What's hiding behind
the listing photos?
Real Findings · Real Numbers
What gets missed when no one's looking.
These aren't hypotheticals. Every card below is a real unit, a real finding, and a real number that changed what our client paid at closing.
Pre-War Co-op · New York, NY
"Knob-and-tube wiring behind freshly painted walls"
The sellers had just repainted every room. Behind the drywall in the kitchen, we found original 1938 cloth-wrapped wiring — ungrounded and a fire risk. Insurance would have been voided the day they moved in.
Luxury High-Rise · Chicago, IL
"HVAC ducts disconnected above the drop ceiling"
Unit had a $900/month HOA fee. The in-unit HVAC system had been "repaired" by a previous owner — the main duct was simply disconnected above the ceiling tiles, heating and cooling the void instead of the living space.
Mid-Century Condo · Los Angeles, CA
"Active slow leak behind dishwasher — mold colony forming"
The kitchen had been renovated 18 months prior. A slow drip behind the dishwasher had been running the entire time. The sub-floor was compromised and mold had reached the cabinet interiors.
New Construction · Chicago, IL
"Demising wall gap — fire and sound barrier incomplete"
Developer-grade construction. The demising wall between this unit and the neighboring unit had a 14-inch gap above the drop ceiling, violating fire code and effectively making two units share an air column.
Garden Apartment · Chicago, IL
"Balcony door seal failed — air infiltration measurable at 4°F"
The listing photos showed a charming juliet balcony. The door frame had settled and the weatherstripping was compressed flat. Thermal imaging showed a 6-inch cold column at floor level.
Converted Loft · Chicago, IL
"Cast-iron drain stack corroded — partial blockage at p-trap"
Original 1920s industrial building. The main drain stack serving the bathroom had 60% interior corrosion visible on drain camera. Seller claimed "recently snaked." The pipe needed replacement within 12 months.
What's hiding in yours?
The Toolkit
Instruments that don't lie.
We use the same equipment as structural engineers and code inspectors — not a flashlight and a clipboard. Here's what comes through your door.
Sees what paint hides
Thermal Imaging
FLIR infrared cameras reveal temperature differentials invisible to the naked eye — moisture intrusion, missing insulation, electrical hot spots.
Finds water before it finds you
Moisture Meters
Calibrated hygrometers scan walls, floors, and ceilings for moisture content. We check behind appliances, under sinks, and at every window frame.
Sees the full length of the pipe
Drain Camera
HD camera on a flexible cable inspects your drain stack end-to-end — corrosion, root intrusion, blockages, and illegal connections all documented.
Every socket. No exceptions.
Outlet & Circuit Testing
Plug-in circuit analyzers test every outlet for proper grounding, polarity, and GFCI function. Breaker panel inspected and documented.
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The Condo Buyer's Inspection Checklist
21 things to check before you close — from the panel box to the p-trap. What your agent won't tell you, and what your inspector will find anyway.
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