Here we answer questions about getting a home inspection, give tips on home maintenance, and share our knowledge about common home 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.
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
Most people only meet a home inspector once — during one of the most important purchases of their lives. They see us walking around with flashlights, cameras, and ladders, calling out details that most folks overlook. But behind every inspection is a full day’s work that’s part detective work, part
Memphis, TN — Upchurch Inspection, a leading home and property inspection company serving West Tennessee, is proud to announce that it has officially joined the Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association (HITA) — the state’s foremost professional organization dedicated to advancing home inspection standards, education, and consumer protection. Membership in HITA
Owning a home isn’t a one-time investment — it’s an ongoing relationship. Like any good relationship, it requires regular attention, care, and a little preventive maintenance to keep things running smoothly. That’s where the annual home maintenance inspection comes in. In communities like Germantown and Collierville, many homeowners take excellent
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
