Here we answer questions about getting a home inspection, give tips on home maintenance, and share our knowledge about common home issues. We are here to help you. If you can’t find an answer to your questions here, you can always contact us via our contact page.
Water testing is often thought of strictly as a health-related service, but the results can also reveal a great deal about a home’s plumbing system. In many cases, water quality issues are closely tied to the condition, age, and materials of the plumbing itself. During inspections across the Mid-South, water
Water quality is something many homeowners take for granted—until there is a reason not to. During a home inspection, water testing is not always required, but there are situations where testing provides valuable insight that cannot be obtained through visual inspection alone. Based on inspections performed throughout the Mid-South, including
Radon testing is often included during the home inspection period because it addresses a risk that cannot be identified visually. For buyers, it provides measurable information before closing. For sellers, it helps prevent last-minute surprises that can complicate negotiations. Across the Mid-South, radon behaves differently depending on geology, soil composition,
Seeing a “high” radon result on a test report can be alarming, especially for homebuyers encountering radon information for the first time. In reality, an elevated radon reading is not a verdict on the home—it is data that needs to be understood in context. Across homes we inspect in the
Radon testing is the only reliable way to determine whether elevated radon levels are present in a home. Once testing is recommended, homeowners and buyers are often faced with an important question: Should the test be short-term or long-term? Both methods serve a purpose, and understanding the difference helps ensure
Radon is not something most homeowners can see, smell, or taste, yet it is one of the most common environmental risks found in residential properties. Because of its invisible nature, radon often goes unnoticed unless a home is specifically tested. For homebuyers, understanding what radon is and why testing matters
Receiving mold test results can be unsettling, especially when the report includes unfamiliar terms, numbers, or species names. For many homeowners and buyers, the data alone raises more questions than it answers. The key to understanding mold test results is knowing what they actually measure—and what they do not. As
Not all building problems are visible to the naked eye. Moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, and electrical overheating can exist behind walls, ceilings, or finishes long before they cause obvious damage. Thermal imaging is a diagnostic tool that helps inspectors identify temperature anomalies that may indicate hidden issues—without cutting into the
A home’s sewer line is one of its most critical—and least visible—components. Unlike roofs, HVAC systems, or plumbing fixtures, sewer lines are buried underground and cannot be evaluated through a standard visual inspection. A sewer scope inspection provides a direct look inside the line, revealing conditions that would otherwise remain
Not every home requires a sewer scope inspection, but in certain situations, skipping one can expose buyers to unnecessary risk. Because sewer lines are underground and outside the scope of a standard visual inspection, problems can exist for years without obvious symptoms. Knowing when a sewer scope is strongly recommended
Sewer lines tend to fail quietly. Unlike interior plumbing leaks that show up as stains or drips, underground sewer defects often develop out of sight and remain unnoticed until a blockage or backup occurs. Sewer scope inspections provide a direct view inside the line, allowing inspectors to identify common defect
Manufactured homes are built to a federal construction standard, but once they are installed on a property, the foundation becomes just as important as the structure itself—especially when financing is involved. A HUD Foundation Certification is often required by lenders to confirm that a manufactured home is properly supported and
