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Author: Wesley Upchurch

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Wesley Upchurch

Wesley Upchurch is the owner, lead inspector, and primary content contributor for Upchurch Inspection, one of Memphis, Tennessee’s leading home and commercial inspection companies. He is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, a CCPIA Certified Commercial Property Inspector, and a member of the Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association. With extensive training across residential and commercial systems, Wesley combines technical depth, clear communication, and a client-focused approach to deliver thorough, high-quality inspections throughout the Mid-South.

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Upchurch Inspection Expands Professional Inspection Services Across the Nashville Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — Upchurch Inspection is proud to announce the expansion of its professional home and commercial property inspection services throughout the greater Nashville area, supported by locally based inspectors serving Middle Tennessee. With inspectors based in Mt. Juliet and Clarksville, Upchurch Inspection now provides expanded coverage

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November 21, 2025 No Comments
Company News
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Memphis-Based Upchurch Inspection Celebrates Milestone Year in Business

Memphis, TN — Upchurch Inspection, one of West Tennessee’s most trusted names in residential and commercial property inspections, is proud to celebrate a milestone year of service. What began as a small, locally owned inspection company has grown into a region-wide operation serving communities across Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Hardeman, Madison,

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October 30, 2025 No Comments
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Upchurch Inspection Earns CCPIA Certification for Commercial Property Inspections

Memphis, TN — Upchurch Inspection is proud to announce that owner and lead inspector Wesley Upchurch has earned certification from the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) — the national organization dedicated to promoting excellence, training, and professional standards in commercial property inspections. With this credential, Upchurch Inspection is now

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October 29, 2025 No Comments
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Wesley Upchurch

Exterior Defects That Can Shorten a Home’s Lifespan in Arlington, TN

When people think about home maintenance, they usually focus on what’s inside — HVAC systems, plumbing, flooring, or fixtures. But in reality, the exterior of your home does most of the hard work. It stands up to the sun, rain, and changing temperatures that define life in Arlington, Tennessee, and

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October 28, 2025 No Comments
Home Inspection Information
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Why I Became a Home Inspector — And Why It Still Matters

If you told me ten years ago that I’d end up crawling through attics and inspecting foundations for a living, I probably would’ve laughed. My background was in technology, not construction. I worked as a professional web developer and later for a commercial HVAC manufacturer, maintaining documentation about their systems

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October 16, 2025 No Comments
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The Strangest Defects I’ve Found in West Tennessee Homes

After inspecting hundreds of homes across West Tennessee, I’ve learned one thing for sure — you never know what you’re going to find when you open an attic hatch, crawl under a house, or pull the cover off an electrical panel. Every home has its surprises, but some stick with

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September 18, 2025 No Comments
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