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A Simple Installation Error That Creates Real Fire Safety Concerns

I was doing an inspection at a house in Knoxville recently, and right there in the crawl space sat a water heater - directly on the dirt. No pedestal, no footing, nothing underneath it at all.

If you've ever dealt with fungal growth in your crawl space, you know the typical solutions often come with their own problems. Most treatments rely on harsh chemicals that fill your home with strong odors and leave you wondering what you're actually breathing in.

During a recent inspection in Knoxville, I found something that makes every professional cringe: insulation installed completely upside down in a crawl space. The manufacturer prints clear instructions right on the material - "Do not leave facing exposed. The facing must be installed in contact with the ceiling, wall,

During a recent inspection in Knoxville, I found something that's becoming all too common: a crawl space that had become prime real estate for local wildlife. Possums and raccoons had torn down insulation to create comfortable nesting sites. But here's the thing - these animals weren't just looking for shelter. They we

During a routine crawl space inspection today, I found something that perfectly shows why moisture and termite control need to work together. The customer's subfloor was seriously damaged - not just by one problem, but by two working together.

During an inspection today, I discovered something that caught my attention - a homeowner who'd installed WiFi hygrometers throughout their crawl space. The readings? Above 90% relative humidity through spring, summer, and fall. Those numbers told me exactly what I'd find before I even looked around.

During a recent inspection of a new home, I discovered something that every homeowner needs to know about. The crawl space looked clean and proper at first glance - fresh gravel spread evenly across the ground. But that neat appearance was hiding a serious problem. Here's the truth: builders often use gravel backfill