Bathroom Inspection
Bathroom inspection covers fixtures, plumbing, ventilation, electrical, and any moisture damage. Bathrooms produce more moisture than any other room and often hide significant water damage.
Bathroom inspection covers fixtures, plumbing, ventilation, electrical, and any moisture damage. Bathrooms produce more moisture than any other room and often hide significant water damage.
What we check on every bathroom inspection
- ✓Toilet operation, flange condition, base seal
- ✓Sink plumbing, drain, supply
- ✓Tub/shower fixtures, surround condition, drain operation
- ✓Tile grout and caulk condition (moisture infiltration points)
- ✓Floor condition near toilet and tub (rot or damage)
- ✓GFCI outlet protection
- ✓Bath fan operation and exterior venting
Common defects we find
- Failed wax ring at toilet (often hidden subfloor damage)
- Tub surround grout failure causing wall-cavity moisture
- Bath fan venting into attic instead of exterior
- Missing GFCI on bathroom outlet
- Soft floor near toilet indicating rot
- Slow drains indicating partial blockages
Southern Minnesota considerations
Older southern-MN bathrooms often have original cast-iron tubs and tile from the 1950s-1960s — solid construction but with grout-failure points that have been silently leaking for decades.
Common questions
How do you check for hidden bathroom water damage?
Visual + tactile (pressing on floor near toilet and tub for soft spots), looking at tile grout for cracking patterns, and FLIR thermal (premium) for hidden moisture.
What about the bath fan venting into the attic?
This is a common defect that causes moisture buildup, mold, and ice damming. Bath fans must vent to the exterior — typically through the soffit, gable, or roof.
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