If you’re purchasing a home in Ottawa, there’s a good chance you’ve already started think
about the home inspection. Buyers often have questions about what the inspection covers,
whether additional testing is available, and how much everything will cost.
Having those questions answered before scheduling can make the process easier, especially
when you’re working within a closing timeline.
Gordon & Associates Home Inspections provides residential home inspections in Ottawa,
Kansas, and surrounding Franklin County communities. Dru Gordon is an ASHI Certified
Inspector with extensive experience inspecting residential and commercial properties
throughout the region.
What Does a Home Inspection Actually Tell You?
A home inspection is intended to provide an objective evaluation of the home’s condition at the
time of the inspection.
During an Ottawa home inspection, Dru evaluates the accessible major systems and structural
components of the property, including the roof, attic, foundation, electrical system, plumbing,
heating and cooling equipment, exterior, interior, and other accessible components included in
the inspection.
Some buyers are purchasing an older home, while others are looking at recently built properties.
Regardless of when the home was constructed, the inspection follows a systematic process to
evaluate the property and document visible conditions that may affect its safety, function, or
long-term performance.
Should I Have the Sewer Line Inspected Before Buying a
House in Ottawa?
Absolutely, this is worth discussing when scheduling your home inspection because the
underground sewer line is not fully evaluated during a standard visual inspection.
A sewer scope involves running a camera through an accessible cleanout or other suitable
access point to evaluate the visible interior condition of the main sewer line.
The camera inspection may reveal root intrusion, pipe deterioration, damaged sections, offsets,
or other conditions that wouldn’t be visible during the standard home inspection.
Gordon & Associates offers sewer scope inspections in Ottawa and surrounding communities,
allowing buyers to have the sewer line evaluated as part of their inspection services.
What About Radon Testing?
Radon is another consideration for homebuyers in Kansas.
Because radon is an invisible, odorless gas, the level within a home cannot be determined
through a visual inspection. Testing is necessary to measure the home’s radon concentration.
Dru holds Kansas Radon Measurement Specialist certification #KS-MS-0049, and Gordon &
Associates provides radon testing alongside residential home inspections.
For buyers wanting both a home inspection and a radon test in Ottawa, the services can be
scheduled together.
How Much Should I Budget for My Home Inspection?
Inspection pricing depends on the property and the services requested, but having an
approximate cost is helpful when planning for closing.
A standard home inspection typically averages around $500. Additional services generally cost
around $150 for radon testing, $225 to $250 for a sewer scope, and approximately $400 for
mold inspection and testing, depending on the property.
For example, a typical home inspection with radon testing and a sewer scope would total
approximately $875 to $900 based on those averages. Pricing varies based on multiple factors
such as square feet of the home.
Not every buyer schedules the same services. Gordon & Associates can provide more specific
pricing once the property and requested inspections are known.
Finding a Home Inspector in Ottawa and Franklin County
If you’re searching for a qualified home inspector in Ottawa, it’s worth looking at the inspector’s
credentials, experience, and the information you’ll receive after the inspection.
Dru Gordon is an ASHI Certified Inspector, member #245322, and has completed thousands of
residential and commercial inspections. After the inspection, he reviews the major findings with
clients, answers questions, and typically provides the written report within a few hours.
Gordon & Associates serves Ottawa and surrounding communities, including Wellsville,
Pomona, Richmond, Garnett, and other areas throughout Franklin County and nearby
communities.
Whether you’re buying your first home, moving to Ottawa, or purchasing another property in the
area, Gordon & Associates can help you schedule the inspection services you need and
understand what to expect from the process.