Ward Hall Condition Report- Prepared by the Kentucky Heritage Council
Photo # Type of Work Location Description Importance Estimated Cost Explanation of Cost
21 HVAC Interior Electrical wiring to the furnaces is not safe.  The furnaces need to be hard wired.  Complete new HVAC is needed. 1) critical $212,500.00 Utility costs are broken down at $25 sq.ft. for HVAC, $15 sq. ft. for Electrical and $10 sq.ft. for plumbing.
4&5 Metal Work Capitals Column and pilaster capitals around the entire house should be repaired with missing pieces fabricated to match existing capitals and attached properly so that they do not fall. 1) critical $35,000.00 If the capitals are not repaired but only attached firmly to the building, the cost would be around $2000.
64&65 Moisture Issues East Center Room Second Floor Middle bedroom window to the left of the fireplace shows a great deal of moisture damage.  This relates to the moisture problems below this (item # 49).  The window in this location needs a great deal of repair.  It appears that water is coming in through the masonry probably due to gutter or soffit leakage. 1) critical $0.00 Cost associated with this reflected in window and exterior soffit and roof repairs.
81 Roof and Gutters Portico Both gutters on the front portico are holding water.  Refer to item # 1 regarding the need for downspouts.  These should both be addressed with this repair. 1) critical $0.00 See Item # 1 for estimated costs.
1&2 Roof and Gutters Portico The gutters on the portico have no downspouts.  These need to be added to direct water to the ground and away from the building. 1) critical $30,000.00 Cost for all gutter and downspout work.
15&16 Roof and Gutters Rear Façade The southeastern downspout does not have a piece that leads away from the building.  This should be installed, like the other downspouts, and ultimately directed into the downspouts that are built in. 1) critical $0.00 See items 1 & 2 for cost
14 Woodwork Soffits The soffits all round the building are deteriorating, where water is leaking through. The deteriorated wood should be repaired or replaced with a durable species to match original design.  This should not be done until the gutters and downspouts are repaired and the leaking stopped. 1) critical $30,000.00 Includes all soffit and entablature repair work.
29 & 30 Electrical Cellar Breaker Box There is a mix of old and new wiring throughout the house.  All new electric should be included. 2) important $127,500.00 Utility costs are broken down at $25 sq.ft. for HVAC, $15 sq. ft. for Electrical and $10 sq.ft. for plumbing.
17 Masonry Chimneys and General Re-pointing The Chimneys on the east façade are deteriorated and  need re-pointing.  Most of the mortar on the building is in good shape and should only be re-pointed where needed with a mortar to match the existing in recipe, color and tooling. 2) important $50,000.00 Number taken from "Preliminary Restoration Estimate" February 4, 2004.  Includes all exterior masonry work and spot repointing.
19 Masonry Front Porch There is a bow on the northwest face of the front porch.  This is likely from water migrating down through the quarry tile surface.  Freeze and thaw cycles are likely pushing on the foundation stones causing the bow.  The quarry tile should be removed, drainage added and a new surface put on the porch that forces water to flow off instead of through the floor. 2) important $35,000.00 Cost for items 18 & 19.
40-42 Masonry Cellar There are 2 fireplaces in the cellar that are still exposed but these appear to have been converted to coal boxes at some point.  Both of these need to be rebuild along with their chimneys.  All the chimneys will need to be rebuild and lined if they are to be used.  There is a 3rd larger fireplace in the southeast room that is entirely closed but appears to be larger and had a very large and deep hearth making is seem plausible that it was used for cooking.  2) important $5,000.00 The important part of this is the rebuilding of the fireboxes in the cellar and removal of the debris.  The rebuilding of the flues is not included in this figure.
3 Moisture Issues Portico Foundation Remove the bushes from around the front porch to allow moisture to evaporate from foundation. 2) important $2,000.00  
49 Moisture Issues Southeast room first floor There is evidence of a great deal of moisture and some mold growth in the plaster from the floor to ceiling, probably due to the downspout not going all the way to the ground and splashing the wall outside this area.  It does not feel damp currently. 2) important $0.00 Included with interior plaster work total, items 50 through 55.
56-58 Moisture Issues First Floor east window The left window in the center parlor needs to be fixed and closed, as do many windows.  In this same area above the window moisture has damaged the plaster work.  It is unclear where the damage is coming from but it could be related to the open top sash or migrating from above. 2) important $0.00 Cost included in items 33 through 39.
20 Paint Exterior All exterior paint is in poor condition, both on brick and wood.  All painted surfaces should be prepared and painted.  Accommodation should be made for the appropriate removal of lead paint.  Any repairs needed should be made before painting. 2) important $20,000.00 For all exterior preparation and painting after repairs are made.
73 Plumbing Bathroom Plumbing through out the house needs to be replaced. 2) important $85,000.00 Utility costs are broken down at $25 sq.ft. for HVAC, $15 sq. ft. for Electrical and $10 sq.ft. for plumbing.
8 Roof and Gutters Rear Porch The gutters on the portico have no downspouts.  These need to be added to direct water to the ground and away from the building. 2) important $0.00 See items 1 & 2 for cost
82 Roof and Gutters Roof Generally the roof appears in good condition and does not appear to need replacement but only repair.  Most of the repair needed is in the gutters and downspouts. 2) important $0.00 See Item # 1 for estimated costs.
6 Windows Upstairs Front façade the upper window needs to be put back in position (it has fallen and supported by a board) and closed 2) important $8,000.00 Cost covers repair of all upper story windows with an estimated cost of $800 per  window.
47 Windows First Floor General condition of windows includes some deterioration of the bottom rails which need repair or may need replacement.  2) important $10,900.00 Cost covers repair of all first floor windows with an estimated cost of $800 per side window and $1500 per triple windows front and rear plus $1000 each for front and rear door and $500 for side door.
48 Windows First Floor Glass pane missing from the front western sidelight. 2) important $0.00 Included in window repair number 47.
66 Windows Second Floor Several windows on the second floor are slightly open from the top.  This will be taken care of with window repair.  If they can be closed temporarily this should be done. 2) important $0.00 Cost reflected in window repair item # 6.
67 Windows Second Floor The window in the front eastern bedroom appears to have the top and bottom sashes reversed.  As well, the glazing is facing inside on the bottom half.  This needs to be addressed with repair of the windows. 2) important $0.00 Cost reflected in window repair item # 6.
22 Wood Structure Cellar Area under the first floor bathroom in the area at the bottom of cellar stairs the floor joists are deteriorated from leaking water. 2) important $2,000.00  
25 Wood Structure First floor joists Area under the first floor bathroom in the area at the bottom of cellar stairs the floor joists are deteriorated from leaking water. 2) important $0.00 See item #26 for costs.
26 Wood Structure First floor joists The western 8-10 first floor joists are all deteriorated and have been repaired with material too light to carry the loads.  These are not as severely deteriorated as the corner joist. 2) important $2,500.00 Includes repair of all joists in this area at front wall.
7 Woodwork West Façade The lower portion of the frieze has a synthetic material that is warping.  This should be replaced with a durable wood species to match the original design. 2) important $0.00 See items 11 through 14 for cost.
9&10 Woodwork Rear Porch The lower portion of the frieze has a synthetic material that is warping.  This should be replaced with a durable wood species to match the original design. 2) important $1,500.00  
68-71 Interior Finishes Second Floor The paint deterioration on the second floor is more significant than the first.  This may indicate more moisture problems upstairs from open windows and natural flow of air.  The paint coats seem much thinner on the second floor and it appears that the woodwork was not painted originally.  The west rear bedroom has much more significant paint failure.  There is some plaster damage above the fireplace. 3) repair when possible $35,000.00 Plaster and paint restoration for the hall @ $10,000, bedrooms @$5,000 per room.  This work is for repair and re-paint.  Any stripping back to original wood trim and/or decorative painting no longer in evidence would cost more.
18 Masonry Front Porch The front porch stone foundation had several issues.  The east end has settled. There is delaminating in several areas of the stone.  Vegetation should be removed before this is addressed. 3) repair when possible $0.00  
75-80 Masonry Roof All the chimneys above the roof line need some repointing.  The east side center chimney is in the worst condition.  On the rear parapet some of the stone is delaminating.  It appears to have been repaired but needs to be done in a more permanent way. 3) repair when possible $0.00 Included in repointing cost item # 17.
46 Plaster Cellar All the chimneys above the roof line need some repointing.  The east side center chimney is in the worst condition.  On the rear parapet some of the stone is delaminating.  It appears to have been repaired but needs to be done in a more permanent way. 3) repair when possible $25,000.00 Repair of plaster in cellar.
33-39 Windows Cellar Center eastern room in cellar has furnace vent through it.  All cellar windows need repair and some may need replacement. Other pictures show general conditions in the cellar. 3) repair when possible $5,300.00 Cost covers repair of all cellar windows with an estimated cost of $600 per side window and $1000 per triple windows front and rear plus $1000 for rear door and $500 for side door.
31 Wood Structure Cellar floor Front center room has wood floor with deteriorated structure below. 3) repair when possible $1,500.00  
32 Wood Structure First floor joists Like the west front floor joists the east front first floor joists have some deterioration.  This is not as extreme as the west side but some have been poorly repaired.  Repairs need to be done at some point. 3) repair when possible $2,500.00 Includes repair of all joists in this area at front wall.
62 Interior Finishes Upstairs Hall Same issue as items 59-61 where mold has formed on paper patches to the plaster.  Final repairs should be made with plaster methods rather than drywall methods to avoid use of paper. 4) cosmetic $0.00 Cost included in items 50 through 55
50-55 Interior Finishes First Floor These photographs of the fist floor show not significant problems with these rooms.  All work needed is cosmetic.  Note: the wall that divided the front hall has been removed and did not do any significant damage being removed 4) cosmetic $70,000.00 Plaster and paint restoration for the hall @ $20,000, parlors and dining room @ $15,000 per room, library and rear right room @$5,000 per room and stair @ $10,000 full height.
59-61 Interior Finishes Stair There is some moisture damage on the wall, unclear where it is coming from, but this is cosmetic.  It appears that mold has formed on paper patches to the plaster.  This may result from the moisture or absorbing qualities of the paper.  Final repairs should be made with plaster methods rather than drywall methods to avoid use of paper. 4) cosmetic $0.00 Cost reflected in items 33 through 39.
27&28 Masonry Northwest cellar window Steel has been added where wood was originally.  Probably related to water damage at this whole corner of the foundation.  Steel is in good shape and the arched brick supporting the hearth above is in place. 4) cosmetic $0.00  
45 Misc. Servant bells The box at the rear of the cellar hallway in the upper corner of the ceiling has a mechanism that looks like a circular stair that held a series of wires connected to various rooms as pulls for bells in the cellar.  This system can be seen in other parts of the house, particularly in the southwest room on the second floor. 4) cosmetic $0.00  
63 Misc. Upstairs Hall Servant call bell wires are evident in the upstairs hall.  Note reference in item #45 to this in the cellar, directly below this location. 4) cosmetic $0.00  
72 Misc. Second Floor The thickness of the window trim on the front and back of the second floor is significantly greater indicating that the walls of the second floor are one brick thinner than the first floor 4) cosmetic $0.00  
43&44 Windows Cellar Three part window in the southeast room and the southwest room have lintels that have settled.  This does not look like a severe structural issue but should be investigated before repair of the windows is attempted. 4) cosmetic $0.00 See items 33-39 for costs associated with window repair.
23&24 Wood Structure Interior Three part window in the southeast room and the southwest room have lintels that have settled.  This does not look like a severe structural issue but should be investigated before repair of the windows is attempted. 4) cosmetic $0.00  
        Sub-Total Cost $796,200.00  
   
Additional Items Not Included in Inspection  
   
NA Misc. Fence Four board fence and gate at entrance (5,00 feet) additional $33,000.00  
NA Misc. Security Security system (burglary, fire with rate of rise sensors, motion detectors and one outdoor siren) additional $6,500.00  
NA Misc. Paving Paved two lane drive to house with bridge over stream, grading and parking for 50 cars. additional $100,000.00  
Sub-Total Cost $139,500.00  
 
Acquisition
 
NA Misc. Acquisition Ward Hall Acquisition Cost additional $957,000.00  
  Sub-Total Cost $957,000.00
 
Administration Costs  
NA Misc. Admin. Administration of Grant. (15%) additional $283,905.00
  Total Cost $2,176,605.00