1. If I Buy This Home, Are There Any Defects That Need To Be Repaired, Or Items That Need To Be Replaced? And…

2. Who Can I Trust To Look After My Bests Interests, And Will They Tell Me The Truth About This House?

Any home, old or new, could have a costly concern present to the buyer or seller if not detected by a professional home inspector. Existing conditions which are not disclosed in a sellers disclosure report could affect the safety of the occupants or affect the basic enjoyment of your large investment for years to come. Most concerns we find in homes are not known to the seller prior to our inspection.

The only way to know for sure if you’re buying a dream home or money pit is to hire an experienced certified home inspector.

We routinely come across defects and safety issues that need attention right away while inspecting homes throughout the West Tennessee and North Mississippi area. If you’re in this area and you’re looking to purchase a home, I’d highly encourage you to get it inspected before you purchase. In fact, take a look at some photos from our recent home inspections… These are just a few reasons why it’s in your own best interest to get an inspection:

Water stains on the Master Bedroom & Bath ceilings with mold growth.

These stains are from water dripping off a plumbing vent pipe in the attic. The vent pipe has a cracked rubber boot on the roof that is allowing the water to leak inside.

We come across issues like these every week during the home inspection process. Having this information presented to you in the form of an “inspection report” allows you to have all the facts presented to you so you can make an informed decision.

Having this information puts you in a position to better negotiate having the repairs corrected before you purchase, or it allows you to negotiate a better deal on the purchase price so you can get it taken care of yourself… Or, you just may walk away from the deal altogether if you find that it’s a “nightmare” or “money pit” home.

In fact, download a copy of an actual home inspection report – click here!

One other fact, no home on the market is going to be perfect. There will always be something that needs to be corrected. Our inspections are not designed to provide you with a “pass” or “fail” grade. It’s our purpose to provide you with a report on the condition of the home and it’s systems. You’ll take that information and make a decision on how you’ll proceed with the purchase of the house.

So take a look at our sample home inspection report so you’ll get a general idea of what an inspection entails!

Almost no home is going to be perfect (even a new home, or recently built construction). A typical residential inspection will usually discover at least some issues in need of attention. A home never “passes” or “fails” an inspection, it is just a report on the current condition and issues of a home, to help inform the buyer. This sample home inspection report reflects a typical home in good condition.Viewing an actual home inspection report will help you to make an informed decision about the home inspectors in Tennessee.

We thoroughly inspect all major components of your new home according to the “Standards of Practice” set forth by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). It is my job to expose unknown defects and advise you about future maintenance or recommended improvements about the home. Newcomers or part timers to the home inspection industry simply don’t have the ability to provide you with the comprehensive home inspection you’ll need to be better informed about the property.

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

or a North Mississippi home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton Counties in West Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto and Marshall Counties in North Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and  North Mississippi.

Thank you for the home inspection today. I was delighted you took some additional time to ease the fears of my buyer. She is very happy with the service and the explanation of various items during the MS home inspection.

Thank you for your hard work.

Patti Masterson
Crye-Leike Realtors

Prompt service, a very thorough home inspection, and a sound piece of mind are what you supplied us. Thank You

Frank Watson, Olive Branch MS.

If you’re looking for a thorough MS home inspector or a TN home inspector

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto, Marshall, and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Robert and Beverly Wells,
Cordova TN.

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

or a North Mississippi home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913 or
 Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby,Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto,Marshall, and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Don Cockroft, Broker,ABR,GRI,e-PRO
Crye-Leike Realtors, Memphis TN

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

or a North Mississippi home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto,Marshall , and TateCounties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

James Phelps,
Germantown TN.

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

or a North Mississippi home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto, Marshall, and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

If your looking for a home inspector in Tennessee

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto, Marshall, and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto,Marshall, and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and in North Mississippi.

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

or a North Mississippi home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto,Marshall , and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Our Comprehensive Houston home inspection service covers the following areas;

• Structure
• Roofing System
• Mechanical Systems
• Plumbing
• Attico Exterioro Interioro Kitcheno Bathroomso Landscape

Structure Strength and shape of the home are provided by the structure. The two main components of the structure are the foundation and the framing system. Each of these components are critical in providing the building with long lasting comfort and stability. Major defects in the structure can be extensive and costly to repair.

Roofing System

The roof is designed to protect all the components of the dwelling. There are numerous roof styles and finish materials. Each style and material is inspected carefully for wear, leaks, defects and other deficiencies. Roofing problems that go undetected can cause serious harm to other components of the building. Styles and types of roofs are dictated by location, age, and preference. Your inspector will carefully evaluate the condition of the material used and note defects.

Mechanical Systems

A comfortable and safe living environment is provided by the mechanical systems of the house. Each system has many components and there are many types of each system. Your inspector will evaluate the safe operational condition of each system and report any defects discovered. The mechanical systems encompass the entire dwelling and exterior portions.

Plumbing

Plumbing involves the installation, maintenance and alteration of piping, fixtures, appliances and accessories in connection with sanitary or storm drainage facilities, venting systems and public or private water supply systems. A plumbing system consists of three systems:

(1) water supply
(2) drain and waste disposal
(3) mechanical, ample fixtures and equipment.

Your inspector will inspect and operate all fixtures and run several gallons of water through the plumbing system, checking the overall condition of the system. Leaking pipes, dripping valves, clogged pipes, corrosion, reversed hot and cold water supplies, limited hot water or inadequate water pressure are indications of a defective plumbing system.

Attic

The attic of the home is the uppermost portion of the dwelling, which still remains on the interior. Attics are often used by homeowners for storage and sometimes finished for additional living space if construction style allows and unfortunately even when it doesn’t. When an attic is unfinished and accessible the inspector can inspect for the quality of the construction, the insulation, water penetration, venting, pest or rodent entry and exposed electrical hazards. Your inspector will be looking for signs that may indicate hidden problems as well as a safety concerns.

Exterior

The interior components of the home are protected by the exterior of the home. Exterior compoents of the building include; roof, siding, trim, gutters & downspouts, windows, garage, decks, patios, grounds and related items. Each of these items are inspected for its condition and how it relates to the dwelling. Defects in exterior components such as the windows or siding can affect other components of the home.

Interior

Interior components of the house include all the various rooms and related items, which are not covered in other aspects of the inspection on the interior of the dwelling. Your inspector will go through each room including all visible and accessible areas the house. This is an important part of the inspection because symptoms of larger problems are often visible in the various rooms of your home. Settling can be noticed in the floors and walls. Roof or plumbing leaks may be noticed on the ceilings. Poor quality workmanship on mechanical distributions such as outlets and heat convection may be visible. Your inspector will go through each room making notes of relevant defects.

Kitchen

The kitchen of a home is often considered the heart and soul. This is where the majority of the American public spends most of their time when indoors and not sleeping. Kitchens, which were installed using sub-standard materials and products, will be a source of expensive future upgrades. Poor quality or worn cabinets and counters may require expensive upgrading or repair. Complete kitchen replacement is very expensive. It is normal to spend more than $10,000 on a new kitchen! Recent cosmetic repairs will be looked at carefully to determine the quality of work and whether or not they were done to mask a more serious problem. The inspector will look for water damage around the sink, dishwasher and refrigerator as well as for safety hazards.

Bathrooms

The bathrooms of the home can be one of the most expensive areas to replace or refurbish. With simple maintenance, such as caulking and grouting of tub and shower areas, expensive repairs can be avoided. Many future homeowners badly underestimate the cost of bathroom replacement because of the underlying defects, which require repairs. A well maintained, but outdated bathroom can often be updated at a reasonable cost by replacing wallpaper, shower doors, sink vanity and other minor items. The inspector will carefully check all areas including the tub and shower areas and around the toilet in particular. These areas are more prone to hidden water damage. The inspector will advise you of visible defects and alert you to potential hidden defects such as leaking shower pans, which can only be checked in a limited capacity.

Landscape

Inspections of the grounds surrounding the home will include items such as grading for drainage, patios, landscaping (retaining walls and other alterations to the natural flow of the property), fences, trees and bushes which may have an effect on the home and all other items as they relate to the exterior of the house. Patios and surrounding soil should be pitched away from the house to keep water from ponding at the foundation and undermine the concrete slab. Trees and bushes need to be kept away from the buildings components to prevent wear, damage or present a possible safety hazard.

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby,Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto,Marshall, and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Maintenance Tip #1 Preparing the water heater

Turn off the power if its an electric water heater.

Turn off the water to the water heater by closing the valve on the cold water line. Its located on top of the water heater. The cold line is always to the right.
Open a hot water tap inside the house. Air pressure will come out of the tap.
Open the drain valve located at the bottom of the water heater. It looks like a
hose bibb. Let a gallon or more out of the water heater.
Do not allow anyone to use hot water for the time you are working on the water heater.

Maintenance Tip #2 Why do maintenance?

The information in this article isn’t public knowledge. It should be. It is also very difficult to find any maintenance information about water heaters anywhere.
These tips will make it more heat efficient, and far less capable of causing problems down the road. Most maintenance is quick and cheap as well.

Maintenance Tip #3 Access of the hexhead

On top of every tank-type water heater lies a hexagonal-shaped head. It is either readily seen or it is not. If it is not, then this is a chance for improving the future maintenance of the water heater.
Drill very shallow 1/4 inch holes one at a time through the sheet metal top of the water heater. Do not drill into the water heater or it will be unusable. Once a hole is drilled use a thin object such as a pen or screwdriver to poke inside and locate the hex head.

When located, use tin snips to peel back the tin metal at the top and remove any foam insulation near the hex head. Use tape to cover up the sharp edges of the tin metal to avoid cutting your hands. Pat the edges of tin down with a hammer as well. Now your anode rods inside your tank can be maintained more easily. That’s because they are attached to the hex head.

Maintenance Tip #4 When can a gas water heater receive maintenance?

Turn the control dial to PILOT. Look inside the combustion chamber once the flame is out with a flashlight. Do you see any water, rust, or water marks? If yes, then you’ll probably need to invest in a brand new water heater altogether. If no, then maintenance of the water heater will be an option for you. Now look on top of the gas water heater at the chimney baffle. It’s the long piece of tin metal that extends to the ceiling usually. Does it have any rust on it? If yes, then you have poor ventilation in the room with the water heater in it. Call a plumber for advice on your situation, because you don’t want a hole rusted through the tin metal. If no rust appears, maintenance can be performed.

Maintenance Tip #5 Recording the maintenance you do.

Put a large sticker on the outside of the water heater, but don’t put it on anything important. Record the date when you check or replace the anode rods. Also write down any time you flush the tank out. If any new parts are used, write the part and date down too.

Maintenance Tip #6 Anode inspection

Check your anode rods every two or three years. Every once in awhile the anode location is written on the instruction on the outside of the water heater.
You may have a combination anode rod. This means that it is attached to the hot water outlet on top of the water heater. To find out if you have one, disconnect the plumbing at the water heater and the hot water outlet, which is always on the left. Poke a clothes hanger wire straight down inside the hole. If it hits something a few inches inside, you have a combination anode. Use a pipe wrench to remove the combination anode.

You may have an anode rod underneath a plastic disc only 2 inches wide or less. Pop the disc and then use a 1-1/16 inch socket wrench, a 3/4 drive, and a breaker bar. Any person may have to steady the tank when you unscrew the anode rod.

Check out http://www.waterheater-info.com or contact for contact information on solar water heaters (they’re the ultimate in energy efficiency), tankless water heaters (they save you money on your energy bill), traditional tank-type water heaters (they’re the cheapest and easiest to install), water heater repair and maintenance, brand information, warranty information and which installer to hire.

If you or your friends need a thorough Tennessee home inspection

or a North Mississippi home inspection

Give In-House Inspections A Call Today: Call 901-489-1913
Or Click Here to Request Your Home Inspection Online

We Have the Training and Experience to Help Protect Your Investment

• Certified, Insured, and Licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi.
• Serving Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in west Tennessee.
• Serving Desoto,Marshall , and Tate Counties in north Mississippi.
• Computer generated reports within 24 hours of inspection using Home Gauge Report Systems.
• Moisture and Mold problem analysis and testing.
• Certified through the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT).
• Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

We proudly serve families in West Tennessee and North Mississippi.