u/Prudent_Detective242

Hey all,

There has been these cracks between the engaged pier and the main wall in my garage since I bought this place over 5 years ago. I dont think it has changed much since I bought it. How dangerous is it and what does the fix look like. The house is 30+ years old.

Hey all,

I posted an excerpt (image 1 attached) from a building inspection report yesterday that a lot of you mentioned as bullshit. It highlighted images of weeping holes with title "Poorly sealed and weather external walls"

This had made me rethink whether the inspection was genuine or bogus. The house is 33 years old. This report noted 8 "major defects". A report for the same property from 5 years ago, that raised some of the same issues marked them as minor defects.

They seem to be a reputed company online but I am not sure. I can certainly pay someone to conduct another inspection but perhaps this would be a good one for experts here to share their opinion about.

Hey all,

Sorry didn't know where to ask this. Hoping this subreddit is fine.

I have received a building inspection report that says these spacing between bricks (pointing at the gaps between consecutive bricks that I assume are weep holes) as major defects.

What do you think? Is this really a problem?

Below is the excerpt from the report.

POORLY SEALED AND WEATHERED
EXTERNAL WALLS
External walls exhibit poor sealing and paint condition with visible weathering. This allows water infiltration and moisture penetration into wall assemblies, potentially leading to wood rot, structural damage, and interior water damage. Recommend having a qualified painter evaluate the extent of damage and provide appropriate repairs, which may include resealing and repainting.