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...

Potential home inspection deal-breakers

by | Jun 7, 2024 | Asbestos, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basements, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof repair, Asheville sellers' market, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville

Finding asbestos in a home can be a serious deal-breaker. People often ask if a home inspection can kill a real estate deal? The simple answer would be no. An inspection of itself is not the reason deals are called off. However, there are times when the inspector...

Serious home inspection issues could impact closings

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In the current hot market, sellers may be less willing to negotiate who pays for fixes Everyone knows that you need to get a thorough, professional home inspection before purchasing a home. Sometimes it’s all smooth sailing, but there are times when inspectors zero in...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 2

by | Dec 29, 2020 | Asheville attic insulation, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville mold damage, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Protection from water damage, Roof inspection Asheville

Graphic by Spectora A common question that customers ask home inspectors is, “What is included in a home inspection?” Home inspections are essential to the process of buying and selling homes. Financing may hinge upon the findings and subsequent remediation...

Hidden dangers may lurk in older homes

by | Jul 28, 2020 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville real estate, Asheville water damage, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Protection from water damage

Older homes have their charm, but hidden dangers may lurk within.Photo by Liz Weddon on Unsplash Here’s something you probably didn’t know. Large numbers of Americans live in “old” houses. More than 38% of all homes in the US were built before...