Home inspection in Gilman.

It can. Benton County's surface sediments are mostly sandy glacial deposits with thin, patchy till, so water usually drains quickly, but that same drainage carries surface pollution toward groundwater and can leave fill or backfill settling around foundations. Gilman is in Frost Zone II, where MN Rule 1303.1600 sets footings at 3-1/2 feet, so it is worth asking whether garages, additions and decks were set deep enough. Grading, downspout discharge, window wells, wall cracks and sump pumps are worth checking, and horizontal or stair-step cracks matter more than hairlines. If the house is on a private well and septic system, those deserve a close look. The Highway 25 area homes are worth a full look.

Plan on two to three hours for an average home; larger, older or multi-unit properties run longer because there is simply more to document.