Attic Inspection | Home Inspector MPLS

Most buyers don’t consider having the house’s attic inspected when buying a home in Minneapolis because of the many other things they have to think about when purchasing a home.  However, inspecting the attic is just as important as inspecting the other parts of the property and it shouldn’t be neglected since it can give you signs of serious problems that may not be revealed to you.

An inspection will check framing and walls to see if there are stains that indicate if water leaked through the roof. Also, condensation or moisture entry may develop around pipes that can lead to wood rot.

In addition, the structure of the chimney can be examined in the attic if it is sturdy. Even if this part of the chimney isn’t open to the elements, it may still deteriorate and weather, especially older houses. A professional inspector can detect whether the mortar has fallen to pieces and if there are cracks in the bricks.

Another problem that must be discovered inside the attic of a house is damage done by rodents, raccoons or squirrels. These rodents usually enter inside loose boards or through the eaves. 

Evidence can show that such pests or rodents have been in the attic from droppings. Rodents can cause significant damage; for example, squirrels can eat through the insulation round the ducts that may bare wires – this may cause fire due to exposed wiring and the insulation can also pose risk to one’s health.