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11 month warranty inspection

11-Month Warranty Inspection: What It Is and When to Book

Your builder's one-year warranty ends sooner than you think. What an 11-month warranty inspection covers, what inspectors find, and when to schedule it in Tennessee.

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cabin inspection smoky mountains

Buying a Smoky Mountain Cabin? Inspection Guide

What a cabin inspection covers in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg: log walls, steep-slope decks, wells, septic, and buying an overnight rental sight unseen.

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crawl space moisture

Crawl Space Moisture in Tennessee: Signs, Causes and Fixes

Most Tennessee homes sit over a crawl space, and most crawl spaces have a moisture problem. The warning signs, what causes them, and what a home inspector checks.

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home inspection cost Chattanooga

Home Inspection Cost in Chattanooga, TN | 2026 Pricing

A home inspection in Chattanooga costs $500 to $1,000+ at Insight, based on square footage. Termite $150, sewer scope $200, radon $250. See the full price table.

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home inspection cost Knoxville

Home Inspection Cost in Knoxville, TN | 2026 Pricing

Home inspections in Knoxville start at $500 and range to $1,000+ by square footage. Radon $250, termite $150, sewer scope $200. Full price table from Insight.

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home inspection cost Nashville

Home Inspection Cost in Nashville, TN | 2026 Pricing

A home inspection in Nashville costs $500 to $1,000+ at Insight, based on square footage. Add-ons run $150 to $250. See the full price table and what drives the cost.

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home inspection cost Tennessee

Home Inspection Cost in Tennessee | 2026 Pricing

Home inspections in Tennessee cost $500-$1,000+ depending on square footage, with ancillary services from $150 to $250. Get honest pricing from Insight.

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home inspection vs appraisal

Home Inspection vs Appraisal: Key Differences

A home inspection evaluates the condition of a property. An appraisal determines its market value. Learn the key differences and why you need both.

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how long does a home inspection take

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take? Timeline Guide

Most home inspections take 2 to 4 hours, and your report should arrive within 24 hours. See what changes the timeline: size, age, crawl spaces, and add-on tests.

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is a sewer scope worth it

Is a Sewer Scope Inspection Worth It? An Honest Answer

A sewer scope sends a camera through the buried line a home inspection cannot see. What it finds, when it matters most, and what it costs in Tennessee.

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log home inspection

Log Home Inspection in Tennessee: What Inspectors Check

Buying a log home in Tennessee? What a home inspector checks on log walls: rot, chinking, settling, moisture, insects, and how decks and roofs attach to the logs.

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new construction home inspection

Do New Construction Homes Need an Inspection? Yes

New homes fail inspections too. Why a builder's punch list and a code inspection are not enough, what inspectors find in new builds, and when to schedule.

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radon testing Tennessee

Radon Testing in Tennessee | Do You Need It?

Tennessee has elevated radon risk. Knoxville and Nashville are both EPA Zone 1 (highest risk). Learn why radon testing is essential when buying a home in Tennessee.

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septic vs sewer

Septic vs Sewer: What Tennessee Cabin Buyers Need to Know

Most Smoky Mountain cabins are on septic, not city sewer. How to tell which one a property has, what a home inspector checks, and the questions to ask before closing.

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what fails a home inspection

What Fails a Home Inspection? Common Issues

Technically nothing "fails" a home inspection, inspectors report conditions, not pass/fail. Learn the major issues that cause buyers to renegotiate or walk away.

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what does a home inspection cover

What Does a Home Inspection Cover? Full Guide

A home inspection covers 400+ items including roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more. Learn exactly what inspectors evaluate before you buy.

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