Your garage is part of your home, even if you might not think of it as such. Often, garages aren’t insulated, but they can have plumbing and wiring running through them depending on the setup of your home. When you are getting your home inspected, the garage should be part of the inspection. Some garages were built as a late addition to a home and might not be up to the same standards. So why is it important to have your garage inspected? Well, for one thing, if the electrical connections in your garage aren’t up to par, it could lead to a fire starting, something that might be undetected until it is out of control. The same thing goes for leaking pipes that quickly could dump a lot of water without you noticing.
Another common issue in garages is rodent infestation. Rodents can make their way into your garage very easily, and this is especially a concern if they decide to nest in your car. Repairs after rodent damage could easily cost several hundred dollars, even thousands in a worst-case scenario.
