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Commercial buildings in West Tennessee—especially in and around Memphis—carry risk patterns that don’t always show up in national inspection templates or generic due diligence checklists. On the surface, many of these properties look familiar: brick facades, flat roofs, aging mechanical systems, incremental renovations. The difference is how soil, moisture, climate,
The Short Answer (Here’s the Risk) Yes—many flipped homes in North Memphis look great on the surface and fail where it counts.In ZIPs like 38104, quick cosmetic upgrades often hide unsafe electrical panels, unpermitted structural changes, and rushed plumbing fixes that don’t show up until after closing. I see this
A home inspection in Memphis often looks a little different than inspections in other parts of the country. The city’s older housing stock, crawlspace construction, and local soil and moisture conditions all influence what inspectors focus on and what buyers should be prepared to see in an inspection report. For
Many of Memphis’s established neighborhoods were built long before modern sewer materials and installation standards became common. Homes in areas such as Midtown, Central Gardens, East Memphis, and parts of Whitehaven and Raleigh often rely on original or partially updated sewer laterals. During inspections, sewer-related issues are among the most
Crawlspace construction is common throughout West Tennessee, particularly in and around Memphis, Jackson, Brownsville, Dyersburg, and surrounding rural areas. While crawlspaces can perform well when properly designed and maintained, inspections in this region consistently reveal a set of recurring issues tied to soil conditions, moisture patterns, and older construction practices.
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,
A home inspection is only as good as what the inspector can observe — and that’s exactly why thermal imaging has become one of the most valuable tools in the modern inspection industry. At Upchurch Inspection, I use infrared thermal cameras to detect temperature differences in building materials — allowing
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
Memphis, Tennessee, is steeped in history, culture, and Southern charm. As the birthplace of blues music, home to iconic landmarks like Graceland, and a thriving hub for the arts, Memphis offers a diverse range of neighborhoods catering to various lifestyles. Whether moving to Memphis for work, school, or simply to
When purchasing a home, many buyers are understandably concerned about the presence of radon, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas. It is known to pose serious health risks, including lung cancer, particularly when trapped in homes over long periods of time. This raises an important question for homebuyers in
