Blog posts that will benefit home buyers in the Kansas City area.
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
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
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
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
A home inspector’s feedback of missing chimney liner in Grandview gas furnace installation, with safety risks and liner installation costs Monday afternoon, during the HVAC inspection of a vacant 70-year-old ranch in the Stomp’s John M subdivision of Grandview, I found the gas furnace venting directly into an unlined clay chimney flue. This is one … Read more
A home inspector’s findings on missing expansion tanks in Grandview homes, with installation costs and system requirements. Monday morning during the plumbing inspection of a vacant 16-year-old California split-level in the Creekwood subdivision of Grandview, I found that the plumbing system had a pressure reducing valve installed, but had no expansion tank. For Grandview homeowners, … Read more
A home inspector’s discovery of vermiculite insulation in Blue Springs homes, with health risks, removal costs, and identification guidance Thursday afternoon during the roof inspection of a raised ranch in the Cherokee Estates subdivision of Blue Springs, I entered the attic of a vacant 49-year-old home and found it completely filled with vermiculite insulation. The … Read more
A home inspector’s journal on kitchen drain leaks in Olathe homes, with repair costs, detection methods, and damage timelines. Thursday morning during the plumbing inspection of a 39-year-old split-level in Olathe’s Southdowns subdivision, I found active leakage with heavy water stains running down the foundation exterior. This particular design puts kitchen plumbing directly above basement … Read more
A home inspector’s discovery of knob-n-tube wiring in St. Joseph homes, with replacement costs, insurance impacts, and safety risks. During the electrical inspection of a vacant 105-year-old bungalow in the Brookdale Addition subdivision of St. Joseph, MO. Wednesday morning, I found live knob-n-tube wiring running through the attic and walls. The cloth insulation on the … Read more
Published: December 2025 Start The Year With A Safe, Efficient, And Well-Maintained Home As one year ends and another begins, homeowners everywhere are thinking about fresh starts — and that includes taking better care of their homes. The new year is the perfect time to inspect, repair, and plan improvements that keep your property safe, … Read more
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