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Termites + KC’s Most Popular Wood-Destroying Insects [2024]

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Termites and Carpenter Ants and Carpenter Bees (oh my) These are known as Wood destroying insects.  Or WDI.  And in Kansas City, houses and termites go together like any other bad relationship – you can always expect at least a little damage and disappointment to come out of it. So along with the home inspection, radon test, and … Read more

KC Area Roof Types By Master Home Inspectors – UPDATED 2023

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Introduction: Roof Types Explained There are 5 major areas in every home: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas make up our Major-Items Inspection and are so important, they get all the attention at the end of every inspection. And depending on the property, a Kansas City home can have one of many roof types: … Read more

Plumbing System Expert Answers: From Cruddy to Clean [%currentyear%]

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The Plumbing System Around Kansas City The MOST Important System in Your Home There are 5 major areas in every home: 1. Foundation2. plumbing system3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas are so important we created a separate major-Items-only inspection and these 5 areas get center stage at the end of every home inspection. And when … Read more

Kansas City foundation types – The Complete Breakdown [%currentyear%]

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Everything You Want to Know About Foundation Types There are 5 major areas in every home: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas make up our Major-Items Inspection and are so important, they get undivided attention at the end of every inspection. And depending on its age, the foundation of a Kansas City area home … Read more

Your home’s electrical service made easy [2024] | ⭐ 4.9

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Your Old Home’s Electrical Service Your electrical service and electrical system is one of the 5 major areas in every home.  And no matter how big or how old, they are always the same: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC And because the electrical system is the one most tampered with, it’s also the most dangerous. … Read more

GFCI outlets safety guide for everyday people [2024]

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Table Of Contents Introduction Home inspectors keep you safe and sound. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets do the same thing with electricity. In this guide, we’ll go into what GFCI outlets are, how they work, where to find them, and why they’re important. So, whether you’re trying to understand GFCI outlets in an older … Read more

5 Ways To Buy A Home On A Budget

5 Ways To Buy A Home On A Budget

Are you shopping for a new home on a shoestring budget? Don’t let a limited budget keep you from finding your dream home. Here are five ways to overcome a limited budget when shopping for a home in today’s market: 1. Consider alternative financing options: While a traditional mortgage may not be feasible with a … Read more

Does Your Old Home Have A Finished Attic?

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Say what you want about old homes, but I think they’re amazing. I mean, they’re literally time capsules. In the wood framing that came from slow-growth trees harvested from ancient groves and built with 2×4’s that were actually 2 inches by 4 inches that I’m pretty sure get stronger with age. In the stacking of … Read more

How long does it take to perform a professional home inspection?

How long does it take to perform a home inspection?

There are 4 factors that affect the time it takes to do a professional home inspection: #1 The size of the home The larger the home, the longer it takes.  There are more places to go and more things to see. That part is pretty straightforward. #2 Condition of the home A home is like a … Read more

Why Old Homes Need a Sewer Scope Inspection

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The plumbing system is one of the 5 major areas in every home.  And with a one-of-a-kind ability to create a particularly smelly catastrophe, a home’s main sewer line might be the most critical component in a home.  Why?  Because the sewer line is insidious.  It’s buried outside your home where it stays out of … Read more