Serving Inspection Clients in the Tri-Cities Region of Northeast Tennessee

Upchurch Inspection provides professional home inspection services throughout Northeast Tennessee, serving the Tri-Cities region and surrounding communities. Our Tri-Cities service area is designed to support both frequently served metro inspections and planned regional inspection routes, delivered with the same attention to detail and clear reporting our clients expect across the Mid-South.

The Tri-Cities region includes a mix of established city neighborhoods, historic towns, mountain communities, and rural properties. Homes throughout the area vary widely in age, construction style, and foundation type, making local knowledge and a methodical inspection process essential.

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Home Inspection Services In Northeast Tennessee

Homes across Northeast Tennessee range from historic early-20th-century properties and mid-century neighborhoods to newer subdivisions and mountain-area homes. Many properties in this region include crawlspace or basement foundations, complex rooflines, older electrical and plumbing systems, and drainage considerations influenced by elevation and terrain.

Our inspections are designed to identify material defects, safety concerns, and long-term maintenance issues—whether you’re purchasing a home, preparing to sell, approaching the end of a builder’s warranty, or investing in residential property. Every inspection includes a detailed, easy-to-read report and clear communication so you can move forward with confidence.

Washington County, Tennessee

Washington County includes one of the region’s primary population centers and a blend of historic neighborhoods, university-adjacent housing, and rural residential areas.

Johnson City, Tennessee

As one of the anchor cities of the Tri-Cities region, Johnson City features historic homes, established neighborhoods, student housing, and expanding residential development. Our inspections focus on structural integrity, roofing, electrical and plumbing systems, and moisture-related concerns common in mixed-age housing.

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Jonesborough is known for its historic homes and older construction. Our inspections address preservation-related concerns, foundations, roofing, and aging systems.

Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County includes major residential and commercial centers within the Tri-Cities region, with a wide range of housing styles and development patterns.

Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport features established neighborhoods, mid-century construction, and newer residential development. Our inspections emphasize system performance, structural integrity, and long-term durability.

Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol includes historic neighborhoods and traditional residential areas. Our inspections address foundations, roofing systems, electrical safety, and moisture management.

Carter County, Tennessee

Carter County includes mountain communities and rural residential properties east of the Tri-Cities core.

Elizabethton, Tennessee

Elizabethton features traditional neighborhoods, older homes, and rural properties. Our inspections focus on structural condition, drainage, and system performance influenced by terrain.

Roan Mountain, Tennessee

Roan Mountain includes mountain-area homes and rural properties that require careful evaluation of foundations, roofing, and moisture management.

Unicoi County, Tennessee

Unicoi County includes small towns and rural residential areas south of the Tri-Cities core.

Erwin, Tennessee

Erwin features small-town neighborhoods and rural housing. Our inspections address aging construction, foundations, drainage, and overall home safety.

Unicoi, Tennessee

Unicoi includes residential properties and rural homes typical of Northeast Tennessee. Our inspections provide clear insight into structural condition and long-term maintenance needs.

Our Tri-Cities Service Area

Our Tri-Cities service area is designed to serve Northeast Tennessee communities centered around Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol while extending to surrounding towns through scheduled regional inspection routes. If your city is not listed above, contact us to confirm availability—our team frequently serves nearby communities and rural properties as part of planned Tri-Cities inspections.

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What's Included In A Home Inspection?

A home inspection is an examination of a house either before it’s listed by the homeowner or before it is purchased by the home buyer. 

Our professional inspector will check the roof, plumbing, electrical system, heating, and air conditioning system, windows, and doors for security. They will also inspect the foundation for cracks in the concrete slabs which can lead to water penetration problems.

The inspectors are trained to identify any potential issues that could be costly repairs down the road if left unchecked.

Find a breakdown below of what is included in a home inspection.

A large part of buying a home is wanting to be safe from the weather. This starts with the roof. The inspection of the roof includes the roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, flashings, chimney, vents, skylights, roof penetrations, as well as the general structure, and condition.

Your home is more than what you see every day. That is why our home inspectors look at the insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces and any potential issues. These include, but are not limited to, attics, crawlspaces, foundation areas, exhaust systems.

The exterior of your home is more than just how it looks. You also want to make sure it is protecting you against the elements. The exterior part of the home inspection will include siding, exterior doors, flashing & trim, windows, walkways, stairs, drainage, patios & decks, driveways.

The foundation is just that, the foundation. Without a quality foundation, it all falls apart. Our inspectors will look for foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and any indications of water penetration.

During the summer months, you don’t want to be stuck without cooling. That is why our home inspector will look at the condition of the properties cooling system. They will locate the thermostat, energy source and will identify the type of cooling system you have.

Similar to the cooling systems, the heating systems are also important. Especially when the temperature drops on those cold winter nights. So we will also check on the condition of the heating system, location of the thermostat, energy source, and identify heating system.

You know the danger of fire and smoke. That is why we inspect the visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, damper doors, clean-out doors, and frames.

Aside from the fireplace, issues with your electrical system are atop the main sources for house fires, and other issues. Our home inspections include the service drop. (This is where the electrical company connects to your property.) As well as the conductors, service head and mast, electrical main, panel-boards, ground switches, outlets, and the presence of smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.

Water damage is almost always a concern when buying homes. That is why plumbing tends to get the most attention. Our inspector will check the main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, toilets, interior water supply, sinks, showers, bath-tubs, drains, as well as waste, and ventilation systems.

The rest of the house falls under this category. This typically includes doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors, stairs, railings, garage doors, and openers.

After every home inspection, we will provide you with a detailed report of our findings. We also take the time to discuss our findings with you to make sure you understand how to protect your home.

For any of your home inspection needs, please contact us. We’re here for you.