More Than Rodents: What We Spot While We're Under Your Home
- nvinspectionsllc
- May 6
- 2 min read
When NV Inspections is under a deck, in a crawlspace, or up in an attic looking for signs of rodent activity, we're not just looking for droppings and chew marks. We're in spots most homeowners never see — and that means we end up noticing things that have nothing to do with wildlife but matter just as much.
What We Found Last Week
The photo above was taken under a client's deck on a routine rodent inspection in the Truckee area. That's an exposed, energized wire — open conductor, no junction box, sitting where anyone working in that space could brush against it. The homeowner had no idea it was there. They'd called us about scratching sounds. We found the rodent entry point and flagged the wiring for a licensed electrician to address.
Why This Comes Up So Often
Tahoe-area homes have a lot of square footage that's out of sight — decks built over uneven ground, crawlspaces tucked under additions, attic runs over vaulted ceilings. Original wiring gets modified over the years. Decks get rebuilt above old fixtures. Insulation gets pulled apart by rodents and exposes things underneath. By the time anyone is back under there, the issue has been sitting for a long time.
What We Flag (and What We Don't)
We're not electricians, plumbers, or structural engineers. What we do is tell you what we see so you can get the right person on it. On a typical inspection we might point out:
Exposed or damaged wiring
Plumbing leaks or water staining we encounter on the way to a rodent entry
Insulation pulled apart, soaked, or missing entirely
Vapor barriers torn open
Framing damage, soft spots, or signs of long-term moisture
Open foundation vents or gaps that should be screened
We document what we see, share photos, and let you decide who to bring in next.
If You Haven't Had Eyes Under There In a While
A rodent inspection is also a good excuse to have someone walk the parts of your home you never look at. Even when there's no wildlife issue, there's usually something worth knowing about.
Call or text Colby at 775.298.1554 or reach us at truckeewildlifeinspections.com. We'll take a look.
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