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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
In Nashville, renovation budgets don’t usually explode because of bad planning. They explode because someone hits rock. Middle Tennessee sits on extensive limestone shelf rock, and when it’s encountered during a renovation, addition, or new build, costs can spike fast. What looks like a straightforward project on paper can turn
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
Relocating to Nashville often means learning a new housing market quickly. Buyers coming from other parts of the country are sometimes surprised by how much local conditions influence inspections in Middle Tennessee. Homes may look similar to what buyers are used to elsewhere, but the way they perform—and the issues
Split-level and ranch-style homes are common throughout Nashville and nearby communities like Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Hendersonville, Franklin, and Smyrna. Many of these homes were built during periods of rapid growth and reflect construction practices that were efficient for their time. While these layouts are popular for their functionality, inspections tend
Nashville’s growth over the past decade has reshaped the housing market in ways that directly affect home inspections. Rapid development, mixed construction eras, and constant turnover mean inspectors are often evaluating homes built under very different conditions—even within the same neighborhood. Understanding how this growth impacts housing helps explain why
Radon testing results in Middle Tennessee often surprise buyers because there is no single pattern that applies to every home or neighborhood. Homes in Nashville, Mount Juliet, Hendersonville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and nearby communities can show dramatically different radon levels even when they were built at the same time or sit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — Upchurch Inspection is proud to announce the expansion of its professional home and commercial property inspection services throughout the greater Nashville area, supported by locally based inspectors serving Middle Tennessee. With inspectors based in Mt. Juliet and Clarksville, Upchurch Inspection now provides expanded coverage
