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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Homes Built Before 1950: What Inspectors Worry About Most

Homes built before 1950 have a pull that’s hard to explain if you haven’t lived in one. Solid materials, real craftsmanship, established neighborhoods—there’s a reason buyers are drawn to them. Many of these homes have already outlasted several generations of newer construction. But age changes the inspection conversation. When we

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Issues and Concerns
Wesley Upchurch

1960s–1970s Homes: Plumbing, Wiring, and Structural Red Flags

ectrical issues in these homes are rarely dramatic during inspection. The risk is cumulative. Heat buildup. Overloaded circuits. Inconsistent grounding. These don’t announce themselves loudly until they do. Structural Modifications Done “Casually” This era also saw a lot of remodeling. Walls were removed to open up floor plans. Garages were

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Commercial Inspections
Wesley Upchurch

Middle Tennessee Commercial Pressure: Nashville Growth and System Strain Buyers Don’t See at First Glance

Nashville’s commercial growth has been fast, visible, and widely celebrated. New construction, adaptive reuse, and constant tenant turnover have reshaped much of Middle Tennessee’s commercial landscape. From the outside, many properties look modern, refreshed, and highly functional. From an inspection standpoint, that pace of growth creates a different kind of

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Environmental Testing & Air Quality
Wesley Upchurch

What Water Tests Can Reveal About Plumbing and Health

Water testing is often thought of strictly as a health-related service, but the results can also reveal a great deal about a home’s plumbing system. In many cases, water quality issues are closely tied to the condition, age, and materials of the plumbing itself. During inspections across the Mid-South, water

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Local Spotlight / Service Areas
Wesley Upchurch

What to Expect From a Home Inspection in Memphis

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

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Local Spotlight / Service Areas
Wesley Upchurch

Do You Need a Sewer Scope in Jackson, TN?

Sewer scope inspections are often overlooked during a home purchase, especially when everything inside the house appears to be draining properly. In Jackson, that assumption can be risky. The age of many homes, the prevalence of mature trees, and the type of sewer materials historically used in West Tennessee all

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pipe leaking
Plumbing
CJ Hallock

What To Know About The Water Pipes Inside The Home

The water pipes in a house are one of the most important aspects to consider when looking for a new home. These pipes transport clean drinking water throughout the property, and they have an impact on your monthly utility bills. But did you know that these pipes can also affect

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