My home has an attached garage. What do you check there?

The attached garage gets a careful look because it sits right against your living space and carries specific safety concerns, particularly in our climate where garages are heavily used. We check the fire separation between the garage and the house: the wall and ceiling should be properly finished to resist fire spread, and the door from the garage into the home should be solid-core or rated and self-closing, which is a code-level safety feature that's frequently missing or disabled. We look for proper sealing to keep vehicle exhaust and fumes out of the home, evaluate the garage floor for cracks and slope, and inspect any living space above the garage for adequate insulation, since cold floors and freezing pipes are common issues over unheated garages in Minnesota winters. We test the overhead door's operation and, importantly, its automatic safety reverse and photo-eye sensors, which prevent serious injury. We also check garage electrical, including GFCI protection, and look for water intrusion and grading at the garage slab. If there's a gas appliance or heater in the garage, we note its venting. These items are about safety as much as condition. To get a thorough inspection that includes the garage, call us or use the free instant quote tool below.