Meet Steven Northup
Most home inspectors learned their trade in a classroom. Steven Northup spent 30 years actually building homes, repairing them, and managing construction crews throughout East Tennessee. When he inspects your home, he brings a depth of knowledge that simply can't be replicated from a textbook.
Since 2008, Steven has been the principal of Northup Upgrades, a local remodeling and repair company with a long track record of satisfied customers and superior quality workmanship. This background in hands-on construction gives him a unique perspective during every inspection - he doesn't just identify problems, he understands why they exist, how serious they are, and what it will take to fix them.
As an InterNACHI Trained inspector, Steven follows the highest standards in the industry. His inspections are thorough, his reports are detailed with high-quality photos, and he's always available for follow-up questions after the inspection is complete.
Steven serves Knox, Loudon, Blount, Anderson, Roane, Monroe, McMinn, and Hamblen counties - covering Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Morristown, and all communities in between.
Certifications & Qualifications
- InterNACHI Trained Professional Inspector
- 30+ years of hands-on construction, building, repair, and crew management
- Professional radon testing equipment (Radon Eye)
- Thermal imaging technology (FLIR camera) for moisture and energy detection
- Detailed reports with high-quality images and expert annotations
"I've known Steven Northup for over 10 years. We met when I hired him to build a 400-square-foot porch addition on my home - and that project told me everything I needed to know about the man. His craftsmanship was meticulous, his knowledge of building systems ran deep, and he didn't cut a single corner. As the owner of Knoxville Appraisal Company, I evaluate properties for a living. I see inspection reports from every inspector in East Tennessee. Steven's reports stand apart because he doesn't just identify problems - he understands why they exist and what they mean, because he's spent 30 years actually building and repairing homes. That's a level of insight you simply can't get from a textbook. I recommend Steven to every client who asks me for an inspector."
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