Top 10 Recommendations

[David P. Valley]

http://www.masscertifiedhomeinspections.com/?D=115

[William C. Chandler]

A/C filter replace
Garage door service, rollers/spring/safety reverse/loose tracks
handyman plumbing beneath sinks
plugged dryer vents (generally in wall cavity to roof vent)
smoke or CO detectors (battery or placement in 80% of inspections)
window caulking missing
weatherstripping on doors
interior light fixtures installed outdoors
missing or inoperable GFCI or AFCI
roof flashing/window flashing/stucco accessories

[Bobby Hamilton]

Originally Posted by jwicklander

Lack of smoke and CO detectors in their proper places is probably my #1.


Jeff

I'd have to go with this as well, plus as a marketing point to the retailers, they're promoting safety to the public.

[Dave Range]

Originally Posted by jscaparo

Here are two that most certain to be on maintance list, downspout extensions and furance air filters.

I was thinking the same thing and I would also throw in lack of or old seperating caulking.

[Kevin M. Leonard]

Originally Posted by bgromicko

Are there any recommendations that always appear in your inspection report? As a default.

For example, Get the HVAC system serviced and further evaluated.

A Level II inspection for all wood burning fireplaces.

[Robert W. Jude]

traps
outlets / GFCI
flashings
vegitations
furnace filters
bonding wires
knockouts on panel
paint (bare wood)
sealant for mortar
deck stain