Cleveland - fixing issues found in inspection report

Cleveland - fixing issues found in inspection report

Pleasanton, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 115 votes

Folks

Hoping some of the BP-ers can give some advice. I am in contract for a duplex in Parma and there are few issues that came up in inspection. The seller has a secondary slightly higher offer on table with no contingencies, so its likely that I will have to fix the issues to stay in contract.

The main things pointed in inspection

* Loose mortar joints at chimney. Recommend tuck pointing repair. Recommend adding weather cap.

* trimming trees and bushes away on one side of house

* Ungrounded outlet or non working GFCI at 5 locations with recommendation to upgrade/fix GFCI

* Missing outlet covers or live wire/unsecure wire in 3 places

* Slow drain in one bathroom tub

* Extension at pressure relief valve in water heater within 6 inches above the floor. Extending further up to avoid safety issue.

*Improper gas line valve at water heater

Any thoughts on what should I fix and how much I should budget for repairing. Looks like the tuck pointing repair is the main one but with different types of work - plumbing and electric, may just be a bit of hassle to get this done economically from out of state.

Any recommendations for a handy man who can do both electric/plumbing and fix some of the issues.

Cheers

Sunny

@Federico Gutierrez 

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  • Pleasanton, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 115 votes
    10y

    tree that needs trimming

    Chimney repair pics

  • Isaac RowePro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2014 · 214 posts · 86 votes
    10y

    Looks fairly reasonable, but of course it is up to you.  Get a contractor to give you some rough numbers.  If you really like the deal looks like you may have to take it as is!  Gotta love secondary offers...

  • Pleasanton, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 115 votes
    10y

    Thanks @Isaac Rowe, any contractors you can recommend

    Also, will send you a PM. I am using financing , so hard to get deals in decent neighborhoods. I should have cash next Feb to be in a position to acquire below retail. I could get some help on it at that time.

  • Isaac RowePro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2014 · 214 posts · 86 votes
    10y

    @Sunny D.

    Will look for your PM.  Happy to help.  Hope all goes well with your purchases so far!  

  • Bob CollettPro Member
    Property Manager · Brecksville, OH · Member since 2014 · 486 posts · 464 votes
    10y

    The only concern I see is the slow drain... sometimes this is caused by improper venting. Tuck pointing should be about $300 to 350.  Trees can be deceptively expensive because of close proximity to neighbors house.

    I used to live in parma... what street are you looking at? Great rental area.

  • Pleasanton, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 115 votes
    10y

    @Bob Collett

    Thanks , its on Marmore Ave

    Are there any contractors you can recommend to get an estimate

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