🔍 The Case of the Mysterious Cold Spot

An Inspector's Tale for Spooky Season

It began, as these things often do, with a draft.

Not a gust of wind or an open window—just a subtle chill near the far corner of the living room. It was October, the house was older, and the air had that slightly sour quality that made the homeowner wrinkle her nose and say,

“Something feels… off.”

That’s when we were called in.

No, we don’t carry EMF detectors or holy water.

But we do bring infrared cameras, moisture meters, and a practiced eye for trouble hiding behind drywall.

Exhibit A: The Cold Spot

We found it exactly where she said—right under a west-facing window. Not much to look at. But through thermal imaging, it lit up like a neon sign.

Insulation? Missing.

Sealant? Gone.

Outside air? Pouring in like it had an invitation.

Not a haunting—just an insulation gap big enough to chill a room and raise a power bill.

Exhibit B: The Scent of Suspicion

Then there was that “funk.” Not strong. Not immediate. But if you stood in the hallway too long, it settled on your clothes.

The culprit? A slow leak behind the bathroom wall.

Not visible to the eye, but moisture readings gave it away. Her handyman pulled back the paneling and found the early stages of mold—the kind that doesn’t scream, it whispers.

Exhibit C: The Grate That Groaned

Finally, the basement. One air vent made a low, rattling hum. The homeowner said it was “probably just the house settling.”

Spoiler: houses don’t settle like that.

What we found: disconnected ductwork and an overworked blower fan trying to push air through a void. Think of it like a ghost trying to shout through a kazoo.

Final Thought

In the end, no one ran screaming.

But the homeowners did get answers, evidence, and a clear next-step plan.

Because while their house wasn’t haunted, it was trying to tell them something.

Book your fall home inspection today.

We’ll bring the thermal camera. You bring the curiosity.