You might think the garage is not as important as the other parts of the house during an inspection. However, due to safety issues associated with garages, it is important to have them inspected. We usually use our garages as storage space for cars, gardening materials, and household chemicals.
Your home inspector will specify whether a garage is attached or detached in his report. He will inspect the interior as well as the roof.
Garage Inspection – Flooring
The home inspector will check for settling or cracking that might indicate early signs of structural issues. They will also test if the floor slope is toward the overhead door. This is checked to ensure that spilled gasoline or liquid flow is going out of the building and not in.
“Fire Separation” Between the Garage and the living area
An essential part of a garage that is also being inspected is the barrier between the garage and the living area. In the past, older homes had insulation for the floor above but no fire separation or burn-through barrier. As the building techniques changed, fire protection has now been implemented between the garage and the living space.
Doors
The garage door condition needs to be inspected and added to the report. Your inspector will check if the door panels are working well or are damaged. If the tension springs for the door, auto-reverse devices, and tension cord are installed and working correctly.
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