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Flat Roof Alligator Cracking in Adrian Commercial Building

Flat roof with alligator cracking - Historic downtown Adrian, MO - December 2025 - 8-year-old rolled roof on 121-year-old building

A home inspector’s guide to identifying flat roof alligator cracking in commercial buildings, with repair costs, warning signs, and replacement timelines. Friday morning during the roof inspection of a 121-year-old mixed-use 2-story commercial building in historic downtown Adrian, I found large open seams where the rolled roofing membrane had pulled away from the parapet walls. … Read more

Zinc Oxide on KC Furnace Vents: Warning Signs

Exterior of 58-year-old ranch in Cedarholm subdivision, Kansas City, KS - December 2025

A home inspector’s guide to identifying zinc oxide on furnace vents in Kansas City homes, with costs, carbon monoxide risks, and repair timelines. Thursday afternoon during the HVAC inspection of a vacant 58-year-old ranch in Kansas City, KS’s Cedarholm subdivision, I found white powder leaking from the seams of the furnace exhaust vent. The powder … Read more

Foundation Repair in KC Homes: What Buyers Should Know

Tieback braces on foundation wall - Norfleet Acres, Kansas City, MO - December 2025 - 58-year-old raised ranch

A home inspector’s guide to common foundation repairs in Kansas City homes, with real costs, warning signs, and what makes repairs reliable long-term. Thursday morning during the foundation inspection of a vacant 58-year-old raised ranch in Kansas City’s Norfleet Acres subdivision, I found tieback braces on one of the garage walls. There was also an … Read more

Rusted Water Heaters in Polo, MO: What Homebuyers Need to Know

Rusted out water heater during plumbing inspection - Polo, MO - December 2025 - 25-year-old reverse 1.5-story

A home inspector‘s guide to identifying and understanding rusted water heaters in Polo homes, with costs, warning signs, and replacement timelines. Tuesday afternoon during the plumbing inspection of a vacant 25-year-old reverse 1.5-story home just off SW State Rte T and SW Longhorn Dr in Polo, MO, I found an 8-year-old water heater that looked … Read more

Vertical Foundation Cracks in Lee’s Summit Homes

Vertical foundation crack in crawlspace - Ashton at Charleston Park subdivision, Lee's Summit, MO - November 2025 - 29-year-old front-to-back split

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

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 … 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

single biggest setback to inspecting new construction homes

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

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