Blog posts that will benefit home buyers in the Kansas City area.
A master home inspector’s look back on buying flipped houses in Grandview, MO, with red flags and common questions. A few weeks ago during the real estate investor home inspection of a vacant 50-year-old 2-story investor flip in the South View Manor subdivision of Grandview, MO, I was hired to verify the quality of sub-contractor … Read more
A master home inspector’s reflection on inspection limitations in Trimble properties, with real-world examples and safety considerations A few weeks ago during the commercial inspection of an occupied 103-year-old restaurant located on US-169 in Trimble, MO, I found a thick layer of fresh snow covering the entire roof. The snow made it impossible to inspect … Read more
A master home inspector’s personal journal of copper drain pipes in a Blue Springs home, with expectations and cost implications. During the plumbing inspection of a 66-year-old raised ranch in the Plaza Estates subdivision of Blue Springs, MO last Thursday afternoon, I found copper drain lines throughout the home. This caught my eye because most … Read more
A master home inspector’s response to electrical service mast installations in Kansas City homes, with safety warnings and repair guidance If you own a home or are looking to invest in property, you’ve likely seen a metal pipe sticking out of a roof with heavy wires attached to it. That pipe is your electrical service … Read more
A master home inspector’s reflection on service drops in Kansas City, MO. homes, with crucial answers and safety insights for homeowners. Last Monday during the exterior electrical inspection of an occupied 25-year-old ranch-style home located in the Vogle Heights subdivision of Kansas City, MO. I found that the incoming electrical service cables from the pole … Read more
A master home inspector’s report on galvanized water pipes in Independence homes, with repair costs and timeline expectations During the plumbing inspection of a 116-year-old bungalow in the South Orchard Home subdivision of Independence, MO last Monday morning, I found original galvanized water pipes throughout the home. These pipes were installed when the home was … Read more
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
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
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
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
No Baloney.
Just A World-Class Home Inspection And Easy-To-Use Digital Report Delivered The
Same Day...Guaranteed.
Our Kansas City Service Areas
Our Raymore Location
1228 Kingsland Cir. Raymore, MO 64083
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
info@bulldoginspect.com
steve@bulldoginspect.com
816-564-3081
Est. 2005
1228 Kingsland Circle, Raymore
© 2026 Bulldog Professional Inspection Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.
