Best Home Inspection In Kansas City MO. by Certified Master Inspector™
+ FREE termite inspection with every package ($85 value)
“You looked at things I never even thought of…thank you!” – T. Edelman, Kansas City, MO.
Key Takeaways
Top-Rated Home Inspector Kansas City MO.
Congratulations if you’ve had an offer accepted on a Kansas City home.
And if you want it checked out by the best home inspector Kansas City MO. you’re in the right place.
Bulldog Professional Inspection Services is not only one of Kansas City’s best home inspectors, but in 2019, we also became one of its best small businesses.
Home Inspection Cost & Packages
FULL HOME INSPECTION + TERMITE
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FULL HOME INSPECTION + TERMITE + RADON
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FULL HOME INSPECTION + TERMITE + SEWER
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FULL HOME INSPECTION + TERMITE + RADON + SEWER
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5-POINT MAJOR ITEMS ONLY INSPECTION
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10 Ways Bulldog Inspection Gives You Top-Rated Home Inspections Kansas City MO.
#1 Your Home Will Always Be Inspected By The Owner
Do It Right The First Time. That’s our motto.
When you call Bulldog, you’ll never have an amateur, apprentice, or hourly employee show up to shake your hand.
Steve Rodriguez has been a certified home inspector Kansas City MO. since 2003.
During that time, he has uncovered millions of defects in over 15,000 property inspections in homes of all sizes, ages, and areas around Kansas City.
“Steve, if it was not for you, I would be dealing with a major roof replacement…” – S. Garman, KCMO
This means you’ll have a real master home inspector look over your property, and explain things based on actual experience, then help you decide what to do next.
Two other perks of having your home inspected by the owner:
1. Steve is known to stop inspection if you suddenly change your mind (without charging you).
2. He will also stop and reschedule your inspection if the house isn’t ready for any reason (loose dogs, no utilities, locked out, etc.) again with no charge.
#2 Our Full Home Inspection Checks More Than 2000 Items In The Average Home
In 2008, we created our MaxInspect™ home inspection process. A group of inspection methods revamped to solve the most common problems homebuyers and real estate investors have with most home inspections:
“How did my home inspector miss this [fill in the blank]?”
Professional home inspections are as much art as science. Mastering the craft takes years of experience, which is the reason they are not created equal.
“We couldn’t have asked for a more thorough inspection.” – S. Norris, Kansas City MO.
Here are the three parts to our MaxInspect™ Process:
A 100% inspection
This may come as a surprise, but home inspectors don’t have to look at everything in a home. Professional standards only require them to look at a representative number of windows, doors, outlets, and switches, which comes to about 400 items.
Experienced house inspectors check about 1000 items.
We check a little more than 2000 items. Including every outlet, switch, window, and door.
Mystery Glitch Technique
A mystery glitch is an electrical anomaly that makes you scratch your head. For example, a switch in one room works a fan in another, or a loose wall plug that turns on the ceiling fan when you use it.
We know homes well enough to find and uncover these annoying gremlins early, so you won’t be cursing under your breath after you move in.
Gravity Flow Process
Gravity is a relentless force trying to weigh us down and grind us into dust.
We found a way to use this to our advantage by inspecting a home from top to bottom. This lets us follow roof leaks down to their end and trace the source of cracks caused by structural movement.
#3 We Created The 5-Point Major-items inspection
This meaty, bare-bones major-items-only home inspection was created in 2005 for real estate investors who liked to skip the home inspection.
It’s the solution to everyday home inspections that were not designed to inspect damaged properties or cater to the needs of investors who don’t want everything checked.
Instead, our major-items inspection ONLY inspects the 5 major areas of every home:
- Foundation
- Plumbing
- Roof
- Electrical
- HVAC System
It trims away all the excess and only includes the most important 20% of a home, which causes 80% of the major issues that scare homebuyers and real estate investors away from a home.
It still includes a report with enhanced photos, usually takes about an hour, and only costs $395 for any size single-family home.
#4 We Also Have a 30-Min. DIY Home Inspection Checklist For Kansas City Homebuyers and Real Estate Investors
This handy dandy full-color 13-page digital field guide is our 5-point major-items inspection in print and the perfect companion for hands-on home buyers and DIY real estate investors.
Avoid hundreds (and thousands) in wasted home inspection fees by steering clear of the money pits before you make an offer.
Our home inspection checklist not only lets you check the bones BEFORE you call a professional home inspector Kansas city MO, but it also lets you do it in about 30 minutes.
Only $18.99
#5 You Will Get An Easy-To-Understand Report Delivered The Same Day
Nothing matters more than your home inspection report.
It’s the tool you use to negotiate, the document that sheds light on the condition of your home, the only thing you keep once the inspection is over, and what your wife will use for the honey-do list (don’t say we didn’t warn you).
That’s why we’ve revamped that old, outdated relic into something that NOT ONLY gives you the most information with the least risk; it helps you cruise through negotiations while also helping you get the maximum price drop, repairs, and concessions.
Here’s how we do it…
We write using an inverted pyramid writing style.
A what?
In other words, you will never have to sift through a string of random thoughts and disconnected ideas before you finally get to the point.
An inverted pyramid writing style presents the most crucial information first and builds the rest of the story from there.
We will ALWAYS get straight to the point in the very first sentence.
Our 10key™ comment method asks the 11 most crucial questions every home inspection report should answer.
In Kansas and Missouri, home inspections can sometimes feel like you’re back in the Wild West – you only know what you’re getting AFTER you’ve hired them.
That’s why some home inspection reports raise more questions than answers.
Then call the cowpoke and ask what the H e double L they’re talking about.
But not us. We not only know how to find the defects, but we also know how to dig deep, uncover the real issues, and share them in the best way possible so you really understand what’s happening with the home.
- What did I find?
- Where is it?
- What does it mean?
- What will happen if it’s ignored?
- Any signs of past repairs?
- Is this a major concern?
- Has it affected anything else?
- Has it damaged any surrounding areas?
- What do I recommend?
- What caused it?
- Any signs of past problems?
These are the 11 questions every report should answer if you hope to understand the full impact each defect has on the home.
Our reports are written in plain English.
Let’s assume we don’t know each other.
You could be a seasoned contractor or a first-time homebuyer.
A stay-at-home grandmother or Porsche salesman.
It doesn’t matter because we write our reports so anyone can understand them no matter who you are, what you know, or where you come from.
In fact, I imagine my reader is my 70-year-old hippie mom from California, a lady who saw the Rolling Stones play at the Altamont Speedway in 1969.
I’m pretty sure if she can understand it, anyone can (love you, Mom!).
Your inspection report will be clean and easy to navigate.
A report clogged with things that don’t matter makes it confusing and hard to understand.
Plus, I like white space.
We don’t put anything extra in your inspection report that will distract you from the photos and comments.
That’s because it may pass through five or six different sets of hands before you close on your home.
If we make it easy for anyone to read and use, your life will be easier. And if your life is easy, so is ours, and we like our life like we like our buttons – easy.
Your report will be full of enhanced photos.
Your report will include clearly labeled color photos that document all proper defects. The photos expand in size when clicked from your desktop or laptop computer to help you see the condition for yourself.
It will always be delivered on the same day.
Time is critical when you’re facing a 3, 5, 7, or 10-day inspection period. This is especially true when you need time to read the report and schedule other inspections afterward.
That’s why we ensure it’s ready to go later the same day so it doesn’t slow down your progress.
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEW
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“Top to bottom thorough inspection…”
“Top to bottom thorough inspection – top of the roof and attic all the way down to the sub-basement.” – M. Flint, Kansas City, MO.
#6 We Walk On The Roof
If you weren’t aware, home inspectors are NOT required to walk on the roof.
But we do (as long as it’s safe) because there’s no better way to inspect the shingles, roof deck, flashings, vents, and chimneys.
#7 We Also Remove The Cover To The Main Electrical Panel
Home inspectors are also not required to remove the cover to the main electrical panel.
But few things get tampered with more often than this piece of electrical gear.
Double-tapped breakers, missing grounds, loose breakers, rust, and poor wiring are just a few of the things that can go wrong inside a main electrical panel.
We’ll always remove the cover if we can get to it and it’s safe.
#8 Ultimate Building Materials Lifespan Guide – Free ebook
This is a custom digital flip book that gives you the expected life of over 300 items in and around your home.
A free thank-you gift with every Kansas City home inspection.
#9 Ultimate Building Materials Cost Estimates Guide – Free ebook
This is another custom digital flip book that gives you the average cost estimates of over 500 items in and around your home.
A free thank-you gift with every home inspection Kansas City.
#10 Home Maintenance For Dummies – Free ebook
As a homeowner, there will inevitably be something you want to fix.
This is the ultimate home maintenance guide for anyone at any skill level that breaks down how to perform hundreds of repairs to all areas of your home.
Another free thank-you gift for Kansas City homeowners.
Here Are 8 More Ways Bulldog Inspections Gives You A Top-Rated Building Inspection Kansas City MO.
- We take photos of all data plates (this provides proof of age to avoid disagreements later)
- We run the water in vacant homes for the entire inspection (so we find all leaks)
- We push on the tiles inside tubs and showers (to check for damaged drywall or plaster underneath)
- We move the toilets North-to-South AND East-to-West (to never miss a loose toilet)
- We inspect the house from top to bottom (so we never miss plumbing leaks)
- We turn on all lights and electronics before we trip GFCI outlets (to make sure they’re wired right)
- We hang ID tags on all major shutoff valves (so you and your family know where they are)
- We’ll call you a few days after the inspection (to make sure you got your report without any trouble and don’t have any last-minute questions)
Recent Home Inspections in Kansas City, MO.
Meet Your Home Inspector Kansas City MO.
Recognized local Kansas City home inspector Steve Rodriguez shares what distinguishes Bulldog:
“A top-notch home inspector Kansas City MO. does more than identify problems. He also ensures everything is explained clearly.
This clarity is not just for today. Your inspection report should stay understandable for years to come.”
Other inspection services we offer in Kansas City MO.
Termite Inspections
Subterranean termites are known to feed on wood structures in homes in Kansas City, MO. A termite inspection detects signs of infestation and notifies you if treatment is needed. Call a home inspector Kansas City MO. to avoid costly damage and repairs.
Radon Testing
Radon gas, an invisible and scentless radioactive substance, can increase the likelihood of lung cancer after extended exposure. Performing an electronic radon test requires placing a specific device in your home for a few days to gauge radon concentrations. Radon testing is essential in Kansas City MO., as radon can infiltrate homes through foundation fractures and openings.
Sewer Scope Inspections
A sewer scope inspection in Kansas City Mo. uses a camera to check the pipes linking your house to the primary sewer system. This process is crucial because it can reveal problems like blockages, fractures, or tree root damage that can’t be seen otherwise. Finding these issues early can prevent costly major repairs down the line.
RE Investment Property Inspections
Our Kansas City Mo. real estate investment inspections include both single-family residences and multi-family properties. Our comprehensive 5-point major-items inspection focuses on critical areas such as the roof, foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC. Rely on seasoned professionals to assess your investment property, guaranteeing long-term savings in both time and money.
Over 15,000 5-Star Home Inspections in Kansas City MO. Since 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
- Landscaping
- Exterior
- Roof
- Attic
- All windows
- All doors
- All switches
- All outlets
- All appliances that stay with the home
- Central Air
- Central Heating
- Plumbing
A termite inspection is also free with every complete home inspection.
A full home inspection for a 2000 sq. ft. home takes 2-2.5 hours, but it can take more or less time, depending on the size and condition of the property.
To prepare for a home inspection, make sure all areas of the home are accessible, including the attic, basement, garage, sheds, and crawl spaces. Ensure that utilities are on, pilot lights are lit, and pets are put away.
Remove clutter that might obstruct access to key areas and fix any minor repairs to present the home in the best possible light.
Of course. It’s always a great idea to attend your home inspection. Being present lets you ask questions, see the findings firsthand, and gain a better understanding of the home’s condition.
This can be invaluable in helping you understand the inspection report and make better choices about your purchase.
Before the inspection:
- try to attend and bring your questions
During the inspection:
- Don’t reset any GFCI outlets you see tripped
- Share your questions and concerns at the start and again at the end of your inspection
- Feel free to shadow your home inspector, but try not to distract him with conversations
- Don’t turn off any water you see running
- Don’t close any cabinets you see open
