Here we answer questions about getting a home or commercial 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.
Homebuyers often look to an inspection report for certainty. They want to know what will break, how long systems will last, and whether the home will be trouble-free. While inspections provide critical insight, they are not forecasts. Understanding what a home inspection cannot predict is just as important as understanding
After a home inspection, buyers often focus on what defects were found. But experienced inspectors and seasoned buyers know that the same defect does not carry the same level of risk in every home. Two houses can have identical issues on paper—yet one may be a reasonable purchase, while the
Home inspection reports are meant to clarify risk. But in practice, they often do the opposite—especially when buyers focus on severity labels, long defect lists, or emotional reactions instead of what the findings actually mean. Misinterpreting inspection severity doesn’t just cause stress. It frequently leads buyers to lose money, lose
One of the most common phrases inspectors hear after an inspection—especially during negotiations—is: “We’ll just fix what’s on the report.” On the surface, that sounds reasonable. The inspection identified problems, repairs were made, boxes were checked, and everyone moves forward. Deal done. But in real life, this mindset is one
Not all renovations are created with the same goal in mind, and during inspections, that difference shows up quickly. Buyers often use the word “renovated” as if it automatically means improved, but who did the renovation and why matters far more than how new something looks. At Upchurch Inspection, we
“Affordable” is one of the most misleading words in real estate. Buyers usually mean it in terms of purchase price. Lower monthly payment. Lower upfront cost. A number that fits comfortably within a lender’s approval range. On paper, the home makes sense. During inspections, though, we’re often looking at affordability
One of the questions we hear most often during inspections sounds simple on the surface: “How long do you think this will last?” Buyers ask it about roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters, and almost everything in between. It’s a fair question. People want timelines. They want to plan. They want
Home inspections are widely understood — but often misunderstood. Over the years, a handful of myths have taken hold that can complicate transactions, create unnecessary stress, and lead to poor decisions on both sides of the table. At Upchurch Inspection, we see these misconceptions regularly. Clearing them up helps buyers
Most home buyers assume inspectors are independent. They expect that when an inspector points out a problem, it’s because the condition genuinely matters — not because of internal pressure, incentives, or consequences tied to what gets reported. That assumption is reasonable.And it’s worth protecting. At Upchurch Inspection, we believe inspector
Not every home requires a sewer scope inspection, but in certain situations, skipping one can expose buyers to unnecessary risk. Because sewer lines are underground and outside the scope of a standard visual inspection, problems can exist for years without obvious symptoms. Knowing when a sewer scope is strongly recommended
Home inspections in Kentucky often go beyond the standard evaluation, not because homes are inherently problematic, but because buyers want a clearer picture of conditions that aren’t fully visible during a walkthrough. The mix of older housing stock, rural properties, and variable soil and moisture conditions makes certain inspection add-ons
Buying a home in the Mid-South can feel familiar on the surface, but many out-of-state buyers quickly learn that homes in this region behave differently than those in other parts of the country. Climate, soil conditions, construction methods, and housing age all influence what inspectors focus on and what buyers
