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| Mould on underside of roof sheathing in attic. |
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| Moisture damage at foot of rafter in attic. |
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| Water leaking through roof into attic. |
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| Water pooling in corner of flat roof. |
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| Infrared Camera shows the extent of a water leak in a ceiling. |
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| Health & Safety concern - Insulation on heating pipes may contain Asbestos - Recommend that a sample be taken to a laboratory for testing to confirm. If testing is positive recommend removal by a profession Asbestos remediation company. |
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| Inspection of a new furnace revealed a leak from the induction motor - Repair recommended. |
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| The gas line should always be bonded to the cold water line or to the earth. This permits any electrical energy that strays onto the gas line to dissipate to earth safely. |
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| Sump pumps should always be sealed with a cover. |
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| Sump pumps should always have a check valve installed. This permits water to flow in one direction (to the exterior). |
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| Safety concern - This 220 outlet requires the installation of a safety cover. |
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| Safety concern - The Pressure & Temperature release valve extension pipe was missing from this boiler - Recommend installation of the extension pipe. |
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| Safety concern - Open junction box at eye level with unprotected live wires - Recommend that a licensed electrician be brought in to make safe. |
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| Health & Safety concern - Insulation on heating pipes may contain Asbestos - Recommend that a sample be taken to a laboratory for testing to confirm. If testing is positive recommend removal by a profession Asbestos remediation company. |
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| Flat roof in need of repair. |
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| Flashing at base of chimney is in need of repair. |
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| Flashing at base of chimney is in need of repair. |
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| A regular three pronged outlet is connected to Knob & Tube wiring - Recommend that a licensed electrician check the wiring for safety. If the outlet is to stay in use the electrician will likely recommend the installation of a GFI. Home buyers should also consult with their insurance company. |
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| Evidence of Mold in basement kitchen - Mold needs moisture to grow - Recommend the wall be opened up & the source of the moisture be located & repaired. Larger areas of mold should only be repaired by a Mold remediation company. |
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| Circuit breaker has two wires connected - Recommend that a licensed electrician check to insure that the loading on the breaker is designed to accept to wires & the loadings are acceptable. |
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| Circuit breaker has two wires connected - Recommend that a licensed electrician check to insure that the loading on the breaker is designed to accept two wires & the loadings are acceptable. |
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| A regular three pronged outlet is connected to Knob & Tube wiring - Recommend that a licensed electrician check the wiring for safety. If the outlet is to stay in use the electrician will likely recommend the installation of a GFI. Home buyers should also consult with their insurance company. |
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| Evidence of Mold in basement kitchen - Mold needs moisture to grow - Recommend the wall be opened up & the source of the moisture be located & repaired. Larger areas of mold should only be repaired by a Mold remediation company. |
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| The drip edge at the edge of the roof is loose - Recommend that a roofer be called in to relocate & secure the drip edge. |
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| Plastic sheeting has been layed on the attic insulation to protect it from an active water leak in the roof - Recommend roof repair as soon as possible - Also recommend the replacement of the wet insulation & ceiling repair below this area. |
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| This basement window was leaking because it is at grade level. The home owner attempted to stop the leak by pouring concrete at this point to prevent intrusion of water - Recommend the installation of a window well or a sealed plastic window cover. |
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| This gutter is sagging & needs to be adjusted. A down pipe should also be installed with an extension at he bottom. |
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| Evidence of water leak into attic at sometime in the past - Recommend that roof be monitored & repaired as needed. |
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| Safety concern - Relocate Electrical cable away from gas line to hot water tank. |
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| Safety concern - Light fixture hanging from a open junction box - Recommend that a licensed electrician be called to make safe. |
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| A tray has been installed directly above a ceiling that was damaged by water. Recommend that a roofer be called to insure the exterior of the roof at this location is water tight. |
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| Bathroom exhaust vent vents directly into the attic. This should be repaired by locating the vent next to an exterior vent in the roof or in the soffit. |
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| The temperature & pressure release valve on a hot water tank release hot water from the tank when the pressure or heat inside the tank has reached an unsafe level. Monitor the bottom of the extension pipe for any signs of leaks & call a professional if leaks occur frequently. |
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| Cracked floor tiles in En suite shower - Recommend repair, as soon as possible. In the meantime recommend that shower not be used. |
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| Top of chimney flues damaged by frost - Recommend repair in the short to medium term. |
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| Bathroom fan installed above kitchen stove - Recommend installation of appropriate Kitchen exhaust fan. |
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| Safety concern - Electrical outlet below kitchen sink - Recommend installation of GFI |
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| Water leaking from A/C coil - Recommend repair, as soon as possible. |
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| Safety concern - Main electrical disconnect is not accessible - Recommend access be improved. |
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| No furnace filters installed at furnace. Recommend installation of filters as soon as possible. |
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| Unprotected panel opening (live bus exposed) - Have an electrician insert covers to close of openings. |
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| Safety concern - Loose light with exposed cables in sauna - Recommend installation of fixture to conceal electrical wiring. |
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Health concern - Chimney clean out full of the remains of dead birds & mice - Recommend cleaning of the clean out.
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