Elite Property
Inspections
Jeff Bunker
Common Findings
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Damp/Wet foundations and Crawlspaces
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Air Conditioning/Heat Pump/Furnace in Need of Cleaning, Repair, or Adjustment
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Unsafe Electrical Conditions
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Improper Drainage/Soil Grading
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Doors or Windows Leaking/Not Operating Correctly
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Environmental Concerns/
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Leaking Plumbing Fixtures Drains or Traps
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Structural Concerns
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Damaged/Leaking Roofs
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Energy Efficiency Concerns
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Wood Rot Damage to the exterior
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Damp/ Wet Foundations and Crawlspaces
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Inoperable sump pump
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Cracks in walls and efflorescence
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Standing water /damp soil
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Ineffective venting systems
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Defective Plumbing Leaking Fixtures Drains or Traps
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Water damage to walls, floors, and ceilings
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Inadequate Water pressure
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Leaky faucets/fixtures
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Slow/clogged drains
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Air Conditioning/Heat Pump/Furnace in Need of Cleaning Repair or Adjustment
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Dirty air filters
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Insufficient supply/discharge air volume
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Insufficient temperature differential
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Combustion Concerns
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Evaporator coils that are dirty
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Structural Problems
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Cracks in sidings, ceilings, and walls
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Cracks that are unsafe or may cause a tripping hazard
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Broken/damaged framing components
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Foundations/Slabs that have settled heaved or deteriorated
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Hazardous Electrical or Wiring Conditions
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Incorrect wiring connections or reversed polarity
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Double tapping of circuit breakers
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Open/damaged wiring
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Improperly sized wiring
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Damaged or Leaking Roofs
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Water damage to roof sheathing, insulation, walls, or ceilings
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Leaks at roof components,
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Missing, damaged, or worn shingles
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Improper Drainage and Soil Grading
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Soil in contact with siding
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soil improperly sloped toward the foundation
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Water trapped between planters, sidewalks, and foundation
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Clogged/damaged gutters and downspouts
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Energy Efficiency Concerns
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Improper attic ventilation
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Inadequate, damager or missing insulation
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Doors or Windows Leaking Or Not Operating Correctly
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Damaged window sills, panes, or other hardware
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Missing screens/weather stripping
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Doors/windows that are difficult to operate
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Unsafe locking and latching mechanisms
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Wood Rot Damage at Exterior Doors, Windows, Siding or Decks
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Inadequate wood sealant (paint or stain)
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Insect Infestations for example termites, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles
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Wood to soil contact, possible rotting
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Environmental Concerns
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Mildew, Mold, and Asbestos