Scorch marks at the front of the furnace indicate that the furnace is back-drafting, which allows carbon monoxide into the house.
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Trapped lint at clothes dryer vent is a significant fire hazard.
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Rust particles under draft hood indicate that boiler is not drafting properly.
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Water leakage around chimney viewed from the attic.
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Floor joist cut to accommodate plumbing waste pipe is a structural deficiency.
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Chimney located at bottom of roof valley will prevent rainwater from flowing off the roof.
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Termite damage to wood tackless under carpet and likely concealed termite damage in wall.
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Main girder is deteriorated as a result of water damage in a damp crawl space.
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Blackened roof sheathing indicates too much moisture in the house and not enough ventilation in the attic.
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Duct tape on a flue pipe above a furnace is a fire hazard.
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Mold growing on the subfloor in a damp crawl space.
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Water damage to the subfloor under a bay window.
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Water in the basement is never a good thing.
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An old leaking galvanized water pipes needs to be replaced.
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Caulk at mortar joints indicates an inadequate chimney repair.
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A hole in the insulation indicates that mice are living in the crawl space.
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Push button switch indicates the presence of knob-and-tube wiring, which is a fire hazard.
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Flexible waste pipes tend to clog and should not be used.
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Stone veneer siding in contact with the ground is not acceptable.
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Fiberglass insulation in contact with a recessed light fixture in the attic is a fire hazard.
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Roof tar on chimney is not an acceptable flashing to keep rainwater from leaking into the house.
Recessed light fixture in attic is covered with insulation, which is a fire hazard.
A wooden deck is attached to a cantilevered portion of the house, which is a structural problem.
Wall switch located next to the tub is an electrocution hazard.
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Rust in an electrical panel indicates water infiltration, which is a fire and shock hazard.
This is an old chimney that is not lined and the masonry crown is cracked. A liner should be installed and the crown needs to be replaced to prevent water damage.
Melted wire insulation indicates an overheating condition, which is a fire hazard.
Electrical outlet located above an electric baseboard heater is a fire hazard.
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This cracked foundation needs to be repaired or replaced.
Asbestos residue on an old heating pipe indicates that the asbestos was removed by a non-professional.
Gas meter located in a driveway needs permanent protection to prevent accident damage by a vehicle.
The tub spigot is below the floor rim of the tub and is a cross-contamination problem
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Melted washers above water heater indicate back-drafting, which is a health hazard.
HVAC ductwork in attic has been damaged by ultraviolet light and will have to be replaced.
Broken and missing roof shingles means that it is time for a new roof.
Corrosion at the bus bar in the electrical panel is a fire hazard.
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