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All About 11 Month Warranty Inspections
What is an 11 month warranty inspection? This is a home inspection done just before your home warranty expires (typically at 12 months,...
Kyle DeRodes
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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How to Choose a Home Inspector for Your Rental Property
Home inspections are an integral part of what you need to operate a rental property successfully. You will need to perform a home...
Sharon Kelley
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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Spring Maintenance Checklist
Remove leaves and debris from around your foundation. Leaves can attract bugs into your home if there is sticks or other wood debris it...
Kyle DeRodes
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Fire Safety
While inspecting homes in Kansas City we are always on the lookout for safety issues. Fire prevention being at the top of the list. There...
Kyle DeRodes
Nov 14, 20201 min read
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Why you Need a Sewer Scope
Having a sewer scope camera inspection done on your house before you buy is a good idea. A sewer inspection can tell the buyer what...
Kyle DeRodes
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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What will Happen during a Mold Inspection?
While getting a home inspection during a real estate sale you may want to consider a mold home inspection. Or you may suspect your home...
Kyle DeRodes
Mar 6, 20202 min read
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Gutter and Water control
What you need to know about water control: As a top home inspector in Kansas City one of the first questions I usually get about a house...
Kyle DeRodes
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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Radon Myths
I test many homes in the Kansas City area every year for radon. People sometimes come to us with preconceived notions about radon and...
Kyle DeRodes
Jan 25, 20202 min read
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All about Sewer Scopes
As a Kansas City Home inspector we try and provide services for all parts of your home. That includes your sewer line. We perform sewer...
Kyle DeRodes
Nov 26, 20191 min read
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Foundation Frustration
If I have learned one thing from being a home inspector in Kansas City it is that KC has terrible soil for foundation longevity.
Kyle DeRodes
Sep 26, 20192 min read
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Ten Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make
Buying your first home is a huge achievement in life. Many times people spend years daydreaming about the perfect house, the backyard, or...
Kyle DeRodes
Jul 18, 20193 min read
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5 Things to do As Soon as you Move into a New House
Here is a list of things homeowners should do within the first few weeks of buying a new home. As the best home inspector in Kansas City...
Kyle DeRodes
Jun 27, 20191 min read
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How I Help Real Estate Investors In Kansas City
Many of my clients hire me to inspect a home they are hoping to purchase before they even see it in person. They put a lot of trust in me...
Kyle DeRodes
Feb 11, 20191 min read
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10 Reasons you need a Home Inspection In Kansas City
I have a confession to make, the first house I ever purchased my wife and I did so without hiring a home inspector. This was a few years...
Kyle DeRodes
Feb 11, 20193 min read
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Ultimate Guide to Home Safety In Kansas City
As a parent of 2 young children safety is a huge concern in my own home. I keep an eye out for dangers in my home on a regular basis....
Kyle DeRodes
Feb 19, 20182 min read
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Radon, Should we be Testing In Kansas City?
Radon is a colorless and odorless gas. There is no way of knowing if you are being exposed without a test. Radon causes lung cancer. It...
Kyle DeRodes
Dec 17, 20172 min read
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Welcome! Get The Best Home Inspections In Kansas City Today!
Welcome to Home Detective property inspections blog. Our goal is to provide a better sense of who we are and what we can provide. ...
Kyle DeRodes
Dec 8, 20171 min read
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