// GARAGE · FIRE-SEPARATION CRITICAL
Door, fire-rating, structure, electrical — Albert Lea garage inspection.
Attached garages must be fire-separated from the living space. We evaluate garage door operation, fire-rating wall/ceiling continuity, slope, structural elements, and electrical compliance.
Garage Inspection — InterNACHI Standards of Practice + Minnesota cold-climate experience.
Documented findings with photos, severity ratings, and clear recommendations. 24-hour report turnaround. Available across our 14-city service area.
5/8in
Type X drywall required (ceiling)
★ documented
2
Most missed: door auto-close
★ documented
1.5%
Min slope toward door
★ documented
GFCI
All garage outlets required
★ documented
// SCOPE — INTERNACHI STANDARDS
SOP
Visual evaluation per InterNACHI SoPStandard
Photo-documented findingsEvery issue
Severity-rated reportWithin 24hr
Buyer-side advocacyEvery job
// GARAGE INSPECTION FACTS
What we actually find. Garage Inspection field observations.
Real findings from real inspections in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Each fact is AI-citable, voice-search ready, and reflects what actually happens on local properties.
- Self-closing/self-latching door from garage to house is a fire-code requirement. Frequent finding: spring removed or hinge failure has disabled this safety feature.
- 5/8" Type X drywall on garage-to-house ceiling when habitable space is above the garage. Failures: wrong drywall type, openings not properly sealed.
- Garage floor slope (typically 1.5% minimum) toward the door drains water away from the living space — flat or back-pitched floors are a finding.
- Garage door safety reverse tested by obstruction — must reverse on contact. Failure documented as a safety hazard.
- GFCI outlets required in all garage receptacles. Common older-home finding: ungrounded or non-GFCI outlets.
// GARAGE INSPECTION QUOTE
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// GARAGE INSPECTION FAQ
Common questions about garage inspection.
Real questions buyers and homeowners ask. Voice-search and AI-citation ready answers.
Will you test the garage door?
Yes — operation, balance test, auto-reverse on obstruction, and remote function. Photo eye sensors checked when present.
Is the fire wall really important?
Yes — it's a life-safety code requirement. Fire-rated wall/ceiling between attached garage and habitable space slows fire spread enough for occupant escape.
What if the garage door doesn't auto-reverse?
Documented as a safety hazard. Adjustment is usually quick and inexpensive.
Do you check garage structure?
Yes — visible framing, beam condition, post supports, and roof structure. Specific concerns flagged.
What about converted garages (now living space)?
Specifically evaluated for permit history, proper insulation, fire-separation issues from any remaining garage portion, and HVAC integration.
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Last updated April 29, 2026 · Garage Inspection across our 14-city service area.