Roseville MN · Property TypeForeclosure Property Inspection

What makes this property type different to inspect?

Foreclosure properties have typically been vacant for 6-24 months before sale. Lack of maintenance, lack of heating during winter, lack of basic upkeep produce a much longer findings list than a typical buyer's inspection.

Foreclosure-specific concerns:

• **Burst supply lines from freeze**: Extremely common on properties vacant through Minnesota winter. We test water pressure carefully — leaks may not be obvious.

• **Mold from unconditioned air**: Vacant homes accumulate moisture without ventilation. Mold growth on framing, drywall, and finished surfaces is common.

• **Missing mechanical systems**: Copper plumbing, AC condenser coils, water heaters, even furnaces are sometimes stolen from vacant foreclosures.

• **Vandalism damage**: Broken windows, damaged drywall, ripped-out fixtures.

• **Pest infestation**: Mice, raccoons, sometimes more serious pests take advantage of vacancy.

• **Roof and envelope deterioration**: Roof leaks ignored for months become hidden moisture damage in the structure.

• **Sewer line conditions**: Inactive use can mask main-line issues that re-emerge after occupancy.

Inspection scope adjustments:

• We verify operation of every system that should work — and document what's missing or non-functional.
• We do thorough thermal mapping to identify hidden moisture.
• We strongly recommend sewer scope and radon test.
• We provide detailed cost-range documentation for the typically-long findings list.
• We help prioritize remediation: Safety first, then habitability, then everything else.

Typical scope: - 4-6 hours on site - 100-150 page report (foreclosure reports run long) - Sewer scope strongly recommended - Radon test recommended - Lead paint and asbestos identification

Which defects do we look for most often on this property type?

• Wet Basement / Water Staining
• Rotted Wood Siding
• Cast Iron Drain Stack

How do I schedule an inspection on this property type?

Call (651) 666-5602 or use the free instant quote calculator. Same-week scheduling, same-week digital report.