| 51. |
Do
not walk on the roof during the inspection.
You can cause damage to older roofs,
slate, cedar shakes, etc. Inspect the
roof from inside the attic, on a ladder,
or from a distance with binoculars,
etc. |
| 52. |
Are
the roof valleys free of debris? |
| 53. |
Is
there roof discoloration or deterioration
caused by trees. |
| 54. |
How
many roofs are on the house? |
| 55. |
Are
all roof valleys, saddles, ridge vents,
pipe collars free of leaks? |
| 56. |
Go
inside the attic. If you see light,
that's not a good sign! |
| 57. |
Is
the attic a truss or rafter system? |
| 58. |
Are
the trusses sufficiently strong for
storage? |
| 59. |
Can
it be finished at a later date? |
| 60. |
Are
there any exposed bare wires leading
to the house? |
| 61. |
Are
utilities above ground or below ground? |
| 62. |
Are
there any telephone pedestals, electrical
distribution boxes, etc. located on
your lot? |
| 63. |
Does
the driveway give you sufficient parking/turning
areas? |
| 64. |
If
it is a hard surfaced driveway, are
there any signs of subterranean water
source or potholes? |
| 65. |
Is
there mold or mildew growing on the
foundation? |
| 66. |
Is
there mold or mildew on the siding? |
| 67. |
Has
the house been recently painted? |
| 68. |
Is
new paint hiding rotted wood? |
| 69. |
Do
the windows open? |
| 70. |
Do
the windows tilt out for easy maintenance? |
| 71. |
Specifically
around the tops and bottoms of doors
and windows for decaying siding and
incorrect caulking. |
| 72. |
Is
there a below or above oil tank on the
property? |
| 73. |
Was
the below ground oil tank abandoned
properly? |
| 74. |
Is
there documentation from an appropriate
authority to document such abandonment? |
| 75. |
Where
is the plumbing clean out located? |
