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Real Time Inspection Concerns
Below is a streaming list of concerns we have found today, yesterday, this past week, past month in real time. Each time an inspection is posted the list changes. Of course client privacy is our #1 priority so nothing found below will/can identify the home or owner just the primary concerns we found and the date.
Of the 34,786 service calls we have performed 18,719 have had issues that needed to be addressed/reported to the client!!
We have removed those inspections that had no noteable concerns to bring to a client's attention.
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Displaying Are Records 15901 to 15925 of 18719
3/16/22: Walked the house twice to ensure the water faucets were off to all showers, tubs, and sinks. I turned the valve to each toilet tank off because we’re leaving the water main on. I found the humidity a bit high so I moved the thermostat down to 72° so that the system will run from the humidistat which is set at 58%. I waited for the air conditioner to come on and begin cooling before I left.3/16/22: Deactivated the alarm upon entry, activated it upon departure. Brought in several pieces of mail. Used 291kwh from last Wed to this Wed. At $.12/per kWh that would be $35 of usage for the week. Undated Arrow sign in the front yard, photo below.
3/16/22: Poured vinegar down the HVAC condensation evac tube then chased with 8oz of water. I watered the plant in the entry way as requested. The right front corner gutter is leaking at the seam probably needs caulked, photo below. One of the plants in the shower collapsed, photo below. The humidity is a bit high but so is the humidity outside as we had a storm pass through early morning.
3/15/22: Brought in four pieces of mail with a stack of sales flyers see photo below. The new grout is starting to crack in the corners of the master bathroom shower. I have tagged it as such.
3/15/22: Left the water main on when leaving per the client.
3/15/22: The humidity level was well below 60% inside the residence when I arrived. I raised the thermostat to 76 for now to save energy. Will continue to monitor closely & adjust accordingly. Adjusted the light timer in the living room for dst. Poured approximately 2ozs of vinegar down the hvac condensate drain line for preventative maintenance. The pool has been drained by the client for future repairs.
3/15/22: Removed an undated Truly nolen sign from the front yard. There was attic insulation laying on the lanai floor & furniture when I arrived. I found the lanai has a large crack in the ceiling on the south end which appears to be a section of drywall separating from the ceiling see photos below. It is currently dry & does not appear to be from water damage. I swept up all the insulation pieces to keep it from going into the pool. Will contact the client & advise them of the situation. There is a raised roof shingle on the front left side of the house see photos below.
3/15/22: The humidity level has been well below 60% inside the residence for several service calls. I raised the ac thermostat to 74 for now to save energy. Will continue to monitor closely & adjust accordingly. Turned all water on first, let it run during the entire serve call & flushed the toilet several times per the client. Poured approximately 2ozs of vinegar down the hvac condensate drain line for preventative maintenance. The left side kitchen sink trap is tagged for leaking when water is running. Visual check of the dock & boat ramp photos below. There was some duck droppings on the dock.
3/14/22: Made sure the water heater, range & ice maker were off. Adjusted all light timers for dst.
3/14/22: Adjusted all light timers for dst. Poured approximately 2ozs of vinegar down the hvac condensate drain line for preventative maintenance.
3/14/22: The neighbors car was in the driveway when I arrived. Made sure the water heater was off. Checked all damp rids throughout the residence. Photos of the boat & motor below.
3/14/22: Brought in two pieces of mail with a stack of sales flyers see photo below. Ran two cups of water through the refrigerator water dispenser. The refrigerator water dispenser appeared to be working correctly. Adjusted the light timer in the living room for DST.
3/14/22: The vehicle has been removed from the garage & there appears to have been some activity inside the residence since the last service call. There is an animal digging a hole in the landscaping on the left side of the house by the air conditioner & is also starting to dig up the lawn. Client is aware of a broken irrigation pipe in the landscaping bushes behind the lanai. Client is aware of the low spa water level. Mud dauber nest are on both entryway ceilings.
3/11/22: Made sure the water heater & range were off. The ac air filter was dirty & needed to be replaced. I replaced it with a new filter provided underneath the air handler & wrote the date of installation on the new filter. Made sure the lanai door was unlocked for the painters per the clients instructions. Dehumidifier in kitchen read 53. Checked the light timer in the living room.
3/11/22: Peacock painting was present painting the outside of the front door & lanai for management when I arrived. Photos below of the new ac system installed since the last service call. New ac filter size is 14x18x1. The new ac was on & appeared to be working correctly. Removed the lockbox from the front door when leaving.
3/11/22: There was a white Lincoln suv in the driveway when I arrived see photo below. Mini fridge in dining room was on & cold. Watered the plant on the lanai using the right side slider only.
3/11/22: Removed an undated Ranson sign & a Signature sign dated 3/7 from the front yard. The humidity level was back under 60% inside the residence after making the last adjustment. I raised the ac thermostat to 75 for now to save energy. Will continue to monitor closely & adjust accordingly. Brought in two pool service slips dated 3/3 & 3/10 photo below. Photo of the pool below.
3/11/22: The humidity level was well below 60% inside the residence when I arrived. I raised the ac thermostat to 76 for now to save energy. Will continue to monitor closely & adjust accordingly. Did not see any water leaking by the front entrance during today’s service call. The irrigation timer is in the run position. Ran all water through both the hot & cold sides. Wiped out the kitchen sink with paper towels after running water per the client. Did not touch any breakers & left the water main on when leaving per the client. Clients are aware of a roof leak by the front entrance waiting to be repaired.
3/11/22: Removed an undated Charlotte Exterminators pest sign from the front yard. There did not appear to be any ants present in the yard. The humidity level was under 60% inside the residence when I arrived. I raised the ac thermostat to 74 for now. Will continue to monitor closely & adjust accordingly. One of the dryer vents installed on the soffits on the left side of the house appears to be clogged with debris from the dryer. Poured approximately 2ozs of vinegar down the hvac condensate drain line for preventative maintenance.
3/11/22: Made sure all the breakers with a green sticker were off. Client advised they will replace the ac air filter when they return. Visual check of the new plants see photos below. I gave each plant a five gallon bucket of water to help keep them alive. Client advised that the roof is going to be replaced.
3/10/22: Checked the water pan in the ac return vent.
3/10/22: The humidity level was still over the acceptable level of 60% inside the residence on both floors when I arrived. I lowered both dehumidistats to 50% for now to circulate air & mitigate the high humidity level. Will continue to monitor closely & adjust accordingly. The left side of the front door storm shutter is sticking when going down. Put the storm shutter over the front door back down when leaving.
3/9/22: Both screen doors to the lanai were locked upon arrival and after departure. The pool edge on the far side is still dirty. The pool filter container is still leaking. There is a layer of new grass on the edge of the driveway, photo below.
3/9/22: Deactivated the alarm upon entry, activated it upon departure. Brought in several pieces of mail. The door between the house and garage was not locked. Used 310kwh from last Wed to this Wed. At $.12/per kWh that would be $37 of usage for the week. Pool appears a bit cloudy, photo below.
3/9/22: Poured vinegar down the HVAC condensation evac tube then chased with 8oz of water. I watered the plants per instructions. Two pictures fell from the entryway wall, photo below.
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