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Homes built in the 1980s and 1990s often feel like a safe middle ground for buyers. They’re newer than mid-century homes, usually have more open layouts, and tend to look familiar. Many buyers assume that because these homes aren’t “old,” the inspection will be straightforward. From experience, this is where
Commercial buildings in West Tennessee—especially in and around Memphis—carry risk patterns that don’t always show up in national inspection templates or generic due diligence checklists. On the surface, many of these properties look familiar: brick facades, flat roofs, aging mechanical systems, incremental renovations. The difference is how soil, moisture, climate,
The Short Answer (Here’s the Problem) Yes—many “tall & skinny” homes in East Nashville are at real risk of crawlspace flooding and foundation damage, even when the house itself is brand new.The issue isn’t bad construction so much as bad spacing. In ZIPs like 37206, homes are built so close
Central Arkansas homes often look straightforward on the surface. Neighborhoods around Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, and Bryant include a wide range of construction styles and ages, and many homes present well during showings. Inspections, however, regularly surface conditions that catch buyers off guard—not because they are extreme,
Crawlspace construction is common throughout West Tennessee, particularly in and around Memphis, Jackson, Brownsville, Dyersburg, and surrounding rural areas. While crawlspaces can perform well when properly designed and maintained, inspections in this region consistently reveal a set of recurring issues tied to soil conditions, moisture patterns, and older construction practices.
Homes in the Mid-South are shaped as much by climate as by construction. Buyers relocating from other parts of the country often notice that inspection reports here emphasize moisture, movement, and drainage more than they expected. That focus isn’t arbitrary—it reflects how homes in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi
A solid foundation is only as strong as the ground and water management around it. In Somerville, Tennessee, where heavy rains and clay-rich soils are the norm, proper grading and drainage aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential. Even the best-built home can experience cracking, shifting, or moisture intrusion
Have you ever given much attention to the idea of grading your property? Grading your property provides a lot of benefits to the surrounding landscapes. Most homeowners often believe their property landscape is in excellent condition until it begins to rain and discover its failing states. If your property is
