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I just left a crawl space inspection in North City that perfectly shows why getting the right diagnosis matters. The new homeowner called us in to check things out, and what we found was frustrating - but not surprising.

I just left an inspection where the homeowner was planning to install foam board on their crawl space walls. They had the right concern - protecting their pipes from freezing - but the wrong solution. It's a situation I see all too often, especially as winter approaches.

I just inspected a crawl space that perfectly illustrates a problem I see far too often. The homeowner had hired a pest control company to handle their crawl space issues. They did what they typically do - laid down a vapor barrier and applied a borate treatment for pests and fungus.

I just left a crawl space inspection in Crossville that perfectly shows why "good enough" can end up costing homeowners double. The homeowner hired a company to encapsulate their crawl space, thinking they were protecting their investment. Instead, they got work so poor they'll have to pay to have it all done again.

I just met with homeowners who nearly got taken for an expensive ride. They called me about standing water and fungal growth in their crawl space - pretty standard issues I see all the time. But what happened next shows exactly why you need to be careful about who you trust with your home.

Just south of Knoxville, in Lenoir City, we recently tackled an interesting project - a 1930s home with a unique foundation design. Half basement, half crawl space, it's the kind of space builders back then created to work with the natural slope of the land.

Yesterday, I inspected a crawl space for homeowners who are getting ready to sell. Like most sellers, they hadn't been under their house in years. They thought everything was fine - until we took a look.

When you own a historic home, you're not just a homeowner - you're a caretaker of history. These houses have stood for over a century because they were built right, with attention to detail and quality materials. That's why what I discovered during a recent inspection hits especially hard.