BuilderBuddy Inspections

05/01/2026

Hall Fletcher elementary STEAM night. Thanks to all the excellent inspectors that tried out the tools!

04/30/2026

Happy homeowners don't wait for bad things to happen; they prevent them with regular inspections. Our expert inspectors cast light in attics, crawl spaces, and other dark areas of your home in search of anything that could threaten your home, pocketbook, or family.

04/20/2026

sloppy slope

04/16/2026

Would you want magnetic walls in your home? No more hunting and pecking for wall studs?

A 29-year-old’s magnetic cement could end drilling walls, turning everyday surfaces into flexible, reusable storage systems

04/09/2026

Do you have a friend or family member who needs expert guidance when it comes to their home? Do they need help prioritizing maintenance and repair projects? Do people you care about live in a potentially hazardous or unhealthy environment?

Provide expert guidance to your friends and family by calling or referring Builder Buddy.

03/26/2026

Hiring the right experts will provide you with professional knowledge and give you the confidence to take the right action. If you are tired of feeling anxious about potential issues of a property, call Builder Buddy today.

03/10/2026

Avoid allergen filters unless you're prepared to replace them much more frequently. If indoor air quality is a concern, consider upgrading to a 4–5 inch cartridge filter system instead. During the summer months, run your AC normally and add supplemental dehumidification as needed to help prevent mildew.

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03/05/2026

What you’re looking at: darkened floor framing in a 1957 WNC crawlspace.
This isn’t rot or mold — it’s likely from old oil-based treatments that were brushed or sprayed onto wood decades ago. Before modern borate preservatives and treated lumber, people in Appalachia (and still today in parts of Central and South America) used diesel fuel, used motor oil, or similar oils to repel termites, beetles, and slow moisture absorption.
Different era, different tools — but the same goal: protect the house with what was available. Today we have cleaner chemistry, but this is a reminder that a lot of “old-school” building practices were practical, not careless.

03/02/2026

Thanks for hosting ! Great crowd of happy folks.

02/26/2026

Builder Buddy is your single point of contact for property inspections and testing in WNC. We perform most services in-house. We can also coordinate or provide referrals for other services.

02/24/2026

Let’s clear this up—
Those phone-sized radon monitors?
Most of them are estimating levels using indirect data.
We use true alpha detection that directly measures radioactive decay.
Same line on the report.
Not the same level of certainty.
When radon results affect negotiations, repairs, and health decisions,
the way the data is collected matters.

02/19/2026

Rascals! How does one get a soccer ball out of a chimney flue smoke chamber?