by James Chastain | Jan 10, 2024 | Inspection
Navigating the home buying process in Middle Tennessee, involves understanding various key steps. Two critical components are the home inspection and home appraisal. While they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes. At Chastain Home Inspection, we...
by James Chastain | Jan 30, 2023 | Inspection
Most common issues found in home inspections? Faulty wiring; Roof problems; Heating/cooling system defects; Plumbing issues; Inadequate insulation and ventilation in attic; Whole house is poorly maintained; Poor drainage around the structure; Moisture in...
by James Chastain | Jan 26, 2023 | Home owner tips
Licensed contractors have been trained to understand and meet the requirements set by the city council and federal government. Not all contractors follow the steps necessary to complete a job safely and on time. Licensed contractors will take responsibility if...
by James Chastain | Jan 25, 2023 | Home owner tips, Inspection
The basic difference between Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is AFCI devices trip when it detects dangerous electrical arcing faults to prevent electric fire whereas GFCI devices trip when the electric current to ground...
by James Chastain | Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection
The Home Inspector Licensing Program was enacted April 18, 2005 to ensure that only qualified persons are licensed home inspectors, and that the licensed inspector offers Tennessee Consumers a professional, educated opinion of the condition of the home that they are...
