Fort Wayne Home Inspection Services

Buying or selling a home in Fort Wayne, Indiana means dealing with everything from century-old homes near West Central and downtown to new construction in Aboite and the northeast suburbs. Indiana Inspections provides thorough, unbiased home inspections throughout Allen County, helping buyers and sellers understand a home’s condition with clear reporting and practical recommendations.

Our team performs full home inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners throughout Fort Wayne, backed by clear, photo-documented reports you can actually understand — not vague checklists full of jargon.

Why Fort Wayne Buyers and Sellers Choose Indiana Inspections

Fort Wayne’s housing stock is a mix. Older neighborhoods close to the St. Marys and St. Joseph Rivers often have aging plumbing, dated electrical panels, and cast iron sewer lines that are decades past their intended lifespan. Newer subdivisions on the city’s edges come with their own issues — rushed grading, unfinished punch-list items, and roofs that haven’t been walked since the day they were installed.

That’s why we recommend pairing your standard inspection with a few targeted add-ons, especially in Fort Wayne:

• A sewer scope inspection for any home built before the 1980s, or any home with mature trees near the main line — root intrusion is one of the most common (and most expensive) surprises we find in older Fort Wayne neighborhoods.

• Radon testing on every home, no exceptions. Allen County is classified as an EPA Radon Zone 1 county, meaning predicted average indoor radon levels exceed 4 pCi/L — the EPA’s action threshold. That’s not a scare tactic, it’s the same classification the EPA gives the majority of Indiana counties, and it’s worth two days and a small fee to rule out.

• A drone roof inspection on any two-story home or steep-pitch roof, so our inspectors can safely document storm damage, missing shingles, or flashing issues without walking a roof that wasn’t built for foot traffic.

What’s Included

Every Fort Wayne inspection can be scoped to include:

• Home Inspection — full structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and safety review

• Sewer Scope — camera inspection of the main sewer line

• Radon Testing — 48-hour continuous monitoring

• Drone Roof Inspection — aerial roof documentation

• Infrared Inspection — thermal imaging for hidden moisture and electrical hotspots

• Mold Testing — air quality and moisture assessment

Not sure which add-ons make sense for your specific property?

Check our pricing page or read what to expect on inspection day.

Fort Wayne Home Inspection FAQ

Do I need a sewer scope in Fort Wayne?

If your home was built before 1985, sits on a lot with mature trees, or is anywhere in the older neighborhoods surrounding downtown, yes — clay and cast iron sewer laterals in this age range are prone to cracking and root intrusion. A sewer scope is inexpensive relative to the cost of a collapsed line.

Is radon really a concern in Fort Wayne?

Yes. Allen County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, the agency’s highest-risk category. Radon is colorless and odorless, so testing is the only way to know your home’s actual level.

How long does a Fort Wayne home inspection take?

Most single-family homes take two to four hours on-site, depending on size and add-on services. You’ll receive your full report, typically within 24 hours. See Your Report for a sample of what’s included.

Can you inspect a home outside Fort Wayne city limits?

Yes — we serve all of Allen County and the surrounding Northeast Indiana region, including Auburn, Columbia City, and Warsaw.

Ready to schedule your Fort Wayne home inspection?

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