Roseville MN · Property TypeSplit-Level Home Inspection

What makes this property type different to inspect?

A split-level home has three or more floor levels offset by half-stories, with grade-level entry to the middle level. Common variations include split-entry (two staircases at the front door), tri-level (three levels), and quad-level (four levels).

Why split-level inspections differ:

• **Grade-level entry concerns**: The front door is at grade level, which means the basement wall extends only partway above grade. Negative grading at the entry is a chronic finding.

• **Multiple stair systems**: Code requires handrails on stairs with 4+ risers. Multiple staircases mean multiple compliance checks.

• **HVAC sizing complexity**: Heating multiple half-levels requires careful HVAC balance. Static pressure and damper position issues are common on 1970s-80s split-entry systems.

• **Walkout basement common**: Lower level is often at grade on one side (walkout), creating two completely different basement environments in the same home.

Era-defect signature on Roseville-area split-levels: - Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels (1965-1980 splits) - Aluminum branch wiring (1965-1976 splits) - Polybutylene supply pipe (1978-1995 splits) - Cast iron drain stacks (pre-1975 splits) - Original 80% AFUE furnaces (most 70s-80s splits) - 3-tab asphalt roof at end of life - Original drain tile silting closed

Typical split-level inspection scope: - 3-4 hours on site - 70-100 page report - Sewer scope recommended on 1970s+ splits - Radon test recommended (Ramsey County EPA Zone 1) - Thermal scan of walkout-basement walls

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

• Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Panel
• Polybutylene Supply Pipe
• Ice Dam Formation
• Negative Grading at Walkout Basements

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.