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Category: Environmental Testing & Air Quality

Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Holly Upchurch

Your Ultimate New Construction Inspection Checklist for 2025

Building a new home is an exciting journey, but the final product is only as good as the work behind the walls. Many buyers assume a new build is flawless, but construction is a complex process with many moving parts and multiple trades, leaving room for errors, some minor, some

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Holly Upchurch

Does a Home Inspection Check for Mold?

So, does a standard home inspection check for mold? The short answer is yes, but only visually. Your inspector is trained to spot the symptoms of a mold problem, not to officially diagnose the presence of mold itself. What a Standard Home Inspection Actually Covers Think of a home inspector

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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Radon Testing in West Tennessee: Why It Matters Even Here

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home in another part of the country, you’ve probably heard of radon testing. But here in West Tennessee, many homeowners assume it’s not something they need to worry about. Unfortunately, that assumption can be costly — because radon gas doesn’t stop at state

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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Water Quality Testing: Protecting Your Family’s Health at Home

Clean water is something most of us take for granted — until there’s a problem. Whether it comes from a municipal source or a private well, the water in your home can carry impurities you can’t see, taste, or smell. That’s why professional water testing is one of the most

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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Professional Mold Inspection vs. DIY Kits: What’s the Difference?

If you walk through any big-box hardware store in Memphis, you’ll find plenty of inexpensive mold test kits promising quick answers. For around $40, they claim to tell you if you have mold — but what they don’t tell you is how limited those results really are. As a certified

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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Why Mold Testing Should Be Part of Every Home Inspection

When most people think about home inspections, they picture roofs, foundations, and electrical panels — not air quality. But in the Memphis area, one of the most overlooked and important parts of understanding a home’s condition is knowing whether there’s mold present and what type it might be. Mold can

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Should I Get A Radon Test?
Homebuyer Resources
Wesley Upchurch

Do I Need a Radon Test in Memphis, Tennessee?

When purchasing a home, many buyers are understandably concerned about the presence of radon, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas. It is known to pose serious health risks, including lung cancer, particularly when trapped in homes over long periods of time. This raises an important question for homebuyers in

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Issues and Concerns
CJ Hallock

What Homeowners Should Know About Mold • Mold Testing

Do you know what mold is? Mold is a fungus that grows on damp surfaces, such as the walls and floors of your home. Left unchecked, it can grow in colonies and produce allergens and irritants. It’s important to test for mold before buying or selling a home because if

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