
What we find.
The defects we find most in Marshall and Lyon County homes — what causes them, what we check, and why each one matters.
The most common defects.

Recalled Electrical Panel (FPE / Zinsco)
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels, found in some older Marshall homes,
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Ice Dams
Minnesota's freeze-thaw winters drive ice dams at the eaves when attic heat melt
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Elevated Radon
Southwest Minnesota geology produces elevated radon in many Marshall homes, and
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Cracked Furnace Heat Exchanger
A cracked or rusted heat exchanger in an aging furnace can leak combustion gases
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Negative Grading & Drainage
Soil sloping toward the foundation and short downspouts drive water against Mars
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Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion
Older laterals and tree-lined Marshall lots invite root intrusion and sagging th
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Aging & Corroded Water Heater
Water heaters have a finite life; corrosion, sediment and a missing TPR discharg
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Attic Bypass & Poor Ventilation
Air leaks from the living space into the attic, plus weak ventilation, drive fro
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Foundation Cracks
Poured and block foundations crack from settlement, frost and hydrostatic pressu
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Hail & Storm Roof Damage
Open-prairie storms leave hail bruising and wind damage on shingles that shorten
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