Blog posts that will educate real estate agents in the Kansas City area.
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
A master home inspector’s reflection on egress window wells in Kansas City, MO. homes, with bedroom conformity and code compliance guidance During the foundation inspection of an occupied 4-year-old ranch-style home in the Genesis Place at Green Hills subdivision of Kansas City, MO, MO Friday morning, I found a properly installed basement egress window well … Read more
A home inspector’s findings on electrical service cables in Grandview homes, with safety warnings and repair costs Last Tuesday morning during the electrical inspection of a vacant 63-year-old ranch-style home in the Meadowmere subdivision of Grandview, I found that the incoming service cables were making contact and rubbing roof shingles and sharp drip edge flashing. … Read more
A home inspector’s findings on cast iron drains in Kansas City, MO homes, with lifespan expectations and maintenance guidance Last Friday morning during the plumbing inspection of an occupied 60-year-old raised ranch home in the Bannister Slopes subdivision of South Kansas City, I found lead and cast iron pipes in the garage and basement. These … Read more
A home inspector’s findings on missing expansion tanks in Grandview homes, with installation costs and system requirements. Monday morning during the plumbing inspection of a vacant 16-year-old California split-level in the Creekwood subdivision of Grandview, I found that the plumbing system had a pressure reducing valve installed, but had no expansion tank. For Grandview homeowners, … Read more
A home inspector’s discovery of vermiculite insulation in Blue Springs homes, with health risks, removal costs, and identification guidance Thursday afternoon during the roof inspection of a raised ranch in the Cherokee Estates subdivision of Blue Springs, I entered the attic of a vacant 49-year-old home and found it completely filled with vermiculite insulation. The … Read more
A home inspector’s journal on kitchen drain leaks in Olathe homes, with repair costs, detection methods, and damage timelines. Thursday morning during the plumbing inspection of a 39-year-old split-level in Olathe’s Southdowns subdivision, I found active leakage with heavy water stains running down the foundation exterior. This particular design puts kitchen plumbing directly above basement … Read more
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