Leaks rodent damage etc.
House has no attic access.
Which makes access a breeze.
All they can say is no.
If you have a big enough closet considee putting in an attic hatch which has an inregrated ladder stair.
But if you don t have any access to your attic it would be a pain to do so.
We like the rest of the home but the issue with not having attic access concerns us.
Occasionally especially in ranch homes the attached garage might have a door on the upper common wall with the house leading to the attic space.
If there really is no attic access you should ask the seller to install an opening as part of the requirement in all real estate sales contracts that access be provided for the buyer to the property for inspection.
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You are the one buying the house and unable to see the attic what if later you find some kind of issue you weren t expecting.
The inspector did like this as there is no way to know what is up there which makes sense.
The front half of the house has vaulted ceilings where the back does not so there is an attic up there however there is no attic access.
And of course as noted above some homes have a.
Hot air exhaust vents located at the peak of the roof allow hot air to escape.
I always recommend people get a light switch installed and an attic light at least one.
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It would be easier if you have an attic that allows you to take a closer look at the area under your roof and see possible entry points of water.
Plus it folds up and seals the attic flat when you don t need access.
They are likely 2ft apart.
A critical part of the property is not accessible so do not go forward with the transaction until it is.
Here s our list of five possible reasons why you cannot find an attic access in the house.