Home Buyers

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

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

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

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