The cement city sidewalk is in serviceable condition. The sidewalk may be on property owned by the town however its maintenance is usually the owner's responsibility. Cracks and heaving that may be a potential tripping hazard in the future should be corrected. If someone should trip or get hurt as a result of a cracked or uneven section, you may be vulnerable to a claim.

The step by the tree is not level.

Due to the amount of construction material in the rear yard a full evaluation of this area and any problems that could be seen from this area could not performed. It is advisable to recheck this area when all items are removed.

The front deck needs to be corrected.

This deck was built over old loose bricks and foundation walls that are in poor condition. In time the bricks will continue to loosen and cause movement and settlement. It is hard to determine with all the old structure still in place how adequately supported this deck really is.

The grading around the perimeter of the home will need to be checked when the backyard can be entered Maintaining a positive slope away from the foundation walls will help minimize water accumulation around the building during a rainfall, and help insure a dryer interior. Under no circumstances should wooden portions of the structure be in contact with the ground. Grading in areas away from the building were not comprehensively evaluated in regard to drainage.

No testing was performed to locate any underground tanks, such as oil or chemical storage tanks, which might be present, or to determine their condition or legality. The homeowner and the township should be consulted in regard to this matter. A separate company should be hired to scan the property with a metal detector to determine if there are any underground tanks.

The flat roof over this home needs total replacement at this time.

Protrusions through the roof, such as plumbing vents, skylights, and exhaust ducts are made watertight by "flashings". These require periodic inspection and must be re-sealed occasionally to keep them watertight.

The roof and chimneys were inspected visually by walking on the surface accessed through a hatch in the rear stairwell.

CHIMNEY

This chimney is going to be used for the two front boilers and water heaters. The interior of the flues will need to be checked when the chimney is removed to determine its condition and to determine if new lining will need to be installed.

- The rear chimney will require repairs to the concrete capping and mortar joints that are starting to deterioration but a re not as in bad condition as the front chimney.

Water seepage that has been entering the interior of the chimneys may have caused deterioration to the flue lining and bricks. The interior of the flues are not evaluated as part of a standard building inspection. Evaluation of these areas is required by a specialized contractor. Rain hood with screens will also need to be installed to keep rain and animals out of the chimney.

The metal flashings that help keep the roof water tight are not visible for evaluation due to the amount of tar over them. These areas need to be inspected during heavy rainfall and sealed as required to remain watertight.

The rear built in gutter is in poor condition and needs to be repaired.

The purpose of a gutter system is to collect rain and snow from the roof and divert it to leaders away from the home. Debris should be removed to eliminate clogging and overflow. It is recommended that this be done at least twice each year.

The roof leaders need to be reattached to the home. The leaders should always be diverted away from the foundation walls to decrease the chance of water penetration through the foundations. Leaders that terminate by the foundation wall is one of the main reasons for water seepage into the basement.

The vinyl siding has a lot of areas where it is very loose and needs to be repaired and secured to the home.

Maintaining the siding is important to preserve a watertight, draft free home. All surfaces subjected to wet conditions should be well caulked and sealed as necessary to maintain them in a waterproof condition. This is important maintenance and will help to prevent leaks and deterioration of the exterior materials behind these surfaces. Severe damage to the underlying surfaces can occur in a relatively short period of time. There may already be damage that can not be determine without removal of all the siding.

Almost all the exterior aluminum trim around the windows need to be repaired.

The fascias, soffits and trim on the home are covered and could not be evaluated for water damage.

All the trim needs to be inspected under the loose pieces of aluminum covering and caulked and sealed as necessary to remain weather tight.

All the doors will need to be evaluated when they are complete.

Almost all the new 2004 replacement windows have problems that need correction.

There are some missing screens and some that are ripped and that need replacement. An audit of the storms and/or screens was not conducted.

The visible portions of the masonry brick foundation walls appear to be in overall sound condition but due to the dampness in the basement all the walls and columns need to be cement coated to preserve the mortar. Predictions in regard to the amount of water penetration s hard to determine with the condition of the basement as it is now. It is necessary to occupy a building through the wet seasons prior to assuming that it will be completely dry.

The ceilings in the basement are in poor condition.

The girders (which are the main support beams) are all covered and could not be evaluated. The joist and sill plates are all covered and could not be evaluated.

The interior rooms in general are in adequate condition. The walls and ceiling appear to be structurally sound. The floors appear to be serviceable. There are some highs and lows under the carpeting that could not be checked.

The walls and ceiling appear to be structurally sound. The floor is serviceable. The stairs appear to be in sound condition.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are not inventoried or evaluated during a standard inspection.

The unfinished attic areas are not accessible for evaluation.

Ventilation in an attic is very important. It allows moisture that accumulates in this area to dissipate and also helps to reduce the heat buildup that normally develops during the summer months. If the area is inadequately ventilated, this moisture can eventually cause problems such as delaminating roof sheathing.

The wall voids are inaccessible and the amount and type of wall insulation, if any, could not be determined.

It is very difficult to determine if there is any water penetration during dry weather.

The electrical service provided to the building by overhead wires, are securely fastened to the house and there are no noticeable frayed sections. In most communities, this inlet service wire (from the house attachment to the electrical meter) is the responsibility of the homeowner, not the utility company.

The overcurrent protection provided by circuit breakers located in sub service panel in the kitchens is in adequate condition. The panel cover on the 2^nd floor is plaster in and could not be opened for evaluation.

The kitchen and bathroom GFCI outlets that were tested functioned properly. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical outlets and breakers are a significant safety improvement and are required in new homes for bathrooms, kitchen counter top outlets, unfinished basements, outside outlets, etc.. They should be installed in older homes as well to reduce potential electrical hazards in wet areas.

Heat is provided by 3 new 2004 gas-fired, hot water boilers. Boilers of this type usually have a life expectancy in the neighborhood of 20 to 30 years prior to the need for replacement.

The installation of the boilers is not complete and could not be turned on for evaluation. Leaks may be present at the baseboard units that could not be checked at this time. The flue pipe appeared to be in satisfactory condition, with adequate clearance to combustibles. The sealant around the flue transition piece should always be well caulked.

Water appears to be provided by a municipal source. The main water line to the house from the street shutoff valve to the water meter is old and will eventually need replacement.

The newer copper water distribution lines have not yet been turned on and could not be checked. Water pressure and functional flow needs to be evaluated.

There are several issues with the sewer piping need to be corrected or replaced.

Most of the piping in the home is concealed inside walls and ceilings and could not be visually inspected. Shut off valves other than the fixtures themselves were not operated because they are operated infrequently and often leak after use.

- All the old gas piping through the walls in the apartments need to be removed.

Hot water is provided by 3 new 2004, 40 gallon, gas-fired units. Units of this type have a normal life expectancy of 5-10 years. These units will need to be checked after they are turned on. The exhaust system appears to be a proper installation. A relief valve is installed on this unit to protect against high temperature and pressure. The discharge pipe on the relief valve should always be diverted just above the floor for safety.

The walls and ceiling are in adequate condition. The floor surface has an overall serviceable appearance but the ceramic tiles where poor installed at the door ways and around the old cement hearth that should have been removed in each of the kitchens.

The home includes 3 bathrooms.

The bathroom are still under construction and have not been turned on.