The range should NEVER be installed this close to wood cabinets.  This fire hazard must be repaired by the buyer of this house which was found during a home inspection in Great River recently. Many homeowners 'do their own thing' when it comes to certain renovations and do not follow building code, and this behavior propagates.  In this case its dangerous.

Old homes can have issues that are revealed by our inspectors such as railings that are too low and have too much space between balusters. While these are not considered defects, they are considered deficiencies because when built, building codes were not that prevalent, were not strictly enforced, and function followed form.

Railings that are below 36 inches in height and have more than 4 inches between balusters are called out in our reports as needing updating. Wide spacing between balusters may not be a reason to pass on a home, but if a safety issue is present you can rest assured that Meticulous will include it in our pre-purchase home inspection report.

During a Meticulous home inspection everything from roofing/siding, to doors/windows, and grading and drainage are checked, as well as walkways and driveways. We examine attached decks, garages, plumbing, and the electrical system, as well as staircases and railings inside and outside the home. We determine if any trip hazards exist, as well as low headroom in stairwells that could cause injury. Older homes sometimes have railings that are too low, or have too much space between spindles, and generally recommend updating if too antiquated.

The service panel is always opened to see wiring inside the panel to determine if any issues exist such as vintage ungrounded wiring. We explain and demonstrate GFI receptacles to you so you know how to test them, and if the home does not have these safety devices, it is logged into your report. GFI receptacles (with the reset buttons) should exist in all 'wet' areas such as outdoor areas, kitchen counters/islands, bathrooms, laundry areas, and even in garages.

Older homes from the 1960's and previous are know to have galvanized steel drain piping which rusts internally causing slow drainage, and we generally recommend updating of this original drain piping. Some houses also have a galvanized water main pipe which has the same problem - internal rust which can affect water pressure. Houses from the 1920's-30's can also have a lead water main which we always recommend updating, but this can be a costly update. We check for leaks at valves and pipe connections, and check for proper operation of all plumbing fixtures like tubs and showers.

Near the end of the inspection we operate the heating and cooling systems to determine their functionality, and log in any defects or deficiencies found.

So if you need a home  inspection in Great River Meticulous Home Inspection is quite familiar with this area, and all these issues, and more. We are available 7 days a week.  So don't be ridiculous, call Meticulous at 631 902 6761.