Home Inspection Finds

Trails through attic insulation, a common sign of rodent travel. During a recent home inspection in Stone Mountain I came across this exact issue. Take a look at the photo below: Tunnel in attic insulation. Pests often burrow through insulation to travel and nest. What Is Rodent Activity in an Attic? Rodent activity is a common issue found during professional home inspections. In plain terms, it means mice, rats, squirrels, or other pests are living in or traveling through yo

Roof penetration with a proper vent boot. During a recent home inspection in Decatur, Gresham Park neighborhood, I came across this exact issue. Take a look at the photo below: Missing vent boot for penetration. This will allow water into the attic. What Is a Missing Vent Boot? A missing vent boot is a not so common issue found during professional home inspections. In plain terms, it occurs when someone installs a roof penetration without a vent boot. What Causes a Roof Vent

During a recent home inspection in Decatur, Belvedere Park neighborhood, I came across this exact issue. Take a look at the photo below: Moisture meter confirming conditions conducive for mold growth. Over 19% is bad. What Is Microbial Growth? Microbial growth is a common issue found during professional home inspections. In plain terms, it is mold growth. Without labs testing, home inspectors can't definitively say it's mold. What Causes Microbial Growth? This specific defect