Home Inspection Sealed Attic

Not just for the home inspector but also for the buyer the seller and the real estate agents involved.

Home inspection sealed attic. This can make the inspection more difficult as home inspectors can t break the seal unless given permission to do so by the seller. New build homes often have access to the attic sealed off. If no one is present at the inspection and access is sealed a re inspection is necessary to complete the attic inspection. The most common method which probably isn t deliberate is covering it with the same ceiling texture that many other homeowners can t wait to get rid of.

And without a thorough inspection your report can t be complete. But whether or not the attic is sealed you still need to access it. An attic inspection will show the condition of the exterior of the chimney shaft under the roof. This is a place that homeowners may never look at as long as they own their home.

Or the homeowner might have a bureau placed in front of an attic door. For this reason i break the seal on just about every home i inspect but i never do this without permission from the buyer. As with any other part of a home inspection attics must be accessible. That s my story always has been and i m sticking to it.

My inspection of the attic is a major part of a home inspection and it s important for buyers to know about any defects in the attic. Should home inspectors open up sealed attic access panels. We will open the attic provided the seller gives permission. The condition of the bricks.

Several hazards can exist in the attic. For example a past renovation might seal up an attic access panel in the ceiling entirely. It should be sealed properly where it meets the attic floor and roof. If they aren t inspectors are not required to gain entry by heroic means.

I ve changed my stance.