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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Why DIY Mold Test Kits Often Cause Confusion

DIY mold test kits are widely available and often marketed as a quick way to determine whether a home has a mold problem. While these kits may seem convenient, they frequently create more confusion than clarity for homeowners. Understanding the limitations of DIY mold testing helps explain why results can

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

How Moisture Problems Lead to Mold Growth in Homes

Mold does not appear randomly. In nearly every case, mold growth is the result of uncontrolled moisture inside a home. Understanding how moisture enters a building—and how it becomes trapped—helps homeowners prevent mold issues before they become widespread or costly. Why Moisture Is the Root Cause of Mold Mold spores

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Mold Inspection vs. Mold Testing: What Homeowners Should Know

Mold TestingWhen people hear the word mold, it often triggers immediate concern. In reality, mold-related issues are common, manageable, and often misunderstood—especially when it comes to the difference between a mold inspection and mold testing. Understanding how these two services differ can help homeowners and buyers make informed decisions without

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Common Areas Inspectors Find Hidden Mold

Mold issues are often associated with obvious problem areas, such as visibly damaged drywall or musty basements. In practice, however, some of the most significant mold concerns are found in hidden or overlooked areas of a home—places where moisture can persist unnoticed over time. Based on inspections performed throughout West

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Issues and Concerns
Holly Upchurch

Top 8 Home Inspection Deal Breakers You Can’t Ignore in 2025

Falling in love with a home is easy; understanding its hidden flaws is the hard part. A home inspection is your crucial window into the property’s true condition, separating cosmetic quirks from costly catastrophes. While a fixer-upper can be a dream, some issues are more than just a project. They’re

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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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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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