Check the recorded footprint when additions raise questions
For a house with a garage conversion, addition or other layout change, gather what you know about the existing footprint before comparing repair budgets. Indianapolis publishes instructions for locating site or plot plans through its permit-case search; available attachments depend on the record. A plan can help explain prior work, but it should be compared with the current building. Tell the purchase team about differences you know of instead of assuming a record confirms every space’s present use.
Helpful details to begin
- Additions or conversions and available plan or permit records
- Current occupancy and how a visit can be authorized
- Known maintenance and what ongoing ownership costs you