Dungeon Down Under: A Wet Crawlspace Can Be Your Home’s Worst Nightmare

by | Feb 2, 2026 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Crawlspace Problems, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville Home Maintenance, Asheville home value, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville real estate, Asheville termites, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Foundation Issues, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Selling your home Asheville, Termites in Asheville, Wet crawlspace dangers, Wood Decay

Ignoring your crawlspace is like ignoring a cavity. It doesn’t get better on its own. As a home inspector, I’ve been places you couldn’t pay me enough to go if it wasn’t literally my job. I’ve shimmied into attics hotter than the surface of the sun and squeezed behind...

Out, Out, Damp Spot: A Short Guide to Waterproofing a Basement From the Inside

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville Home Maintenance, Asheville water damage, Basement Safety, Home Foundation Issues, Home Maintenance, Mold control

Can you seal basement leaks from the inside? The short answer is YES!Photo by Lowe’s Basements have a sketchy reputation. Things lurk down there: forgotten holiday decorations, that treadmill you swore you’d use, and (unfortunately) that dreaded musty smell that...

Is your home on shaky ground? The silent language of foundation problems

by | Jun 11, 2025 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Foundation Issues, Home Inspector Asheville, Selling your home Asheville

The specter of foundation problems can be terrifying, spawning money nightmares! Photo by Marcu Ioachim on Unsplash Your home is likely your biggest investment, and its stability literally rests on its foundation. While often out of sight, your foundation supports the...

Dust Bunny Dynasties and Other Strange Discoveries: Confessions of a Home Inspector

by | May 18, 2025 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Selling your home Asheville

Reading can give you a solid foundation, but not if you’re a deck! Ah, the glamorous life of a home inspector! We’re the intrepid explorers of crawl spaces, the Sherlock Holmeses of squeaky floors, the Gandalf the Greys of questionable...

Unmasking water damage: A buyer’s guide

by | Dec 7, 2024 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville mold damage, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage, Selling your home Asheville

Know how to spot water damage before signing for a home purchase. Considering the recent catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, it’s likely that a significant number of homes for sale in the area have suffered water damage. Water damage...

Open for business

by | Nov 6, 2024 | Asheville attic insulation, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville Fireplace Safety, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Prepare your home for winter, Roof inspection Asheville, Selling your home Asheville

Peter Young Home Inspections is open for business to take care of all your home inspection needs. If you suspect your home was damaged in the recent hurricane, we are offering limited storm damage inspections, such as: • Roof • Exterior • Basement • Attic • Crawlspace...