House inspector discovers detail that elevates property worth

When purchasing a property, many people will opt to have it inspected to check that everything is in working order and identify any red flags which need addressing before the sale is complete. If there are issues with the property, the buyers can then renegotiate the price to reflect any repairs they will need to make.

But one property inspector got way more than he bargained for when he found something that would increase the value of the house, rather than make it less – and he was astonished by the discovery.

Ryan Edmiston, who boasts over 25 years of experience in property construction, offers buyers “a thorough overview of your property, without the drama”. But there was a touch of drama when he found something above his client’s garage. But this was not the first occasion he had uncovered something completely unknown, boosting the property’s value.

“That’s not the first time I’ve found hidden areas in a house, but that was the best preserved time capsule that I’ve found in my 10 years of inspecting,” he told Newsweek.

Home Inspector Discovers Hidden Room Above Garage

Taking to Instagram, he revealed a room “above the garage” which appeared to have been utilised as an office space by a previous owner. But it seemed as though the room had not been used in quite some time.

“I popped my head up in an access hole in the garage ceiling, but there’s definitely another door as I can see a ladder right there,” Ryan shared in the video.

It transpired that from the main bedroom in the property, there was some shelving which moved aside and provided access from above the office-style room, and he was stunned he hadn’t noticed it earlier.

“I don’t think anybody has been here in years, possibly decades; it definitely smelled that way. There is no air movement in there,” he shared.

He described it as “fun to find something new,” noting this could potentially boost the property’s value as it provides an additional usable space.

“While inspecting the attic above the garage, I found a hidden room that nobody knew was there. Not the seller, not the buyer, and not either agent. You never know what you’re going to find crawling around attics all day,” he captioned his clip.

Secret Space Boosts Property Value and Adds Square Footage

Ryan also revealed the current owners had occupied the property for five years without realising the space existed.

He told Newsweek the prospective buyers were thrilled about the room that hadn’t appeared on the floor plan.

“We were standing in the bedroom, and I gave the wife my flashlight and said pull on that bookcase. She looked terrified, but when she opened the door her and her husband thought it was the neatest thing,” he explained, making it a positive discovery.

In the comments, someone wrote: “I knew what house you were in the second you walked up to that bookcase! A friend lived there in the 80’s – 90’s and that was a playroom we spent hours in. Such a cool hidden room! Looks exactly like it did in the 80s! Thanks for the dose of nostalgia.”

Another penned: “The craziest find at one of my inspections! That’s why we use your Ryan. You don’t just find the problems… You find more square footage!”