What Does An Inspector Look for in Your Attic

Often buyers ask inspectors to visually look for weaknesses and issues in their attic so they can have an advantage when negotiating a sale price on a house. With that said, when you are preparing to sell your house never neglect the importance of having an inspector perform a thorough inspection of your attic. Remembering that seller disclosures are vital to the overall process, it is critical that you call upon the highly skilled and experienced inspectors here at From the Ground Up Inspections to handle all your home inspections including a thorough examination of what is in your attic.

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When you contact our friendly and professional inspectors to examine your attic, here are some of the important things we will examine while performing our inspection.

Structural Damage - Signs of structural damage are one of the very first things that we will notice when examining your attic. We typically look for such structural issues as damage to trusses and rafters, wood quality, and deterioration of construction and lumber.

Fire Damage - If any rafters in your attic are of a color other than that of natural wood typically this means that there may have been a fire at one time or another. Soot, black wood, and scorched wood also indicate that there was absolutely a fire at some time in the past.

Moisture and Water Damages – Our inspectors will be particularly interested in determining whether or not there is any moisture present in the attic. If there is moisture present, it can be an indication that there is an issue with the house ventilation system. In addition, the stain color on the wood will help determine if there has been any water damage in the past. We will also look for the presence of condensation around the pipes which will cause the wood structure to decay over time.

Attic Insulation – Our inspectors will be certain that there is proper insulation in the attic, which will minimize both heating and cooling costs during the summer and winter months. We will determine whether or not your insulation is adequate and we will calculate the approximate airflow resistance factor keeping in mind that the greater the value the higher the insulation factor is.

Pests and Critters – Our inspectors will be on the look out for even the tiniest fecal pellet which will confirm that there are pests or critters in your attic. Rodents will typically enter into the attic through either loose boards or eaves. They will many times leave gnawing marks on wires, insulation and wood in your attic and are more often than not, very easy to detect.

Termites – Our inspectors are also keen enough to determine if there is any structural damage in an attic that is the result of termites.

Contact Our Team of Experts Today

If you find yourself in need of a professional and extremely reliable house inspection, then certainly you have come to the right place. The experts here at From the Ground Up Inspections have years of experience and are qualified to perform an in depth examination and inspection of your house and point out any areas that need attention and improvements. At From the Ground Up Inspections we are committed and dedicated to providing the most superior services to all our valued clients. We strive to deliver services that are unmatched by our competitors and at prices that are both practical and affordable.

Don’t waste a moment longer. Contact us today and let our team of certified inspectors take a closer look at what’s in your attic. We are confident you will find complete satisfaction in not only our services and our prices, but in the friendliness and professionalism of our qualified inspectors as well.

Contact From the Ground Up Inspections
From the Ground Up Home Inspections always performs a thorough Home inspection, will clearly communicate their findings to you, along with providing you with a detailed report. For all your Middle Tennessee home inspection needs, From the Ground Up Inspections offers professional experience you can count on. To learn more about our services, prices or to schedule an appointment, contact From the Ground Up Inspections at (615) 351-1922. We look forward to helping you!

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