Auburn, Indiana Home Inspection Services

Auburn is DeKalb County’s seat and one of Northeast Indiana’s classic small towns — historic downtown storefronts, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and a housing stock that ranges from century-old farmhouses to newer developments on the town’s edges. Indiana Inspections inspects homes throughout Auburn and greater DeKalb County with the same thorough, honest process we use across Northeast Indiana.

Whether you’re buying your first home near downtown Auburn or building equity in a newer subdivision, our home inspection service covers every major system and gives you a clear, plain-English report — not a wall of checkboxes.

Why Auburn Homeowners Choose Indiana Inspections

Older homes near Auburn’s historic core often carry original plumbing, knob-and-tube remnants, and aging roofs that have been re-covered more than once. Farmhouses and rural properties on the outskirts of town frequently rely on well and septic systems and can have sewer lines that have never been scoped. Newer construction has its own risks — improperly cured concrete, missed punch-list items, and roofs that have never had a real inspection.

For Auburn buyers, we typically recommend:

• Radon Testing on every property. DeKalb County is an EPA Radon Zone 1 county, putting it in the same highest-risk tier as the rest of Northeast Indiana.

• Sewer Scope Inspection for any home with an older or unknown sewer lateral, especially properties near mature trees.

• Infrared Inspection for older farmhouses and homes with additions, where thermal imaging can reveal insulation gaps and moisture intrusion that aren’t visible to the naked eye.

What’s Included

• Home Inspection — full system-by-system review

• Sewer Scope — camera inspection of the main line

• Radon Testing — 48-hour monitoring

• Drone Roof Inspection — safe, aerial roof review

• Infrared Inspection — thermal imaging

• Mold Testing — air quality and moisture testing

See our pricing or learn what to expect before your inspection day.

Auburn Home Inspection FAQ

Is radon testing necessary for homes in Auburn, IN?

Yes. DeKalb County is rated EPA Radon Zone 1, the highest risk classification. Testing is the only reliable way to confirm your home’s radon level.

Do rural Auburn properties need a sewer scope if they’re on septic?

If the property has a septic system rather than a municipal sewer connection, a sewer scope isn’t applicable in the traditional sense — but we can discuss septic-specific evaluation options when you schedule.

What does an Auburn home inspection report look like?

You’ll get a digital report with photos, clearly flagged findings, and practical recommendations — see Your Report for details.

Do you serve areas outside Auburn city limits?

Yes — we inspect homes throughout DeKalb County and all of Northeast Indiana, including Fort Wayne, Columbia City, and Warsaw.

Ready to schedule your Auburn home inspection?

Schedule Inspection or call +1 (260) 209-4811.