"From the historic bungalows of Midtown and Cooper-Young to new construction across the suburbs and northern Mississippi — Jim Prudhomme and Accu-Check bring more than 16,000 inspections and 35 years of experience to every home."
Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee and the anchor of the Mid-South — a river city with a deep musical legacy, from Beale Street and Sun Studio to the soul that still runs through its neighborhoods. Its housing is every bit as rich and varied: the historic craftsman bungalows and foursquares of Midtown, Central Gardens, and Cooper-Young; the leafy mid-century ranches of East Memphis; the established streets of Germantown, Bartlett, and Collierville; and the fast-growing new construction stretching south across the state line into DeSoto County, Mississippi. From century-old homes near downtown to brand-new builds in Olive Branch and Southaven, the Memphis metro offers some of the most varied housing stock in the region. Accu-Check Home Inspection — owned and operated by Jim Prudhomme, a licensed real estate inspector in both Tennessee (#302) and Mississippi (#1045) with more than 16,000 inspections completed over 35 years — has served this area for decades and inspects properties throughout Memphis and every surrounding community.
Jim has inspected homes of every kind across the Memphis area — from early-1900s houses in Midtown and the historic districts to mid-century ranches in East Memphis, suburban homes throughout Germantown, Bartlett, Collierville, and Lakeland, and brand-new construction across Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and Southaven. Licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi, he knows the neighborhoods, the builders, and the quirks of local housing on both sides of the state line the way only someone who has worked here for decades can — and because he handles every inspection personally, you always get his full experience on your home.
What sets Accu-Check apart is the sheer depth of experience behind every inspection. With 35 years in the field and more than 16,000 inspections, Jim places among a small fraction of inspectors to reach those numbers. Every general inspection is a detailed evaluation of more than 400 separate structural and mechanical components, and Jim strongly encourages clients to follow along the entire way — so you leave understanding not just the findings, but how your home works, right down to where the main water shut-off is. He knows how Memphis-area homes are actually built, where corners tend to get cut, and exactly where problems hide — and he backs it with specialized mold, radon, and thermal-imaging testing and a roughly 30-page, photo-rich report delivered within 24 hours.
Buying or selling a home in the Memphis area comes with regional challenges an experienced local inspector knows to watch for. The Mid-South's expansive clay soils swell and shrink with the seasons, putting real stress on foundations, crawlspaces, and slabs throughout the metro, while hot, humid summers and heavy spring storms test roofs, gutters, grading, and drainage year after year. That same heat and humidity — combined with the crawlspaces common under so many local homes — makes moisture intrusion and mold a genuine concern, which is exactly why mold inspection is an Accu-Check specialty. And the region's enormous range of housing, from pre-war homes in Midtown to 1960s ranches to brand-new subdivisions in DeSoto County, means each property carries its own era-specific concerns, from outdated wiring and aging HVAC systems to foundation movement and improper past repairs a less experienced eye can easily miss.
That's exactly why Memphis-area homeowners choose Accu-Check. You get a licensed real estate inspector (TN #302 & MS #1045) with more than 16,000 inspections behind him, specialized mold, radon, and thermal-imaging testing, and a roughly 30-page report embedded with digital photos — delivered within 24 hours — plus an inspector who personally walks the home with you, answers your questions, and gives honest advice about repairs in a cost-free follow-up. When you're making one of the largest investments of your life in a region shaped by clay soil, humidity, and more than a century's range of housing, local expertise makes all the difference. Call Jim at 901-491-5609 to schedule your Memphis inspection.
Every inspection is handled personally by Jim — thorough, photo-documented, and delivered within 24 hours. Here's what Accu-Check offers across Memphis and the surrounding communities:
A detailed evaluation of more than 400 structural and mechanical components — the foundation of every confident purchase.
The full, unbiased picture of a home's condition — for buyers before they commit and sellers before they list.
An Accu-Check specialty — identifying mold and the hidden moisture behind it to protect your family's health.
Measuring this invisible, odorless gas so you know whether a Memphis-area home needs mitigation.
Infrared imaging that reveals hidden moisture, insulation gaps, and heat loss the eye can't see.
Independent inspections of commercial buildings, apartment complexes, and multi-family investor assets.
Real reviews from Memphis-area homeowners who have trusted Jim and Accu-Check with their biggest investment.
"Being a first-time homebuyer is nerve-wracking, but any quick Google search of the best home inspections in Memphis will feature Jim's name — and there's a reason for that. Jim and his assistant were so personable and thorough. He said he likes to treat every inspection like his own family would move into the house, and I believe him. Supremely reasonable, and he accommodated us very quickly!"
— Jalisa McGaha
Memphis, TN
"Mr. Jim was quick to fit us in. He took his time and was very detailed, and he answered every question we had about what he documented in the report. Could not recommend a better person. The extra time he took to make sure we understood everything gave me real peace of mind. He enjoys what he does and you can tell."
— Brittany Franklin
Memphis, TN
"Inspector Jim has meticulously examined two homes for me. Unlike previous inspectors who hurried through in under an hour, Jim takes his time, ensuring a comprehensive examination and a detailed final report with pictures — and he guides you on your top negotiation priorities. Having worked with many inspectors, I can confidently say Jim is the best."
— Cheree Ray
Memphis, TN
Locally owned and operated in Memphis, Accu-Check covers the entire metro — from Downtown and Midtown to East Memphis, Germantown, Bartlett, and Collierville, and south across the state line into Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and Southaven, Mississippi.
Answers to the most common questions Memphis-area homeowners ask before scheduling a home inspection.
A general home inspection is a detailed evaluation of more than 400 separate structural and mechanical components — the roof, foundation, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, attic, crawlspace, and interior and exterior. Every finding is documented with digital photos and explained in plain language, so you understand the true condition of the home.
For an average Memphis-area home, plan on a few hours on-site. Larger or older homes and multi-family properties take longer. Jim never rushes — clients often note he's far more thorough than inspectors who hurry through in under an hour.
Yes — Jim strongly encourages it. He walks the home with you so you can see findings firsthand, ask questions in real time, and learn the basics of your own home, from finding the main water shut-off to understanding how the systems work.
Typically within 24 hours. You'll receive a roughly 30-page, computer-generated report embedded with digital photos and written in plain language — so you're never left waiting when you have decisions and deadlines.
Yes. Jim Prudhomme is a licensed real estate inspector in both Tennessee (#302) and Mississippi (#1045), with more than 16,000 inspections over 35 years and specialized mold, radon, and thermal-imaging testing.
The fastest way is to call Jim directly at 901-491-5609, or use the form on our contact page. We'll find a time that fits your closing timeline and get your inspection on the calendar.
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