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Vermiculite Insulation in Blue Springs Attics

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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

Test Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors This Winter – Home Safety Tips

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Ensure your family’s safety this winter by testing carbon monoxide detectors. Learn how home inspections help protect against CO hazards and ensure proper functionality.

The Best DIY House Inspection Checklist [2024]

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I’ve been a master home inspector since 2003 and in the 15,000+ home inspections I’ve personally performed, there are 5 areas inside a home that cause more disappointment, heartache, and broken dreams than any other.  You’ll learn about these areas below but an even bigger reason I wrote this house inspection checklist is because I’ve … Read more

KC Area Roof Types By Master Home Inspectors – UPDATED 2026

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Introduction: Roof Types Explained There are 5 major areas in every home: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas make up our Major-Items Inspection and are so important, they get all the attention at the end of every inspection. And depending on the property, a Kansas City home can have one of many roof types: … Read more

Home Inspection Duration In The KC Area: How long does it take?

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KC Area Home Inspection Duration: How Long Should It Take? The time it takes to perform a professional home inspection in the KC area depends on 4 factors: #1 The size of the home The larger the KC area home, the longer it takes.  There are more places to go and more things to see. That … Read more

“Aren’t all home inspections the same?”

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For someone with 16 years and 10,000 inspections under his belt, this question makes me shake my head. And if you happen to be a service provider, yourself, you’ll understand why… It takes time and dedication to master your craft. In fact, they say it’s somewhere between 7-10 years. Years 1-3 you’re a student You’re … Read more

“Can A House Fail The Home Inspection?”

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Can a house fail the home inspection? Nope. A house can’t fail a home inspection. This question comes up occassionally. But a home can fail a city code inspection when your home was built or when future work requires a building permit. The building permit prevents poor craftsmanship because the city inspector gets involved and … Read more

“Why do I need a home inspection?”

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Why Get A Home Inspection? After spending years helping thousands of families save millions of dollars – not to mention their minds, I’m still surprised when I hear this question. It usually comes up in one of three scenarios: Regardless, a home inspection is one of the smartest investments you can make when buying a … Read more

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