Blog posts that will benefit home buyers in the Kansas City area.
A master home inspector’s breakdown of party walls in Olathe, KS duplexes, with fire safety context and what first-time buyers need to know During the roof and attic inspection of a vacant 27-year-old 1.5-story duplex in the Bradford Trails subdivision of Olathe, KS, a couple of months ago, I found something most homebuyers have never … Read more
A master home inspector’s insight on sump pumps in Kansas City, KS homes, with warning signs and maintenance guidance During a recent plumbing inspection of a vacant, 7-year-old ranch home in the Hazelwood Villas subdivision of Kansas City, KS, I found something many buyers overlook: a sump pump. Sump pumps have come a long way … Read more
A master home inspector’s discussion on polyfill insulation in Kansas City, MO homes, with safety warnings and repair guidance During a recent roof and attic inspection of a vacant 70-year-old ranch-style home in the Terrace Lake Gardens subdivision of Kansas City, MO, I discovered something in the attic that most homebuyers wouldn’t even notice. The … Read more
A master home inspector’s reflection on stone foundations in Kansas City, KS homes, with warning signs and repair costs I was wrapping up a foundation inspection on a vacant 111-year-old bungalow in the Armourdale neighborhood of Kansas City, KS, when something caught my attention. The original stone foundation was surprisingly well preserved. After more than … Read more
A master home inspector’s discussion of combustion air problems in Buckner, MO homes, with safety warnings and what homebuyers should know. During a recent home inspection of a vacant 49-year-old split-level home in the Village Heights subdivision of Buckner, MO, I found that the conventional furnace and water heater shared a utility closet with no … Read more
A master home inspector’s personal insights on 60-amp fuse panels in Kansas City, MO homes, with safety warnings and repair guidance. A couple of months ago during the electrical inspection of a vacant 78-year-old ranch-style home in the Little Blue Valley area of Kansas City, MO, I found that the property still had the original … Read more
Stone foundation maintenance and repair: A master home inspector’s guide for Kansas City, MO homes. During the foundation inspection of an occupied 101-year-old bungalow in the Astor Place subdivision of Kansas City, MO a few weeks ago, I found that the stone foundation was cracked and shifting under the weight of the kitchen. This is … Read more
A master home inspector’s journal on grounding issues in Belton homes, with safety warnings and repair guidance A few weeks ago during the electrical inspection of an occupied 67-year-old ranch-style home in the Lacy Estates subdivision of Belton, I found the main grounding conductor was installed on the house side of the water main valve. … Read more
A master home inspector exposes critical furnace gas line risks found in Lee’s Summit homes—what to watch for, how to repair them, and what you might pay. A few weeks ago, during the HVAC inspection of a 25-year-old 2-story home in the Hawks Ridge subdivision of Lee’s Summit, MO, I found the furnace was using … Read more
Published: February 2026 Home Maintenance Checklist: Protect Your Home Before Spring Arrives Winter can be harsh on your home. Freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and heavy winds often cause hidden damage that doesn’t become obvious until spring. That’s why following a home maintenance checklist for spring is one of the most innovative ways to protect your property and … Read more
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