Check for any pest infestations and observe beams3.

It's the space right under the roof.Attics are useful for storing things, but they also help control the temperature in your home.They act like a big blanket, keeping your house warm in winter and cool in summer.But if there are issues in the attic, like poor insulation or pests, it can affect your comfort and energy bills.Pest InfestationsPests are unwanted guests in your home or property, and dealing with pest infestations is essential to keep your space safe and comfortable.These unwanted visitors can come in various forms, from tiny insects like ants and termites to larger creatures like rats and mice.When pests invade, they can cause all sorts of problems, including damage to your property, health risks, and annoyance.Why Pest Infestations Are a Concern1.

Rat infestations.

I wouldn't run, I'd just make sure there's no active infestation and that it can be repaired.

If the inspection did not reveal active infestation, it may be a non-issue as long as the header is still functioning as intended.

I have experienced this in the past with a tenant that lived on the third floor, and their infestation ran down into the second and first floor apartments below, as well as the neighboring third floor apartment - and ALL were occupied.

We were told this solution was arrived at after a decade of silver fish infestations and excessive clogged sinks and toilet overflows.

Mouse infestation due to food all over the home.

I agree this is shark-infested water.

Another tenant in a duplex that I kicked out (inherited tenant) because they infested the whole place with fleas ...like serious horrible fleas that had to be sprayed 4 times to treat after they moved out.....from their dirty smelly dogs ...that smelled like dirty dog the first second you walked through the foyer and they had a horrible dangerous dog that was vicious & large and go after repairmen or anyone it saw.