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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.

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Wesley Upchurch

Central Arkansas Commercial Buildings: Soil, Drainage, and Structural Movement Buyers Often Underestimate

Commercial buildings in Central Arkansas—especially around Little Rock and the surrounding growth corridors—tend to look straightforward at first glance. Many are relatively modest in scale, sit on seemingly flat sites, and don’t show the dramatic distress buyers associate with “problem” properties. That surface calm can be misleading. At Upchurch Inspection,

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January 24, 2026 No Comments
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Chenal Valley: The “Clay Bowl” Foundation

The Short Answer (Here’s the Truth) Homes in Chenal Valley don’t usually sink — they heave.In West Little Rock, particularly around 72223, non-porous clay soils behave like a bowl, trapping water under slab foundations. When that clay gets wet, it expands and pushes the house up. That movement cracks drywall, tweaks doors, and

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January 21, 2026 No Comments
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What Surprises Buyers During Inspections in Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas homes often look straightforward on the surface. Neighborhoods around Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, and Bryant include a wide range of construction styles and ages, and many homes present well during showings. Inspections, however, regularly surface conditions that catch buyers off guard—not because they are extreme,

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January 16, 2026 No Comments
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Are New Construction Inspections Worth It in Little Rock?

New construction homes around Little Rock often give buyers a sense of confidence. Everything is new, finishes look clean, and systems haven’t had time to age. Because of that, buyers sometimes question whether an inspection is really necessary. In practice, inspections of new construction in Little Rock and nearby communities

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January 16, 2026 No Comments
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Foundation Movement Patterns in Central Arkansas Homes

Foundation movement is one of the most common inspection topics in Central Arkansas, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Buyers often associate any crack or uneven floor with structural failure, but homes in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Bryant, and surrounding communities tend to follow predictable

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January 16, 2026 No Comments
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Common Home Inspection Findings in Little Rock

Little Rock’s housing market includes a wide mix of older neighborhoods, mid-century homes, and newer developments spreading outward from the city. While no two houses are the same, inspections across Little Rock and nearby communities such as North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, Benton, and Bryant tend to reveal recurring patterns

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January 16, 2026 No Comments
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Upchurch Inspection Expands Professional Inspection Services to Little Rock, Arkansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Little Rock, AR — Upchurch Inspection is proud to announce the expansion of its professional home and commercial property inspection services to Little Rock and surrounding Central Arkansas communities. Known for its thorough inspections, clear reporting, and region-specific expertise, Upchurch Inspection now serves homebuyers, sellers, investors, and

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December 20, 2025 No Comments
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