The main beam for this 100+ year old home has completely rotten through. There were signs of serious neglect at this home. This is a major structural failure. Floors above were noticeably sunken and will continue to worsen over time.

Mold/fungal growth in the same crawlspace. When it reaches this level it is usually active and is more likely to cause wood rot. It can also cause significant health effects for occupants.

A 2 feet deep pond in the crawlspace is a great way to encourage said mold growth. Crawlspace had no insulation and no vapor barrier, which is common for homes of this age, but improvements are definitely recommended for the health of the home and its occupants.

Somebody made the poor decision to cut this joist in half to run a toilet drain. Floors were sinking above. This needs addressed.

Mud tubes found on multiple joists. Termites can’t live above ground long so they use these to get around. There was a section of band joist that had been eaten through.

Roof Findings

Box vent is improperly installed. The left and right sides of it should be under the shingles, not over. It is poorly sealed in an attempt to prevent wind driven rain from causing a leak.

Heavy granule loss at the shingles indicate these are at the end of life.

Pipe boot is deteriorated around the edges. Very common after 10-15 years, typically doesn’t let a ton of water in but correction is needed.

Damaged/missing shingles. This roof was in in poor condition and replacement was recommended.

Electrical

Electric wires are sitting in water. Great combo! The wires are also missing a connector where they pass through the metal opening. A connector is needed to help prevent wire damage and provide strain relief.

cutting into the wire, piercing the insulation. When it was removed there was an arc (sounded like a gunshot). Electricity jumped from the wire to the screw a few millimeters away. See the red circle? That’s scorching from the mini explosion. This could have killed somebody. Thankfully I was unharmed.

See the red arrow? That’s the live, exposed metal of the wire. The panel cover screw was too long and was