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Wood Destroying Organisms
This report includes a structural pest inspection embedded within the report. All observations in this report that begin with WDO are a part of a State Pest Inspection. BP Plus Home Inspection, LLC employs Bruce Platine, Licensed Structural Pest Inspector ##. Please note that most WDO observations are related to high moisture conditions that could be conducive to mold-like substances. BP Plus Home Inspection, LLC is not a mold specialist and recommends consulting with an industrial hygienist or other mold remediation expert if concerned about mold or indoor air quality.
Summary
Repairs
- G1-2 Grounds:
The grade of the yard is slopping toward the building - see north side. Standards recommend a quarter inch / foot slope away from the building or better to prevent water draining toward the house. Over time, negative grading, as this is often called, can lead to moisture and even structural problems with the house. Have this repaired as feasible by a qualified contractor. Often, a swale is used to create a low point away from the house into which water can be diverted away from and around the building. There is a hill at rear, we talked of adding and interceptor drain to stop water getting into basement and damaging foundation. We talked of a structural engineer to design system.
- TI-1 Termite Inspection:
Finished areas prevent view of wood components. Wood sills and joists were probed where accessible. Some areas had insulation which prevented view in probing. Recommend you consult a termite treatment company for protection of your house. I found no damaged wood during inspection, but there is always a risk of concealed damage. I recommend consulting with a termite treatment company to protect your property.
- K-2 Kitchen:
The kitchen has no provisions for ventilation. An exhaust fan that ducts to the exterior is required at least somewhere in the kitchen. Lack of ventilation to the exterior is a potential safety hazard and will be inconvenient with cooking odors. The exhaust fan is not required to be located over the cooktop, but the kitchen needs ventilation somewhere. If the range is gas, it is recommended but not required that the ventilation be installed over the appliance. Hire a qualified contractor to further evaluate this installation and install a cooktop fan and exhaust system to the outdoors.
- Please note that for residences built prior to 1991, ventilation can be a window. Though this is allowed in theory, it is not recommended as many buildings are retrofit over the years to be more air-tight and ventilation to the exterior is universally helpful for moisture control and indoor air quality.