Resources, Tips, and Tools
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What to Expect
Every inspection will be prefaced with a pre-inspection agreement signed by the inspector and the client that outlines limitations of the inspection.
Below is a list of articles that help explain what is included in a standard home inspection. We follow the ASHI standard of practice, recognized as the oldest inspection standards. Simply click on any of the article titles you wish to read.
Zillow: What to Expect and What to Inspect
ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Certified Inspectors Handbook
InterNACHI: Limitations of a Home Inspector
AHIT: Traits of a Good Home Inspector
TN State Home Inspector SOP
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) SOP
Home Maintenance Tips
Annual inspections can prolong service lives of systems by identifying where preventative maintenance is needed.
Check out the below articles on systems and components that should be inspected annually but are often overlooked. Simply click on any of the article titles you wish to read.
Home Maintenance Checklist by Season
Average Lifespan of Home Components
How to Maximize the Life of Your Home
DIY Tips for Common Household Maintenance
100 Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself
When to DIY and When to Hire a Pro
Trusted Partners
List of preferred contractors in the Middle TN region.
Roofing & GC: Nashville Roofing Co. - (615) 800-4353
Electric: Copper Creek Electric - (615) 476-8697
Pest Control: Perimeter Pest - (615) 200-8852
Encapsulation + Water Filtration: Second Mile HVAC + Water Filtration - (270) 780-3773
Painter: PaintEZ - (615) 880-8505
Painter: HomePlace Painting Services - (615) 431-1660
General Contractor / Builder: Hughes Edwards Builders - (615) 405-9180
Earthwork: Kneedler Earthworks - (615) 499-8027
Garage Doors: S&S Garage Doors - (615) 212-9878
Windows: Franklin Window Co. - (615) 852-5255
Pressure Washing: Equinox Power Cleaning - (615) 955-0871
Interior Renovations / Remodeling: A-List, LLC - (615) 210-3181
Handyman: Fair Dinkum Fix-it Aussie Handyman - (865) 385-4179
Handyman: Martez Dowlen - (615) 944-1947
Handyman: Ostrowski Home Services - (760) 532-1461
Home Warranty: HomeGuard Home Warranty - (615) 938-4110
Outdoor Lighting: BLC Outdoor Lighting - (615) 389-4002
Plumber: Butt Plumbing - (615) 491-2572
Plumber: Sunnyside Plumbing - (615) 965-3170
HVAC: Adams Heating and Air- (629) 281-0085
HVAC: Derryberry's Heat and Air - (615) 452-8121
Carpet, Rug, Grout, and Tile Cleaning: 615Powerhouse - (615) 638-1581