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Last update on June 24, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
We were completely satisfied with the entire inspection experience. Mr Valentine was very knowledgeable and easy to work with He explained everything in depth and was ready to answer any questions we had.
Valentine Property Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
We had PerfectWater install a purification system in our home costing us just under $8K. This system never functioned properly. Called for service multiple times. Our last service request in December 2024 resulted in a new water test according to PerfectWater. They pulled the sample. We never...
PerfectWater
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent job! This is a very knowledgeable and professional plumber.
Ivey Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2023
When running late Mr. Combs made sure to call me and came the next morning true to his word. He found my problem and explained it,. He then took care of everything. He was very pleasant and nice and even helped clean up inside. I don't think I could ask for anyone better. I would highly...
ASAP Home Worx LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very professional and thorough I would definitely recommend and I will be a repeat customer.
MounTN Home Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2021
We obtained a plan from Choice Home Warranty (CHW) in 09/20 when we purchased our home. In 12/20, our heat pump malfunctioned. We filed a claim, and CHW said due to the lack of available technicians we could call a technician and apply for reimbursement. Our technician found a faulty capacitor...
Choice Home Warranty
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Reviewed in September 2018
Courteous, fast, and efficient, The kitchen sink plumbing in our 50 year old house had developed a leak inside the exterior wall and into the basement. Keller, the service technician, evaluated the situation and efficiently replaced the under sink plumbing with modern materials which isolated...
East Tennessee Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2017
We moved into our home in December"08. The water tasted fine, but very soon our glassware, plastic ware, and pots and pans were cloudy. My hair felt like it would break after washing it. We called Aqua Clear to have our water tested. It was determined that our water was very hard, but...
Aqua Clear Water Systems
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Reviewed in July 2017
Nathan Ivy was my inspector from the Knoxville branch. He was very friendly, and extremely thorough with his inspection. My report was ready the next day (minus the radon test which takes over 48 hours due to the nature of the testing) which was a lot earlier than I had expected. He and Tommy...
1st Choice Home Inspections
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Reviewed in June 2014
He was very honest in telling me my freon was full and the unit tested with low <br /> airflow. He said that was the cause of the ac struggling in the afternoons. He did a cleaning to get it at its best for now. It <br /> is 20 years old and I know it needs replaced before long but he...
Hometown Heating and Air
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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