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Residential inspection report

2741 S Clayton St, Denver, CO 80210

Report No. 26-0418. Inspected 2 October 2026, 9:00 to 12:10.

Client

Jamie and Alex Moreno

Inspector

Tomas Reyes

Built

1952

Size

1,860 sq ft and basement

Weather

Clear, 64°F

Occupancy

Occupied, furnished

Attending

Buyers and their agent

Standard

InterNACHI SOP

Summary

Safety

2

Repair

6

Monitor

11

19 findings in 6 sections. Nine of them are shown below.

How to read the tags

Safety

Fix before you move in. It can hurt someone.

Repair

Needs a tradesperson soon. Ask the seller or budget for it.

Monitor

Working now. Keep an eye on it and plan ahead.

01

Roof

Walked the roof. Asphalt shingles, about 12 years old.

Asphalt shingle roof with a gable vent

1.4

Repair

Hail bruising on shingles

Roof, south slope

Soft spots and lost granules from hail. Ask a roofer whether it needs a repair or an insurance claim.

Asphalt shingle roof with a gable vent

1.4

Repair

Hail bruising on shingles

Roof, south slope

Soft spots and lost granules from hail. Ask a roofer whether it needs a repair or an insurance claim.

Inspector standing on a roof near a ladder

1.7

Repair

Downspout ends at the foundation

Roof drainage, northwest corner

The downspout drops water right at the foundation wall. Add an extension that carries it about 6 feet away.

Inspector standing on a roof near a ladder

1.7

Repair

Downspout ends at the foundation

Roof drainage, northwest corner

The downspout drops water right at the foundation wall. Add an extension that carries it about 6 feet away.

02

Attic and insulation

Entered at the hall hatch. Blown fiberglass, about 10 inches.

Fiberglass insulation between attic rafters

2.1

Monitor

Thin insulation over the garage

Attic, north end

About 6 inches where 14 to 16 is typical today. Adding more will lower your heating bills.

Fiberglass insulation between attic rafters

2.1

Monitor

Thin insulation over the garage

Attic, north end

About 6 inches where 14 to 16 is typical today. Adding more will lower your heating bills.

Inspector with a flashlight in attic insulation

2.3

Repair

Bath fan vents into the attic

Attic, above the upstairs bath

The bath fan duct ends in the insulation. Extend it to a roof or wall cap so moist air leaves the house.

Inspector with a flashlight in attic insulation

2.3

Repair

Bath fan vents into the attic

Attic, above the upstairs bath

The bath fan duct ends in the insulation. Extend it to a roof or wall cap so moist air leaves the house.

03

Electrical

200 amp panel in the basement. Copper branch wiring.

Open breaker panel with wiring

3.2

Safety

Double-tapped breaker

Electrical, main panel, basement

Two wires share a breaker made for one. Have a licensed electrician separate them.

Open breaker panel with wiring

3.2

Safety

Double-tapped breaker

Electrical, main panel, basement

Two wires share a breaker made for one. Have a licensed electrician separate them.

Inspector checking an electric meter and panel

3.5

Safety

No GFCI protection at the kitchen island

Kitchen, island outlets

The outlets near the sink did not trip when tested. Have an electrician add GFCI protection.

Inspector checking an electric meter and panel

3.5

Safety

No GFCI protection at the kitchen island

Kitchen, island outlets

The outlets near the sink did not trip when tested. Have an electrician add GFCI protection.

04

Heating and cooling

Gas furnace from 2004. Central air from 2015.

Air conditioner condenser beside a house

4.1

Monitor

Furnace near the end of its typical life

Basement, mechanical room

The furnace is 22 years old and working. Budget for a replacement in the next few years and have it serviced each fall.

Air conditioner condenser beside a house

4.1

Monitor

Furnace near the end of its typical life

Basement, mechanical room

The furnace is 22 years old and working. Budget for a replacement in the next few years and have it serviced each fall.

05

Plumbing and water heater

Copper and PEX supply. 50 gallon gas water heater from 2017.

Hand testing a valve on a water heater

5.3

Repair

Relief line stops short of the floor

Water heater, basement

The relief valve line ends 2 feet above the floor. Extend it to about 6 inches above the floor or to a drain.

Hand testing a valve on a water heater

5.3

Repair

Relief line stops short of the floor

Water heater, basement

The relief valve line ends 2 feet above the floor. Extend it to about 6 inches above the floor or to a drain.

06

Foundation and drainage

Poured concrete walls. Sump pit with a working pump.

Foundation wall with damp stains above the soil

6.2

Monitor

Settlement crack in the north wall

Basement, north foundation wall

A vertical crack about 1/16 inch wide with no offset, typical of clay soil. Mark the ends and check it each spring.

Foundation wall with damp stains above the soil

6.2

Monitor

Settlement crack in the north wall

Basement, north foundation wall

A vertical crack about 1/16 inch wide with no offset, typical of clay soil. Mark the ends and check it each spring.

What we did not inspect.

The inspection is visual and non-invasive. These need a specialist if you want them checked.

Inside walls, under carpets and behind stored items

The inside of the chimney flue

Pools, sprinklers and outbuildings

Mold, asbestos and lead testing

Book before your window closes.

Most inspections can be booked within two days. Add radon or a sewer scope to the same visit.

Inspections

Mon to Sat, from 8:00

Phone

Mon to Sat, 7:30 to 19:00

Report

By 8:00 next morning

Know the house before you own it.

Home inspections, radon tests and sewer scopes across the Denver metro since 2012.

Fieldwork

Certified home inspectors. Every report read by a second inspector before it goes out.

© 2026 Fieldwork Home Inspection.

We follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Inspections are visual and do not cover hidden or future conditions.

Know the house before you own it.

Home inspections, radon tests and sewer scopes across the Denver metro since 2012.

Fieldwork

Certified home inspectors. Every report read by a second inspector before it goes out.

© 2026 Fieldwork Home Inspection.

We follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Inspections are visual and do not cover hidden or future conditions.

Know the house before you own it.

Home inspections, radon tests and sewer scopes across the Denver metro since 2012.

Fieldwork

Certified home inspectors. Every report read by a second inspector before it goes out.

© 2026 Fieldwork Home Inspection.

We follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Inspections are visual and do not cover hidden or future conditions.

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