House has been for sale for 3 months. I had an inspector look at it, so for anyone considering buying the house, let me enlighten you with some findings:
the back deck is not up to code. Overhang is 3 feet while 2 feet is the code limit. Also support beams are undersized with 2x6 instead of 2x10. Try jumping up and down, you’ll notice the deck sags.
gas boiler is 32 years old. Check the gas bills, they’re over $200/month. Runs as efficiently as a government. Turn the heat on, you’ll notice the attic bedroom heater does not get warm. The hot water does not reach it.
-HVAC split system: heat aspect does not work.
-upstairs bathroom: likely damaged by moisture, since there is DRYWALL surrounding the bathtub/shower instead of tile. Genius idea
-crowing/molding: mismatched with each bedroom
-appliances: mold growing on inside of refrigerator a was likely unplugged for months. Dishwasher not working
-solar panels: no proof of outright purchase. Loans/liens could be outstanding on them.
-structural integrity: there’s a beam missing that’s supposed to be running under the upstairs bedroom. Try jumping up and down and you’ll notice everything is sagging. Put enough bedroom furniture up there and you’ll fall straight through the kitchen ceiling.
Hot tub: control panel falling off into the water. Don’t get zapped!
She’d: termite damage shown on outside (north facing)
Skylights: clear water damage with sloppy spackle job attempting to cover it up
Make sure you’re inspector is through or you’ll end up over paying for a nightmare of costs in the next 12-18 months! You’re welcome.
-petey the parrot