When most people think of pest inspections, they picture a technician walking the perimeter of the home, looking for ants, wasps, or rodents sneaking inside. But pests don’t just stop at the foundation—they often make their way into attics, crawl spaces, basements, and even wall voids where they can remain unnoticed until the damage is done. That’s why a complete home inspection, including your attic and crawl space, is one of the most valuable services homeowners can schedule each year.
In this article, we’ll cover what an interior home inspection involves, the most common signs of pest activity inside a home, and why pairing annual inspections with a year-long pest protection program can save you from costly damage and stressful infestations.
What Does an Interior Home Inspection Cover?
A thorough interior inspection goes beyond surface-level checks. At Cornerstone Pest Control, our trained technicians carefully evaluate often-overlooked areas like:
- Attics – Ideal nesting spots for bats, mice, squirrels, and insects.
- Crawl spaces and basements – Dark, undisturbed areas that pests love to inhabit.
- Utility spaces – Around pipes, chimneys, and vents where gaps often form.
- Insulation – Warm material that rodents use for nesting and can contaminate with droppings or urine.
These areas may not be part of your daily life, but for pests, they’re prime real estate. Without regular inspections, infestations can go unnoticed for months—or even years.
What Inspectors Might Find Inside Your Home
The goal of an inspection isn’t just to find current infestations, but also to identify warning signs before they escalate. Here are some common findings:
- Mouse droppings and nesting materials – Clear indicators of rodent activity. Even a small population can quickly spread disease and cause structural damage by chewing wires and insulation.
- Bat droppings (guano) – Bats often roost in attics. Guano buildup can create hazardous air quality and requires professional cleanup due to the risk of histoplasmosis.
- Chewed insulation or wiring – Rodents often tunnel through insulation and gnaw on wires, creating fire hazards and costly damage.
- Insect activity – Carpenter ants, cockroaches, or termites may be uncovered in hidden voids, where they thrive undetected.
- Signs of moisture or entry points – Water damage or small openings provide perfect conditions for pests to move in.
Finding these issues early is key to preventing health risks, extensive structural damage, and skyrocketing repair bills.
What Happens After Problems Are Found?
One of the biggest advantages of working with a professional pest control company is that inspections don’t just stop at identifying problems. At Cornerstone, we provide solutions tailored to your home, which may include:
- Exclusion services – Sealing up gaps, cracks, and openings that allow pests to enter in the first place.
- Insulation removal and replacement – If your insulation has been contaminated by rodent urine or droppings, it can be safely removed and replaced to restore healthy indoor air quality.
- Targeted treatments – From rodent baiting to insect control, we apply the most effective methods to eliminate active infestations.
- Ongoing monitoring – Scheduled visits ensure pests don’t return and that your home remains protected year-round.
This comprehensive approach means you’re not only resolving immediate issues but also preventing future infestations.
Why an Annual Inspection Is Essential
It’s easy to assume that if you haven’t seen pests, they’re not there. Unfortunately, many infestations are silent at first. Rodents are nocturnal and hide during the day, bats roost quietly, and termites can cause significant damage before you notice them.
An annual inspection acts as an insurance policy for your home. By scheduling professional visits once a year, you can:
- Catch hidden infestations before they grow.
- Protect your family from health risks associated with droppings, urine, and contaminated air.
- Safeguard your insulation, wiring, and structure from costly damage.
- Gain peace of mind knowing your home is clean, secure, and pest-free.
Pairing annual inspections with a year-long pest protection program ensures that you’re covered every season—whether it’s mice in the winter, ants in the spring, or wasps in the summer. Prevention truly is the most cost-effective strategy.
Protect Your Home with Cornerstone
Your home is your biggest investment—and keeping it safe from pests takes more than just a one-time treatment. With Cornerstone’s annual inspections and year-round pest programs, you’ll have the confidence that your attic, crawl space, and every corner of your home are protected.
Don’t wait until you see signs of pests. Contact Cornerstone Pest Control today to schedule your complete home inspection and keep your family safe, your home clean, and your investment protected.