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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
"I don't think I have any major issues down there - it's a newer house." I hear this almost every day from homeowners, and I understand why they think that. New construction feels safe, protected, problem-free. But what I found in a crawl space just today tells a different story.
During a recent crawl space inspection, I found something that would surprise most homeowners: the HVAC vent wasn't actually secured to the foundation. One firm push, and it would have fallen right out. Unfortunately, this isn't rare - it's a common oversight I see almost daily.
I was out in Karns yesterday doing an inspection on a house with a front-to-back slope. What I found is something I see all too often - standing water in the back of the crawl space, right where it can do the most damage.
