Detailed Home Inspector Olathe KS. And High Quality Home Inspection
+ FREE termite inspection with every package ($85 value)
“Steve was very friendly and has a wealth of knowledge. I felt it was thorough, informative, and very professional.” – K. Hershberger, Olathe KS.
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Professional Home Inspector Olathe KS.
Olathe is the Shawnee word for “beautiful.”
And with award-winning schools, quick access to I-35 hwy, K-7 hwy, K-10 hwy, and a quick 30-min drive to the University of Kansas, it’s easy to see why Money Magazine ranked Olathe KS. #13 on its list of Best Small Cities in America in 2006.
It’s also home to the Kansas State School For The Deaf, The Mahaffie House, was a stop on the Oregon, Santa Fe, and California Trails, and is only 20 min. from downtown Kansas City.
But, before you go and change the locks, don’t forget to call a Crown home inspection company and order a thorough home inspection to ensure your new Olathe KS. home doesn’t end up making you want to look up the Shawnee word for “regret.”
10 Reasons Olathe KS. Homebuyers And Real
Estate Investors Choose Bulldog Professional Inspection Services When They Want A Professional Home Inspector.
#1 We check all toilets North-to-South, AND East-to-West.
On average, over 50% of a home’s toilets are loose, which isn’t simply an inconvenience — it can cause costly damage.
An unsteady toilet can compromise the wax ring at its base, enabling water to leak into the subfloor. Left unchecked, this can result in mold, wood rot, and distorted floor covering. Loose bolts can worsen the problem, increasing the risk of leaks and additional damage.
That’s why we conduct a comprehensive inspection, pushing each toilet both East-West and North-South to detect any looseness, damage, and leakage that a single shift might overlook.
#2 We inspect a home from top to bottom (literally).
Our house inspections are much more than just a simple walk-through.
We begin with the roof and wrap up in the basement or crawlspace.
Why? To track the signs left behind by gravity as leaks, spots, and splits move downward until the end.
We call this our GravityFlow™ Process, and it’s what we do to attempt and see the full extent of damage these problems have created as we push to give you a clear picture of the house’s condition.
In other words, explain you the entire story.
Houses might appear amazing on the outside, but we’ve discovered that glancing over signs left behind by gravity might lead a house inspector to skip some very big (and hidden) damage hiding under it all.
That’s why you should save yourself the trouble and call Bulldog Professional Inspection Services for your next home inspection.
We’ve inspected more than 15,000 properties all over Kansas City since 2003 and have the knowledge and skill to be trusted by thousands of homebuyers and real estate investors just like you.
#3 We explain the results in plain English.
We keep it straightforward.
We know house inspections can feel stressful. That’s why we explain everything in a way that makes sense.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an accomplished real estate investor, you won’t need a guide or a history in building work to keep up with the details inside our home inspection report.
There will just be simple, easy-to-read explanations that let you focus on what counts: making sure your house is right for you.
You’ll leave the inspection knowing what’s happening with your property—because information is key, and buying with confidence beats uncertainty every time.
#4 We can do your inspection within 24 to 48 hours (usually).
We are efficient and agile, so when you reach out to Bulldog Home Inspections, we can usually complete your home inspection within a day or two.
And since we know how important response time is when buying a property, you’ll also get your house inspection report that very day.
Whether you’re a first-time house buyer or a seasoned real estate investor, we’re here to help you every step along the way.
Just call us, and we’ll handle the rest.
#5 Our full home inspection checks more than 2000 items in the average home.
In 2008, we created our MaxInspect™ home inspection process. A set of best practices refined to solve the most common issues house buyers and real estate investors face with everyday house inspections:
“How did my home inspector miss this [fill in the blank]?”
Professional house inspections are as much craft as science. Honing the craft takes years of experience, which is why they are not made equal.
Here are the 3 parts to our MaxInspect™ Process:
A 100% Inspection
This may seem as a surprise, but professional house inspectors are NOT required to inspect all the items in a house.
In fact, they only have to look at a sample number of things. In the average-sized house, this often comes to roughly 400 things.
But Bulldog Professional Inspection Services inspects 100% of the items we can see, touch, and check during a house inspection.
This totals about 2,000 things and includes every socket, switch, door, glass, floor, wall, ceiling, bathtub, bath, spout, toilet – and every single thing from the roof peak to the sump pump.
But being practical also shows we know HOW to check the things in your house that break, crack, tick, buzz, spark, and leak because switching them on and off occasionally isn’t enough. At times, the sequence of things shows issues that less skilled house inspectors would have missed.
We do this to provide you a full understanding of what’s working and what’s not. Unlike some home inspection companies that skim over areas, our mission is to do it right the first time and offer you the details you need to make informed decisions about your house.
So, whether you’re buying or selling your Raymore house, you’ll get a house inspection that prioritizes depth, accuracy, and clarity.
Mystery Glitch Technique
A puzzling glitch is an electrical problem that makes you scratch your head. For example, a toggle in one room operates a fan in another, or a wobbly wall plug that activates the ceiling fan when you use it.
We know houses well enough to find and uncover these pesky gremlins quickly, so you won’t be muttering under your breath after you settle in.
Gravity Flow Process
Everybody knows gravity is an unrelenting force that pulls us down and works to grind us into dust.
But we take this to our advantage by allowing it to help us locate and follow the damage caused by drips and structural shifting.
Starting from the roof of the house, we move our way downward to the foundation. As we go, we follow the hints left behind until we spot the origin, trigger, it stops, or it vanishes into a spot we can’t reach.
Then we’ll tell you what’s happening, how worried you should be, where we missed it, how far it went, whether we can observe damage to other areas, if there are evidence of past fixes, and what we advise.
All to reveal the full story so you know what to anticipate.
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“…easy to make my decision with confidence.“
“I was very pleased in the manner the report was presented. The report was delivered within the timeframe established between the realtors.
Steve was very professional and knowledgeable. Steve was very clear in his explanations, and I am proceeding with the purchase of this home based on this inspection report.
I would refer Bulldog Professional Inspection Services because Steve spoke in lay terms, making is easy for me to make my decision with confidence.
Sitting down together after the inspection and going over key points made the experience memorable and was very helpful!” – A. Keena – Olathe, KS.
#6 Your home will always be inspected by the owner.
Our promise: Do It Right The First Time.
So, when you contact Bulldog Home Inspections, you’ll never have an amateur, trainee, or part-time employee show up to your house inspection and greet you.
Steve Rodriguez is a Certified Master Inspector® who has been performing prize-winning house inspections on properties of all kinds, ages, cases, and states throughout the entire KC area since 2003.
Over those years, he has found hundreds of thousands of issues and gained a sense of what to find, where to check, and how to locate it so you don’t have annoying and troublesome failures, problems, and breakdowns after your move in.
Steve will personally check out your home, describe his findings using simple English methods you’ll follow that will be drawn from actual experience, and guide you to figure out what to do next.
#7 If you change your mind about the home, there is no charge.
It’s not uncommon for someone to schedule the home inspection then later decide not to buy the home once it starts.
Sometimes, something feels off. Maybe it’s the layout you didn’t notice in the photos, or perhaps a family member calling out details you missed.
Whatever the reason, it’s not uncommon to reconsider such a major purchase on inspection day.
And if that happens to you, and you decide at the start that the home isn’t for you, we’ll stop the inspection.
No inspection report. No bill. No problem.
Because we believe in putting people first.
There’s enough stress in buying a home without feeling stuck or pressured into moving forward just because you scheduled the home inspection.
It’s your money and your future, and you should feel good about both.
So if the home ends up not feeling right to you, I’ll support you and assist with the next one. That’s how we do business.
Simple, clear, and always in your corner.
#8 In addition to our full 2000-item home inspection, we also perform a major-items inspection.
Just like it sounds, this is a meaty, bare-bones major-items-only home inspection created in 2005 for homebuyers and real estate investors who didn’t want the details and expense of a full home inspection.
This is the happy little alternative to the everyday home inspection everyone knows and loves, which checks 2000 items and not only makes you sift through information you don’t need, but it costs more to do it.
Instead, our major-items inspection ONLY checks 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 property.
It still includes a report with enhanced photos, usually takes about an hour, and only costs $395 for any size single-family home.
#9 Home Maintenance For Dummies – 2nd Edition.
When things in your home start to wear out or break, someone needs to fix them, so why not you?
That’s why we offer the Home Maintenance for Dummies [2nd Ed.] ebook free with every home inspection.
This easy-to-follow 411-page flipbook takes the mystery out of everyday home maintenance and repairs by helping you inspect and repair items in every part of a house.
From loose toilets to leaky faucets, and burst pipes to roof repairs, this guide breaks down tasks into plain, straightforward language that anyone can understand, no matter your experience level.
And keeping things simple is how we like it.
This is the perfect companion to not only boost your confidence by looking good in front of your wife, it will save you some serious money on countless repairs.
Call Bulldog Professional Inspection Services for your home inspection to get your hands on this handy homeowner reference today!
#10 We turn on all lights, and appliances BEFORE we test GFCI outlets.
We turn on the lights and run appliances before checking the GFCI outlets—this is part of what we call our “Mystery Glitch” technique. Here’s why it matters.
When everything is switched on — ceiling fans spinning, ovens preheated, microwaves humming, and dishwashers cycling — we get a complete picture of how your new home is wired. We’re not just looking at individual parts but ensuring that the entire electrical system plays well together.
Why should you care?
- Imagine moving into your new home only to find the microwave trips a breaker every time the fridge kicks on. We stop that from happening.
- Have you ever dealt with a dishwasher that’s fine on its own but knocks out the kitchen lights mid-cycle? Not on our watch.
- You don’t want surprises with your attic fans or garage door openers either—we catch issues before they become frustrations.
The real benefit? Peace of mind. We make sure the things you’ll rely on daily are wired correctly before you even start unpacking boxes. You shouldn’t have to find out about faulty connections or unexpected power interruptions the hard way. We catch these hidden glitches, so you never have to.
The reality: This isn’t just an inspection—it’s about setting you up to enjoy your home without stress. When we flip those switches, you can rest easy knowing everything works smoothly. And if something isn’t quite right? We’ll catch it and ensure you have the information to address it upfront. That’s what we do—no glitches, no surprises.
27 More Reasons Olathe KS. Loves Bulldog Home Inspections.
- You’ll have an experienced Certified Master Inspector® on your side (15000 home inspections since 2003)
- We are a veteran-owned business (Steve spent 10 honorable years in the US Navy)
- We are Kansas City’s first and only 25-under-25 home inspection company (2019)
- We inspect 100% of the items we can see, touch, and test (about 2000 items in the average home)
- We sell a 30 min. DIY home inspection checklist (just $18.99)
- Your report will always be delivered the same day (so there are no delays)
- Your report will be detailed, well-organized, and easy-to-understand (We ask 11 key questions and write in plain English)
- We walk on the roof (if it’s accessible and it’s safe)
- We remove the cover of the main electrical panel (if we can get to it and it’s safe)
- Free ebook – Ultimate Building Materials Lifespan Guide (over 300+ items)
- Free ebook – Ultimate Building Materials Cost Estimates Guide (550+ items)
- We include photos of all important data plates (to avoid age-related disputes)
- We run the water the entire inspection when the home is vacant (to find all the leaks)
- We hang ID tags on all major shutoff valves (so you know where they are)
- We were voted Kansas City’s Best Home Inspector (2022-2025)
- We are one of the Top 3 Property Inspectors in Kansas City (2020-2024)
- We’re on Expertise.com’s list of Kansas City’s Best Home Inspectors (2016-2024)
- We maintain a 4.9 Google review rating (with nearly 600 reviews)
- We encourage you to attend (It’s the best way to really understand the information)
- We’ve never tried to be the biggest, just the best (we’ll inspect it right the first time)
- We don’t make repairs (so there will never be a conflict of interest)
- We push on the tiles inside tubs and showers (to find water-damaged drywall or plaster underneath)
- We follow-up after the inspection (to make sure you got your report and answer questions)
- If the home isn’t ready when we arrive, we will reschedule (without charging you a fee)
- We are a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors® (since 2004)
- We give away free home inspections (This is a $770 value and includes a free whole house inspection, radon test, and sewer scope inspection. Check out our Upreach Program on our website.)
- You get a free termite inspection with every full home inspection (An $85 value)
Recent home inspections Olathe KS.
Meet Your Olathe KS. Home Inspector
Certified Master Inspector® Steve Rodriguez proudly offers exhaustive home inspections in Olathe KS.
He emphasizes clear, comprehensive reports that are easy to understand now and in the future. Bulldog’s award-winning service goes beyond identifying issues; it’s about providing lasting clarity and confidence for as long as you own your home.
Available home inspection services in Olathe
Termite Inspections
Subterranean termites are a frequent problem in Olathe KS, often feeding on wood in and around houses. A termite inspection can uncover signs of these insects and alert you if treatment is needed. Regular home inspections are vital to prevent costly damage and repairs.
Radon Testing
Radon gas is an invisible, odorless radioactive substance that poses a serious lung cancer risk with prolonged exposure. To conduct an electronic radon test, you need to place a specific device in your home for a few days to measure radon levels. Testing for radon is particularly crucial in Olathe KS, as the gas can enter residences through cracks and openings in the foundation.
Sewer Scope Inspections
In Olathe KS, a sewer scope inspection involves using a camera to inspect the pipes connecting your home to the main sewer system. This procedure is essential because it can uncover issues like blockages, cracks, or damage from tree roots that are otherwise hidden. Detecting these problems early can help you avoid expensive, major repairs later on.
RE Investment Property Inspections
Real estate investment inspections in Olathe KS include both single-family homes and multi-family units. Our comprehensive 5-point major-items check focuses on vital areas like the roof, foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC units. Experienced professionals can evaluate your investment property, ensuring substantial savings in both time and money in the long run.
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Bulldog Professional Inspection Services
1228 Kingsland Cir, Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 564-3081
RGMH+PW Raymore, Missouri
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical home inspection costs between $300 and $600. The price can vary based on factors such as the size of the home, its location, and the inspector’s experience. Always ensure you know the cost upfront and avoid inspectors who charge significantly less than the market rate, since this can be a red flag for inexperience or poor service quality. Our major-items inspection is $395 and our full home inspection starts at $445.
A professional home inspection covers various aspects of the property, including the exterior (siding, doors, windows), structure (foundation, basement, crawlspaces), heating and cooling systems (HVAC), plumbing (pipes, fixtures), electrical systems (panels, outlets, wiring), and more.
Home inspectors also check the attic, insulation, and ventilation, as well as doors, windows, and interior conditions like walls and floors.
Absolutely. You are always is highly encouraged to attend the home inspection. Being present allows you to ask questions and get immediate explanations about any issues the inspector finds. This firsthand understanding can be more valuable than reading the report alone. If an inspector discourages you from attending, consider it a red flag and look for another professional.
A home inspection typically takes between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size and condition of the property. Larger or older homes with more issues may require more time. It’s important to allocate enough time for the inspection and to avoid rushing through it, as a thorough inspection is crucial for identifying potential problems.
Common issues include roofing problems, plumbing leaks, electrical system deficiencies, HVAC system malfunctions, and structural issues such as foundation cracks.
Inspectors often find leaks, water damage, mold, improper insulation, and poor ventilation. Understanding these common problems can help you better understand the home and negotiate with the seller.
