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Video-Heavy Mold Found Under 10 Old Home During Franklin TN Home Inspection

March 1, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

During a Franklin TN Home Inspection mold was found under a floor structure on a house that was only 10 years old. This condition was caused from poor roof drainage and if not corrected will eventually cause costly damage to the house. If can also be a health issue for those living in the building.

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Video-Plumbing Code Violation Found by Franklin TN Home Inspector

February 16, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

Plumbing vent stack pipes should not be installed within 10′ in a horizontal line, or less than 4′ below or less than 2′ above any opening of a structure. This will prevent sewage gases from enter the building causing and unpleasant odor as well as an unsanitary condition.

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Video-Loose HVAC Duct Creates High Utility Bills

February 14, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

Nashville TN Home Inspector often finds HVAC ducts that have become disconnected from the floor registers under the house in the crawlspace. This condition greatly reduces the efficiency of the heat and cooling system and can create high utility bills.

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Video-HVAC Issues Found By Franklin TN Home Inspector

February 9, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

During a home inspection, a Franklin TN Home Inspector located several issues with the HVAC system. Often the inspector discovers the concrete pad the unit is resting on settles out of level causing it to pull away from the exterior wall leaving a large gap for moisture to enter the crawlspace. This condition can also effect the lubrication of the ac compressor shortening it’s life expectancy.

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Video-Severed Floor Joist Found By Nashville TN Home Inspector

February 8, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

Floor structure damage is often found by Nashville TN Home Inspector where plumbers have cut through supporting members to allow for the plumbing drain pipes. Areas like this should be corrected by the builder before the house is sold to prevent costly repairs down the road to sellers when they decide to resell.

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Video-Unstable Foundation Wall Discovered by Franklin TN Home Inspector

February 7, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

External pressure on foundation walls that come from moist back fill dirt, tree roots, and other objects can apply enough pressure to buckle or cause severe damage to the wall. This is often an expensive repair and another reason why one should get an home inspection.

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Video-Crawlspace Water Intrusion Found By Nashville TN Home Inspector

January 26, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Inspector Findings

Nashville TN Home Inspector writes: Moisture in crawlspaces can lead to mold and fungi damaging the floor structure and causing an unsafe health condition to the air you breath above in the house. It can also cause settlement in the foundation causing further expensive repairs. Proper grading and gutter drainage is needed to help keep this condition from occurring.

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Murfreesboro Client Gets New Construction Inspection

January 26, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Testimonials & Rave Reviews

Lisa Vick is buying a new home in Murfreesboro, TN and had it inspected by UltraSound Home Inspecitons. Issues were found during the inspection that would be costly if left unattended. Since the house is new all of the repairs are being made by the builder free of charge. Smart decision.

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Brentwood Real Estate Agent Discovers UltraSound Home Inspections

January 25, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Testimonials & Rave Reviews

Laura Benge with SilverPointe Properties in Brentwood TN, has been using UltraSound for the past year after trying a number of other home inspectors. She finally found an inspection company that was thorough and could present the findings in an easy to understand non alarmist manor.
If you are in need of good home inspection in the Middle Tennessee area or have questions about the inspection process, contact Ultra Sound Home Inspections. We have been protecting buyers like you in the Middle Tennessee area since 2004 and will help you avoid buying the “money pit”. We will take the necessary time needed to explain each issue found so you will have a better understanding of any possible expenses that may be involved in correcting your new home.
Within a few hours of the inspection you will be provided a comprehensive computer generated report with digital photos that clearly addresses all of the issues we discussed and that were found.
Don’t wait, visit our website today and schedule online or give us a call. We’ll give you the peace of mind you deserve.
Ultra Sound Home Inspections
615-476-1967

http://ultrasoundinspections.com

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A Message From Another Happy UltraSound Customer

January 21, 2011 by Bill Collins  
Filed under Testimonials & Rave Reviews

If you are in need of good home inspection in the Middle Tennessee area or have questions about the inspection process, contact Ultra Sound Home Inspections. We have been protecting buyers like you in the Middle Tennessee area since 2004 and will help you avoid buying the “money pit”. We will take the necessary time needed to explain each issue found so you will have a better understanding of any possible expenses that may be involved in correcting your new home.
Within a few hours of the inspection you will be provided a comprehensive computer generated report with digital photos that clearly addresses all of the issues we discussed and that were found.
Don’t wait, visit our website today and schedule online or give us a call. We’ll give you the peace of mind you deserve.
Ultra Sound Home Inspections

615-476-1967

http://ultrasoundinspections.com

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