Roseville MN · Property TypeTownhome Inspection

What makes this property type different to inspect?

A townhome is a residential unit sharing one or more walls with adjacent units, typically in a row of 3-10 units. In the Roseville-area, townhomes concentrate in 2000s+ developments — Twin Lakes corridor (Roseville), McKnight Road (Maplewood), County Road 96 (Shoreview), TCAAP (Arden Hills), Highway 36 (Woodbury), and similar.

Townhome-specific inspection concerns:

• **Shared wall fire-block and sound separation**: Shared walls require specific fire-block construction (1-hour rated typical). We verify the fire-block is intact at penetrations.

• **EIFS (synthetic stucco) cladding**: 2000s townhomes commonly use EIFS, which has documented moisture-migration issues at sealant joint failures.

• **Kickout flashing failures**: At every roof-wall intersection. The single most common townhome defect we find.

• **HVAC commissioning**: 2000s+ townhomes have undersized condensate lines, wrong damper positions, and static pressure imbalance.

• **Roof drainage to adjacent unit**: Some townhome roof designs drain over the shared wall. Failures affect the neighbor.

• **HOA documentation**: We document what the HOA is responsible for vs. what the unit owner is responsible for. Boundary clarity matters at close.

Typical scope: - 2.5-3.5 hours on site - 60-90 page report - Thermal scan of every roof-wall intersection - All visible exterior surfaces inspected (not just the unit's side) - Sewer scope optional (often shared lines) - Radon test recommended on basement-level townhomes

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

• Rotted Wood Siding
• Insulated Glass Seal Failure

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.