inspection photos
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Various pictures from inspectionsTRANSCRIPT
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Porter’s Wisconsin Inspections, LLC
Inspections and Evaluations of Homes, Wells,Septic Systems & More
www.porterwisconsin.com
608-583-6024
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Ask Many Questions• The only dumb question is a
question not asked
We are just touching on some basics today
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Do you have a maintenance checklist?
Do you know what to check?
Maintaining a home will help keep it’s value
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Four seasons
Each with specific needs
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Courtesy of DIY Network
This chart and others are in my links section on our Web Site “porterwisconsin.com”
You can also do an internet search for Home Maintenance Schedule Charts, then print it off
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Maintenance Summary
• This is but a start of a maintenance list. As a homeowner it’s up to you to determine what your list is. Just do a little regularly. Get the whole family involved plus it’s a way to instill good work habits at an early age and have family together time. By doing these things you will have the satisfaction of a maintained and well kept home.
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Roofs and Chimneys
Nice rubber membrane roof and metal chimney
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Roof conditions
Aging shingles Lots of missing grit
Shingle lay pattern
How old is this roof? How long will it last?
Just some of the many questions buyers may ask.
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RoofsHow long will these roofs last?
Something to remember is home inspections are limited to what is visible.
Are Home Inspectors required to shovel off snow to see the roof?
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Chimneys
This is how they should look
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Chimneys
• Looks good on exterior
Not so good on the interior
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Chimneys
What’s wrong here?
Its very obvious, disconnected flue pipe for an oil furnace
Shifted flue with missing refractory mortar
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Leaking Chimney flashing?
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Deck’s
This deck was not fastened properly.
There were people on this deck when it fell!
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Deck flashing and fasteners
This deck lacks flashing at the top of the plate.
With today’s pressure treated wood you can not use just any kind of fasteners. They need to be non-corrosive and rated for this use.
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Deck railings
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All Stairs
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Directing Moisture Away
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Just because there is good soil pitch does not mean water runs
away from home
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Gutters & Downspouts
Gutter cleaning needed
Downspout extension needed
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Grade & Drainage
Settled backfill. Needs soil added again
Very obvious repair need, but how?
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Poor drainage evicence
Settled footing with foundation dropping
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Sump In Basement
Usually sumps are connected to drain tile but not always
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Exterior walls
• Includes “Door’s, Windows, Wall’s
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Electric
I would say handyman done, wouldn’t you?
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Electric
Older 100 Amp Newer 100 Amp
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Electric
Older 60 Amp Newer 200 Amp
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Knob & Tube Wiring
Usually with knob and tube there are open connections or unsecured wires
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Interior Electric Needs cover
Handy man wiring ‘Hazard”
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Interior Electric
Over loaded junction box Improper location and no access behind bathroom sink pedestal
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Interior Electric
GFI Outlet’s should be located where finished plumbing fixtures are located and also garages, outside and unfinished basements.
This bedroom floor outlet did not have a box,It was just attached in a hole in the floor. The hot wire was attached but not the neutral.
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Heating & AC
Condensate water leak on a high efficiency furnace
Air Conditioner blocked by vegetation
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Heating & AC
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Typical Furnace
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Do You Have An Emergency Plan
Just in case you need it
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Wood Stoves
Be sure that manufacturers separation distances are met. These will be listed on newer stoves
Be sure to have fire proof material on floor under and in front of unit.
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Plumbing
Very nice
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Washer drain?
Not so nice
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Dryer Venting
Should use metal vent hose or pipe
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You don’t want this
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Attic
Some moisture stains and plugged soffits
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Nice chimney chase
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Attic Insulation to R42 would be great for these days of higher energy costs but as a very minimum R19.
Also be sure there is adequate attic ventilation both upper and lower and that the attic is well sealed from the living areas of the home.
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Wells
Typical and correct well head
Whitewater type
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Wells
Nice installation but should not have the threaded faucet
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Septic Systems
Finding the tank can be a challenge at times
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Septic Systems
Typical conventional system