Home inspection in Delano.

What we see in Delano homes.

Delano was platted in 1868, named for railroad official Francis Roach Delano, and incorporated in 1876. It covers 4.43 square miles along the South Fork of the Crow River, with U.S. Highway 12 as its main route. The 2020 census counted 6,484 residents in 2,397 housing units. Three historic buildings are on the National Register, including an 1888 Village Hall. The historic core sits in the river valley, while the newer subdivisions have been built on higher ground above it.

The historic core and the hills call for different inspections. Older homes near the river get a close look at foundations, moisture, old wiring, plumbing, insulation and additions. Newer homes on the hills need attention to grading, attic ventilation, flashing, decks and mechanical installation, and drainage from higher ground down toward the valley matters. Roofs and siding are also worth checking for wear and storm damage. Wright County is EPA Radon Zone 1, and MDH recommends every Minnesota home be tested for radon.

Local facts checked September 2026 against: Wikipedia, Minnesota Department of Health.