While inspecting a home recently in Charlotte NC, Home Inspection Carolina inspector Chip Sprague found the following. Due to the following (but not limited to) it is recommended that a licensed general contractor further
evaluate the piers, entire framing, girders, and band sills to determine the extent of damage and or make the
necessary or additional repairs as needed. Note: not all findings are noted in the inspection report due to the
amount of items and or issues found in the crawl space at the time of inspection. Again it is highly
recommended that a licensed general contractor further evaluate the piers, entire framing, girders, and band
sills to determine the extent of damage and or make the necessary or additional repairs as needed. A licensed
engineer that specializes in residential dwellings should be consulted for further evaluation of the entire
foundation of the home to determine the necessary repairs required and make any additional
recommendations as needed:
There are moisture stains noted along the back of the several foundation walls in the crawl space. This is an indication that water is or has entered the crawl space at one point. Have a professional qualified
contractor or licensed general contractor further evaluate to identify if water is still entering the crawl
space and or the cause of the water penetration and make any additional repairs as needed.
The band sill has been cut to allow for the pluming waste line at the front and rear of the home. The cut may have compromised the structural integrity of girder as there is not a support or wall under the cut.
Additional support may be required depending on the extent of the cut. Have a licensed general
contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
The girders are not supported properly where they meet the joists on both left and right sides of the middle chimney foundation.
The band sill has cracked and is rotted or has water damage at several areas along the entire front of the home. A licensed general contractor should be consulted for further evaluation to determine the
extent of the damage and or make the necessary or additional repairs as needed.
Compression noted at the girders and floor joists along the entire front of the home. This is an indication of high moisture levels that needs correction.
The floor joists throughout the entire crawl space were found to have fungus or organic growth along them. Have a licensed or certified fungus specialist further evaluate to determine the type of fungus and
if removal is needed.
The floor joist has been cut to allow for the pluming waste line in areas of the crawl space. The cut may have compromised the structural integrity of the floor joist and additional support may be required. Have
a licensed general contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
Note: Repairs have been made to the floor joist along the back of the front porch. Unable to determine if the repairs made are correct. Have a licensed general contractor further evaluate and make any
additional repairs as needed.
There is an electrical wire lying on the ground throughout the crawl space that needs to be properly secured along the bottom of the floor joists to prevent a possible hazard. Have a licensed electrical
contractor or a qualified contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
There is an exposed electrical wire(s) at the rear of the home at the rear left side entrance. Unable to determine if the wiring was live at the time of inspection. Have a licensed electrical contractor further
evaluate to determine if the wiring is active and install into a junction box and make any additional repairs
as needed.
There are several hanging wired and open junction boxes that needs to be capped at the front middle of the home. Have a licensed electrical contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as
needed.
Insulation has fallen, drooping or stringy throughout the entire crawl space. This unusually indicates that there is or has had a moisture problem. The moisture readings were at between 12 and 14% throughout
the crawl space and could be contributed to the foundation vent being closed. Recommend leaving the
crawl space vent open year round to allow adequate air flow in the crawl space.
Wood debris was found at the at the rear right corner, front of the home, and rear left corner in the crawl space. The wood debris is conducive for termites and needs to be removed.
There is a pier at the rear of the home that has been repaired or had additional support added. Unable to determine if the repair made is properly installed at the time of inspection. Have a licensed General
contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
There is a pier under the master bedroom section that has been installed with CMU's, Brick, and wood. Unable to determine if the repair made is properly installed at the time of inspection. Have a licensed
General contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
Sagging noted at the front and rear porch supporting floor. Have a licensed engineer that specializes in residential dwellings further evaluate and make any additional recommendations for any additional repairs
as needed.
There is water damage and fungal growth noted under the master bathroom shower. Have a licensed General contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
The tub is suspended and supported by the floor joists only. Unable to determine if the support is sufficient for the tub with water in it at the time of inspection. Have a licensed General contractor
further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
The band sill has been cut to allow for the pluming waste line above the rear right side crawl space entrance. The cut may have compromised the structural integrity of girder as there is not a support or
wall under the cut. Additional support may be required depending on the extent of the cut. Have a
licensed general contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
There is fungus growth and or water damage noted under the 1/2 bath. Have a licensed general contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed.
Improper repairs noted at the subfloor under the laundry and 1/2 bathroom area. The sub floor is overhanging and not center attached to the floor joists.
There is a pier that is noted installed or secured properly at the rear corner under the laundry/kitchen area. Have a licensed general contractor further evaluate and make any additional repairs as needed
