A critical part of the property is not accessible so do not go forward with the transaction until it is.
No attic access in old house.
My company has come across this scenario on the past.
Years of inspecting houses taught me that it is not always easy to find an access to the attic.
You are right to be concerned.
A pull down attic stairway is great but some homes have only.
If there really is no attic access you should ask the seller to install an opening as part of the requirement in all real estate sales contracts that access be provided for the buyer to the property for inspection.
How to install recessed lights in an old house with no attic space 1.
1 attics that are small less than 30 square feet of area or under a low slope roof that does not have a minimum of 30.
Mark the spot on the ceiling where the recessed lighting fixture is to be installed.
2 the attic access opening may have been removed during a remodeling.
If it s a vault or there is no attic access in a standard attic space.
3 if the.
I d hire a separate inspector for the roof.
Get a professional roofing consultant or a reputable roofing company to do an inspection.
Why is there no attic access hatch in the house.
Turn off the circuit breaker to the light switch circuit you will be connecting to.
Use an electronic stud.
This is not a good sign.