Blog posts that will benefit home buyers in the Kansas City area.
A home inspector’s guide to identifying, understanding, and addressing vertical foundation cracks in 29-year-old split-level homes across the Lee’s Summit area. Wednesday afternoon during the foundation inspection of a 29-year-old front-to-back split in Lee’s Summit’s Ashton at Charleston Park subdivision, I found an average, everyday vertical foundation crack tucked away in the crawlspace behind the … Read more
A home inspector’s guide to finding hidden plumbing leaks in Overland Park homes, with warning signs, repair costs, and why running water during inspection matters. Plumbing leak discovered in guest bathroom during comprehensive inspection in Overland Park’s Windsor Hills subdivision – November 29, 2025Yesterday morning during the plumbing inspection of a vacant 21-year-old 1.5-story home … Read more
Standing water on garage floor indicating chronic shower drain leak from master bathroom above
A home inspector’s guide to understanding the practical implications of GFCI-protected garage door openers in Kansas City area new construction, with code requirements and real-world consequences. Tuesday morning during the electrical inspection of a brand-new ranch-style home in Raymore’s Alexander Creek subdivision, I tested a wall-mounted GFCI outlet in the garage and watched the garage … Read more
You’re excited about your brand new Kansas City area home and its new construction home inspection. You’ve imagined yourself waking up in the morning, driving your kids to school, or making new friends around the neighborhood. You expect the home to be nearly perfect. After all, it’s brand new. What could go wrong? A lot, … Read more
Caveat before we begin: I didn’t do anything special here. I didn’t pull strings, bend the rules, or try to game the system. I just followed the process, stayed persistent, and worked with someone who understood how to present the facts clearly. This is simply my experience — nothing more, nothing less. The Beginning Of … Read more
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: The Ultimate Home Inspection Cost Guide [2024] Total Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways: Introduction Buying a home? Exciting, right? But let’s not kid ourselves. It’s also stressful and expensive. One thing you don’t want to skimp on is the home inspection. It’s a crucial step that can save … Read more
5 Best Traits Of Experienced Home Inspectors in Belton MO. Key takeaways from this article: Introduction Home inspections are as much an art as a science. That’s why no two home inspections (or home inspectors) are the same. And if you take your home seriously, don’t take this decision lightly. The wrong choice can set you … Read more
I’ve been a master home inspector since 2003 and in the 15,000+ home inspections I’ve personally performed, there are 5 areas inside a home that cause more disappointment, heartache, and broken dreams than any other. You’ll learn about these areas below but an even bigger reason I wrote this house inspection checklist is because I’ve … Read more
Kansas City Termites & Wood Pests: A Homeowner’s Guide [2025] 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
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