Real Home Inspection Findings & Defects | Southern Mid-TN & North AL | Atchley Home Inspections

Separated PVC electrical service conduit below the meter base identified during an exterior inspection on a 2001 home in Harvest, AL (Madison County). Soil movement or improper securing allows conduit to pull away, leaving incoming service entrance conductors exposed to water intrusion and mechanical damage. Atchley Home Inspections delivers expert exterior, service panel, and electrical assessments across North Alabama. 

Unsecured dry-stacked concrete block pier supporting floor framing evaluated during a crawlspace inspection on a 1963 home in Huntsville, AL (Madison County). Unmortared or poorly seated pier supports allow movement and floor instability over time. Atchley Home Inspections provides detailed crawlspace, foundation, and structural stability evaluations across Madison County and North Alabama.

Water heater flue venting defect and clearance hazards discovered during a home inspection on a 1964 build in Manchester, TN (Coffee County). Improperly fitted metal exhaust flues and inadequate clearance to combustible wall materials pose dangerous carbon monoxide backdrafting and fire risks. Atchley Home Inspections delivers detailed plumbing, HVAC, and safety evaluations across Coffee County and Middle Tennessee.

Exposed roof boot fasteners and improper shingle installation evaluated on a 1974 build in Athens, AL (Limestone County). Unsealed nail heads and improperly installed flashing allow rainwater to seep into the attic, damaging decking and insulation. Atchley Home Inspections provides comprehensive roof and exterior evaluations across North Alabama.

Electrical panel breaker hazards and improper circuit tie arrangements identified during a home inspection on a 1977 build in Fayetteville, TN (Lincoln County). Faulty breaker configurations pose overload and fire risks if not wired to modern safety codes. Atchley Home Inspections delivers expert electrical panel and thermal imaging evaluations across Lincoln County.

Severe concrete block cracking and structural failure on a pier support caught during a crawlspace inspection on a 1969 home in Athens, AL (Limestone County). Compromised load-bearing piers cause sagging floors, wall cracking, and significant structural instability. Atchley Home Inspections delivers thorough foundation, crawlspace, and structural evaluations across North Alabama and Middle Tennessee.