Healthy Home and Mold Inspections

​I was out doing a property inspection on a fresh flip in Springdale today, and the flip crew left the beat-up old three-prong dryer outlet and crusty exhaust pipe in place... but they completely forgot that washing machines need a water hookup too! ​Guess the new owners are washing their clothes in the kitchen sink or taking a trip to the local laundromat. Whoops! 🫧🤷‍♂️ ​This is a classic reminder of why a thorough home inspection in Northwest Arkansas is so crucial before

When you pop open a Northwest Arkansas crawl space and actually hear the angels sing instead of hearing your own soul leave your body. 🎶😇 ​Let’s be honest, finding a fully encapsulated, bone-dry crawl space in the wild is the ultimate home inspector unicorn. Most of the time we’re playing Indiana Jones in a swamp down there, so seeing clean vapor barriers and proper encapsulation calls for a dramatic Hallelujah moment. ​If your crawl space looks a little more "damp dungeon"

Is your 10-year-old roof secretly failing? 🏠 Shingle age isn't the whole story! During a recent home inspection right here in Bentonville, AR, I looked at a roof that was only about 11 or 12 years old—well within its expected manufacturer lifespan on paper. But upon getting up close, severe granule loss revealed a very different story. ​Granules protect asphalt shingles from harmful UV rays and harsh weather. When advanced granule loss occurs early: ☀️ UV rays accelerate asp

If I sound completely out of breath in this video, it’s because crawling 100 feet through a tight crawl space takes work. But this is exactly why we crawl every square inch at Healthy Home and Mold Inspections. ​The sellers had no idea this water heater even existed! Someone literally cut out the floor joists, lowered a water heater into the dirt crawl space, and then drywalled completely over it from inside the home—making it 100% inaccessible for maintenance, safety venting

​"Move-in ready" is a bold claim when the builder forgets the literal blanket over your house. 🥶🔥 ​Walked into this brand-new construction inspection in Northwest Arkansas expecting the usual finish work checks. Instead? Open up the attic access and find zero blown-in insulation. None. Zip. Just bare ceiling joists waiting to cook the house in July and freeze it in January. ​If this home had closed without an independent inspection, the new homeowner’s first clue would’ve b

I just wrapped up an inspection on a new build in Lowell, AR, and caught a significant safety oversight that could easily be missed. ​These oversized windows are located very close to the ground, creating a potential hazard if someone were to trip or fall against them. In high-traffic areas or spots where family members—especially kids—are playing, safety glass (tempered glass) is essential. ​While one of the three windows was correctly equipped with tempered glass, the other

What you’re looking at isn’t a repair—it’s an illusion. During a recent home inspection in Bentonville, I caught this classic example of cosmetic staging over actual home maintenance. At first glance, this downspout looks perfectly attached and functional. But when you get up close? It’s literally just leaning against the siding, completely disconnected from the gutter system. ​Proper water diversion is critical for building science and moisture management. When a downspout f

​Take a look at this photo from an inspection yesterday in Fayetteville, AR. See that upper gutter discharging water directly onto the lower roof shingles? I see this specific installation oversight all the time, and it’s a major contributor to premature roof wear. ​When an upper gutter system dumps water straight onto a lower roof section instead of being properly routed down to the next gutter track, it creates a high-velocity, highly concentrated stream of water. Over time

Brand new build, hidden old problem. 💧 ​Found a concealed water leak during a new construction inspection here in Centerton using infrared thermography, then confirmed it with an ultrasound moisture meter. This is exactly why you always inspect new construction before you close! Healthy Home and Mold Inspections on Google https://posts.gle/nAB8mhBhvufQDNXR8?g_st=ac ​#CentertonAR #NorthwestArkansas #HomeInspector #NewConstruction #ThermalImaging #HealthyHome

You know that signature "new house smell"? It’s actually the sound of brand-new building materials off-gassing chemical compounds into the indoor air. ​I just wrapped up a new construction home inspection in Centerton, Arkansas, and included an indoor air quality (IAQ) test. The results? Unhealthy, elevated levels of formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). ​When a new home is tightly sealed up without proper ventilation before the buyers move in, these chemicals t

Even on brand-new homes, the smallest details can lead to the biggest headaches. During today’s inspection, I found several critical areas where Z-flashing and joint flashing were missing on composite siding. ​Why Does This Matter? ​Siding is designed to shed water, but flashing is what actually directs that water away from your home's structural framing. Without it: ​Wall Penetrations: Water can seep behind light fixtures, leading to electrical shorts or hidden rot. ​Horizon

Showing up to a new construction inspection today to find the lights off is every inspector’s nightmare. It turns out this isn’t just a fluke—a massive power outage has left 20,000+ neighbors in the dark. https://youtube.com/shorts/KWwn8HBbCK4?si=Fa8CNPnbuy87HWza ​ #HomeInspection #NewConstruction #HomeInspectorLife #NorthwestArkansas #PowerOutage

Attention Northwest Arkansas Homeowners! 🚨 ​Think a new construction home is "turn-key"? Think again. During a recent new home inspection, I discovered a large portion of the attic was completely missing its blown-in insulation. ​Why this matters: ​Higher Utility Bills: Your AC will work overtime. ​Ice Dams: In winter, this leads to costly roof damage. ​Comfort: Uneven temperatures throughout the house. ​Buying a new home in Northwest Arkansas? Ensure your investment is p

I found a significant flaw on a recent new build inspection: the flashing and soffit were completely missed in this section of the roof! 🤦‍♂️ This isn't just cosmetic; it's a huge issue that leaves the home vulnerable: ​💧 Water Intrusion: A direct path for rain to leak into the attic, leading to rot, mold, and expensive damage. ​🐛 Pest Access: An open invitation for rodents, insects, and other pests to make themselves at home in the attic space. ​If you’re buying new const

Found this critical miss during a new construction inspection today right here in Northwest Arkansas. ​A builder skipped the required GFCI circuit breaker for this install! GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection is non-negotiable for safety, especially in wet or outdoor areas. ​Don't assume everything is up to standard—always get an independent inspection! 👷 ​Click the video to see exactly where they missed it! ​ #HomeInspection #GFCI #ElectricalSafety #New