Property Condition Report - UTR

10.2 Dining Room
During our PCA, we found that there were structural walls removed to give the main floor an open concept feel.
On the ceilings where the old walls were located, there are cracks in the drywall. With no permits obtained for this
structural modification, it is obvious that something is not correct. We have been informed that these cracks have
been repaired 2 times already and they are still coming back.
Also to note, the walls and ceiling were only primed and did not have any paint on them.
Recommendations: We advise that the ceilings be opened up and the engineered beam be inspected to make sure
the work was completed correctly.
We also suggest that the concrete base of the support posts holding up these beams be x-rayed to determine that
the thickness of the concrete slab is sufficient to support the weight of the posts and beams.
After all of the inspections have been made, we suggest that the smooth finish drywall ceilings be repaired and all of
the walls and ceiling be primed and painted.
10.3 Kitchen
During our PCA and onsite interview, we found that the kitchen walls and ceiling are only lightly primed and not
painted.
On inspection of the new kitchen cabinets, we noticed that they are not installed flush and level. Because of the
rustic finished look of the cabinets, this is not very noticeable.
In order to fit a larger refrigerator, the exterior wall was sectioned out and moved back. It is unclear that this work
done to a loadbearing wall was in fact performed correctly due to the fact that no permits were pulled for this
project.
The kitchen electrical also has issues. See section 7.2 Kitchen Electrical for details.
Recommendations: We advise that the new exterior build-out be opened up on the inside of the house to properly
inspect and make sure the work was completed correctly.
We also recommend that the walls and ceilings be painted 10.4 Small TV Area – Off Kitchen.
During our PCA, and under visual inspection only, we noticed that there was cracks in the walls as well as poorly
finished drywall. All of the walls and ceilings were only lightly primed and not painted.
Recommendations: We advise that the drywall be repaired and completed to a smooth wall finish. Also that the
walls and ceiling be primed and painted.
10.4 Utility Rooms/Areas
Laundry Room: During our PCA, we noticed that there are no baseboards on the walls in the laundry room.
We also noticed that the laundry room dryer vent is plumbed into the mudroom and then out to the exterior of the
house. As it sits, the exterior vent is too close to the ground.
Recommendations: We advise that new baseboards are installed to match the rest of the home.
Also, we recommend that the dryer duct and exterior vent be relocated to a higher position.
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