Blog posts to help current homeowners in the Kansas City area.
Stone foundation maintenance and repair: A master home inspector’s guide for Kansas City, MO homes. During the foundation inspection of an occupied 101-year-old bungalow in the Astor Place subdivision of Kansas City, MO a few weeks ago, I found that the stone foundation was cracked and shifting under the weight of the kitchen. This is … Read more
A master home inspector’s journal on grounding issues in Belton homes, with safety warnings and repair guidance A few weeks ago during the electrical inspection of an occupied 67-year-old ranch-style home in the Lacy Estates subdivision of Belton, I found the main grounding conductor was installed on the house side of the water main valve. … Read more
A master home inspector exposes critical furnace gas line risks found in Lee’s Summit homes—what to watch for, how to repair them, and what you might pay. A few weeks ago, during the HVAC inspection of a 25-year-old 2-story home in the Hawks Ridge subdivision of Lee’s Summit, MO, I found the furnace was using … Read more
A master home inspector’s look back on buying flipped houses in Grandview, MO, with red flags and common questions. A few weeks ago during the real estate investor home inspection of a vacant 50-year-old 2-story investor flip in the South View Manor subdivision of Grandview, MO, I was hired to verify the quality of sub-contractor … Read more
A master home inspector’s reflection on inspection limitations in Trimble properties, with real-world examples and safety considerations A few weeks ago during the commercial inspection of an occupied 103-year-old restaurant located on US-169 in Trimble, MO, I found a thick layer of fresh snow covering the entire roof. The snow made it impossible to inspect … Read more
A master home inspector’s personal journal on 60 amp electrical service in Kansas City, KS homes, with cost implications and next steps During the electrical inspection of a vacant 74-year-old ranch home in the Argentine subdivision of Kansas City, KS last Monday morning, I found the home was still running on its original 60-amp electrical … Read more
A master home inspector’s personal journal of copper drain pipes in a Blue Springs home, with expectations and cost implications. During the plumbing inspection of a 66-year-old raised ranch in the Plaza Estates subdivision of Blue Springs, MO last Thursday afternoon, I found copper drain lines throughout the home. This caught my eye because most … Read more
A master home inspector’s response to electrical service mast installations in Kansas City homes, with safety warnings and repair guidance If you own a home or are looking to invest in property, you’ve likely seen a metal pipe sticking out of a roof with heavy wires attached to it. That pipe is your electrical service … Read more
A master home inspector’s reflection on service drops in Kansas City, MO. homes, with crucial answers and safety insights for homeowners. Last Monday during the exterior electrical inspection of an occupied 25-year-old ranch-style home located in the Vogle Heights subdivision of Kansas City, MO. I found that the incoming electrical service cables from the pole … Read more
A master home inspector’s report on galvanized water pipes in Independence homes, with repair costs and timeline expectations During the plumbing inspection of a 116-year-old bungalow in the South Orchard Home subdivision of Independence, MO last Monday morning, I found original galvanized water pipes throughout the home. These pipes were installed when the home was … Read more
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