[Martian]

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

We do find areas of inadequate insulation quite often on our one year warranty inspections. We also find areas of displaced batt insulation. When we do our inspections we spend quality time trying to get to ALL areas of the attic we can. We take plenty of pictures to prove insulation levels in all accessible areas of the attics. We also look for many other attic issues, like broken trusses, electrical and plumbing and in some cases gas line and venting issues.

We also are trained in the use of our Thermal Imaging cameras, an expensive piece of equipment that allows us to often find areas of missing insulation even in areas where we may not be able to get to. We document all these findings.

Sometimes insulation settles, sometimes aftermarket contractors disturb the insulation and compromise the insulation levels in the home.

Sadly, some inspectors do not do this. Some never even go in the attic, or go past the small area of the garage. We are not like that. As I stated before....we try our best to get to every nook and cranny of every attic and take pictures of all areas.

I am not saying these areas of insulation are done intentionally by the contractors....I am just stating the fact that it DOES happen. We have actually inspected a few homes where the insulation was completely forgotten....none at all.

This is why in our opinion it is very important to have a quality full home inspection done, especially within the warranty period, so these issues if found can be corrected without costing the homeowner any money.

Respectfully,

Frank D'Angelo

This is interesting and good information. Is there any documentation or information on what percentage of the homes you inspect have issues with the attic insulation?