• Water Tank

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    Water Tank requires securing to a wall with seismic straps.

    Water Tank

  • Electrical Wiring

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    Electrical wiring in dangerous proximity to plumbing service lines.

    Electrical Wiring

  • Electrical Junction Box

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    Missing cover plate on electrical junction box.

    Electrical Junction Box

  • Attic Insulation

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    No provision for insulation in section of attic.

    Attic Insulation

  • Junction box in attic

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    Uncovered electrical junction box in attic.

    Junction box in attic

  • Ventilation

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    Mechanical bathroom fan exhausting into attic space (no duct to exterior).

    Ventilation

  • Chimney Mortar

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    Chimney mortar reveals past water damage from leaking roof.

    Chimney Mortar

  • Missing cover panel

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    Missing cover panel for electrical wiring.

    Missing cover panel

  • Plumbing Shutoff

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    Plumbing shutoff valves recessed in ceiling - access lost if ceiling is drywalled.

    Plumbing Shutoff

  • Furnace

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    Low-efficiency furnace in excess of 15 years old - consider replacement.

    Furnace

  • Asbestos

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    Asbestos tape used on duct joints pose health hazard.

    Asbestos

  • Water Damage

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    Water damage due to overflowing gutters.

    Water Damage

  • Water Damage

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    Water damage due to failing gutter joints.

    Water Damage

  • Weather Proofing

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    Rotted window sill - no provision made for weather-proofing.

    Weather Proofing

  • Chimney Flue

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    Loose rain cap; chimney flue unlined.

    Chimney Flue

  • Drainage

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    No provision for drainage at base of wall.

    Drainage

  • Window Flashing

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    No flashings at window header.

    Window Flashing

  • Hydro Meter

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    BC Hydro seal confirms meter untampered with - not likely a grow-op.

    Hydro Meter

  • Vegitation

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    Vegetation encroaching on Hydro drip-loop.

    Vegitation

  • Rot

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    Lower siding in contact with grade, resulting in rot.

    Rot