Sometimes a home inspector will open a secured panel if the seller gives permission and holds the inspector harmless for any damage.
Do most houses have an access panel to the attic.
It s against most building codes to vent anything into the attic plus if warm moist air is released into the attic again you re going to have a problem with mould.
Some experts say that vents used to be required to remove moisture entering the attic through leaks but that modern homes have sealed attics and really don t require venting.
Interestingly most manufactured homes do not come with an attic access for new homeowners.
Most homes have a panel that lifts up and slides to the side to get into the attic.
Manufactured houses do not usually have attic access because of the limited space between the ceiling and roof.
If the access panel is locked nailed or caulked shut then ask the seller to get it opened for you.
This is due to the fact that most mobile homes have very little space between the ceiling and roofing so the manufacturers figure why bother with it however there is enough room up there for a little storage or attic access for repair.
The attic area does have sufficient room for moderate storage or to access for the purpose of running wires and installing various ceiling fixtures.
But otherwise get the seller.
Some very old homes have attic access only through a removable vent panel at a gable end wall of the roof.
There is usually mitered casing around the edge to hold the panel up in the air.
Use a high quality painters caulk to fill any gaps here.
The first thing you need to do is seal this trim to the ceiling.