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Inspector tested checklist for Mid South homeowners: 4 DIY checks, the plastic test thresholds, and when to call an inspector or contractor.
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Inspector tested checklist for Mid South homeowners: 4 DIY checks, the plastic test thresholds, and when to call an inspector or contractor.

You're halfway down the basement stairs when you spot it, a horizontal line running across the block wall, maybe with a little dampness, maybe with a slight curve in the wall that you hadn't noticed before. That's the kind of finding that makes people stop and stare, because a horizontal

Inspection first comparison for Mid South buyers. Learn how pier and beam and slab foundations affect long term repair costs, common inspection red flags,…

You've just come downstairs after a hard storm, flashlight in hand, and found a dark streak running down the basement wall. Maybe there's a shallow puddle where the wall meets the floor. Maybe the concrete has a white, crusty residue, or a hairline crack is slowly wetting the surface. Water

The storm is still working its way across the neighborhood when you hear the sump pump start cycling faster. Then you notice the dark stain spreading where the basement wall meets the floor. A shop vacuum can't keep up, cardboard smells damp, and the dog refuses to go near the

Peeling paint, dark staining, soft wood, or deterioration along the edge of a roof can be easy to dismiss as cosmetic. Sometimes it is mostly a maintenance issue. Other times, damaged soffit or fascia is a clue that water has been reaching an area that should stay reasonably dry. That

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Discover a detailed property inspection checklist that guides you step by step, ensuring every part of your home is thoroughly examined.