Items that appear to need attention or repair are listed in the
following formats:
Major Repair These are repairs to items not performing their
intended function that, in the opinion of the inspector, might cost more
than $500.00 to remedy.
Minor Repair These are repairs that, in the opinion of the
inspector, are minor repairs to items not performing their intended
functions. These include items that you might ignore if you were already
living in the house. Cost to repair may range from minimal to several
hundred dollars.
Maintenance These are repairs that, in the opinion of the
inspector are regular maintenance typical for buildings this age. Repairs
to these items are not urgent, but should be made within the next six
months.
Safety Concern Conditions which are a real or potential threat
to safety or health (regardless of cost to repair) are listed as safety
concerns. These items should be repaired immediately and prior to
occupancy.
Investigate Further Conditions which appear to warrant further
investigation by an appropriately licensed specialist are identified here.
Only a specialist can confirm that repairs are needed and to determine the
scope of the repairs. This includes conditions that require destructive
inspection, engineering, analysis beyond the scope of a visual home
inspection, or areas outside the general knowledge of a home
inspector.