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Category: Environmental Testing & Air Quality

Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Radon Testing Explained

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

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

What Is Radon and Why Homebuyers Test for It

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

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Understanding Mold Test Results Without Panic

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

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Is Radon Testing Common in Middle Tennessee Homes?

Radon testing is a question that comes up frequently during home inspections in Middle Tennessee, especially for buyers who are relocating from other regions or encountering radon discussions for the first time. While Middle Tennessee is not uniformly high-risk, radon is present, variable, and unpredictable, which is why testing is

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

When Water Testing Makes Sense in Rural Arkansas

In many parts of rural Arkansas, private wells remain a common water source. While well water can be perfectly safe and reliable, it is not regulated or routinely monitored in the same way as municipal water systems. Because of that, water testing often plays a more important role during inspections

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Holly Upchurch

A Homeowner’s Guide to Termite Home Inspections

Think of a termite inspection as a critical health check-up for your home. It’s designed to find hidden threats that can seriously compromise its structural integrity, making it an absolutely essential step in protecting your biggest investment—especially when you’re buying or selling a property. This proactive step delivers priceless peace

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Home Inspection Information
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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Home Inspection Information
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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