1600 Block - Derbyshire St. 80910
Inspection Items Identified #20
Homeowner Repair Savings
$9,935.00
1. Upper portion of lower level handrail improperly secured to the wall, unstable and shows movement
REMEDY: Stabilize and resecure to wall
$75.00
2. Code: Ext. moulding at garage to house door needs perimeter sealed per Fire Code
REMEDY: Caulk and seal all perimeter Exterior Moulding
$125.00
3. Installation of self closing garage to house door hinges are installed incorrectly and are upside down creating difficulty in adjusting door
REMEDY: Take off hinges one at a time and reverse hinges. Re-adjust door
$150.00
4. Portuding points of sharp nails on interior garage unfinished walls
REMEDY: All nails need to be hammered over, not cut off to prevent homeowner injuries and preserve the integrity of the exterior walls
$180.00
5. Front porch and Front porch steps falling/listing North to South. Numerous soil voids visible under the concrete pads. Voids can be seen from the street
REMEDY: Complete replacement of both porch and steps recommended
$1,500.00
6. Rear deck shows movement both North and South, as well as East and West
REMEDY: Recheck and access depth of footings to maintain stability and remedy soil movement. As needed replace new footings. Recheck ledger
board for movement separating board from foundation wall. Replace footings to new depth to mitigate movement
$1,200.00
7. Two rear window wells need replacement because of damage to the wells themselves, as well as inproper installation, movement and separation in well
attachment to foundation and improper height variations north to south and east to west
REMEDY: Recommend repacking of soil and installation of two new window wells
$800.00
8. Code: Single window well is over 44” in depth and requires Eggress ladder installation per fire code
REMEDY: Purchase and Installation of Eggress ladder to window well
$250.00
9. Code: All Exterior coachlights are unsecured and unsealed
REMEDY: Perimeters need to be sealed to prevent movement and water entry into electrical fixtures
$125.00
10. Window well drains are positioned below stonefill, preventing adequate drainage. Clogging of drain will cause water level to rise inside of window wells
which can subsequently drain and leak into interior causing water damage
REMEDY: Raise all window well drains by putting on extension caps above stonefill to insure proper drainage to mitigate obstruction and clogging of
drain and eliminate flood hazzard
$150.00
11. Northeast downspout shows underground tubing leakage. Low and wet areas are occurring in northeast area of the drain
REMEDY: Tubing attached to downspout will need to be dug out replaced and reburied. Low and wet areas will need refilling and packing
$400.00
12. Gate door to rear yard doesn't close
REMEDY: Closing posts need to be reset and stabilized
$150.00
13. Numerous soil voids under driveway slabs. causing various areas of concrete to rise and fall
REMEDY: Driveway removal and replacement needed. Remove all concrete, repack soil and apply layer of crushed granite to defer movement.
Repour drive
$3,500.00
14. Code: Siding in various areas on the first course of the East side of house, has its back side in contact with concrete foundation wall. This will cause
moisture, discoloration and deterioration to siding
REMEDY: Apply metal shims between concrete and siding to maintain moisture separation and contact with concrete
$150.00
15. Metal drip edge over garage door, east area, shows openings
REMEDY: Additional drip edges, caulking and sealing of all gaps needed
$80.00
16. Rear deck shows angled movement (South to North) beginning at ledgerboards attachment to house
REMEDY: Installation problems exist with ledgerboard. Recheck and correct installation deficiencies
$350.00+
17. AC compressor west side needs releveling
REMEDY: Reposition and relevel (east, west, north and south) to prevent bearing burn out
$125.00
18. Code: Northwest downspout at outside corner of rear deck needs water flow direction changed. Current run off flows directly into west neighbors
walkway
REMEDY : Needs 90 degree tubing and downspout connection to divert water flow North to South to comply with code enforcement
$175.00
19. Code: Microwave installed 18” from gas stove top is out of code compliance unless warrantied in writing by manufacturer to be fire resistant
REMEDY: Install smaller microwave unit or raise unit to 24” above stove top as code requires
$200.00
20. Two warped kitchen cabinet doors are over dealer allowable
REMEDY: Replacement of both cabinet doors needed
$250.00
Homeowner Savings on Items Identified By Inspection
$-0- Cost to Homeowner if turned in to builder.
If Not, $9,935.00 Cost to Homeowner for Remedies