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Tag: independence

Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

What Independent Inspectors Should Evaluate Before Joining a Multi-Inspector Firm

At some point, most independent inspectors consider joining a larger operation. Sometimes it’s about volume.Sometimes it’s about stability.Sometimes it’s simply fatigue — marketing, scheduling, billing, and admin wear people down. Multi-inspector firms promise relief. And sometimes, they deliver it. But before joining one, there are questions every inspector should ask

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Industry Perspective
Wesley Upchurch

Why Inspector Independence Is a Consumer Protection Issue

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

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Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

Why I Walked Away — And How Alignment Shapes the Way We Inspect Homes

At Upchurch Inspection, how we work matters just as much as what we inspect. This article isn’t about gossip or finger-pointing. It’s about a real professional decision I made — to walk away from a national inspection company — and the lessons that experience reinforced about alignment, independence, and responsibility.

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