Egress Window Well in Kansas City, MO: Install Done Right

Egress window well in Genesis Place at Green Hills of Kansas City, MO – 64154 (39.26752550N, 94.62590120W)

A master home inspector’s reflection on egress window wells in Kansas City, MO. homes, with bedroom conformity and code compliance guidance During the foundation inspection of an occupied 4-year-old ranch-style home in the Genesis Place at Green Hills subdivision of Kansas City, MO, MO Friday morning, I found a properly installed basement egress window well … Read more

Radon Mitigation System Violation in Olathe: Open Sump Pit

Radon testing in Brougham Village subdivision of Olathe, KS — 66062 (38.85294200N, 94.77380650W)

A master home inspector’s report on a radon mitigation system violation in Olathe home, with safety warnings and repair guidance Last Wednesday morning during the home inspection of a vacant 50-year-old 2-story home in the Brougham Village subdivision of Olathe, I found a radon mitigation system installed and running, but the sump pit was uncovered … Read more

Hail Damage in Raymore: 25-Year-Old Roof Gets Replaced

Hail damaged roof in Foxhaven subdivision of Raymore, MO – 64083 (38.81199980N, 94.48856710W)

A home inspector’s reflection on hail damage in Raymore homes, with repair costs and timeline expectations Last Monday morning during the roof inspection of a vacant 39-year-old raised ranch in the Foxhaven subdivision of Raymore, I found extremely old, worn, and hail damaged roof shingles. The roof shingles were in terrible shape. The hail damage … Read more

Electrical Service Cables Rubbing Roof in Grandview, MO

Electrical inspection in Meadowmere subdivision of Grandview, MO 64030 (38.87638920N, 94.51675420W)

A home inspector’s findings on electrical service cables in Grandview homes, with safety warnings and repair costs Last Tuesday morning during the electrical inspection of a vacant 63-year-old ranch-style home in the Meadowmere subdivision of Grandview, I found that the incoming service cables were making contact and rubbing roof shingles and sharp drip edge flashing. … Read more

When To Replace Your Water Heater | Home Inspector Tips

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Published: January 2026 When Should You Replace Your Water Heater? A Homeowner’s Guide Your water heater is an essential appliance in your home, providing hot water for showers, laundry, and dishwashing. However, like all appliances, it won’t last forever. Over time, water heaters can lose efficiency, suffer from wear and tear, and ultimately fail. Understanding … Read more

Cast Iron Drain Lines in 60-Year-Old Kansas City, MO Homes

Cast iron drain pipes in Bannister Slopes subdivision, South Kansas City, MO – 64134 (38.94142880N, 94.50227060W)

A home inspector’s findings on cast iron drains in Kansas City, MO homes, with lifespan expectations and maintenance guidance Last Friday morning during the plumbing inspection of an occupied 60-year-old raised ranch home in the Bannister Slopes subdivision of South Kansas City, I found lead and cast iron pipes in the garage and basement. These … Read more

Pushmatic Panel In Kansas City North Home | What To Know

Pushmatic electrical panel in Coves subdivision of Kansas City, MO – 64151 (39.24331510N, 94.63723150W)

A home inspector’s understanding of Pushmatic panels in Kansas City, MO homes, with safety warnings and panel replacement costs Last Wednesday morning during the electrical inspection of a vacant 53-year-old reverse 1.5-story home in the Coves subdivision of Kansas City, MO, I found a Pushmatic panel. Pushmatic panels were never officially recalled, but they’re considered … Read more

Fire Damage & Smoke Encapsulation in KCMO Homes

White-painted attic space from fire damage - Moore's Southland subdivision, Kansas City, MO - 64114 (38.9654N, 94.5865W) - December 2025

A home inspector’s account of fire damage in Kansas City, MO homes, with warning signs and repair costs Tuesday afternoon during the roof inspection of an occupied 76-year-old 2-story home in the Moore’s Southland subdivision of Kansas City, MO, I found the framing members for the entire home painted white. The attic was white and … Read more

Loose Service Entrance Cables in Raytown Ranch

Electrical inspection in Raytown, MO showing service entrance cables and weatherhead at residential property inspected by Bulldog Professional Inspection Services

A home inspector’s findings on service entrance cables in Raytown homes, with repair costs and safety warnings Tuesday morning during the electrical inspection of an occupied 73-year-old ranch-style home in the Military Heights subdivision of Raytown, I found that the overhead service entrance cables had pulled loose from the siding. The cables were still carrying … Read more

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