Sunday, February 2, 2020

Covered Bridge Professional Home Inspections, LLC Report

The inspection was on Saturday and the report came to me that Monday! Sue's many years in the Real Estate and Vacation Rental sectors make her a natural fit for our staff. She manages our home inspection inquiries and phone calls the way customer service use to be... She will answer all your questions and concerns and will set up an appointment that is convenient for you.

There is also a section of your Digital Diary where you can upload photos, documents, and notes for your home and each improvement project that you do. Plus you can even upload finish schedules for documenting paint colors, and other finish choices you've made. You can even upload video inventories of your home for insurance purposes.

Does Covered Bridge Professional Home Inspections LLC offer eco-friendly accreditations?

73) The chimney and flue were inspected from very limited vantage points. Not all areas could be seen visibly, limiting the inspection. Preventive maintenance, if no water accumulates in the dehumidifier then it may not be needed. If water is present it's needed, particularly in summer months when heat and humidity are their highest levels of the year.

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Appeared to be a surge protector connected to the main lug, recommend reviewing and installation per manufactures instructions by a qualified electrician. Electric panel were noted in either a bathroom and or closet area. Standard practices state they should not be located in these areas. Recommend a qualified electrician for further review, advisement, and repairs per standard practices. The Inspector and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.

It is very informative and gives you nice tips about . . .

Recommend further evaluation by replacement of bulb. Repairs or replacement of the light fixture by a qualified electrician may be necessary. The National Fire Protection Association has stated that an in-depth Level 2 chimney inspection should be part of every sale or transfer of property with a wood-burning device .

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This can result in reduced discharge/wastewater flow to the sewer or septic system. Drain in sinks and toilets overall appeared to drain properly with no restriction on the day of inspection. If slower draining is noted in the future the lines may have to be cleaned out . If this happens often, recommend changing out to PVC by a qualified plumber. 46) Non-metallic sheathed wiring is routed in one or more areas so it is subject to damage, such as on wall or ceiling surfaces. The insulation can be damaged by objects coming in contact with it and/or it being repeatedly moved.

I appreciate the tips for monthly care of the home . . .

Seals between double-pane glass in one or more windows appear to have failed based on condensation or stains between the panes of glass. Recommend review and repairs or replacement as needed by a qualified contractor. Recommend review and repair by a qualified chimney professional. This is to ensure up to date materials and codes are present and have been reviewed by a licensed gas contractor.

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44) The attic roof structure appeared adequate on the day of inspection. 41) A mold/mildew like surface material is present in the attic space. Recommend a qualified mold contractor evaluate, test, and repair as needed, and repairs are made to the root cause by a qualified contractor to prevent it from coming back. The ridge cap is damaged in one or more areas, recommend a qualified contractor review and repair. 37) The roof surface material appeared to be in satisfactory condition overall with wear/repairs noted. Granular loss, cupping/curling shingle, ridge cap shingle repairs needed.

Home/building inspectors are not code enforcers and have no authority. Consult local and or state Authorities with Jurisdiction for more information. The inspection is supplemental to the Sellers property information report, where all known defects are supposed to be fully disclosed and documented by the seller. Your specific benefits from Home-Wizard™ will be based on which goals and priorities you set for your particular home. But no matter which goals you select, you will find that the value of Home-Wizard™ is many, many times greater than the mere $89/year cost of Home-Wizard™. Reminders and making me aware as to the tasks to care of each month.

Reminders help me stay on top of maintenance and encourage me to make a checklist. I have recommended the home wizard to several friends. I think the information will provide positive motivation for buying a new home or doing quality repairs.

Our Inspectors (Steve, AJ, Barry & Chicky)

Covered Bridge Professional Home Inspections is celebrating it's 17th year in business, it was established in 2004 by Steve & Sue Dukette. We have conducted 7000+ inspections and have the reputation of being professional, the most thorough, educated, detailed inspection company around. We have worked tirelessly to obtain this reputation and would never risk losing it. We have many repeat customers and a great referral base through our many years of service.

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He went room by room, top to bottom, corner to corner, even behind the breaker box! He explained the findings each step of the way, with recommendations for improvement or modifications that could be helpful. He took pictures and the report he sent back was extremely detailed, and quick!

28) Recommend viewing the home or building during a significant rainstorm. Walking around the home 360 degrees to observe where roof runoff water is being placed. If water is running or pooling at or near the building, appropriate diversionary tactics should be taken. 26) Recommend finding day-lighted basement drains, perimeter, and or gutter drain pipe to ensure water is running from it in heavy rains/wet months. The client should be aware that evidence of broken seals may be more or less visible from one day to the next depending on the temperature, humidity, sunlight, etc. Windows or glass doors other than those that the inspector identified may also have failed seals and need glass replaced too.

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