The inspection · Section 13 of 16
Surfaces, counters and cabinets, and any sign of moisture. I test the sink, outlets, exhaust, doors, windows and the major appliances.
What I inspect
Examined means I looked at it closely, and the report notes anything I couldn’t reach. Tested means I ran it, using the home’s own controls.
What gets flagged
Comments pulled straight from my reports, with addresses removed. Repairs are flagged in red, just like in the report. Written for a buyer, not a lawyer.
The exhaust duct installed on the vent hood was a flexible foil duct (flexible ducts are more likely to accumulate grease than a smooth metal ducting which can be a potential fire hazard). Recommend replacing the flexible foil duct with a UL-approved, 6" smooth metal exhaust duct sealed with proper listed foil tape via qualified contractor for added safety.
The electrical outlet under the kitchen sink did not have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. Current generally accepted safe building standards are for the dishwasher/disposer outlets to be GFCI protected (was not required when the property was built). Recommend repair via qualified electrical contractor for added safety.
The range was missing a proper anti-tip strap/bracket. Current safety standards require a tip strap/bracket be installed to secure the range in place for child safety. Recommend installation via qualified contractor for safety.
The P-trap drain line under the sink had moderate to severe corrosion (no signs of leaking at time of inspection). Recommend replacement via qualified plumbing contractor to prevent potential future leaks and damages.
There was exposed electrical wiring in the cabinet under the kitchen sink (likely for a previous disposer that was removed). Recommend the wiring be properly terminated inside an electrical junction box with cover plate via qualified electrical contractor for safety.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical outlet in the kitchen failed to re-set (outlet to the left of the sink). Recommend repair or replacement via qualified electrical contractor.
There was an active leak on the drain line under the sink. Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor to limit further damages.
The back left side burner on the gas cooktop was not functional (would not light). Recommend repair via qualified appliance contractor.
The kitchen sink faucet leaked around the base when the water was running. Recommend repair or replacement via qualified plumbing contractor.
The garbage disposer was not functional (did not respond to the power switch, unit appeared to be seized). Recommend repair or replacement via qualified plumbing contractor. The National Assoc. of Home Builders estimates the useful life of a disposer at 12 years.
The right side kitchen sink was very slow to drain (likely related to the disposer). Recommend further evaluation/repair via qualified plumbing contractor.
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