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Surprise Plumbing Leaks in Overland Park: What Buyers Miss

Water pooling on basement floor in Windsor Hills subdivision, Overland Park, KS — 66221 (38.8576N, 94.6978W)

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 in … Read more

What Homebuyers Need to Know About Garage Door Openers on GFCI Circuits in Raymore New Construction Homes

Garage door opener wired to wall GFCI in Alexander Creek subdivision of Raymore, MO — 64083 (38.808975N, 94.402898W)

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

The Single Biggest Setback When Ordering A New Construction Home Inspection In The KC Metro Area

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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

The Unfiltered Truth About How I Got State Farm To Replace My 10-Year-Old Roof In 2025 (Without Paying My Deductible)

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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

The Best Home Inspection Cost Guide [2024]

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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.

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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

The Best DIY House Inspection Checklist [2024]

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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]

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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

KC Area Roof Types By Master Home Inspectors – UPDATED 2026

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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

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