Your home inspection found several problems. The seller agreed to make repairs. Now closing is approaching, and you have one more question: How do you know the repairs were actually completed correctly? A final walk-through gives you an opportunity to see whether the...
At 5M Inspection Services, we use infrared thermal imaging as an additional tool during home inspections throughout Central Indiana. One question we hear often is: What can a thermal camera actually see? Thermal imaging can reveal clues that are easy to miss during a...
Finding a water stain on your ceiling or wall can be unsettling. You may wonder whether water is still getting in, whether the problem was fixed years ago, or whether you are simply seeing condensation. The good news is that the appearance of the stain is only one...
Radon is a hidden concern you may not think about when buying or living in a home because you cannot see, smell, or detect it without proper testing. However, radon levels inside a home can change throughout the year depending on weather conditions, HVAC use, and...
The attic is rarely visited, yet it can reveal important information about a home’s roof, insulation, ventilation, wiring, moisture control, and structural framing. Ceiling stains, uneven temperatures, or musty odors inside the living space may have a clearer source...
