Services

Existing Home Inspection
H.F. Brown Inspection Services will provide a thorough inspection of a home.  Henry will observe and report on all accessible areas and systems of the home.  This includes the physical structure of the home (walls, basement, chimney, floor support, etc) and components of the home (switches, plugs, water heater, air conditioner, etc.)  For example:

Condo Inspections
We provide the same services for condominiums.

Radon Testing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General of the United States have recommended that all houses should be tested for radon. For more information on radon testing, call the National Radon Information Line at 1-800-SOS-Radon or 1-800-767-7236. As with a home inspection, if you decide to test for radon, you may do so before signing your contract, or you may do so after signing the contract as long as your contract states the sale of the home depends on your satisfaction with the results of the radon test.
You can order a radon test kit for $15 by calling Washington at 1-800-557-2366. This do-it-yourself kit allows you to perform the test which takes approximately two days. You mail the results of your testing and will receive results within 2-4 weeks.

Free radon test: (State of Tennessee) TDEC.Radon@StateTN.US  (1-800-232-1139)

If you hire someone to professionally perform the radon test, you usually receive the results within 48 hours.
If you are buying or selling a home, it is important to check local laws on disclosing radon-testing results. Deciding who will test and/or mitigate before signing a contract is also a good idea. EPA recommends that you know what the indoor radon level is in any home you consider buying. If you are selling a home, have it tested and mitigated before putting it on the market. This will be a good selling point. If you are buying a home, ask if it was built using Radon Resistant Construction. For more information about radon and real estate, see EPA's "Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon." You should contact your state radon office for information on qualified radon service providers and state-specific radon measurement or mitigation requirements.  www.epa.gov/faq/whereyoulive.html

Mold Testing
Molds are microscopic fungi that sometimes grow in homes.  Mold is particularly prevalent in wet areas such as bathrooms.  It is possible (and fairly common) for mold to grow into drywall and into the wood studs of a home, which can cause major damage.

In addition to damaging the home, the presence of mold can have a serious impact of the health of the residents of the home.  Mold can casue allergies; and mold can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.

A mold test is a simple add-on to a home inspection, or a mold test may be scheduled by itself.

New Construction Inspection
This inspection is performed during construction for code compliance and to identify potential problems.  The inspection is carried out in two stages. 

First, an inspection is made before the drywall is installed.  This allows us to examine plumbing, wiring, vents, and other "internal" items in detail.

Second, a final inspection is made of the entire house.

Get Your Energy Audit Today!
Henry Brown is certified under Tennessee's Weatherization Assistance Training Program. He is certified by TVA, Tennessee Department of Human Services and Conservation Services Group. 

You may be able to save a lot of money on your utility bills by having an energy audit on your home. 
Please call today to schedule an appointment!