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Wesley Upchurch

Sewer Scope Inspections: What They Reveal About Your Pipes

When most people think about home inspections, they picture roofs, foundations, or electrical panels. What they don’t usually think about is what’s happening underground — but they should. A sewer scope inspection is one of the most valuable add-ons a homebuyer can request, especially in areas like Memphis, Bartlett, and

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Wesley Upchurch

Radon Testing in West Tennessee: Why It Matters Even Here

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home in another part of the country, you’ve probably heard of radon testing. But here in West Tennessee, many homeowners assume it’s not something they need to worry about. Unfortunately, that assumption can be costly — because radon gas doesn’t stop at state

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How to Choose the Right Home Inspector for Your Clients

If you’re a real estate agent, one of the most important relationships you can build is with a trustworthy home inspector. The right inspector can make your job easier, your clients happier, and your transactions smoother. The wrong one can do the opposite — leaving clients confused, alarmed, or uncertain

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Wesley Upchurch

Water Quality Testing: Protecting Your Family’s Health at Home

Clean water is something most of us take for granted — until there’s a problem. Whether it comes from a municipal source or a private well, the water in your home can carry impurities you can’t see, taste, or smell. That’s why professional water testing is one of the most

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Wesley Upchurch

Professional Mold Inspection vs. DIY Kits: What’s the Difference?

If you walk through any big-box hardware store in Memphis, you’ll find plenty of inexpensive mold test kits promising quick answers. For around $40, they claim to tell you if you have mold — but what they don’t tell you is how limited those results really are. As a certified

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Wesley Upchurch

Why Mold Testing Should Be Part of Every Home Inspection

When most people think about home inspections, they picture roofs, foundations, and electrical panels — not air quality. But in the Memphis area, one of the most overlooked and important parts of understanding a home’s condition is knowing whether there’s mold present and what type it might be. Mold can

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Wesley Upchurch

Why Good Agents Partner with Great Inspectors

In real estate, reputation is everything. Agents work hard to build trust with their clients, lenders, and other professionals — and every person involved in the process either strengthens that trust or weakens it. That’s why the partnership between a real estate agent and a home inspector matters so much.

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Wesley Upchurch

11-Month Warranty Inspections: Don’t Let Builder Defects Go Unnoticed

Buying a brand-new home feels like the end of a long journey — but in reality, it’s the start of your home’s first big test. Even the best builders make mistakes, and materials naturally shift, settle, and expand during that first year. That’s why the 11-month warranty inspection is one

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Home Seller Resources
Wesley Upchurch

Why More West Tennessee Home Buyers Are Choosing Upchurch Inspection

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. It’s exciting — but also nerve-wracking — especially when you start wondering what’s hiding behind the walls, under the floors, or on top of the roof. That’s where a trusted home inspector makes all the

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Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

What Real Estate Agents Should Know About Working with Home Inspectors

Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of real estate agents across Memphis and West Tennessee — from first-time buyer specialists to seasoned brokers who’ve closed thousands of deals. The best agents all have one thing in common: they care about their clients and want to make sure every part

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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Behind the Report: How We Communicate Findings to Home Buyers

One of the most common things my clients tell me after an inspection is, “Your report was so easy to read.” That’s not something most people expect from a technical document — but to me, it’s one of the most important parts of my job. I come from a background

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