Townhome & Condo

Townhomes and condominiums are everywhere across the Twin Cities, from the wooded associations of Eagan and Apple Valley to new attached construction in Blaine and Woodbury. An association maintains some of the building, but you still own and live with the interior systems, and the scope of what an inspection covers is exactly where buyers get confused. We make that scope clear and inspect what is yours thoroughly.

What you own versus what the association maintains

In an attached home, the association typically maintains some exterior and common elements while you own the interior and your unit's mechanical systems. Buyers should focus on what is theirs and review the association documents for what is and is not covered, because the line varies from one community to the next.

Shared walls, shared systems, and what they hide

Shared walls and floors can transmit moisture, sound, and pest issues between units. We look for staining and moisture clues that point to a neighbor's problem, and we report the condition of the systems serving your unit, including any shared mechanicals you are responsible for.

Unit mechanicals and water heater age

Townhome furnaces, air conditioners, and water heaters age on the same schedule as those in detached homes. We report the age and condition of each system serving the unit, plus the kitchen, baths, and any in-unit laundry, so you know what is near replacement.

Decks, patios, and the exterior you can see

Even where the association handles the structure, we evaluate the visible exterior elements you use daily, including decks, balconies, and patios, and the windows and doors that are often the unit owner's responsibility.

What a standard inspection does and does not cover

A standard townhome or condo inspection is a visual evaluation of the unit and the systems serving it, delivered as a photo-mapped report within 24 hours. It is not a review of association finances or a code audit. Where access is limited by shared construction, it is worth noting clearly.