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Nashville Inspection Red Flags

The specific issues that cost Middle Tennessee buyers tens of thousands post-closing. What we tell our clients to watch for at every showing.

  • Foundation problems specific to Middle TN soil + drainage
  • HVAC red flags — what's worth $$$ and what's normal
  • Knob-and-tube + aluminum branch wiring in older homes
  • Plumbing issues — galvanized, polybutylene, cast iron
  • Roof life remaining + storm damage history
  • Termite + carpenter ant signs in older homes
  • Mold + moisture issues — finished basements + crawl spaces
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What's inside the guide

Structural + foundation

  • Settling cracks vs. active foundation movement
  • Crawl space issues — moisture, vapor barriers, pier integrity
  • Slab foundation cracks
  • Drainage + grading red flags

Systems — HVAC, electrical, plumbing

  • HVAC age, condition, ductwork issues
  • Electrical panel age, knob-and-tube, aluminum wiring
  • Plumbing supply (galvanized, polybutylene)
  • Water heater age

Envelope — roof, walls, openings

  • Roof age + remaining life
  • Hail / storm damage signs
  • Window seal failures
  • Insulation + attic ventilation

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