Gallery — CLARK HILL INSPECTIONS

Gallery of inspections

A sampling of the many types of properties inspected:

1790's Antique, Marblehead

1790's Antique, Marblehead

c. 1840's Antique with Large Addition, Winchester

c. 1840's Antique with Large Addition, Winchester

Boston

Brighton

Brookline

Cambridge

Newton

Winchester

North End, Boston

North End, Boston

South End, Boston

South End, Boston

Back Bay, Boston

Back Bay, Boston

Mill Building, Lowell

Mill Building, Lowell

Lancaster

Weston

Boston

Brookline

Lowell

Marlborough

Upton 34 Unit Apartment Building

Upton 34 Unit Apartment Building

Andover

Littleton

Boston

Boston

Boston

Wellesley

Brookline

Cambridge

Brookline

Acorn Deck House

Acorn Deck House

Brookline

Brookline

Boston

Worcester

Newton

Newton

Somerville

Brookline

Burlington Commercial Property

Burlington Commercial Property

Concord

Concord

1790's Antique, Marblehead

c. 1840's Antique with Large Addition, Winchester

Boston

Brighton

Brookline

Cambridge

Newton

Winchester

North End, Boston

South End, Boston

Back Bay, Boston

Mill Building, Lowell

Lancaster

Weston

Boston

Brookline

Lowell

Marlborough

Upton 34 Unit Apartment Building

Andover

Littleton

Boston

Boston

Boston

Wellesley

Brookline

Cambridge

Brookline

Acorn Deck House

Brookline

Brookline

Boston

Worcester

Newton

Newton

Somerville

Brookline

Burlington Commercial Property

Concord

Concord

Attic Pictures

Condensation Problems in an Attic

Condensation Problems in an Attic

Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation, No Intumescent Paint

Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation, No Intumescent Paint

Exposed Plumbing Vent in the Attic

Exposed Plumbing Vent in the Attic

Birds Nesting in the Gable Vent

Birds Nesting in the Gable Vent

Under-framed Roof Structure

Under-framed Roof Structure

Signs of Microbial Growth after Mitigation Attempt

Signs of Microbial Growth after Mitigation Attempt

Water Damage and Signs of Microbial Growth

Water Damage and Signs of Microbial Growth

Condensation Problems in an Attic

Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation, No Intumescent Paint

Exposed Plumbing Vent in the Attic

Birds Nesting in the Gable Vent

Under-framed Roof Structure

Signs of Microbial Growth after Mitigation Attempt

Water Damage and Signs of Microbial Growth

ELECTRICAL Problems

Federal Pacific "Stab-lok" Panel

Federal Pacific "Stab-lok" Panel

House Powered with 12 Gauge Romex Wire

House Powered with 12 Gauge Romex Wire

12 Gauge wire draped across 2nd floor

12 Gauge wire draped across 2nd floor

Water Entering the Electrical Panel

Water Entering the Electrical Panel

Double Tapping of the Mains

Double Tapping of the Mains

Lack of Duct Seal at Service Cable Connection to the Meter Box

Lack of Duct Seal at Service Cable Connection to the Meter Box

Over-fused 20 Amp Circuit

Over-fused 20 Amp Circuit

Open Junction Box

Open Junction Box

Active Knob and Tube Wiring

Active Knob and Tube Wiring

Federal Pacific "Stab-lok" Panel

House Powered with 12 Gauge Romex Wire

12 Gauge wire draped across 2nd floor

Water Entering the Electrical Panel

Double Tapping of the Mains

Lack of Duct Seal at Service Cable Connection to the Meter Box

Over-fused 20 Amp Circuit

Open Junction Box

Active Knob and Tube Wiring

Plumbing Issues

Corroded Cast Iron Waste Plumbing

Corroded Cast Iron Waste Plumbing

Corroded and Leaking Cast Iron Waste Plumbing

Corroded and Leaking Cast Iron Waste Plumbing

S Trap

Evidence of Flue Gas Spillage

Evidence of Flue Gas Spillage

Plumbing in New Hampshire

Plumbing in New Hampshire

Improperly Plumbed Trap

Improperly Plumbed Trap

Unprofessional Plumbing Connection

Unprofessional Plumbing Connection

S Trap

On Demand Electric Element Water Heater

On Demand Electric Element Water Heater

Cesspool Cover found in rear year

Cesspool Cover found in rear year

Maynard 18 EspieAve. JULY14_p2 046.JPG

Maynard 23 OldMarlboroRd. JAN14_p2 025.JPG

Watertown 249 WestminsterAve. JUNE14_p2 022.JPG

Wayland 22 Pequot Rd. June 14_p2 021.JPG

Wayland 22 Pequot Rd. June 14_p2 024.JPG

Wellesley 1 BowSt. OCT14_p2 041.JPG

Wellesley 4 Chesterton rd. June14_p2 028.JPG

Westwood 84WashingtonSt. _SEPT14_p2 035.JPG

Wilmington 131 Church St. SEPT 15 062.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 070.JPG

Corroded Cast Iron Waste Plumbing

Corroded and Leaking Cast Iron Waste Plumbing

S Trap

Evidence of Flue Gas Spillage

Plumbing in New Hampshire

Improperly Plumbed Trap

Unprofessional Plumbing Connection

S Trap

On Demand Electric Element Water Heater

Cesspool Cover found in rear year

Maynard 18 EspieAve. JULY14_p2 046.JPG

Maynard 23 OldMarlboroRd. JAN14_p2 025.JPG

Watertown 249 WestminsterAve. JUNE14_p2 022.JPG

Wayland 22 Pequot Rd. June 14_p2 021.JPG

Wayland 22 Pequot Rd. June 14_p2 024.JPG

Wellesley 4 Chesterton rd. June14_p2 028.JPG

Westwood 84WashingtonSt. _SEPT14_p2 035.JPG

Wilmington 131 Church St. SEPT 15 062.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 070.JPG

Heating Systems

Flue Pipe Over Penetrating a Chimney Flue

Flue Pipe Over Penetrating a Chimney Flue

Improperly Insulated Ducts in Attic; Signs of Rodents

Improperly Insulated Ducts in Attic; Signs of Rodents

Condensate Leakage from Exhaust Flue Pipe

Condensate Leakage from Exhaust Flue Pipe

Leaking Tankless Water Heater

Leaking Tankless Water Heater

Oil Leaks out of the Threaded Fittings of the Fill Tubes

Oil Leaks out of the Threaded Fittings of the Fill Tubes

Signs of Unprofessional Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal

Signs of Unprofessional Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal

Flue Pipe Over Penetrating a Chimney Flue

Flue Pipe Over Penetrating a Chimney Flue

1950's American Standard Cast Iron Boiler

1950's American Standard Cast Iron Boiler

"Snowman" Cast Iron Boiler

"Snowman" Cast Iron Boiler

"Snowman" Cast Iron Boiler

"Snowman" Cast Iron Boiler

Pipe Insulation Likely Contains Asbestos

Pipe Insulation Likely Contains Asbestos

1950's Fabric Tape that Likely Contains Asbestos

1950's Fabric Tape that Likely Contains Asbestos

Trash Incinerator

Trash Incinerator

Dirty Evaporator Panel for A/C System

Dirty Evaporator Panel for A/C System

"Campanelli" Slab Ranch Kitchen Boiler

"Campanelli" Slab Ranch Kitchen Boiler

Signs of Flue Gas Leakage from Boiler Galleries

Signs of Flue Gas Leakage from Boiler Galleries

Improperly Mounted Expansion Tank

Improperly Mounted Expansion Tank

Leaking Tankless Water Heater; Flue Gas Scorching on Boiler Casing

Leaking Tankless Water Heater; Flue Gas Scorching on Boiler Casing

Leaking Tankless Water Heater

Leaking Tankless Water Heater

1950's Weil-McClain Boiler

1950's Weil-McClain Boiler

Munchkin Boiler

Munchkin Boiler

Category IV High Efficiency Furnace Drawing Air from the Living Space

Category IV High Efficiency Furnace Drawing Air from the Living Space

Westwood 84WashingtonSt. _SEPT14_p2 006.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 069.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 071.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 074.JPG

Flue Pipe Improperly Connected to the Chimney without the Required Thimble

Flue Pipe Improperly Connected to the Chimney without the Required Thimble

Flue Pipe Over Penetrating a Chimney Flue

Improperly Insulated Ducts in Attic; Signs of Rodents

Condensate Leakage from Exhaust Flue Pipe

Leaking Tankless Water Heater

Oil Leaks out of the Threaded Fittings of the Fill Tubes

Signs of Unprofessional Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal

Flue Pipe Over Penetrating a Chimney Flue

1950's American Standard Cast Iron Boiler

"Snowman" Cast Iron Boiler

"Snowman" Cast Iron Boiler

Pipe Insulation Likely Contains Asbestos

1950's Fabric Tape that Likely Contains Asbestos

Trash Incinerator

Dirty Evaporator Panel for A/C System

"Campanelli" Slab Ranch Kitchen Boiler

Signs of Flue Gas Leakage from Boiler Galleries

Improperly Mounted Expansion Tank

Leaking Tankless Water Heater; Flue Gas Scorching on Boiler Casing

Leaking Tankless Water Heater

1950's Weil-McClain Boiler

Munchkin Boiler

Category IV High Efficiency Furnace Drawing Air from the Living Space

Westwood 84WashingtonSt. _SEPT14_p2 006.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 069.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 071.JPG

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 074.JPG

Flue Pipe Improperly Connected to the Chimney without the Required Thimble

Roofing

Plumbing Vent Below Functional Skylights

Plumbing Vent Below Functional Skylights

Ice Dams

Signs of Leakage from Ice Dams

Signs of Leakage from Ice Dams

Damaged Plumbing Vent Boot

Damaged Plumbing Vent Boot

Improperly Flashed Chimney

Improperly Flashed Chimney

Tarred Plumbing Vent Flashing

Tarred Plumbing Vent Flashing

Signs of Failure Gravel Pitch Roof

Signs of Failure Gravel Pitch Roof

Improperly Installed Plumbing Vent Flashing

Improperly Installed Plumbing Vent Flashing

Improperly Installed Plumbing Vent Flashing

Improperly Installed Plumbing Vent Flashing

Mechanical Damage from Ice Dam Removal

Mechanical Damage from Ice Dam Removal

Granular Loss Asphalt Fiberglass Shingle

Granular Loss Asphalt Fiberglass Shingle

Signs of Water Penetration from Ice Dams

Signs of Water Penetration from Ice Dams

Failed Tar and Gravel Roof

Failed Tar and Gravel Roof

Defective Asphalt Fiberglass Shingles

Defective Asphalt Fiberglass Shingles

Lexington 41 Walnut St. AUG14_p1 060.JPG

West Roxbury 470 LagrangeSt. #1 APR 15 050.JPG

Weymouth 107 Prospct St. MAR 14 020.JPG

Weymouth 107 Prospct St. MAR 14 028.JPG

Weymouth 107 Prospct St. MAR 14 074.JPG

Wilmington 131 Church St. SEPT 15 060.JPG

Winthrop 138 Tafts Ave. JULY 15 035.JPG

Winthrop 138 Tafts Ave. JULY 15 040.JPG

Winthrop 138 Tafts Ave. JULY 15 045.JPG

Plumbing Vent Below Functional Skylights

Ice Dams

Signs of Leakage from Ice Dams

Damaged Plumbing Vent Boot

Improperly Flashed Chimney

Tarred Plumbing Vent Flashing

Signs of Failure Gravel Pitch Roof

Improperly Installed Plumbing Vent Flashing

Improperly Installed Plumbing Vent Flashing

Mechanical Damage from Ice Dam Removal

Granular Loss Asphalt Fiberglass Shingle

Signs of Water Penetration from Ice Dams

Failed Tar and Gravel Roof

Defective Asphalt Fiberglass Shingles

Lexington 41 Walnut St. AUG14_p1 060.JPG

West Roxbury 470 LagrangeSt. #1 APR 15 050.JPG

Weymouth 107 Prospct St. MAR 14 020.JPG

Weymouth 107 Prospct St. MAR 14 028.JPG

Weymouth 107 Prospct St. MAR 14 074.JPG

Wilmington 131 Church St. SEPT 15 060.JPG

Winthrop 138 Tafts Ave. JULY 15 035.JPG

Winthrop 138 Tafts Ave. JULY 15 040.JPG

Winthrop 138 Tafts Ave. JULY 15 045.JPG

Structural Issues

Serious Structural Settlement in Back Bay

Serious Structural Settlement in Back Bay

Bolton 563 Wattaquadock Apr14_p2 003.JPG

Boston Strucutral.JPG

Substandard Framing

Substandard Framing

Handyman's Special

Handyman's Special

Uncle Larry Did It

Uncle Larry Did It

Deck Failure Somerville

Deck Failure Somerville

Dorchester 8 Harwood St. MAY 15 019.JPG

Dorchester 8 Harwood St. MAY 15 020.JPG

Dorchester 8 Harwood St. MAY 15 021.JPG

Signs of Hanger Failure

Signs of Hanger Failure

Decayed Diagonal Brace for Balcony

Decayed Diagonal Brace for Balcony

Termite Damage

Termite Damage

Sag in the Main Beam

Sag in the Main Beam

Framingham 95 Spruce St. JUNE 14_p1 012.JPG

Framingham 95 Spruce St. JUNE 14_p1 013.JPG

Loose Stone Foundation.JPG

Lowell 20 Nelson St. OCT 15 007.JPG

Lowell 20 Nelson St. OCT 15 079.JPG

Beam Without Proper Post Support

Beam Without Proper Post Support

Lowell 32-34 BerkeleySt. MAY 15 106.JPG

Improperly Constructed 3 Story Porch Corner

Improperly Constructed 3 Story Porch Corner

A Notch in a Main Beam

A Notch in a Main Beam

Maynard 18 Douglas Ave. Apr14_p2 008.JPG

Maynard 18 Douglas Ave. Apr14_p2 019.JPG

Maynard 23 OldMarlboroRd. JAN14_p2 039.JPG

Maynard 23 OldMarlboroRd. JAN14_p2 043.JPG

Westwood 26 June St. AUG14_p2 032.JPG

Westwood 57 Birchtree Dr. MAR14_p1 043.JPG

Serious Structural Settlement in Back Bay

Bolton 563 Wattaquadock Apr14_p2 003.JPG

Boston Strucutral.JPG

Substandard Framing

Handyman's Special

Uncle Larry Did It

Deck Failure Somerville

Dorchester 8 Harwood St. MAY 15 019.JPG

Dorchester 8 Harwood St. MAY 15 020.JPG

Dorchester 8 Harwood St. MAY 15 021.JPG

Signs of Hanger Failure

Decayed Diagonal Brace for Balcony

Termite Damage

Termite Damage

Sag in the Main Beam

Framingham 95 Spruce St. JUNE 14_p1 012.JPG

Framingham 95 Spruce St. JUNE 14_p1 013.JPG

Loose Stone Foundation.JPG

Lowell 20 Nelson St. OCT 15 007.JPG

Lowell 20 Nelson St. OCT 15 079.JPG

Beam Without Proper Post Support

Lowell 32-34 BerkeleySt. MAY 15 106.JPG

Improperly Constructed 3 Story Porch Corner

A Notch in a Main Beam

Maynard 18 Douglas Ave. Apr14_p2 008.JPG

Maynard 18 Douglas Ave. Apr14_p2 019.JPG

Maynard 23 OldMarlboroRd. JAN14_p2 039.JPG

Maynard 23 OldMarlboroRd. JAN14_p2 043.JPG

Westwood 26 June St. AUG14_p2 032.JPG

Westwood 57 Birchtree Dr. MAR14_p1 043.JPG

Miscellaneous

Signs of Excessive Moisture and Microbial Growth

Signs of Excessive Moisture and Microbial Growth

Boston 14 Bond St. SEPT 15 063.JPG

Termite Damage

Improperly Installed Vapor Barrier

Improperly Installed Vapor Barrier

Signs of Rodent Activity

Signs of Rodent Activity

Sub Zero Lacking Anti Tip Bracket

Sub Zero Lacking Anti Tip Bracket

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 111.JPG

Signs of Excessive Moisture and Microbial Growth

Boston 14 Bond St. SEPT 15 063.JPG

Termite Damage

Improperly Installed Vapor Barrier

Signs of Rodent Activity

Sub Zero Lacking Anti Tip Bracket

Winchester 20 Jefferson Rd. SEPT 15 111.JPG