Home Inspector Roseville | Home Inspection 651-666-5602
Attic inspections aren’t usually foremost on a homebuyer’s mind, but there are a lot of good reasons for them to get up there or send their home inspector to take a look around. An attic reflects the history of a home. It can provide clues to serious problems that might not be disclosed or even known by the current owner.
Our home inspector will climb up into your attic and inspect these areas below listed:
- Vents and Fans- The inspector will check that the vents are free from obstruction and that the fan blades are clean and are not bent.
- Insulation- The inspector will look to ensure that it has not shifted out of place, and no openings have been created where heat can pass through. Poorly placed insulation not only means your heating and cooling systems have to work harder, but also in snowy climates, heat loss to a roof can lead to the formation of ice dams on your roof, which can cause water damage inside your home.
- Leaks and Pest Openings- The inspector will look for evidence of water leaks. Common signs they will look for are water staining on the underside of the roof boards. Indications of high humidity are dark spots on wood, rotting, mildew and fungus. They will also look for any cracks or openings to the outside that can allow the entry of bats, squirrels and other pests; and look for any opening to the inside of your house where heat or cooling can escape.
- Exposed Wiring- Mice and other rodents can be attracted to chewing on electrical wiring, which can become a fire hazard. The inspector will look for any indications of damaged wiring.
- Structural Damage- The inspector will check your rafters and trusses for cracked, broken, and sagging sections.
- Roof Decking- The inspector will check to see if the roof decking is warped, water stained, deteriorated or discolored.
- Exhaust Fan Ducting- Ducting for these vents are often routed through attic spaces, and if the ducts come loose, you can have humid air from your bathroom etc. being vented into your attic space. This needs to be corrected immediately, as this can lead to serious problems with mold formation.
- HVAC Duct Work- The inspector will check to see if you have any duct work going through your attic which may be be leaking air conditioned or heated air into your attic space.
If you want to eliminate unexpected problems in the future in your attic, give us a call to schedule your attic inspection!
Home Inspector Roseville | Home Inspection 651-666-5602