ventilation Done Correct: Article
The insulation in this attic was installed tightly into the rafter cavity and there was no allowance for airflow up to the ridge vent. Once installed improperly, it would be difficult to fix. However, I recommended some alternatives for the home buyer such as installing gable vents. I provided hime with a link to a ProRemodeller.com article on ventilation. (See the next frame)
Roof Ventilation Done Correct: Article
Roof Ventilation Done Correct: Article
Roof Ventilation Done Correct: Article
Here is an example of an article that was linked to in the home inspection report, to help the prospective buyer zero in on potential solutions, and have conversations with the appropriate contractors to assist in this area.
Incorrect Roof Flashing Example
Roofing, Dormer Flashing Done Correct: Article
Roofing, Dormer Flashing Done Correct: Article
Gambrel or barn style roofs are hard to flash. This contractor was under-qualified to work on this roof. Fortunately, they used generous roofing tar and no leaks had resulted as of the time of the inspection. I pointed the deficiencies out to the home buyer and they were able to negotiate given the roof was already 75% of the way through its life. (See the Article next frame)
Roofing, Dormer Flashing Done Correct: Article
Roofing, Dormer Flashing Done Correct: Article
Roofing, Dormer Flashing Done Correct: Article
Here is an article from Pro-Remodeller on how a roof dormer should be flashed, noting that there should be aluminum angle flashing where the walls meet the roof decking, then shingles over-lap the flashing.