Debris in gutters / clogged downspouts

Cracks in chimney’s mortar cap 

Flashing around chimneys not secure

Plumbing vent line boots cracked

Peeling paint around doors & windows

Cracks in sidewalks & driveways

Attached decks (not free standing) should be bolted -not nailed to the home

Vegetation in contact with home

Downspouts draining along foundations

Furnace filter

Gas water heater & furnace flues not having enough slope toward the outside (¼” per foot)

Foam insulation missing on the suction line (larger line) from heat pump / AC unit.

A-coil dirty - especially in homes with pets

Flexible connector lines running through furnace cabinet walls

Extension tube on water heater T&P valve

Drips under sinks

Toilets not secure to the floor

Non-grounded receptacles - older 2 wire homes changed to 3 prong plugs 

Wires joined that are not inside a junction box & junction boxes without covers

Knockouts missing on the cover or sides of the panel

Lights bulbs not working

Inside the breaker panel - breakers that are too much amperage for the wire size

Double tapped breakers

Insulation / ventilation ​

Attic insulation covering soffit venting / restrictions of venting​

Have areas around attic access, crawl-space access, furnace & electrical panels clear. 

Car in the way of an attic ladder in the garage?