We Inspect:

 

 

Gutters

- old, leak, damage, slope, rust, loose, paint, clogged, end caps, onto roof







 

 

 

Downspouts

- discharge above grad 6ft from house, splash block(s), loose, connections, clogged, tile, damage, split, extend to lower gutter




 

 

Lot Grading

- slope away from house, swale, drain, low areas








Window Wells

- needed when re-grading, damage, wood, soil



Soffit & Fascia

- loose, rot, vermin damage, paint, leaks


 

Doors, Windows & Trim

- loose, rot, paint/stain, caulk, rust, threshold, leak, weather strip






Door/Window Flashing

- ineffective, joints, caulk, incomplete, sill slope




Wall Surfaces

- vines, spalling, mortar, cracks, damage, caulking, utility entrances, pipes, vents. loose, rot, paint/stain, delaminating, EIFS






Wood/Soil Contact

- 8 inch clearance


Foundation Walls

- pointing, parging, spalling, cracks, height above grade


Porches, Decks

- steps, railings, columns, beams







 

Balconies

- joists, floors, roof structure, skirt






 

 

Entrances & Carports

- damage, rot, sag, loose, settlement, connection to house, trip hazard, cracks, paint/stain, spalling





 

 

Landscaping

- trim trees/shrubs away from building







Walks/Patios/Driveways

- drain, slope away from house, seal gap at house, broken up, trip hazard







Basement Walk-Out

- steps, railing, drain, threshold, walls, cover


Garages

- detached garage, disrepair, fire or gas proofing, man-door closer, combustible insulation, floor, drainage, vehicle door, opener, adjustment, auto reverse, rot, damage






Retaining Walls

- movement, cracked, rot, weep holes