Midvale Home Inspector

A freshly remodeled kitchen can make an older Midvale home look almost brand-new. But those new countertops and cabinets won’t tell you much about the plumbing underneath or what’s behind the walls. Midvale has a mix of housing, from older neighborhoods that grew up around the railroads and smelters near Main Street to newer developments like Bingham Junction. A1 inspector Ryan Knackstedt, who lives next door in Sandy, knows that mix well. Some homes have been updated several times over the years, while others are relatively new.

When inspecting a remodeled home, we look closely at how the newer work fits with the original construction. Moving a bathroom or adding onto a house can mean changes to plumbing, ventilation and framing. During a Midvale home inspection, we examine the areas we can see and access, looking for signs that something may need a closer look from a qualified contractor. It’s also smart to ask for any available building permits or renovation records. Those can help fill in the gaps, especially if the current owner wasn’t the one who had the work done.