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Holly Upchurch

Your Ultimate New Construction Inspection Checklist for 2025

Building a new home is an exciting journey, but the final product is only as good as the work behind the walls. Many buyers assume a new build is flawless, but construction is a complex process with many moving parts and multiple trades, leaving room for errors, some minor, some

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Holly Upchurch

Does a Home Inspection Check for Mold?

So, does a standard home inspection check for mold? The short answer is yes, but only visually. Your inspector is trained to spot the symptoms of a mold problem, not to officially diagnose the presence of mold itself. What a Standard Home Inspection Actually Covers Think of a home inspector

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Holly Upchurch

Mobile Home Inspection Checklist: Your 10-Point Guide

Investing in a manufactured home offers flexibility and value, but it comes with a unique set of challenges that traditional homes do not face. From specialized foundations to compact systems, understanding what to look for is crucial for a sound investment. This comprehensive mobile home inspection checklist is designed specifically

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Holly Upchurch

Top Tips for pest and termite inspection: Protect Your Home

A pest and termite inspection is a professional deep-dive into a property to find evidence of unwanted guests, especially wood-destroying organisms like termites. Think of it as a specialized health check-up for a home, uncovering hidden problems that could lead to massive structural damage and wallet-busting repairs if you let

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Holly Upchurch

What Do Home Inspectors Look For? A 12-Point Guide

A home inspection is a critical milestone in any real estate transaction, acting as your safeguard against unforeseen problems and costly repairs down the road. But the pivotal question for both buyers and sellers is, what do home inspectors look for? This is more than a simple walkthrough; it’s a

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Holly Upchurch

What Does a Home Inspection Include?

A home inspection is a deep dive into a property’s physical condition and major systems, designed to uncover the kinds of issues you just can’t see during a casual walkthrough. Think of it as a comprehensive health checkup for your potential new home. Before you finalize what is likely the

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Holly Upchurch

How to Prepare for Home Inspection: A Seller’s Guide

A home inspection often feels like the final exam before you can sell your house, but with a bit of prep work, it doesn’t have to be a nail-biter. Being proactive about small fixes, making sure the inspector can get to everything, and having your paperwork ready can turn a

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Holly Upchurch

What is a Home Inspection? Memphis Buyers Essential Guide

So, what exactly is a home inspection? Think of it like getting a full physical for a house. It’s a top-to-bottom, non-invasive visual check-up of a property’s condition, giving you a detailed report card on all its major systems and parts. It’s an absolutely critical step in the home-buying process,

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Wesley Upchurch

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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Wesley Upchurch

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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Wesley Upchurch

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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