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Here we answer questions about getting a home or commercial property inspection, give tips on home maintenance, and share our knowledge about common home and commercial property issues. We are here to help you. If you can’t find an answer to your questions here, you can always contact us via our contact page.

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Commercial Inspections
Wesley Upchurch

Senior Living & Assisted Care Facility Inspections: Systems That Cannot Fail

Senior living and assisted care facilities sit in a category where building performance is inseparable from human safety. These properties aren’t just places where people live—they’re environments that must function continuously, predictably, and safely for occupants who may have limited mobility, medical dependencies, or heightened sensitivity to environmental conditions. At

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January 19, 2026 No Comments
Commercial Inspections
Wesley Upchurch

Cold Storage & Food Processing Facility Inspections: Moisture, Load, and Mechanical Risks Buyers Underestimate

Cold storage and food processing facilities operate under conditions that most commercial buildings never experience. Extreme temperature differentials, constant moisture pressure, heavy equipment loads, and strict operational requirements all converge in one place. On paper, these buildings may look industrial and robust. In practice, they are some of the least

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January 19, 2026 No Comments
Local Spotlight / Service Areas
Wesley Upchurch

The Cape Girardeau Creep: Why Loess Soil Destroys Foundations Without Warning

In Cape Girardeau, foundation problems don’t usually announce themselves with dramatic cracks or sudden failure. They show up quietly—doors that won’t stay aligned, floors that feel subtly off, hairline cracks that seem to “grow” over time. This slow, persistent movement is often blamed on age or construction quality. In reality,

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Local Spotlight / Service Areas
Wesley Upchurch

The Nashville Rock Problem: How Limestone Shelf Rock Blows Up Renovation Budgets

In Nashville, renovation budgets don’t usually explode because of bad planning. They explode because someone hits rock. Middle Tennessee sits on extensive limestone shelf rock, and when it’s encountered during a renovation, addition, or new build, costs can spike fast. What looks like a straightforward project on paper can turn

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Commercial Inspections
Wesley Upchurch

What Professional Judgment Looks Like in a Commercial Inspection

Commercial inspections aren’t won on checklists. They’re won on judgment. Two inspectors can walk the same building, observe the same conditions, and produce reports that feel very different to a buyer. One report reads like a catalog of components. The other reads like an explanation of risk, context, and consequence.

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Real Estate Information
Wesley Upchurch

Future Expansion Watch: North Mississippi & Western Kentucky Commercial Trends Buyers Should Be Watching Now

Markets don’t announce when they’re about to change. Expansion happens quietly—through infrastructure upgrades, tenant migration, logistics shifts, and pricing pressure spilling outward from more saturated regions. By the time a market feels “hot,” early advantages are already gone. At Upchurch Inspection, we pay attention to where commercial risk profiles are

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Why DIY Mold Test Kits Often Cause Confusion

DIY mold test kits are widely available and often marketed as a quick way to determine whether a home has a mold problem. While these kits may seem convenient, they frequently create more confusion than clarity for homeowners. Understanding the limitations of DIY mold testing helps explain why results can

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

How Moisture Problems Lead to Mold Growth in Homes

Mold does not appear randomly. In nearly every case, mold growth is the result of uncontrolled moisture inside a home. Understanding how moisture enters a building—and how it becomes trapped—helps homeowners prevent mold issues before they become widespread or costly. Why Moisture Is the Root Cause of Mold Mold spores

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Mold Inspection vs. Mold Testing: What Homeowners Should Know

Mold TestingWhen people hear the word mold, it often triggers immediate concern. In reality, mold-related issues are common, manageable, and often misunderstood—especially when it comes to the difference between a mold inspection and mold testing. Understanding how these two services differ can help homeowners and buyers make informed decisions without

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

Common Areas Inspectors Find Hidden Mold

Mold issues are often associated with obvious problem areas, such as visibly damaged drywall or musty basements. In practice, however, some of the most significant mold concerns are found in hidden or overlooked areas of a home—places where moisture can persist unnoticed over time. Based on inspections performed throughout West

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January 18, 2026 No Comments
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