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AJ in the crawlspace

Steve in the crawlspace

Up on the Roof

Window Decay

Sub slab furnace duct full of water.

Open gas line connections

Worn firebrick in the wood stove

Cracked crown on the chimney

"Window Treatments"

"Got Foam?"

"Ice Bucket Challenge" in the attic.

Past fire, why sister to rafters that have no structural integrity?

Active LP gas hot water tank exhausting in the basement, Very dangerous for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Decay noted inside of a log cabin.

Same log cabin outside.

Brick chimney decay.

Decayed sill plate deep into a crawlspace.

Multiple plumbing issues.

Prior fire, unlined chimney with plumbing vent connected.

That's not snow flakes, gas seal is gone.

Poor flashing, downspout on roof.

Neighbors fence braced on subject home.

Potential lead paint, new laws regarding this.

Poor craftsmanship, new window install.

Poor craftsmanship.

Stolen copper plumbing.

1984 hot water tank, stains below.

Bowed block foundation in a crawlspace.

Water / silt intrusion into a crawlspace.

Composite pillar with minimal support inside.

Cracks in mortar and block foundation.

Shingle wear.

Shingle wear.

Roof top view of a chimney.

Moss on the north side of the roof.

Chimney flashing repairs, no cap.

Inadequate flashing.

Loose 'Peel and Stick' vinyl tiles at foyer.

Boiler w/ cracked water jacket.

Multiple plumbing repairs needed.

Baseboard heat line disconnected.

Bulkhead water intrusion.

Water intrusion possible high-water table.

FHW radiator rusted inside and out.

Inadequate ventilation, low R value insulation.

Chimney flashing leaks.

Damaged weatherstripping, heat loss.

Foundation modifications, still rot.

Patched rafters, water stained sheathing.

Sub sill decay.

Multi layered roof surface.

Window trim decay.

Loose brick in chimney.

Inadequate porch support.

Window trim decay.

Poor drainage area, decay.

Repaired shingle area.

Inadequate vertical support.

Weather-head is not anchored.

Exhaust pipe disconnected in a crawlspace.

Shared flue looking upward.

Dryer venting into the crawlspace.

Main lugs double tapped.

Heater not working.

Painted oil tank is leaking underneath.

Retrofitted steel liner in a fireplace.

Plumbing vent stack is external, below roof line.

Large tree root base near home.

Roofing screw used at electric panel.

Carbon monoxide check at the exhaust area.

Sill decay.

Water stains / leaks above.

Waterfront property?

Newer roof install, thermal sealing, ventilation.

Dry water stain.

Curling Shingles.

Inspection above ceiling tiles.

Steam bath was not functional.

Missing shingle in the valley.

Long crack in tile, hard to see but present.

Bathroom vent never hooked up.

Mobile home patched vapor barrier.

Cracked block support.

Old fuse box, replace.

Chimney is pulling away from the home.

Old smoke.

Cracked slab patio area.

Basement slab crack.

Damaged chimney, no diverter on a metal roof.

Poor flashing detail.

Rotten sill plate from prior deck.

Wood shake missing.

Underground oil tank.

Mold in a basement.

Block, mortar repair.

Uninsulated bathroom fan vent.

Inadequate 2-inch vertical support.

Inadequate support for garage above.

Floating rafters.

Safety first, change out old smokes.

Inadequate support.

Decayed siding, no flashing installed.

Chimney flashing repairs.

Wall was far from plumb.

Old chimneys should be lined.

Water stain in closet ceiling.

Double tapping, wrong sized breakers.

Watch your step!

Nail pops that have been patched.

Nail pops.

Mold in the attic.

Hacked truss due to chimney location.

Valley wear etc.

Damaged shingle from shoveling.

View from fireplace to flue.

Does your inspector go here?

Or here? Loose rubble stone support.

Damper /firebox is rusted out.

Window trim decay.

Retaining wall repairs.

Unstable support, no vapor barrier in a crawlspace.

Moss on wood shingled roof.

Active leak.

Bathroom fan vents into the attic.

Mold mildew in the attic.

Line old chimneys.

Metal pipe in concrete foundation is expanding from rust.

Inadequate support.

Outside air connected to the cold air return...

Powder post beetles and structural issues.

Knob and tube wiring splice.

Loose ceiling material from moisture.

Roof leak.

Multiple plumbing repairs.

Fuse panels are outdated - should have modern breaker panels.

Rusted through exhaust pipe on a recently serviced heating system.

Chimney liner or not?

Water collected off the roof and funneled next to the foundation