Top 10 Recommendations

#1 is foundation leaks on about 80% inspected.

double taps
water leaks
evap cooler concerns
termites
roof issues
ac units not working correct

In no particular order:

  1. Roof Caulking & Window/door caulking
  2. Downspouts
  3. Deck construction
  4. Grading
  5. Garage door operation
  6. Garage fume-proofing
  7. GFCI operation
    8 )Missing handrail to basement
  8. Double tapping of breakers and neutrals
  9. Plumbing leaks

Kitchen and bath caulking
Smoke detectors and batteries (chirping)
Broken GFCI’s
Unlabelled panelboxes breakers (wrong screws)
Oven anti tip devices (never there)

Heating system serviced
Caulking around windows
Weather strip
Garage doors not reversing ( 99 Percent)
down spouts needing extending (80 Percent)
smoke detectors
co detectors ( 99 Percent)
No vapor barrier

Improper repairs to chimney flashing.
cracked liners
No drip edge
Improper length of pumbing stack
First course of shingles not turned
Lack of downspouts and extensions
No gutters
Improper clearance of service
Cracked foundation
Windows near grade.
And not even inside yet!

I recommend that you break this into sections Ben to get a better idea what is number one.

80%:shock:

Do you live in a swamp?

My top 10 for that can be DIY projects
Caulking
Smoke & CO detectors
Downspout extensions
A/C line Insulation
Missing Switch or Outlet plates
Lack or,Missing or displaced insulation.
Damaged dryer hose or vent
Door weather stripping
Burnt out bulbs
Damaged or missing cabinet or door hardware.

At this point the lists are getting blurry.
Pretty much need a vote at this point.

http://www.masscertifiedhomeinspections.com/?D=115

A/C filter replace
Garage door service, rollers/spring/safety reverse/loose tracks
handyman plumbing beneath sinks
plugged dryer vents (generally in wall cavity to roof vent)
smoke or CO detectors (battery or placement in 80% of inspections)
window caulking missing
weatherstripping on doors
interior light fixtures installed outdoors
missing or inoperable GFCI or AFCI
roof flashing/window flashing/stucco accessories

I’d have to go with this as well, plus as a marketing point to the retailers, they’re promoting safety to the public.

I was thinking the same thing and I would also throw in lack of or old seperating caulking.

A Level II inspection for all wood burning fireplaces.

traps
outlets / GFCI
flashings
vegitations
furnace filters
bonding wires
knockouts on panel
paint (bare wood)
sealant for mortar
deck stain